For Your Health

Baby Care and Feeding
Learn about newborns, their sleep and awake states, how to take a temperature, breast and bottle feeding, car safety seats and more. This class is also for parents adopting a baby and grandparents who haven’t been around a little one for a while. This information is covered in the childbirth preparation classes. Cost $10 per person, $20 per couple. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Monday, Aug. 6, 6:30–9 p.m.
FBC

Baby Maybe?
Pondering parenting? Bring your support person(s) and ask an expert or just listen. Learn the latest information about getting pregnant and preparing for parenting. Tour of the Family Birth Center included. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Monday, July 30, 7–8:30 p.m.
FBC

Ball Bouncing Mamas!
Join other expectant and new mothers in an exercise class tailored to pregnant and postpartum women. Learn how to improve abdominal core stability, strengthen pelvic floor muscles, and reduce strain on your back and spine. Babies not yet crawling may attend. Please bring a note from your doctor or midwife that it is OK to participate in this class. Cost $30 for six-week series. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursdays, July 19–Aug. 23, noon–1 p.m.
FBC

Better Balance and Fall Prevention
Improve your balance and prevent falls with our eight-week, balance-improvement program. For ages 65 and older. Cost: $48. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Mondays and Fridays, Sept. 24–Nov. 16, 10–11 a.m.
WVH

Child Safety Seats
Learn the ins and outs of selecting and installing child safety seats for babies, toddlers, and kids who need boosters. Bring your child’s seat to the class. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register. (See clinic story here)
Saturday, July 7, 1–3 p.m.
FBC

Childbirth Preparation Classes
These interactive classes prepare you and your support person(s) for the labor and birth process, and how to take care of your newborn. Plan to finish your childbirth classes at least three weeks before your baby’s due date. Cost $70 per couple. Scholarships available. For a complete listing of classes, call 503-561-5639 or visit us online at www.salemhospital.org/birthcenter.

Choices for Health
Ten-week program designed to help manage weight and experience the benefits of activity. Registered dietitians cover healthful eating, grocery shopping and more. Exercise is part of class time. Cost: $200. Covered benefit under First Choice 65. Register one week prior to first session. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursday, May 24–July 26, 7–8:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6–Nov. 8, 7–8:30 p.m.
COM

Committed to Kids™ Weight-Management Program
See related story. Ten-week weight management program for overweight children ages 7 to 18 and their parents. Taught by registered dietitian, exercise instructor, and child psychologist. This is a free informational session. Call 503-561-6954 to register.
Free information session: Tuesday, July 10,
7–8:30 p.m.
RRC

FreshStart Tobacco Cessation
In this four-week course, you’ll learn about tobacco addiction, stress-coping strategies and more, and then develop a plan for successfully quitting tobacco use. Cost: $20. A support person may attend at no extra cost. Call 503-561-5639 to register. Classes held monthly in Salem and quarterly in Dallas.

Look Good … Feel Better
This program teaches beauty techniques for female cancer patients in active treatment, to help combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free. Call the Cancer Resource Center 503-561-6790 or 1 (800) ACS-2345 to register.
Monday, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13,
or Sept. 10, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
COM A/B

Moms in the Middle
Are you in your second trimester of pregnancy? If so, bring your support person(s) and ask the experts about choosing your baby’s doctor, feeding baby and car seats. Tour the Family Birth Center. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Monday, July 2, 7–8:30 p.m.
FBC

Seatbelt Diversion Class
For those who have been ticketed for driving without a seatbelt. Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. to complete registration. No one admitted after 7 p.m. Cost: $25 cash. For more information, call 503-561-5427.
Tuesday, May 8, July 10, or Sept. 11, 7–9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 13 or Aug. 8, 7–9 p.m.
WCC Room I

Stand Tall for Healthy Bones!
Comprehensive osteoporosis workshop that offers information on bone-healthy eating and a simple, yet effective, strengthening program. Taught by a physical therapist and registered dietitian. Cost: $10. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Tuesday, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, or Sept. 11, times vary
RRC 3rd Floor

Type 2 Diabetes Education
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: $625 (covered by Medicare and some private insurance). Follow-up classes available. Call 503-561-6990 to register.
Ongoing, morning and evening classes
RRC 3rd Floor