August 2008

August 7, 2008	Hypertension Basics WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, One Wellness Blvd. TIME: 6:30 PM Join us for an informative class on how you can prevent or manage existing high blood pressure. Find the balance between healthy eating, activity, and medication.
August 9, 2008	Birth In a Day WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, Classrooms 2 & 3 TIME: 9:00 AM Birth In A Day is an accelerated childbirth preparation class. It is geared toward busy families. Birth In A Day is an information-intensive class that focuses on basic childbirth education. Topics covered include: • Late Pregnancy Changes for Delivery • Identifying Labor/When To Leave Home • Timing Contractions • How Labor Progresses • Epidurals and other Pain Medications • Lamaze Breathing Techniques • Birth and Recovery • Labor Induction • Comfort Measures for Mom • Cesarean Delivery: Rationale and Routines • How To Partner the Laboring Mom • Postpartum Recovery Classes are offered monthly on Saturday, 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. In order to ensure that participant’s questions and learning needs are adequately addressed. It also keeps class sizes comfortable.
August 9, 2008	Cesarean Birth Prep WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, 2701 Laurel Street, Classrooms 2 & 3 TIME: 2:00 PM Many people take labor preparation classes, but until now, resources for cesarean birth education have been limited. Providence is pleased to offer our newest course, Cesarean Prep; allowing you the option of evidenced-based prenatal education for your birth and recovery process. Like all of our prenatal classes, this course was created with input from physicians and families. The class is held in a comfortable, relaxed setting so you and your partner have the freedom to ask plenty of questions and get a better understanding of this birth style.
August 11, 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.
August 12, 2008	Nutrition 101 WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, One Wellness Blvd. 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.
August 14, 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!
August 14, 2008	Safe Sitter WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast TIME: 9:00 AM Safe Sitter is a program for children 11 to 13 years of age who are interested in becoming smart babysitters. This two-day class (August 14 & 15) teaches safe and nurturing childcare techniques, behavior management skills, and appropriate responses to medical emergencies, including CPR and choking rescue for children and infants. The Safe Sitter program costs $50 to attend, and is $40 for children of Providence employees.
August 18, 2008	Child and Infant CPR WHERE: Classrooms 1 & 2 - Providence Hospital Northeast TIME: 6:00 PM Learn CPR techniques from the American Heart Association in one night! You’ll learn the skills associated with the aid and rescue of infants and children. It’s a great class for expectant parents, grandparents or close family friends. Class size is limited. There is a $20 fee per person. Class size is limited. For registration or information please call 256-5965
August 19, 2008	Mended Hearts WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, Classroom 3 TIME: 7:00 AM 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.
August 19, 2008	Hypertension Basics WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, One Wellness Blvd. TIME: 10:30 AM Join us for an informative class on how you can prevent or manage existing high blood pressure. Find the balance between healthy eating, activity, and medication.
August 20, 2008	Grocery Store Tour WHERE: Irmo 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.
August 20, 2008	Mediterranian Cooking Class WHERE: Capital Senior Center TIME: 6:00 PM Hands-on cooking class. For a more indepth experience with Mediterranean cooking, join Patricia Pastides for this hands-on cooking class. The class is $30 per person.
August 21, 2008	Hypertension Basics WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast, Classrooms 1 & 2 TIME: 10:30 AM Join us for an informative class on how you can prevent or manage existing high blood pressure. Find the balance between healthy eating, activity, and medication.
August 21, 2008	Irregular Heartbeats - Is Your Heartbeat In Sync? WHERE: Irmo Professional Center TIME: 7:00 PM More than 500,000 Americans die from cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeats, each year. Yet many types of irregularities in the heart’s rhythm are harmless. Join Venk K. Gottipaty, a Providence cardiologist with the South Carolina Heart Center, to learn the difference between a nuisance and a serious cardiac problem. He’ll discuss the varying symptoms of irregular heartbeats and the disturbing lack of meaningful symptoms in some cases. Dr. Gottipaty will share information on why heart arrhythmias can increase your chances of a heart attack or stroke and the very latest in treatment options. Learn more about: • How the heart generally works • What are heart arrhythmias and “sudden death” • How to treat and prevent irregular heartbeats
August 26, 2008	AARP Safe Driver WHERE: Providence Health Education Center, 2701 Laurel St. TIME: 12:00 PM Receive a discount on your auto insurance by attending! Classes are held in the Providence Health Education Center, located on the hospital campus downtown at 2701 Laurel Street. There is a $10 fee for this two-session class.
August 26, 2008	Nutrition 101 WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, One Wellness Blvd. 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.
August 26, 2008	Newborn Care & Development WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast, Classrooms 1 & 2 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.
August 26, 2008	A Powerful 20 Minutes - Make Every Moment Count with Your Physician WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast, Classrooms 1 & 2 TIME: 7:00 PM Want to learn to speak your physician’s language? It’s all about effective communication and having the right information at your fingertips. Dr. Michael Nienhuis, board-certified family care physician with Providence Northeast Family Care, will offer tips on how to make every second count during the average 20-minute doctor visit. He’ll discuss the types of information you need to know, the right questions to ask and how to do more research after your appointment to lead to a healthier, better informed you. Learn more about: • Bringing the right information to your appointment • Asking the right questions—before, during and after your visit • Helping your doctor determine the best treatment plan for you • Researching your own condition appropriately
August 28, 2008	Grocery Store Tour WHERE: Irmo 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.