Auburn Regional Medical Center Health News
Spring 2009

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Community Calendar

Safe Sitter® Classes
This class will help 11- to 13-year-olds learn how to babysit. Instructors teach the basics of child care, first aid, CPR, when to call for emergency help and how to run a babysitting business. The cost is $50 per student and includes a manual.
May 16, 7:45 AM-4 PM
June 20, 7:45 AM-4 PM
253-833-7711, Ext. 1366 or emergencymedicaltraining@msn.com

Disease Management Programs

  • Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation 253-333-2559
  • Congestive Heart Failure Clinic 253-833-7711, Ext. 2550, for infusion-related needs
  • Nutrition Counseling 253-833-7711, Ext. 1247
  • Lymphedema Management 253-804-2823

CPR Classes
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR is offered three times monthly.

  • Second Tuesday of each month, 6-8:30 PM (renewal only)
  • Third Saturday of each month, 9-11:30 AM (renewal only)
  • Fourth Thursday of each month, 8:30 AM-noon (new and renewals)
  • Last Monday of each month, 3:30-6 PM (renewal only) 253-217-9632 or emergencymedicaltraining@msn.com

Diabetes and Nutrition Education

  • Taking Control (for the newly diagnosed), 253-333-2559 to register
  • Diabetes Education, 253-833-7711, Ext. 1247
Physician referral is required. Class fees may be covered by personal insurance.

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Diabetes Coaching Classes
This class will help you develop and prioritize diabetes management goals, identify challenges and develop strategies for maintaining optimal glucose control. This is a two-hour class designed as an annual "fine-tuning" and is a follow-up to Taking Control.
Tuesday Mornings, 9-11 AM
Wednesday Afternoons, 4-6 PM

253-333-2559

Carbohydrate Counting and More: Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes
This 90-minute class focuses on nutrition for diabetes management and heart-healthy eating. Covered topics include:

  • Carbohydrate counting
  • Weight management
  • Disordered eating
  • Intensive insulin management
  • Meal management
Tuesday, 9-10:30 AM
Wednesday, 4-5:30 PM

253-333-2559

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Childbirth and Family Education
253-333-2522

  • Childbirth Classes
  • Breastfeeding Class
  • Education Series
  • Family Birth Center Tour
  • Conscious Fathering
  • Newborn Basics
  • Life After Baby's Birth

Support Groups

ARMC offers bicycle helmet fittings the third Saturday of every month from noon to 1:30 PM. For more information, please call 253-833-7711, Ext. 1366. Helmets are $5. Fittings are free.

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