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Classes and Events
| Aquatic Tai Chi |
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Thursdays, April 10-June 26, 11:15-11:45 a.m. RRC Pool |
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Tai chi, a slow, meditative exercise, can be done in water to achieve relaxation, increase circulation and improve balance. Participants in this 12-week class need to be independent in the pool and have a physician’s release. |
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Cost $70. Call Mary 503-561-5932 to register. |
| Baby Care and Feeding |
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Monday, May 5, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. FBC |
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Let us help you prepare for your new baby. Topics include breastfeeding and bottle feeding, baby care basics, and car seats and other safety tips. This class is also for grandparents and parents adopting a baby. This information is taught in the Childbirth Preparation Classes. |
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Cost: $20 per couple, $15 per person. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| Baby Massage |
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3rd Saturday of each month, 12:30-2 p.m. FBC |
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Learn how massage helps soothe, relax, relieve gas pains from colic, and stimulate your baby's growth and development. Learn tips for using massage as your child gets older. Bring your newborn to pre-crawler baby. Dolls provided if baby not present. |
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Cost $20 per couple, $15 per person. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| Ball Bouncing Mamas! |
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Thursdays, Apr 3 to May 8, 2008 noon-1 p.m. FBC |
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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 |
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Cost $30 for six-week series. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| Big Brother/Big Sister |
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3rd Saturday of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. @ FBC |
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This class will help big brothers and sisters-to-be (ages 3-9) and their parents plan for the new baby. Includes a tour of the hospital’s Mother Baby Unit. |
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Cost $20 per family. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| Childbirth Preparation |
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View a complete listing of classes here. |
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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. |
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Cost $70 per couple. Scholarships available. Call (503) 561-5138 or view a complete listing of classes online. |
| Committed to Kids™ Weight-Management Program |
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Free Information Session: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 7-8:30 p.m.
Ten weekly classes: Tuesdays, April 8 - June 10, 2008 6:30-8:30 p.m.
RRC |
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Is your child overweight? Are you unsure what to do? Should you be concerned? Committed to Kids is a pediatric weight management program for children ages 7 to 18 years old and their parents. This program is taught by a registered dietitian, exercise instructor and child psychologist and is designed specifically for overweight 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. |
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Cost $585. Scholarships available. Call (503) 561-6954 to register. |
| Diabetes Education |
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Ongoing, morning and evening classes
RRC 3rd Floor |
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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. |
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Cost: $616 (covered by Medicare and some private insurance). Call (503) 561-6990 to register. |
| Fathers of Young Children |
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Thursdays, May 1 - 22, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Family Birth Center, 939 Oak St, Salem, OR |
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This 4-week class series is for dads who want to learn the art of parenting and how to promote a healthy parent/hild relationship. For dads with children ages birth to 5 years. |
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Cost: $35. Scholarships available. Call 503-561-5138 to register. |
| Freshstart Tobacco Cessation |
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Classes held monthly in Salem and quarterly in Dallas. |
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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. |
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Cost $20. A nonsmoking support person may attend at no extra cost. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| High-Risk Drivers |
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Saturday, June 28 or August 23, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Room B/C, Salem Hospital Basement. |
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For those who have been cited for high risk driving behaviors. Please arrive at 8:30 a.m. to complete registration. Must have citation with you to attend. No one admitted after 9 a.m. |
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Cost $40 cash, payable at class. Call (503) 561-2549 for more information. |
| Living Well with Chronic Conditions |
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Mondays, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Apr 7 - May 12 RRC 2nd Floor Conference Room |
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Interactive six-week workshop provides tools to help manage heart disease, diabetes, lupus, pain, arthritis, lung conditions, and other chronic conditions. |
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Cost $40. Scholarships available. A support person may attend at no additional cost. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| Look Good...Feel Better |
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For female cancer patients in active treatment. |
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Free. Classes offered monthly. Call the Cancer Resource Center, 503-561-6790 or 1 (800) ACS-2345 for more information or to register. |
| Mr. Yuk Poison Prevention |
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Mr. Yuk helps kids learn the dangers of household items like cleaners, plants and medicine. More than 1,300 kindergartners watch Mr. Yuk's poison-prevention puppet performances at Salem Hospital each year. |
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The shows are presented by hospital volunteers. To sign up to attend a Mr. Yuk performance, please call Volunteer Services at (503) 561-5277 |
| OASIS Older Adults Striving for Independence and Safety |
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Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, 12:30-1:30 p.m. North Salem Senior Center at 1055 Erixon St NE. |
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Four-week injury prevention class for those 65 and older. Learn about fall prevention, safe medication management, safe driving and more. |
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Free. Call 503-561-5138 to register. |
| Osteoporosis: Nutrition and Exercise for Healthy Bones! |
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Tuesday, May 13, 1 - 3 p.m.
RRC 3rd Floor, classroom 3A |
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A comprehensive osteoporosis workshop that offers information on bone-healthy eating and a simple, yet effective, strengthening program. Class includes information on nutrition and physical activity. |
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Cost $10. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
| Red Cross Classes |
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The American Red Cross offers a variety of classes at Salem Hospital, including Babysitter's Training, When I'm in Charge (home alone safety), First Aid, Basic Aid Training and more. |
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For more information or the current class schedule, please call 503-585-5414 or visit www.redcross-salem.org. |
| Seatbelt Diversion |
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Tuesday, May 13, Jul 8 or Sept 9, 7-9 p.m. or
Wednesday, Jun 11 or Aug 13, 7-9 p.m. |
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For those who have been ticketed for driving without a seatbelt. Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. to complete registration. Must have citation with you to attend. No one admitted after 7 p.m. |
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Cost $25 cash, payable at class.
Call (503) 561-2449 for more information. |
| SPLASH for Health |
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Mondays and Wednesdays
Mar 24 - May 5, 2008 11:30 am - noon
RRC Pool |
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Get a great workout with no impact or harmful effects on joints and muscles. This class is ideal for all fitness levels, including non-swimmers. A physician’s release is required before participating in this class. |
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Cost $70 Call Mary (503) 561-5932 to register. |
| Training Camp for New Dads |
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Saturday, May 10, 9 - 11:30 a.m. FBC |
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Just the guys get together, along with a facilitator and a new dad and baby when possible, to talk about what it's like being a father. This class is designed for new dads still expecting a baby or dads with newborns. |
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Cost $20 per person, scholarships available. Call (503) 561-5138 to register. |
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