Whether you need help coping
with an illness or want to stay healthy, these courses
are for you.
Blood Pressure Checks
Thursday, May 6, June 3, July 1 or Aug. 5
2 – 4 p.m.,
SH Lobby
Free. No registration required.
Learn about blood pressure
Foot Screening Clinic
Thursday, May 13, 8:15 – 11 a.m.
Salem Senior Center, 1055 Erixon St. NE
If you’re 50 or older and haven’t had your feet examined
lately, sign up for this free screening with a podiatrist.
Please call 503-588-6303 to schedule an appointment.
Learn More
Diabetic
Foot Problems
Foot
Pain and Problems
Cholesterol
Screenings
Saturday June 12 or Aug. 28, 7:30 – 10:15 a.m.
WCC Room G/H
A 12-hour fast (water only) is required for this total
lipid screen (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides).
Cost: $20. Please pay at the door. Call 503-561-5639
to schedule an appointment.
Learn
about Cholesterol
For more information or to register for any
of the following, please call 503-561-5639, unless
otherwise noted.
Home Pool Safety Class
Saturday, June 12, 9 – 11 a.m.,
RRC Pool
How safe is your family pool? Do you know how to handle
an emergency rescue? Attend our two-hour class to find
out what you can do to keep your family and friends safe
in the water this summer. A portion of the class will
be in the pool, so please bring your suits. At least
one adult required per child under 10 years old. Cost:
$25 per family. Class size is limited, so please register
early.
Learn
about Water Safety
Plumbing for a Leaky Bladder: Overcoming Incontinence
Wednesday, June 9, 7 – 8:30 p.m., WCC Room B/C
Wednesday, June 30, 7 – 8:30 p.m., WVH
Wednesday, July 7, noon – 1:30 p.m., WVH
A physical-therapy success story! This program will
address how the urinary system works and causes of
involuntary urine loss. Treatment of urinary incontinence by physical
therapists will be discussed and the biofeedback equipment
that improves treatment effectiveness will be demonstrated.
Cost: $10.
Learn about Urinary Incontinence
Arthritis Overview
Tuesday, June 15, 10 a.m. – noon,
WVH
Join us for a workshop on the causes and treatment
of arthritis, including exercise, joint protection, aquatic
therapy, splinting, adaptive equipment, techniques and
medications. Free, but seating is limited.
Learn about Arthritis
Stand Tall for Healthy Bones! Osteoporosis Workshop
Tuesday, June 1, noon – 1:30 p.m., RRC Room 3A
Monday, Aug. 2, noon – 1:30 p.m., RRC Room 3A
Tuesday, Aug. 31, 6:30 – 8 p.m., RRC Room 3A
A physical therapist and registered dietitian team
up to bring you a comprehensive osteoporosis workshop
that addresses the dual importance of nutrition and
exercise in preventing and managing osteoporosis. This
workshop offers information on bone-healthy eating
and a simple yet effective strengthening program. Resistance
training using Therabands to improve posture and prevent
weaknesses and imbalances will be demonstrated. Cost:
$10.
Learn about Osteoporosis
Spring Training for Upper-Body Fitness
Thursday, June 3, 6 – 7 p.m., or Thursday, June
17, 7 – 8 p.m.,
WVH Conference Room
Spring Training
for Lower-Body Fitness
Thursday, June 3, 7 – 8 p.m. or Thursday, June
17, 6 – 7 p.m.,
WVH Conference Room
Don’t let pesky injuries ruin your summer fun!
Our certified athletic trainer will teach upper- and
lower-body strengthening techniques and exercises to
prepare your body for hiking, gardening, softball,
waterskiing, golf, biking, tennis, swimming and more
this summer! Cost: $5 for each class.
Choices for Health
Wednesdays, 3:45 – 5 p.m.
Our new program is designed to help you manage your
weight and experience the benefits of activity! Taught
by registered dietitians, this comprehensive program
will cover healthful eating, easy meal and snack ideas,
grocery shopping, eating out and strategies for weight
loss. This program includes an exercise component as
part of class time. Five-week or 10-week options available.
Cost of this program is a covered benefit under First
Choice 65. Call for details.
Delicious Diabetes Cooking
Class
Thursday, June 17, 6:30 – 8 p.m.,
RRC, 3rd Floor
Learn how to prepare a healthy, delicious meal and
control diabetes. Class includes a cooking demonstration,
tasting, and take-home recipes. Recipes will feature
summer fruits and vegetables. Cost: $20 before June
10 or $25 after June 10.
Learn about Salem
Hospital’s Diabetes Education
program
Diabetes Education Class
Ongoing. Morning and evening classes are available.
RRC, Education Classroom
For people with Type 2 diabetes. Sessions cover nutrition, acute and chronic
complications, blood sugar testing, diabetes medications, exercise and more.
Individual appointments with registered nurses and registered dietitians are
included. Cost: $520, covered by Medicare and some private insurance. Follow-up
classes available. Call 503-561-6990 for more information and to register.
 SPLASH!
Diabetic Exercise Class
Tuesdays and Thursdays, eight-week class starts Sept. 7, 7:45 – 8:45
a.m.,
RRC Pool
Join us for an eight-week, zero-impact aquatic program that provides a full
body workout involving stretching and strength building. Learn how to manage
your blood sugar while exercising. Participants need to be independent in the
pool and have doctor’s consent to participate. Cost: $70. Registration
required by calling 503-561-5932.
Get on the Ball!
Monday, June 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.,
COM A/B
Prevent back pain with therapeutic exercise balls.
If you have aches and pains in your lower back, come
to this class to find out how posture, stress and daily
habits can affect your back. You’ll learn proper
body mechanics and ball exercises to improve core strength,
stability and overall posture and to increase abdominal
and spinal awareness. Participants should wear comfortable
clothing. Please bring a ball if you have one. Cost:
$10.
Aquatic Tai Chi
Thursdays, 12-week class starts July 1
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.,
RRC Pool
Tai Chi is a slow, meditative exercise. Benefits of Tai Chi include relaxation,
increased circulation and range of motion, and improved balance and coordination.
Participants need to be independent in the pool, bring their own swimwear and
have doctor’s consent to participate. Cost: $52. Registration required
by calling 503-561-5932.
Seatbelt
Diversion Class
Wednesday, June 9 or Aug. 11
Tuesday, July 13, 7 – 9 p.m.,
WCC Room F
The class is for people who have received a ticket
for driving without a seatbelt. Arrive at 6:45 p.m.
to complete registration and paperwork and pay fees.
No one will be admitted after 7 p.m. Cost: $25 cash.
Call 503-561-5427 for more information.
Look
Good, Feel Better
Thursday, May 13, June 10, July 8 or Aug. 12 - 5:30 – 7:30
p.m.
COM A/B
This free program teaches beauty techniques to women
cancer patients in active treatment. It can help combat
the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Call Petra McClune at 503-390-7100 to register.
Learn More
Salem
Hospital Regional Cancer Care Services
Cancer
Treatment Overview
Cancer
Support for Lesbians and Women Who Partner with Women
Every other Tuesday starting May 11 -
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
COM A
Call 503-581-8356 to register.
Committed to Kids
A 12-week pediatric weight-management program for children
ages 7 to 18 years old and their parents. This program
is taught by a registered dietitian, exercise specialist
and child psychologist and is designed specifically
for overweight and obese children. The classes include
a moderate-intensity progressive exercise program,
nutrition classes, individualized meal plan and behavioral
sessions that provide an individualized approach
to childhood weight problems in a group setting.
Please call 503-561-6990 for more information.
Learn about
Childhood Obesity
Cautious Kids
 July
12–16, July 19–23 or July 26–30 -
9 a.m. – noon
Bush Elementary School, Salem
Cost: $40
Salem Hospital is proud to be a sponsor of Cautious Kids. In this five-day camp,
children will learn pedestrian, personal, animal and water safety skills. They
will also learn and practice bicycle safety skills. Cautious Kids offers hands-on,
age-appropriate activities for children ages 6 and 7, and is taught by experienced
instructors and safety experts, including a trauma nurse from Salem Hospital.
Graduation will feature a safety skills demonstration. To participate, children
will need to bring a bicycle and helmet and know how to ride. Training wheels
are acceptable. For information, please call 503-399-3121.
Learn
about Bicycle Safety
Siblings at Birth
2nd Tuesday of each month, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
FBC, Education Classroom
This class prepares children to be present at the birth
of the baby. We recommend that children have their
own support person who should also attend class if
possible.
Cost: $10 per family. Call 503-561-5138 to register.
When
I’m in Charge
Saturday, June 26
COM A/B or
Aug. 28, WCC Room F, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
This course is for 8 to 11-year-olds, and teaches children
to make smart and safe decisions when they are home
alone. This course focuses on a variety of situations
from phone calls to peer pressure, and includes take-home
activities for children and their parents. Kids may
bring a snack. Cost: $15. Call 503-585-5414 to register.
Big
Brother and Big Sister To Be
3rd Saturday of each month, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
FBC, 1st floor classroom
For kids aged 3 to 9 years. This fun and practical
class will help big-brothers- and sisters-to-be understand
how a new baby will affect the family. Children will
tour the hospital maternity areas and design a t-shirt
for the new baby. Parents should attend with children.
Cost: $20 per family. Call 503-561-5138 to register.
 First
Aid for Children Today
Saturday, June 26, 9 – 11:30 a.m.
WCC Room G/H
This highly interactive class, geared for 5 to 8-year-olds,
teaches basic first aid skills, healthy lifestyle and
injury-prevention awareness. Participants receive a
fun workbook and certificate of completion. Cost: $10.
Call 503-585-5414 to register.
Basic Aid Training
Saturdays, June 12 or Aug. 21,
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WCC Room F
This American Red Cross program teaches safety education
to kids ages 8 to 12. Children will learn emergency
action plans and first-aid procedures for choking and
water rescue, as well as many other safety tips. Please
have children bring lunch.
Cost: $20. Call 503-585-5414 to register.
Babysitting
Class
Saturdays, June 12 and 19 or July 10 and 17 or Aug.
14 and 21, 9:00 a.m. – noon
COM A/B
Saturday, June 19, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WVH
This course is for kids 11 to 15 years old. The class
teaches basic childcare skills, first-aid and safety
issues, age-appropriate behavior and play and injury
prevention. All skills must be demonstrated, but there
is no written test. All students receive a certificate
of completion. Participants should bring a snack and
a doll for practice purposes. Please drop off and pick
up your child at the classroom. Cost: $35 or $43 with
First Aid kit. Call 503-585-5414 to register.
We offer a variety of expectant parent classes and
tours of the Family Birth Center. All classes and tours
meet on the 1st floor of the Family Birth Center, unless
otherwise noted. Please call 503-561-5138 to register.
En
Español
Clases de educación al parto
Dos domingos: 16 y 23 de mayo, 8 y 15 de agosto.
De 10 de la mañana a 1 de la tarde. Se incluye
el almuerzo. El costo es de 20$ por pareja, por ambas
clases.
Cesarean Birth
2nd Tuesday of each month, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Learn what’s involved when a Cesarean-section
birth is planned or necessary. Support person’s
role discussed, as well as what to expect for your
recovery. This information is covered in the Expectant
Parent Birth Preparation Series. Cost: $10 per couple.
Learn
about Labor and Delivery
 Infant
CPR
2nd Monday of each month, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of how to help a baby who is choking
and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies
in infants. These techniques can be used on children
up to one year of age. Learn safety tips for childproofing
your house. Those who attend will receive a participation
card.
Cost $10 per person. Note: No fee if baby is in Special
Care Nursery.
Learn
about Salem Hospital’s Special Care Nursery
Child Safety Seat Class
Saturday, May 8 or Aug. 14, 1 – 3 p.m.
Learn the ins and outs of selecting and properly installing
child safety seats for babies, toddlers and kids who
need boosters. Bring your child’s seat to the
class. Free.
Learn
about Installing and Using Child Safety Seats and Booster
Seats
New Moms’ Connections
Every Thursday, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Join other new moms for a weekly informal discussion
on the joys and challenges of being a new parent. The
group will discuss topics such as expectations and
realities in mothering, growth and development of infants,
safety and playing with baby. Babies up to six months
old are welcome. Free.
Training Camp for New Dads
2nd Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. – noon
Are you ready to be a dad? New babies don’t come
with an owner’s manual. Breastfeeding, diaper
changing and dealing with mom are all new experiences
for first-time fathers. Taught by dads who bring their
own babies to class. You’ll leave more confident
in your ability to be a great dad. Cost: $20.
Baby
Care and Feeding
Monday, Aug. 2, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Learn the basics about caring for your newborn. Topics
include newborn behavior, breast and bottle-feeding,
sleep and awake states, taking a temperature, car safety
seats and more. This information is covered in the
Expectant Parent Birth Preparation Series. Cost: $20
per couple.
Baby Maybe?
Monday, July 1, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Pondering parenthood? Come learn what doctors have
to say about getting healthy before pregnancy, developing
a plan for positive parenting and lifestyle changes
that go along with parenthood. Guest speakers include
an obstetrician and pediatrician. Free.
Weekend Express - Birth-Preparation Series
Friday, 6:30 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 4
p.m.
June 4 – 5, WVH
July 23 – 24, FBC
Aug. 6 – 7, WVH
The express series is an option for those who cannot
attend the six-week program of classes. In this series
you will learn about the labor and birth process, practice
relaxation and breathing techniques, and prepare for
the important time immediately following the birth
of your baby by learning about feeding, care and support.
Learn
about Pregnancy and Childbirth
To register for any CPR/First Aid class, call the American
Red Cross at 503-585-5414.
Adult, Infant and Child
CPR with First Aid
Aug. 14, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., WCC Room G/H
Sept. 11, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., COM A, Cost: $45
Adult
CPR and First Aid
June 8, 6 – 10 p.m., WCC Room F, and
June 9, 6 – 8:30 p.m., COM A/B
Aug. 10, 6 – 10 p.m. and
Aug. 11, 6 – 8:30 p.m., COM A/B
Aug. 21, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., WVH
Cost: $25 for CPR only, $35 for both
Infant and Child
CPR with First Aid
Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
COM A/B
Cost: $40
First
Aid Basics
July 21, 6 – 10 p.m., WCC Room G/H
Sept. 22, 6 – 10 p.m., WCC Room G/H
Cost: $25
Adult
CPR and First Aid – En Español
Clase de resucitacion cardiopulmonar y primeros auxilios.
May 15, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., COM A
July 17, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., WCC Room G/H
Cost: $35
COM |
Center for Outpatient Medicine
875 Oak St. |
FBC |
Family Birth Center
939 Oak St. |
RRC |
Regional Rehabilitation Center
2561 Center St. NE |
SH |
Salem Hospital
665 Winter St. SE |
WCC |
Wedel Conference Center
Basement of Salem Hospital
665 Winter St. SE |
WVH |
West Valley Hospital
525 SE Washington St., Dallas |
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“It
is increasingly recognized how wide the autism spectrum really is—from
obvious, classic conditions to those with subtle signs, but still
often disabling,” explains Richard Bingham, M.D.,
a pediatric psychiatrist with Salem Hospital. 
Because children with ASD vary greatly in their needs,
today’s modern understanding of ASD allows doctors and educators
to better tailor treatments and educational plans to the child’s
level of the disorder and associated problems. Highly
structured special-education programs focus on developing
social skills, speech, language, self-care and job skills, while
treatments given by mental health professionals include parent-child
interaction training, behavioral treatments, medication and education.
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