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Below are some of the classes that our Education Department offers. For a full schedule of classes, call us at 256-233-9536 or Click Here Diabetes Education Classes Diabetes Education Classes are offered twice a month for those referred by their physician. The class is eight hours long and is presented by Diabetes Nurse Educators who teach the medical aspects of diabetes and a Registered Dietitian who teaches the nutritional aspects of diabetes. A nutritious lunch is provided. Patients register on an outpatient basis and insurance is filed by the hospital. A monthly support group is offered at no charge for patients, family members of patients, and the public. Health professionals speak on a variety of subjects in order to update patients on diabetes. The Support Group offers a great opportunity to network with others. Community Nutrition Classes Nutrition classes are periodically offered to the community for those with various nutritional interests and needs. Topics include: Food Label Lies, Fast Facts on Fast Food for Fast People, Bagging It - Healthy Lunch Ideas, Break the Fast, Healthy Party Strategies, Don't Desert Dessert, 10 Foods You Should Never Eat, High Five, Eating on the Run, and Fad Diets: Do They Really Work? For more information on nutrition classes, contact the Dietitian in the Education Department at 256-233-9146. Individual Nutritional Counseling Individual nutritional counseling is offered for an hourly fee. Our Registered Dietitian can help you with diets for specific medical conditions (diabetes, heart disease, renal diets, low cholesterol, etc) and for weight loss. Please call 256-233-9146 for more information. Childbirth Classes Taught by Registered Nurses from our Mother/Baby unit, childbirth classes are designed to help you understand the effects of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and post-delivery, specializing in labor support and breathing techniques. Prenatal and postpartum support is emphasized, plus exploration of newborn care. Breastfeeding Classes Taught by our lactation educator, this class will help you decide if breastfeeding is right for you. Emphasis is on the fact that breast milk is the perfect food for the baby and breastfeeding helps you regain your pre-pregnancy size quickly. Techniques for proper breastfeeding are discussed. Safe Sitter Safe Sitter is a 1-day course taught by specially trained instructors with medical and child development backgrounds. The purpose of the course is to teach boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle medical emergencies and appropriate childcare when caring for young children. Students must pass a written and practical exam to receive a certification card. Community CPR The Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation classes are taught in the Education Department by certified instructors. The 4-hour class teaches the rescuer correct procedures for basic life support, including the removal of an airway obstruction for an infant, child, and an adult. Weight Management & Changes For A Healthy Lifestyle This 6-week program is dedicated to lifestyle changes for better health and fitness. Participants attend a weekly group class at the Wellness Center and will meet individually with instructor, Janet Hunt, an ACE Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant/Personal Trainer. Classes are limited to 15 participants. For more information please call Janet Hunt at (256)771-0236 or the Wellness Center at (256)233-9355. CONTACT US Telephone: 256-233-9536 email: juliebr@alhnet.org Education Department Athens-Limestone Hospital 700 West Market Street P.O. Box 999 Athens, Alabama 35612 |
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