December community education opportunities

‘Trusting What Your Tummy Tells You’ is December ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic
Cindy Modlin Adams, R.N., RN, MSN, ANP-BC, a certified adult nurse practitioner with St. Elizabeth Regional Health, will present “Trusting What Your Tummy Tells You” at the December “Lunch and Learn.”

Modlin Adams will discuss how your digestive system works and why a healthy digestive system is so important; common digestive disorders; their symptoms, causes and risk factors, and medical and non-medical ways to prevent/treat disorders.

Attendees will be eligible for a drawing of a gift certificate for a free dinner provided by Dream Dinners, which is a Spirit of Women business reward partner.

“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, Dec. 3.

Lunch is available for $6 at 11:30 a.m. with the free educational program starting at noon. This special program will also include information from St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Food and Nutrition Services on healthy holiday snacks and meals; and free colorectal screening kits from St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Oncology Services. 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, Dec. 1. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

New Moms Tea programs for December
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 November include:
• Dec. 3: “Gestational Diabetes: Will It Come Back Later?” by Jennifer Anderson, R.D., St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center.
• Dec. 10: “Sex and the New Mom” by Catherine Sam, M.D., an OB/GYN with the Women’s Clinic.
• Dec. 17: “Looking Ahead: St Elizabeth East Women’s Center Services” by Pam Smith R.N., St. Elizabeth Regional Health.

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, Dec. 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. You are encouraged 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.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education schedules basic tuberculosis course
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a basic tuberculosis course from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17. Cost for this program is $60, which is non-refundable.

This course teaches participants how to identify populations to be tested and how to administer, read and record the Mantoux Skin Test.

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, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

Kathryn Weil Center for Education offering community safety and parent education classes
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is offering community safety and parent education classes in December. Courses include:
• Parent education classes (in classrooms or online);
• Public CPR;
• CPR/AED (automated external defibrillator); and
• First aid classes.

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, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133 or visit www.ste.org/kwce.

-30-