Events for the week of Oct. 14, 2007
Monday Oct. 15, 2007
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 to 3 months postpartum. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise. Join us immediately after for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.
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 to 3 months postpartum. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise. Join us immediately after for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.
LASIK Seminar in Durham
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This free educational seminar gives an overview of LASIK and other vision correction procedures. Learn about the newest all-laser Intralase procedure.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This free educational seminar gives an overview of LASIK and other vision correction procedures. Learn about the newest all-laser Intralase procedure.
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
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
Home Buying Seminar
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
If you are considering the purchase of a home, join us for some helpful hints on home financing. We'll cover getting pre-qualified, up-front costs, choosing the right mortgage, the loan application and shopping for your dream home.
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
If you are considering the purchase of a home, join us for some helpful hints on home financing. We'll cover getting pre-qualified, up-front costs, choosing the right mortgage, the loan application and shopping for your dream home.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.
Tuesday Oct. 16, 2007
Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
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.
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.
Posture, Strength Training and Your Spine’s Health
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Learn about how poor posture affects your spine’s health, and some common strategies for strength training and preventing common back and neck injuries.
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Learn about how poor posture affects your spine’s health, and some common strategies for strength training and preventing common back and neck injuries.
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.
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.
Breastfeeding Class
Registration Closed
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
Registration Closed
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
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.
Ladies Night Out: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Join us to discuss minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at October's Ladies Night Out
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Join us to discuss minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at October's Ladies Night Out
Look Good, Feel Better
7:00 p.m.
Look Good, Feel Better
This support group works with cancer patients to improve their outward appearance and therefore, improve their self-confidence and personal perception. Many patients comment on the marked improvement in their mental and physical health once they felt like they looked "normal." This program teaches patients how to work with their appearance to improve their self-esteem.
7:00 p.m.
Look Good, Feel Better
This support group works with cancer patients to improve their outward appearance and therefore, improve their self-confidence and personal perception. Many patients comment on the marked improvement in their mental and physical health once they felt like they looked "normal." This program teaches patients how to work with their appearance to improve their self-esteem.
Wednesday Oct. 17, 2007
Melanoma Consortium
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Melanoma Consortium was formed by a group of laymen, physicians and researchers who have a common interest in melanoma research.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Melanoma Consortium was formed by a group of laymen, physicians and researchers who have a common interest in melanoma research.
Thursday Oct. 18, 2007
Literature Reading Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A group to read and explore the fields focused on empirical, methodological, conceptual, and theological research and scholarship
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
A group to read and explore the fields focused on empirical, methodological, conceptual, and theological research and scholarship
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Basic Class
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Participants in the MBSR Program learn to develop specific skills for paying attention and for deep relaxation, and to apply these in daily situations.
Turn the Clock Back: Making Lifestyle Changes to Reduce the Risk of Type II Diabetes
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A free seminar that will help participants learn about type II diabetes and its risk factors, learn to recognize the symptoms of this disease, and explore healthy lifestyle changes and options for the prevention and management of type II diabetes.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A free seminar that will help participants learn about type II diabetes and its risk factors, learn to recognize the symptoms of this disease, and explore healthy lifestyle changes and options for the prevention and management of type II diabetes.
Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery (Duke)
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.
Neural Stem Cells: Past, Present and Future
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Quinones Hinojosa, MD, will be discussing his neural stem cell research and his journey to becoming a neurosurgeon
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Quinones Hinojosa, MD, will be discussing his neural stem cell research and his journey to becoming a neurosurgeon
Friday Oct. 19, 2007
Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn about weight loss surgery procedures and their results at this free seminar.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn about weight loss surgery procedures and their results at this free seminar.
Saturday Oct. 20, 2007
Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates. Relocated to Teer House
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.
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates. Relocated to Teer House
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.
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