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Events for the week of May 18, 2008

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Sunday May 18, 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

Monday May 19, 2008

Getting in Shape After Baby
Cancelled
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”.

Motherhood: The New Reality Show
Registration Closed
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bring the baby, pack a lunch and 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 fulltime. Class targeted to moms who are 3-12 weeks post delivery, however, any new mother is welcome

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.

Infant and Child Pediatric Life Support
Registration Closed - Class FULL... See schedule for other dates
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 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.

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.

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

Tuesday May 20, 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.


Acupuncture: Is it Right for What Ails You?
Registration Closed - Class FULL
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover how acupuncture can complement traditional treatments for illness and pain.

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.

Tools for Your Health: Prostate Cancer
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m.
Durham Regional is pleased to present Tools for Your Health, a free seminar series to educate men on important health issues.

Wednesday May 21, 2008

10 Steps to Financial Success
Registration Closed - Class FULL
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Financial success is not always dependent on income; in fact, many people earning an impressive salary struggle to make ends meet because they haven't followed the 10 basic steps we discuss in this workshop. To achieve success, you have to take a holistic approach to your financial well-being. As you will learn, it's not what you make, it's how you use it.

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 May 22, 2008

Baby Care Class
Registration Closed - Class FULL...see schedule for other dates
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 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.

Take Care of Your Core: Five Habits that Will Help Your Spine Last a Lifetime
Registration Closed - Please call 1-888-ASK-DUKE to be put on a waiting list for this event.
6:30 p.m.
Join Dr. Lloyd Hey as he explains the spine's role in your overall health and how long term habits can affect spine function.