September community education opportunities

‘Foot Care and Signs of PAD’ is September ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic
Andrew Perry, DPM, a podiatrist with Lafayette Podiatry Associates, will present “Foot Care and Signs of PAD” at the September “Lunch and Learn.”

Dr. Perry will discuss basic foot care, cold feet, signs of poor circulation, and why it is important to have a peripheral arterial disease (PAD) screening.

“Lunch and Learn” is a monthly program offered by the Kathryn Weil Center for Education – this session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. The program will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital.

Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Tuesday, Sept. 1. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Neonatal resuscitation recertification course offered by Kathryn Weil Center for Education

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation certification and recertification programs in 2009. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn resuscitation.

A recertification class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $75 per person, and class size is limited.

To register or for more information, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Books may be picked up at least one week prior to taking the class from the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offers tuberculosis renewal course

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a tuberculosis renewal course. The course is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 3. Cost for this program is $45, which is non-refundable.
The renewal course includes presentation of basic and new TB information, a Centers for Disease Control video and return demonstration of skills for reading and administering the Mantoux test.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. To download a registration form, please visit www.ste.org/kwce and then click on the “For Health Care Professionals” tab.

New Moms Tea programs for September

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women continue to offer new and expecting moms in the area an opportunity to learn in a relaxed environment.

The New Moms Tea meets weekly at 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, located inside the Medical Arts Building at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.

Upcoming topics and speakers for September include:

• Sept. 3: “Pretty as a Picture: Preserving Memories with Photos” by Annette Bahler, photographer and owner of Photography by De Lisa.
• Sept. 10: “Infant Massage” by Deb Baker, OTR, operations manger, St. Elizabeth Regional Health PT/OT.
• Sept. 17: “The Low Down on Breastfeeding” by Sherry Franscoviak, R.N., IBCLC, St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
• Sept. 24: “Finding Fitness as Part of Your New Lifestyle” by Erin Lunsford, DPT, St. Elizabeth Regional Health OT/PT.

Following each educational program, moms will have an opportunity to discuss breastfeeding concerns with a lactation counselor from St. Elizabeth Regional Health.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of the Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
All sessions are free, but registration is required and can be made by calling the center at (765) 449-5133.

Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings by appointment on Thursday, Sept. 10 at the center. The price is $30 and registration is required. The screening includes checking total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, LDL and glucose levels. Fasting is recommended as it provides more accurate results, but not required. We encourage you to drink water prior to your test; black coffee and black tea are also acceptable. A staff member will discuss your individual results.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the campus of Home Hospital. For more information or to schedule your screening, call the center at (765) 449-5133.

‘New Baby Day Camp’ for siblings set for Sept. 12

A new addition to the family affects everyone, especially the new baby’s older brother or sister. New Baby Day Camp, a program from the Spirit of Women, is a specific class for siblings. Open to children ages 3 to 9, this class assists in preparing the “expectant” sibling for the arrival of a new family member, changes that might occur, and how to discuss feelings regarding the new baby.
Seated around a “campfire,” children will listen to a story about what it means to be a big brother or big sister, discuss ways to help with their new sibling, and have hands-on practice in order to prepare for the baby’s arrival. Children will have the opportunity to create a keepsake certificate announcing their new status as a big brother or big sister.

Children and parents will be given a tour of the Mother/Baby Unit at Home Hospital. Information about visiting mom and the new baby at the hospital will be included. Children will receive a souvenir backpack with birth announcements and other goodies to prepare them to visit their new sibling in the hospital. At least one parent is required to attend; however both are welcome.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health are members of Spirit of Women, a national coalition of hospitals and health care providers that pledge to provide the highest standards of excellence in women’s health, education and community outreach.
The program is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Cost is $15, with additional siblings $5 each.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offers babysitting course

Designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 14 years, Be a Better Babysitter is a fun and interactive class which discusses and provides hands-on demonstrations of basic abilities every parent wants in a responsible babysitter. Topics include: Choosing safe and age appropriate play activities, basic first aid and safety, behavior and guidance, and basic care such as feeding, holding and changing.

The course will run from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education. Class fee is $30.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located in the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

Smoking cessation programs scheduled
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present several smoking cessation programs during 2009 utilizing the Cooper Clayton Method for smoking cessation.

The program consists of 13 one-hour sessions. Sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The course fee is $60 and includes a take-home handbook. The Cooper Clayton Method is a safe and effective way to help people stay smoke-free for the rest of their lives. The Cooper Clayton Method is a comprehensive behavioral smoking cessation program, based on science utilizing proven methods, which include education, skills training and social support. It was started more than 20 years ago by two faculty members at the University of Kentucky. Thomas Cooper, DDS, a dentist and former heavy smoker developed the program with Richard Clayton, Ph.D., an expert on drug addiction.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is located on the fourth floor of the Medical Arts Building, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 on the campus of Home Hospital.

For more information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

‘Motion for Moms’ starts Sept. 29
The fall session of “Motion for Moms” will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Motion for Moms is a light exercise and fitness program for expecting moms, as well as for moms who have recently delivered and is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy Department.

Motion for Moms will include traditional strengthening, stretching, endurance activities including yoga and Pilates, as well as resistive exercises to prepare the new mom for her childbirth experience and for caring for her newborn. An educational component will be a part of each section. Topics that will be covered will include nutrition, pain management during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, relaxation techniques, posture, foot care and safety information.

This session of Motion for Moms is set for 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and going through Nov. 5. Cost is $40 for the 12 sessions. Medical clearance from your doctor is required prior to participation. A release form can be obtained by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Classes will be held at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, which is located in the Medical Arts Building, located at 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400 in Lafayette on the Home Hospital campus.
For more information or to register, please call the center at (765) 449-5133.

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