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Cancer
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Fibromyalgia—
call
724-284-4232
for
more information.
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Bariatric—call
724-431-4190
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®
Wednesday, Sept. 5, BHS East
Campus, 127 Oneida Valley Road
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. To register, call
724-284-4374
.
Highmark Health on the Menu
Thursdays, 1 to 2 p.m., BHS East
Campus, 127 Oneida Valley Road
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June 28:
“On the Road to Nutrition”
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July 26:
“Ergonomics”
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Aug. 30:
“Women’s Health”
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Sept. 27:
“Clear the Air”
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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
Mondays, Oct. 1 to Nov. 5,
4 to 6 p.m., 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. Call
724-284-4374
.
Discover Relaxation
Within
Module I
Four-week session, Mondays, Sept. 10
to Oct. 1, 1 to 3 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.
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
.
parenting
It’s a Girl Thing
July 10, Aug. 14, Oct. 4, Nov. 8,
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.
It’s a Guy Thing
Thursday, Oct. 4, 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.
CHILDBIRTH
Breastfeeding
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Thursdays, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13,
Oct. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Expectant mothers get information and
support for successful breastfeeding.
Parentingbasics.baby:
Newborn Care
Mondays, June 25, Aug. 27, 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.
Stay active
in community events
Community Classroom
Community Classroom programs are of-
fered by Butler Health System. Registration
and prepayment are required. Butler classes
are held at Butler Memorial Hospital main
campus unless otherwise noted. To register,
call the Center for Education and Clinical
Advancement at
724-284-4232
or email
Education@ButlerHealthSystem.org unless
otherwise noted.
Parentingbasics.baby:
Infant Safety
Mondays, July 23, Sept. 24, Nov. 19,
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.
Preparing for Labor and Birth
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Wednesdays for four consecutive
weeks, beginning July 11, Aug. 8,
Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Dec. 12,
6:30 to 9 p.m.
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Weekend series: Friday, Sept. 7,
6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 8,
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Topics include signs of labor, medication
and anesthesia options, and postpartum
adjustments.
Sibling Class
Sept. 18, 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.
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