Events for the week of Aug. 23, 2009
Sunday Aug. 23, 2009
The Power of Meditation: Minding the Mind
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a three-day meditation retreat and engage your inner wisdom to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for a three-day meditation retreat and engage your inner wisdom to reduce stress and enhance well-being.
Monday Aug. 24, 2009
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.
Perinatal Loss Education and Support Class
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A class for families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn death.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
A class for families who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or newborn death.
Understanding and Treating Back Pain
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Find out the most common causes of back pain. Discover treatments and exercises that can help make you mobile again.
Registration Closed
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Find out the most common causes of back pain. Discover treatments and exercises that can help make you mobile again.
Tuesday Aug. 25, 2009
Alzheimer's Caregiver/Loved One Support Group
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join a support group for people with Alzheimer's disease and the people who love and care for them.
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join a support group for people with Alzheimer's disease and the people who love and care for them.
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.
Breast Cancer Education Series
6:30 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is pleased to offer an informal, educational series for breast cancer survivors.
6:30 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is pleased to offer an informal, educational series for breast cancer survivors.
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.
Wednesday Aug. 26, 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.
Thursday Aug. 27, 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.
Hepatitis C Support Group
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn how to optimize your health and find support with other individuals with hepatitis C. Our goal is to provide education and fellowship to those affected with hepatitis C.
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn how to optimize your health and find support with other individuals with hepatitis C. Our goal is to provide education and fellowship to those affected with hepatitis C.
Alzheimer's Disease Support Group
6:30 p.m.
This group is for loved ones and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease.
6:30 p.m.
This group is for loved ones and caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease.
New Dad = New Role
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class is designed in discussion group format to provide information for new dads to assist them beginning their own routines with a new baby in the home. Topics will be group determined and typically cover: managing alone time with the baby, maintaining communication and intimacy with your partner; balancing relatives' demands with your new families needs, balancing work and family.
Facilitated by New Dads who are also Pediatricians. Moms can accompany dad and enjoy a separate activity at Teer House while Dad and babies are learning together.
Registration Closed
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Class is designed in discussion group format to provide information for new dads to assist them beginning their own routines with a new baby in the home. Topics will be group determined and typically cover: managing alone time with the baby, maintaining communication and intimacy with your partner; balancing relatives' demands with your new families needs, balancing work and family.
Facilitated by New Dads who are also Pediatricians. Moms can accompany dad and enjoy a separate activity at Teer House while Dad and babies are learning together.
Saturday Aug. 29, 2009
Walking the Journey of Prostate Cancer
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Whether you were recently treated for prostate cancer or received treatment before, this forum will give you an update on what you should know.
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Whether you were recently treated for prostate cancer or received treatment before, this forum will give you an update on what you should know.
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.
Midtown Farmers' Market
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Farmers' Market presented by Duke Raleigh Hospital returns to North Hills. The Market boasts a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, and more.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Farmers' Market presented by Duke Raleigh Hospital returns to North Hills. The Market boasts a wide variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheeses, and more.
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 - 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 - 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.
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