Kathryn Weil Center for Education and Spirit of Women encourage women to become active with ‘Life’s Not A Spectator Sport’

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education and the Spirit of Women are hosting a fun and informative way for area women to stop being a spectator and become active.

The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will present “Life’s Not A Spectator Sport” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28 at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education, 415 N. 26th St., Suite 400.

“Life’s Not A Spectator Sport” will include several presentations and free demonstrations, as well as door prizes designed to make the evening both fun and educational. The following events are currently scheduled:

• "Life’s Not A Spectator Sport" by Amanda Morris, M.D., a family medicine physician with Sigma Medical Group. Dr. Morris will speak on benefits of physical activity and tips on staying active throughout your lifetime.
• "Ready, Set, Live" by Char Elle En, ACSW. Elle En will discuss life transitions and provide ideas for creating a practical plan for living your life more fully.

Additional interactive presentations will be provided by the following organizations: Hodson’s Bay Company, Coyote Crossing Golf Course, FlyMasters of Indianapolis, Wabash River Cycle Club, Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl and the YWCA with swimming and yoga.

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.

This program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. For more information on the Spirit of Women, please visit http://www.ste.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=1404.

Fall Camp Bluebird sessions scheduled for Sept. 23-24

Camp Bluebird, an adult retreat for cancer survivors, will be held Sept. 23-24 at Camp Tecumseh’s Leadership Center. The camp is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Regional Health.
The two-day, one-night retreat is an informal educational experience in a relaxed nature-filled environment.

Open to cancer survivors of Tippecanoe and surrounding counties, a camper candidate is any adult, 18 years or older, who has had a personal cancer experience. Newly diagnosed cancer patients are encouraged to inquire about Camp Bluebird.

Space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register or for more information, call St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Oncology Services at (765) 449-3159. Registration deadline is Aug. 28, 2009.

St. Elizabeth news: August community education opportunities

‘Women and Incontinence’ is August ‘Lunch and Learn’ topic
Dusti Chase, MS, PT, senior physical therapist at St. Elizabeth Regional Health, will present “Women and Incontinence” at the August “Lunch and Learn.”
Chase will discuss overactive bladder, stress and urge incontinence, prevalence, barriers to treatment and treatment options.
“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, Aug. 6.
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.
Seating is limited and reservations are required; reservations must be received by Monday, Aug. 3. To register or for more information, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

‘Motion for Moms’ starts Aug. 4
The second summer session for “Motion for Moms” will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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, Aug. 4 and going through Sept. 10. 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.

Neonatal resuscitation certification course offered by Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will provide neonatal resuscitation certification programs in 2009. This course is designed to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn resuscitation.
A certification class will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 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 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, Aug. 6. 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 to offer Public Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) class Aug. 6-7
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education is offering a public Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7.
ACLS is a nationally recognized training and certification program developed through the American Heart Association. Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will receive a card verifying completion through the American Heart Association, which is good for two years.
Cost for the certification course is $250. Registration is required and can be made by calling the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133. Classes will be held in the EMS Education offices in the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, 1508 Tippecanoe St. on the campus of St. Elizabeth Central in Lafayette.

Cholesterol screenings scheduled at Kathryn Weil Center for Education
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer cholesterol screenings by appointment on Thursday, Aug. 13 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.

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, Aug. 5 to Wednesday, Oct. 28 from noon to 1 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.

‘New Baby Day Camp’ for siblings set for Aug. 8
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, Aug. 8 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 tuberculosis instructor course
The Kathryn Weil Center for Education will offer a tuberculosis instructor course. The course is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Cost for this program is $125, which is non-refundable.
This course provides participants the principles of various teaching methods and the opportunity to demonstrate one’s ability to teach the Basic Tuberculosis Course. Participants must be a health care professional responsible for tuberculosis education and who holds a four-year degree in a health-related field or a current Indiana professional license. Participants must also have taken the Basic Tuberculosis and Skin Test course within three years and not less than six months of applying for the instructor course.
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, call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133.

St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center merits ADA recognition

St. Elizabeth Regional Health Diabetes Center recently was awarded the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program. The ADA awards recognition to programs that offer high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment. The St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center has been accredited since 1990.

The ADA’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational programs meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education Programs. These standards were developed and tested under the auspices of the National Diabetes Advisory Board in 1983 and were revised by the diabetes community in 1994 and 2000.

Programs apply for recognition voluntarily. Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide participants with comprehensive information about diabetes management. “The process gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality of services they provide,” said Laurel Widmer, R.N., director of the St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center. “It assures the patient that he or she will likely receive high-quality service.” Education recognition status is verified by an official certificate from ADA and awarded for three years.

According to the American Diabetes Association, there are 23.6 million people or 7.8% of the population in the United States who have diabetes. While an estimated 17.9 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 5.7 million people are not aware that they have this disease.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading non-profit health organization supporting diabetes research, advocacy and information for health professionals, patients and the public. Founded in 1940, the association has an area office in every state and conducts programs in communities nationwide.

For more information on the St. Elizabeth Diabetes Center and its services, please call (765) 449-5180.

Franscoviak receives Indiana Breastfeeding Alliance award

Sherry Franscoviak, R.N., IBCLC, RLC, the outpatient lactation coordinator at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education and St. Elizabeth Regional Health, recently received the “2009 Breastfeeding Award of Excellence: Rookie of the Year” award from the Indiana Breastfeeding Alliance for her work and outreach to families. She was honored for her commitment to developing the outpatient lactation consultant program and expanding services for patients and the community. Franscoviak has worked for St. Elizabeth Regional Health for eight years.
For more information, please visit our Lactation Services section on our Web site.

St. Elizabeth and Sigma Sports Medicine sponsor summer fitness and nutrition camp

St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy department and Sigma Sports Medicine will sponsor a summer fitness and nutrition camp from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24. The camp will take place at Happy Hollow Park, 1301 Happy Hollow Rd. in West Lafayette.

The week-long camp will keep children active with the fun of fitness as well as teach them about nutrition and making the right choices. Children will also learn nutritional tips on how to be healthy and how to live an active lifestyle. This camp is designed for boys and girls ages 9 to 14.

The camp will be taught by Tom Ragle, ATC/L; and Sara Gergely, ATC/L. Cost is $25.

Registration is required. To register or for more information, please call (765) 423-6885.

St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center to host free seminar on hand injuries and pain

For immediate release: July 6, 2009

For more information: Lisa Decker, (765) 423-6565, ste.pr@ssfhs.org

St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center to host free seminar on hand injuries and pain

The St. Elizabeth Orthopaedic Center will host a free seminar on hand injuries and pain on Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kathryn Weil Center for Education.

John T. Bauman, M.D., a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with Lafayette Orthopaedic Clinic, will speak on the latest advances in hand surgery. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session where guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about the procedures and rehabilitation options that are available in the Greater Lafayette area.

This seminar is free but registration is required. Please call the Kathryn Weil Center for Education at (765) 449-5133 to reserve your spot by Tuesday, July 14. 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.