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Your good health is important to everyone at Mount St. Mary’s. We offer a wide variety of community health education programs and classes for you and your family. Just click on the class that you are interested in, and if it what you would like… and you can register quickly and easily. Please call us at (716) 298-2145 with any questions.
Are You At Risk For Heart Disease? - February 1st, 2012
Heart Month Event: "Are You At Risk For Heart Disease?"
Date: February 1, 2012
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Dr Arif Syed, Cardiologist
Deb Hoffman - Certified Diabetes Educator
Health information and blood pressure checks will be available. To register, call 298-2145.
Go Red For Women Awareness Day - February 3rd, 2012
"Go Red For Women" Awareness Day
Date: February 3, 2012
Time: All Day
Location: Hospital Wide
Fibromyalgia Support Group - February 4th, 2012
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Room 249
Location: Room 249
Fibromyalgia Support Group meets the 1st Saturday of each month at 1 pm in Room 249. For information call Lisa at 298-5481.
Community Lipid Panel Screening - February 5th, 2012
Community Lipid Panel Screening (Cholesterol, triglyceride, HDL, LDL)
Date: February 5, 2012
Time: 6:00am-10:30am
Location: North Lobby
Free
This is a fasting test. Please do not eat after midnight or upon arising and prior to this test. Results will be sent directly to your home. For more information, call 298-2145.
Advance Directives and Health Care Proxies - February 7th, 2012
Advanced Directives and Health Care Proxies
Date: February 7, 2012
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Lewiston-Porter Primary Ed Center - AR Room
Presenter: Barbara Malinowski, MSN, RN
Fee: No Charge
This class will cover the issues, topics and concerns dealing with advance directives and a health care proxy so individuals will be able to make informed decisions. Pre-register by February 6 by calling 298-2145.
Taking Charge of Your Diabetes (evening) - February 7th, 2012
Date: February 7, 8, & 9, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Debra Hoffman, Certified Diabetes Instructor
Fees: Paid by most insurances
Additional Information:
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Debra Hoffman, Certified Diabetes Instructor
Fees: Paid by most insurances
Additional Information:
This is a 3-part (3 day)series from 6pm - 9pm. To register please call 298-2297.
Parent's Grief Support Group - February 8th, 2012
Parent's Grief Support Group
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 723B
Presenter: Anne Ward
Free
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 723B
Presenter: Anne Ward
Free
Additional Information: This support group meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. For more information please call Ann Ward at 282-3368. Please note that October's meeting will be held in the Cardiac Rehab Room.
Post Partum Breastfeeding Classes for Mom & Babies - February 8th, 2012
Post Partum Breastfeeding Classes for Mom & Babies
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Room 249
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Carol Greene, RN
Free of charge
Free of charge
Additional Information: Due to limited class size, pre-register by calling 298- 2618 or 298-2385.
Cardiac Rehab And The Benefits Of Exercise - February 9th, 2012
Cardiac Rehab and the Benefits of Exercise
Date: February 9, 2012
Time: 11:30am
Location: Ransomville Senior Center
Presenter: Cynthia Belton, RN
Lupus Support Group - February 9th, 2012
Lupus Support Group
Date: February 9, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Room 249 Free
Additional Information:
Location: Room 249 Free
Additional Information:
For more information, call Pauline at 835-7161 or 800-300-4198. Held 2nd Tuesday Quarterly.
Are You Still Smoking? - February 13th, 2012
"Are You Still Smoking?"
Date: February 13, 20 & 27, 2012
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: 723A
Fee: Free
This is a 3-part program presented by Elyse Updegraph, Exercise Specialist, Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Dept. Gain insight on what it takes to successfully quit smoking permanently. For more information and registration, call 298-2145.
Grandparents in Waiting - February 13th, 2012
Grandparents in Waiting
Date: February 13, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Room 249
Free of charge
Additional Information: A special class for grandparents. We will discuss: changes in maternal and child care, changing role of grandparents, diaper care, day care, child safety and much more. To pre-register call 298-2145.
Heart Month Health Fair - February 13th, 2012
Heart Month "Health Fair"
Date: February 13-17, 2012
Time: Noon-4:00pm
Location: Main Lobby
Displays such as: Diet and Nutrition, Body Mass Index, Exercise for Good Health, and Smoking Cessation.
Alzheimer's Support Group - February 14th, 2012
Alzheimer's Support Group
Date: February 14, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Peace in the Family Room
Presenter: Phyllis Ham
Free
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Our Lady of Peace in the Family Room
Presenter: Phyllis Ham
Free
Additional Information: This group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm in the Family Room at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Facility for information please contact Phyllis Ham at 298-3735
Fertility Care Introductory Sessions- Natural Family Planning - February 15th, 2012
Fertility Care Introductory Sessions-"Natural Family Planning"
Date: February 15, 2012
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Carol Greene, RN
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Carol Greene, RN
Additional Information: Learn how contemporary methods of Natural Family Planning work to avoid or achieve a pregnancy. This class is held monthly. Pre-registration is required by phone only. On line registration not accepted - please call 298-2385 for additional information and a brochure.
Managing High Cholesterol - February 16th, 2012
Heart Month Event: "Managing High Cholesterol"
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Dr. Zina Hajduczok, Cardiologist
To pre-register, call 298-2145.
US Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group - February 16th, 2012
US Too! Prostate Cancer Support Group
Date: February 16, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 723A
Presenter: Bob Weller
Free
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 723A
Presenter: Bob Weller
Free
Additional Information: Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday. For more information please call Bob Weller at 745-7749.
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Hand Disorders - February 21st, 2012
"Ouch My Hand Hurts!": Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Hand Disorders
Date: February 21, 2012
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Lewiston-Porter Campus-Primary Ed Center - AR Room
Presenters: Lindsey Schultz - OTR/L, CHT
Lauren Martin - OTR/L
Pre-registration required by February 17 at 298-2249.
Diabetes Support Group - February 21st, 2012
Diabetes Support Group
Date: February 21, 2012
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Room 723A
Free
Location: Room 723A
Free
Additional Information: Held 3rd Tuesday of each month. For more info. call Marie at 745-7149.
Heart Health for Women: What Are Your Risk Factors? - February 27th, 2012
"Heart Health For Women: What Are Your Risk Factors?"
Date: February 27, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Caitlin Briggs, NP-Cardiology
Pre-register at 298-2145.
Fainting And The Heart - February 28th, 2012
"Fainting and the Heart"
Date: February 28, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Dr. Benjamin Rueda - Cardiologist
To pre-register, call 298-2145.
Breast Cancer Support Group - February 28th, 2012
Breast Cancer Support Group
Date: February 28, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: 723A
Presenter: Kathy Kifer
Free
Location: 723A
Presenter: Kathy Kifer
Free
Additional Information: Open to all women and families who have been touched by breast cancer. The focus of the group is on one-on-one support and shared information. Held each month on the 4th Tuesday. For more information contact Kathy at 754-4719 or Joyce at 434-5081
Expectant Parent Classes (5 week series) - March 5th, 2012
Expectant Parent Classes - 5 week series
Date: March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Cafeteria
Presenter: Debbie Hastee, RN
Free
Additional Information:
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Cafeteria
Presenter: Debbie Hastee, RN
Free
Additional Information:
Expectant Parent Classes (5 weeks) to meet on Mondays, March 5, March 12, March 19 March 26 and April 2 at 7:30 pm in the Cafeteria. For information and registration call
298-2618
Pre-Diabetes - March 6th, 2012
Diabetes "Pre-Diabetes" Class
Date: March 6, 13 & 20, 2012
Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Debra Hoffman, Diabetes Educator
Fees: Covered by most insurances
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Debra Hoffman, Diabetes Educator
Fees: Covered by most insurances
Additional Information:
If you are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, and have slightly elevated blood sugars, learning how to make good lifestyle changes may help slow the progression towards diabetes. This series of classes will focus on nutrition, exercise and healthy habits. For more information and registration, please call 298-2297.
If you are overweight, have a family history of diabetes, and have slightly elevated blood sugars, learning how to make good lifestyle changes may help slow the progression towards diabetes. This series of classes will focus on nutrition, exercise and healthy habits. For more information and registration, please call 298-2297.
Taking Charge of Your Diabetes (all day class) - March 14th, 2012
Diabetes Classes (ALL DAY) -Taking Charge of Your Diabetes
Date: March 14, 2012
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Debra Hoffman, Certified Diabetes Educator
Paid for by most insurances
Additional Information:
Location: Room 249
Presenter: Debra Hoffman, Certified Diabetes Educator
Paid for by most insurances
Additional Information:
This is an ALL Day Class to be held from 9 am - 5 pm in room 249. For more information and registration, call 298-2297.
Sibling 'Lets Celebrate Big Brother Big Sister' - March 22nd, 2012
Sibling "Lets Celebrate Big Brother Big Sister"
Date: March 22, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 249
Presenter: Martha Level, RN
Free of Charge
Location: 249
Presenter: Martha Level, RN
Free of Charge
Additional Information: Designed for children 3-8 years of age to help them prepare for the arrival of your new baby. Program includes hands-on learning, lots of talk about new babies and a visit to the Nursery. Please have children bring bear or a doll to use in the classroom exercise. Classes are held monthly. Registration is required - call 298-2145.