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Monday Sept. 15, 2008

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Closed - Class FULL....see schedule for other dates.
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. Join us immediately afterward for “Motherhood: The New Reality Show”.

Changing from Within: Mindful Eating Level 1
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mindfulness practices for achieving and maintaining
a healthy weight

Look Good...Feel Better
6:00 p.m.
Look Good Feel Better is a free American Cancer Society program that teaches women beauty techniques while they undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Take the Wheel: Get the Best Deal
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thinking of buying a car? It does not matter if it is your first car or your 10th—the car-buying process isn't something most of us do every day. That's why you should take the time to do your homework before you set foot in a dealership or pound the pavement for a new or used car. If you do, you could save hundreds of dollars—or more. Do you know where to start? Duke Credit Union wants to help you save time and money, and walk away with a good deal.

Tuesday Sept. 16, 2008

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.

Ladies Night Out: Total Joint Replacement
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Join us to discuss total joint replacement at September's Ladies Night Out

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.

Wednesday Sept. 17, 2008

Pediatric Pointers from a Physician
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Participants learn about tests and procedures that are routine for newborns including information regarding circumcision, how to choose a pediatrician, early childhood development, and injury prevention.

Thursday Sept. 18, 2008

How to Find Five Good Minutes at Work
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Explore the possibilities of making your work a source of deeper satisfaction and discovery.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.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.

Saturday Sept. 20, 2008

Know Your Numbers: Cholesterol Screening and Education
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Duke Heart Center is hosting a cholesterol awareness event in honor of National Cholesterol Awareness Month.

Prostate Cancer Screening
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Duke Urology, Duke Cancer Center Raleigh, and the Lincoln Community Health Center are hosting a prostate cancer screening Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed
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.

Free Prostate Cancer Screening
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Duke Prostate Center and Duke University Health System, in cooperation with Duke Cancer Center Raleigh, are hosting a prostate cancer screening Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Free Prostate Cancer Screenings
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Duke Prostate Center is offering free
screenings in Durham and Raleigh to
any man age 40 or older.

Vitality and Aging: An Essential Partnership
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join the experts from Duke Integrative Medicine to discover how to keep life and vitality in full swing through the years. Learn about the research and develop the skills that can help to ensure your optimal quality of life for many years to come.

Baby Care Class
Registration Closed
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.

Asian American Health Fair 2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for the 3rd annual Asian American Health Fair on Saturday, September 20. The hospital will provide an information booth with educational materials and giveaways. Diabetes Center and Wellness Center staff members will be available to provide glucose, blood pressure and bone density screenings.