Events for the week of Apr. 13, 2008

Breastfeeding Class
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 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

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Closed
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.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. Join us immediately afterward for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.

Stroke Support Group
Registration Closed
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This support group aims to educate the stroke survivor and care giver about topics relating to stroke.

Coping with the Stress of Illness: A Self-Care Workshop
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
::Registration Open
This eight-week workshop gives patients and caregivers an opportunity to learn a number of mind-body skills to manage the stress related to medical illness.

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
Registration Closed
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Replacement Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after surgery.

Diabetes Support Group
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join the Duke University Health System’s Diabetes Support Group for monthly topics followed with discussion to learn better management of diabetes.

ADHD: Success Strategies for Family, Friendships & School
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Discuss the impact of ADHD, ways to cope, information and resources on parent support networks to help you advocate for your child.

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

Ladies Night Out: Living with Diabetes
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Join us on April 15th for "Living with Diabetes" presented by Durham Regional Hospital's Outpatient Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center

National Healthcare Decision Day Lunch-n-Learn
Registration Closed
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Durham Regional is hosting a Lunch-n-Learn to celebrate NHDD and discuss Advance Directives, April 16 from 11 am- noon in the First Level Classroom at Durham Regional Hospital.

Breastfeeding Class
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

Aphasia: Communicating after a Brain Injury or Stroke
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Explore how to communicate more effectively with someone who has lost their ability to communicate due to a brain injury or stroke.

Simply Green: Integrating Organic Foods into Your Lifestyle
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
An organic eating seminar, presented as part of the Duke Prospective Health Seminar Series.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates.
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Preparing for Cesarean Birth
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Open to those moms and dads/support persons who are having a scheduled Cesarean birth. The class will cover information specific to this birth process and the recovery period. Fee - $20

Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed - Class Full....see schedule for other dates.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Participants will receive an introduction to infant and child safety strategies along with being trained by the American Heart Friends and Family CPR standards for Infant and Child CPR. $35 for an individual/$50 for a couple.

Fight for Sight: The Latest Treatments in Glaucoma
Registration Closed
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Leading glaucoma specialist Leon Herndon, MD, and vision rehabilitation specialist, Diane Whitaker, OD, will present the latest developments and treatments at this free seminar.

Baby Care Class
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
A class touching on general information for expectant parents regarding the basics of baby care (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). A practical demonstration utilizing a baby model will be offered.