Events for the week of Sept. 16, 2007
Sunday Sept. 16, 2007
Asian American Health Fair 2007
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for the 2nd annual Asian American Health Fair. 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 and blood pressure screenings.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for the 2nd annual Asian American Health Fair. 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 and blood pressure screenings.
Free Prostate Cancer Screening
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for free prostate cancer screenings in Durham and Raleigh.
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for free prostate cancer screenings in Durham and Raleigh.
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
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
Monday Sept. 17, 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”.
Look Good...Feel Better
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A free American Cancer Society program that teaches women beauty techniques while they undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Participants receive a free cosmetics kit and instruction by beauty professionals.
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
A free American Cancer Society program that teaches women beauty techniques while they undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Participants receive a free cosmetics kit and instruction by beauty professionals.
The Little Losses: Surviving the Emotional Side of Cancer
Cancelled
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to emotionally support yourself during the unpredictable journey with cancer. Family members and spouses welcome.
Cancelled
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to emotionally support yourself during the unpredictable journey with cancer. Family members and spouses welcome.
Retirement Strategies for Life
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Today's workers spend many years saving for a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, few people understand how to make the transition from an accumulation savings plan to creating an income stream that may have to last for twenty or more years! The Retirement Strategies for Life seminar will help soon to be retirees understand these challenges and begin to prepare a strategy for life.
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Today's workers spend many years saving for a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, few people understand how to make the transition from an accumulation savings plan to creating an income stream that may have to last for twenty or more years! The Retirement Strategies for Life seminar will help soon to be retirees understand these challenges and begin to prepare a strategy for life.
Tuesday Sept. 18, 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.
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.
Jump to It! Exercises for Preventing Knee Injuries in the Female Athlete
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jump to It! is a program geared toward young female athletes and their parents, particularly for those who participate in soccer, volleyball and basketball.
Registration Closed
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jump to It! is a program geared toward young female athletes and their parents, particularly for those who participate in soccer, volleyball and basketball.
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.
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 Sept. 19, 2007
Coping with Hearing Loss
Registration Closed
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Discuss types of hearing loss, common symptoms and solutions for treatment.
Registration Closed
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Discuss types of hearing loss, common symptoms and solutions for treatment.
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.
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. 20, 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
Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery (Duke)
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.
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
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
Healthy Focus: Joined at the Hip - Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacements
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for a discussion about the symptoms of hip arthritis as well as the facs about hip replacement led by Dr. Fred Benedict, Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PA.
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m.
Join Duke Raleigh Hospital for a discussion about the symptoms of hip arthritis as well as the facs about hip replacement led by Dr. Fred Benedict, Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, PA.
Friday Sept. 21, 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.
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