Community Classes

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For more information, call 681-342-1804 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.

To register or for more information, call 681-342-3200.

A program for those who have lost a loved one in the past year – grief workshop.
November – December
For more information or to register, call 681-342-3200.

Annual cancer survivor program for past and present patients treated at UHC.
For more information, call 681-342-1804.

For kids who have a close relative who has been diagnosed with cancer. Tour Infusion Center, Radiation Oncology, and inpatient unit, as well as discuss feelings and emotions with a therapist.
For more information or to register, call 681-342-1804.

Butterfly Kiss meets at UHC monthly; sessions are open to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer and interested in help following a diagnosis and/or treatment. Support and educational programs are provided.
For more program, call 681-342-1462.

PSA lab test, testicular exam, prostate exam, and colorectal screening at no cost; preregistration required.
September
For more information, call 681-342-1804.

Breast exam, pap test, colorectal screening, and mammogram at no cost; pre-registration required.
For more information, call 681-342-1804.

United Hospital Center provides various courses according to American Heart Association standards. Courses are offered for both the healthcare provider and community members. Course offerings include: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Life Support) and Heartsaver courses including First Aid.

Course Descriptions:

• BLS – Basic Life Support teaches the skills of managing the first few minutes in the American Heart Association Chain of Survival. Skills include establishing unresponsiveness, opening and maintaining the airway, assessing for signs of circulation, and providing chest compressions.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support uses AHA core cases and standardized algorithms to teach the advanced skills required to manage a victim in cardiac arrest as well as recognition and rapid intervention during the pre and post arrest periods.
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support uses AHA core cases and standardized algorithms to teach the advanced skills required to prevent and treat respiratory and cardiac arrest in the pediatric population.

For questions concerning course availability, you may call the United Hospital Center Education Department at 681-342-1860 or you may e-mail inquiries to [email protected].

Mom and coach learn about preparing for the coming birth experience and basic infant care.

Tuesdays for four sessions.
Learn about childbirth in a fun, interactive environment.

When: Call to schedule class dates.
Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Fee: No charge

For more information or to register, call Jamie Rudash, BSN, RN, CLC Patient Educator at 681-342-4346 or 681-342-4300.

This one day “crash course” is for those busy moms-to-be who are unable to attend our four-session program.

When: Call to schedule.
Time: 8 am to 3 pm
Fee: No charge

For more information or to register, call Jamie Rudash, BSN, RN, CLC Patient Educator at 681-342-4346 or 681-342-4300.

Big brothers and sisters get a preview of what is to come with the birth of their new baby. For ages 3-6 only.

When: Call for class dates.
Time: Call to schedule.

For more information or to register, call Jamie Rudash, BSN, RN, CLC Patient Educator at 681-342-4346 or 681-342-4300.

Mothers who are breast feeding their babies are encouraged to attend a class to learn basic techniques for successful breast feeding from UHC’s certified lactation specialist. These classes are scheduled prior to delivery.

When: Call for class dates.
Where: 4 South Patient Education Room, UHC

For more information or to register, call Jamie Rudash, BSN, RN, CLC Patient Educator at 681-342-4346 or 681-342-4300.

During this class, new moms can learn basic infant care before they deliver. Topics include infant bathing, cord care, circumcision care, car seat safety information, immunization information, and more.

For more information or to register, call Jamie Rudash, BSN, RN, CLC Patient Educator at 681-342-4346 or 681-342-4300.

Women who are having a scheduled Cesarean Section can learn what to expect from their hospital stay and tips for maintaining good health after surgery. A tour of the Maternal-Child unit is provided.

When: For more information or to register, call Jamie Rudash, BSN, RN, CLC Patient Educator at 681-342-4346 or 681-342-4300.