September 2008

September 8, 2008	Successful Breastfeeding WHERE: Providence Health Education Center TIME: 6:30 PM This prenatal breastfeeding class will help you prepare before and after delivery. Breastfeeding difficulties are related to latch and positioning; therefore, over half of the class is devoted to the basics. Heavy emphasis is placed on how to know feedings are going well, and if not, how to get help. In addition, common hospital routines and newborn behaviors are discussed. We will also check out at a variety of different pumps and what they are best used for. Dads are encouraged to attend as well, since they are a great source of support for mom.
September 9, 2008	Nutrition 101 WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, Classrooms 2 & 3 TIME: 10:30 AM This session will discuss nutrition basics such as the new food guide pyramid, serving sizes and portion control. Participants will learn how to accurately compare different food products using food labels.
September 9, 2008	Cholesterol Connections WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast, Classrooms 1 & 2 TIME: 6:30 PM September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Know your numbers and what they mean, learn the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol, how manage your cholesterol with lifestyles and medications, and much more!
September 11, 2008	Mallwalkers at Forest Acres WHERE: S & S Cafeteria TIME: 8:30 AM Midtown at Forest Acres Mallwalkers meets every second Thursday at the S&S Cafeteria. Walkers will meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. for breakfast and for an informative talk on various topics. Meet great friends and exercise while staying out of the heat!
September 11, 2008	Cholesterol Connections WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast, Classrooms 1 & 2 TIME: 10:30 AM September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Know your numbers and what they mean, learn the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol, how manage your cholesterol with lifestyles and medications, and much more!
September 11, 2008	Nutrition 101 WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, Classrooms 2 & 3 TIME: 6:30 PM This session will discuss nutrition basics such as the new food guide pyramid, serving sizes and portion control. Participants will learn how to accurately compare different food products using food labels.
September 16, 2008	Mended Hearts Support Group WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, Classroom 3, 2701 Laurel St. TIME: 6:30 PM This group is open to individuals with heart problems and their families. The Providence chapter meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in classroom 3 of the Providence Health Education Center, located on the hospital campus downtown at 2701 Laurel Street.
September 17, 2008	Grocery Store Tour WHERE: Trenholm Plaza Publix TIME: 10:30 AM Want to become a healthy food shopper? Sign up for a free grocery store tour at one of Columbia’s Publix supermarkets. Our nutrition expert will teach you how to read food labels, make healthier food selections for your family and become more aware of the advertising that can influence what you buy at the grocery store.
September 23, 2008	Cholesterol Connections WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, One Wellness Blvd. TIME: 10:30 AM September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Know your numbers and what they mean, learn the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol, how manage your cholesterol with lifestyles and medications, and much more!
September 23, 2008	Newborn Care & Development WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, Classrooms 2 & 3 TIME: 6:30 PM Once the baby gets here what do you do? This class covers the various development stages of infancy and what to expect in the first four months. Topics include: bathing, skin care, infant stimulation and brain development, cord care and choosing a child care provider. Class size is limited and there is a fee.
September 25, 2008	Cholesterol Connections WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, One Wellness Blvd. TIME: 6:30 PM September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Know your numbers and what they mean, learn the difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol, how manage your cholesterol with lifestyles and medications, and much more!
September 25, 2008	Grocery Store Tour WHERE: Trenholm Plaza Publix TIME: 6:30 PM Want to become a healthy food shopper? Sign up for a free grocery store tour at one of Columbia’s Publix supermarkets. Our nutrition expert will teach you how to read food labels, make healthier food selections for your family and become more aware of the advertising that can influence what you buy at the grocery store.