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SUPPORT GROUPS
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Bariatric—Call
724-431-4190
for more
information.
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Diabetes Morning Chat—A support group
for people with diabetes and their families.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 to 11 a.m.
Call
724-284-4374
for more information.
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Prenatal, Mommy/Baby and Parenting
groups have been added. For more
information, call
724-284-6265
.
NUTRITION
Highmark Drop 10 in 10®
A weight management program to help
participants lose 10 pounds or 10 percent
of their weight through balanced nutrition,
sensible activity and meaningful lifestyle
changes. Classes are forming in January. To
register or for more information, call
724-
284-4760
.
Highmark Health on the Menu
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Oct. 25:
“Heart Health and Cholesterol”
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Nov. 29:
“Suspending Stress”
One-hour workshops for the work
site that promote healthy lifestyles in a
motivational, action-oriented way. To
register, call
724-284-4374
.
Highmark HOPE
Classes forming
A lifestyle program to improve bone health
and manage or prevent osteoporosis. For
more information, call
724-284-4374
.
Highmark Ornish Spectrum
BHS East Campus,
127 Oneida Valley Road
A six-week educational program using
the tenets of the Dr. Dean Ornish program
for reversing heart disease. For people
who want to prevent heart disease and
reduce their risk for chronic disease.
Classes are forming. Call
724-284-4374
.
HIGHMARK DISCOVER
RELAXATION WITHIN
Module I
Four-week session, Tuesdays, Nov. 6 to
Nov. 27, 4 to 6 p.m.
A lifestyle improvement program that helps
people manage stress through practical
relaxation techniques and innovative stress
management strategies. Learn to use coping
skills, visualizations, progressive muscle
relaxation and humor therapy. Call
724-284-4374
to learn more.
Module II
Four-week session, classes forming
Explore more ways to integrate relaxation,
time management, self-insight and creativity
into your life with this stress management
program. Participation in “Discover Relaxation
Within–Module I” is recommended.
Highmark Personal
Nutrition Coaching
A seven-session personalized nutrition
program designed by a registered
dietitian. Free for Highmark members.
To register, call
724-284-4760
. People
with diabetes should call the Diabetes
Management Center at
724-284-4374
.
DIABETES
Diabetes Update
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
127 Oneida Valley Road
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Oct. 24:
“Preparing for Thanksgiving”
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Nov. 28:
“Happy Holidays”
Monthly discussions of diabetes-related
topics. To learn more, call
724-284-4374
.
PARENTING
It’s a Girl Thing
Nov. 8, Jan. 28, March 27
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Moms and their 9- to 12-year-old
daughters enhance communication skills
and discuss changes that occur during
puberty. Program fee: $30 per mother/
daughter(s) set (up to two daughters). Call
724-284-4843
.
It’s a Guy Thing
Thursday, Nov. 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Dads and their 9- to 12-year-old sons
enhance communication skills and discuss
changes that occur during puberty.
Program fee: $30 per father/son(s) set (up
to two sons). Call
724-284-4843
.
STAY ACTIVE
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COMMUNITY CLASSROOM:
Community Classroom programs are
offered by Butler Health System. Registration and prepayment are required. Butler classes
are held at Butler Memorial Hospital main campus unless otherwise noted.
CHILDBIRTH
Breastfeeding
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Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Wednesdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.
Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding
and receive information and support for
successful breastfeeding. Program fee of
$30/pair. Call
724-284-4843
.
Parentingbasics.baby:
Newborn Care
Mondays, Oct. 22, Dec. 17, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.
Gives information about family
adjustments, crying, colic, sleep cycles
and newborn care, including feeding,
bathing and diapering. Great for
first-time parents or others who
want to learn about newborn care.
Call
724-284-4843
.
Parentingbasics.baby:
Infant Safety
Mondays, Nov. 19, Jan. 14, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m.
Gives information about current
safety recommendations for infants,
including what to do if an infant
chokes, an overview of infant CPR,
safe use of car seats, babyproofing your
home and preventing SIDS. Great for
new parents, grandparents or others
who want to learn about infant safety.
Call
724-284-4843
.
Preparing for Labor and Birth
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Wednesdays for four consecutive
weeks, beginning Oct. 31, Dec. 12,
Jan. 23, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
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Weekend series: Friday, Jan. 11
6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 12,
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Topics include signs of labor, medication
and anesthesia options, and postpartum
adjustments. Call
724-284-4843
.
Sibling Class
Thursday, Dec. 13, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Children ages 3 to 7, accompanied by an
adult, will participate in a fun, educational
program that can help them adjust to the
changes a new baby brings to the family.
Activities include practice holding and
diapering a doll as well as a tour of the
newborn nursery. Call
724-284-4843
.
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