Events for Tuesday May 19, 2009

Stepping to a Heart-Healthy Beat
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Join Duke Heart Center and Cary Towne Center Cruisers to learn about heart health.

Chemotherapy Orientation Class
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.

North Courtyard Performances
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday in May, plan to spend your lunches in Duke University Hospital's North Courtyard to enjoy special music, song, and dance presentations brought to you by the Health Arts Network at Duke (HAND).

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Closed
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring baby and practice movements to regain core stability and strength. This 6 week series of classes is targeted to new moms who are just beginning to exercise after pregnancy. Moms should be at least 6 weeks but not greater than 3 months postpartum when beginning class. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise.

Gastrointestinal and Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A weekly support group for those with gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers.

LASIK Seminar Series -- Durham
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the latest laser vision correction technologies and find out which one is right for you.

Crohn's and Colitis Support Group
6:00 p.m.
Join a support group for people with Crohn's disease and colitis.

Diabetes Support Group
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m.
Join the Duke University Health System’s Diabetes Support Group for monthly topics followed with discussion to learn better management of diabetes.

Breastfeeding
Registration Closed - Class FULL.....see schedule for other dates.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
A class focusing on the decision to breastfeed including information on: advantages and barriers to breastfeeding; how to establish breastfeeding routines; techniques to accomplish satisfactory breastfeeding; how to recognize and avoid potential challenges. Dad/Support Person encouraged to attend with Mom. Fee - $15

Tour The Birth Place at Durham Regional Hospital
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
To help prepare for the delivery of your baby Durham Regional Hospital provides tours of The Birth Place.

Tools for Your Health- Sports Injuries: from the elite athlete to the weekend warrior
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Durham Regional is pleased to present Tools for Your Health, a free seminar series to educate men on important health issues.

Look Good, Feel Better
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This support group works with female cancer patients to improve their outward appearance and therefore, improve their self-confidence and personal perception.