Jackson Purchase Medical Center will be hosting several educational events to the general community during the month of July.
A Safe Sitter Class will be held for youth ages 11 – 13 on Thursday, July 9th, from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm. Safe Sitter is a program that teaches youth basic lifesaving techniques, child development, and safety and security precautions which will help prepare them to act in a crisis. The fee for the class is $20.00. Call 251-4290 to register your child. If you have questions you can call 251-4585.
A Bariatric Seminar will be held on Monday, July 27th at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Conference Room. Information will be shared about the LAP-BAND procedure which is a minimally invasive bariatric surgery, unlike traditional “open” or large incision bariatric surgeries. The LAP-BAND System is laparoscopic and is proven to have fewer complications, less pain, few side effects and quicker return to normal activities. For more information about LAP-BAND procedures, call 270-251-4527.
The Bariatric Support Group will meet on Tuesday, July 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Conference Room. The meeting provides open discussion among those who have had Bariatric Surgery and those interested in the surgery. For more information about participating with this group, call 270-251-4169.
Diabetes Group Sessions are held each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 – noon, as well as individually scheduled sessions. Registration is required for either setting. Class participants will learn about the basic pathophysiology of diabetes, types, complications, and how diet and exercise impact these outcomes. Call The Diabetes Care Center at 251-4372 to register and receive additional information.
A Childbirth Class will be held on Tuesday, July 7th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 18th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Community Conference Room. Pre-registration and a class fee are required. Class participants will become familiar with topics such as physiologic changes in late pregnancy, warning signs in late pregnancy, breast-feeding information and support, labor and delivery, coping techniques including breathing and relaxation, available pain medications and anesthesia, cesarean section, hospital policies and procedures and newborn care. Call 251-4185 to learn more about how to register.
Breastfeeding Class will be held on Monday, July 13th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Community Conference Room of Jackson Purchase Medical Center. There is no fee to participate in the class however pre-registration is required. Class participants will become familiar with topics such as anatomy of the breast, correct latch of infant, proper positioning of infant, pumping of breast milk and storage of breast milk. Call 251-4185 to learn more about how to register.
The Circle of Hope Cancer Support Group will meet Monday, July 6th at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Conference Room. This meeting will be an opportunity for participants to meet other patients, survivors and caregivers. Special guests are planned to provide information on pain management, depression, nutrition and many other related topics. For more information, call 382-3940 or 247-6546.
