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Memorial offers educational events, classes and screenings as part of our ongoing mission to build a
healthier community. Many programs are free and some have a nominal fee. For more information, call
the number provided or contact The Health Professionals at (574) 647-6800 or (800) 999-8890.
For additional information you can also visit us at www.qualityoflife.org.
Classes
Diabetes Education Classes
Nutrition and lifestyle management skills for people
with diabetes mellitus. Open to anyone with diabetes,
their families and significant others.
Call (574) 647-7700.
Lung Center
Provides free, one-on-one education for those with
asthma, COPD and other pulmonary problems. Classes
available 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 251-0041 Tuesday
through Friday for an appointment.
Ortho Classes
Hip, knee, shoulder and back classes available at no
charge. Call 647-3666 for availability.
Call it Quits
A six-month telephone-based counseling program
staffed by trained nurses to help you stop smoking.
You will receive educational materials, follow-up calls
and phone access to nurse counseling 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Life Steps
A comprehensive weight management program that
stresses the importance of diet, physical activity and
behavior modification techniques for weight loss and
maintenance. Classes meet weekly for 16 weeks.
Spirit of Women
Ongoing programs are available on a variety of
women’s health issues. Call 647-7800 for more
information.
Support Groups
AARP
Meets on the first Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
at the Leighton Center for Senior Health.
Call Leon Caenepeel at 287-3036.
Arthritis Partnership
Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.
at the Leighton Center for Senior Health.
Call Beth Harsch at 251-1424.
Diabetes Support Group
Open to people of any age with diabetes. Meets on
the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at
the Leighton Center for Senior Health. Participants are
welcome to bring a friend or family member.
Call Nan Monhaut at 647-7168.
Forget Me Nots
For parents, their families and people who have
experienced the loss of a child or pregnancy. Meets on
the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the
Leighton Center for Senior Health. Call Ann Seckinger
at 647-7959.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Support Group
Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at
5 p.m. at the Leighton Center for Senior Health.
Call Beth Kellogg at 647-3140.
Mother Matters Support Group
Focuses on postpartum depression and parenting
responsibilities. Meets three times a month in the
Family Education Center. Call 647-7800.
Ostomy Support Group
Contact Sue Stelton at 647-3156 for details.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at
1 p.m. at the Leighton Center for Senior Health.
Call Jim Banner at 291-4217.
2nd Wind Group (COPD)
A support group for individuals with lung disease.
Meets Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Leighton
Center for Senior Health. Call Jan Cosby at 647-7178.
Women In Touch Cancer Support
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at
the Leighton Center for Senior Health.
Call Kathy Johnson at 647-7280.
For New Families
Advanced registration is required for all classes
unless noted otherwise. Call the Spirit of Women at
(574) 647-7800. All classes are held in the Family Education
Center on the third floor of Memorial Hospital.
Child/Infant CPR
This one-evening class meets American Heart Association
guidelines in child/infant CPR and safety. Meets
the first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 10 p.m.
Class materials must be obtained in advance. $10/person.
Register at least two weeks in advance.
Preparing for Childbirth
Prepares couples for the childbirth experience.
$60/couple. Class size is limited. Meets for six weeks.
Tour included.
Lunch & Learn Prenatal Class
One-day intensive version of Preparing for Childbirth.
Meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays once or
twice each month. $60/couple. Class size is limited.
Tour included.
Childbirth Refresher Course
A one-evening review for those who have previously
taken a childbirth preparation course. $20/couple.
Class size is limited.
Sibling Orientation Class
Children between the ages of 3 and 7 learn about
newborns and how to participate in baby care.
Meets Saturdays. $5/child. Class size is limited.
Tours
Free tours of the Center for Mother and Child Care at
Memorial Hospital are available throughout the year.
Cesarean Birth Preparation Class/VBAC
A one-time class for families expecting a Cesarean
delivery or wanting a vaginal birth after a Cesarean.
Includes a tour. $20.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
Information on breastfeeding taught by certified lactation
consultants. Offered monthly. $10/couple.
Preparing Young Families
Designed for teens and young women who would
prefer to work with a smaller group of young expectant
mothers and their partners or family members as
birth support.
Instructions Not Included
A fun, informational series that meets four times to
cover all the parenting basics. Classes rotate so you
can start any week. $15.
Health Screenings
The Memorial Health Discovery Center, located in
100 Navarre Place, Suite 6670, offers free blood
pressure screenings on a walk-in basis from 9 a.m.to
7 p.m. weekdays. Other screenings for blood sugar,
cholesterol, osteoporosis and colorectal health are
also available for a small fee. An appointment is
recommended, but not required. For more information,
call (574) 647-6880.
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