Events for the week of Nov. 15, 2009
Sunday Nov. 15, 2009
Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine/Durham OB
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.
Monday Nov. 16, 2009
Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Meyloma Support Group
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A support group for those with leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
A support group for those with leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma.
Pre-Operative Spine Class
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come and learn about your upcoming spinal surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Come and learn about your upcoming spinal surgery at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration Closed
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join other new moms as we brainstorm tips on surviving motherhood, offer suggestions for transitioning back to work, and share resources for staying at home full time.
Registration Closed
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join other new moms as we brainstorm tips on surviving motherhood, offer suggestions for transitioning back to work, and share resources for staying at home full time.
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.
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.
Strategies for Parents: Helping Your Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to Improve Behavior
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Will provide a review of the General Principles of Behavior Management with a focus on increasing desired behaviors and decreasing undesired behaviors. Time Out, Token Economy Reward Systems and Special Time parenting strategies will be described.
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Will provide a review of the General Principles of Behavior Management with a focus on increasing desired behaviors and decreasing undesired behaviors. Time Out, Token Economy Reward Systems and Special Time parenting strategies will be described.
The Mindful Way to Reduce Stress: A Home Study Program
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn mindfulness based stress reduction techniques -- join by telephone or in person.
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Learn mindfulness based stress reduction techniques -- join by telephone or in person.
Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009
Chemotherapy Orientation Class
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
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.
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.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
A weekly support group for those with gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancers.
Weight Loss Surgery Tuesday Information Seminar
Registration Closed
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Registration Closed
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
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.
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.
LASIK Seminar Series -- Winston-Salem
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the latest laser vision correction technologies and if they are right for you.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the latest laser vision correction technologies and if they are 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.
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.
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
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
Fibromyalgia: From Diagnosis to Treatments
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Understand the complexities of fibromyalgia including diagnosis, treatment and controversies.
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Understand the complexities of fibromyalgia including diagnosis, treatment and controversies.
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.
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: STDs Are Not Just a Teen Issue
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Durham Regional is pleased to present Ladies' Night Out, a free seminar series to educate women on important health issues.
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Durham Regional is pleased to present Ladies' Night Out, a free seminar series to educate women on important health issues.
Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009
Daughters Concerned for Aging Relatives Support Group
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This group is for any daughter or daughter-in-law who is concerned about issues regarding aging relatives.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This group is for any daughter or daughter-in-law who is concerned about issues regarding aging relatives.
General Loss Grief Group
Registration Closed
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
An open and ongoing grief support group for adult participants grieving the death of a family member or friend.
Registration Closed
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
An open and ongoing grief support group for adult participants grieving the death of a family member or friend.
Breast & Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A support group for those dealing with breast and gynecologic cancers.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A support group for those dealing with breast and gynecologic cancers.
Duke Integrative Medicine Information Session
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about our unique approach to health care -- and how it can make an enduring difference in your life.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about our unique approach to health care -- and how it can make an enduring difference in your life.
Preparing for Cesarean Birth
Cancelled - Next class will be January 20, 2010
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
Cancelled - Next class will be January 20, 2010
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
Pointers from a Pediatrician
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.
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 Nov. 19, 2009
Chemotherapy Orientation Class
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.
Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class
Registration Closed
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 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.
Registration Closed
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 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.
Finding Online Health Information You Can Trust
Registration Closed
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn computer search tips for finding online information about diseases, drugs, and clinical trials on the Internet.
Registration Closed
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Learn computer search tips for finding online information about diseases, drugs, and clinical trials on the Internet.
Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery
Registration Closed - FULL..see schedule for other dates
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.
Registration Closed - FULL..see schedule for other dates
6:00 p.m.
An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.
Breaking Through the Diet Mentality
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Refocus your self-defeating diet mentality and learn proactive, realistic weight-management strategies.
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Refocus your self-defeating diet mentality and learn proactive, realistic weight-management strategies.
Today, Friday Nov. 20, 2009
Discussion of the Story Childcare
(Part of the series Osler Literary Round Table)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for an Osler Literary Round Table discussion of the book Childcare.
(Part of the series Osler Literary Round Table)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for an Osler Literary Round Table discussion of the book Childcare.
Keratoconus Connection: Educational Peer Group Session
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an educational peer group for those diagnosed with keratoconus, designed to help you adjust and live with the disease and it’s treatments in varying ways.
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us for an educational peer group for those diagnosed with keratoconus, designed to help you adjust and live with the disease and it’s treatments in varying ways.
Weight Loss Surgery Friday Information Seminar
Registration Closed
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Registration Closed
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.
Saturday Nov. 21, 2009
Community Health Fair
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Duke Heart Center invites you to participate in the Community Health Fair at Danville Community College.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Duke Heart Center invites you to participate in the Community Health Fair at Danville Community College.
Duke Sports Medicine Saturday Injury Clinic
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The specialists of Duke Sports Medicine will be on hand to check your aches and pains, and help you get back to your game.
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The specialists of Duke Sports Medicine will be on hand to check your aches and pains, and help you get back to your game.
Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine/Durham OB
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.
Baby Care
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.
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.
Care of the Singing Voice: How to Make Your Voice Last a Lifetime
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to protect your singing voice and make it last longer.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Learn how to protect your singing voice and make it last longer.
Sixth Annual North Hills Tree Lighting Celebration
6:00 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for the Sixth Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at North Hills.
6:00 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for the Sixth Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at North Hills.
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