Auburn Regional Medical Center Health News
Summer 2009

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 The Newest Physicians at Auburn Regional
 Free Valet Parking
 Young Stroke Victim Recovers Quickly
 Hyperbaric Therapy Provides Healing Oxygen
 Allergies? Testing Can Determine the Cause
 Emergency
Orthopaedic Care
 FREE Surgical
Weight-Loss Seminars
at Auburn Regional Medical Center
 Skilled Weight-
Loss Surgeon.
Personable Doctor.
 Local Coumadin Treatment for
Heart Disease
 Community Calendar

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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 $45 per student and includes a manual. For a list of upcoming classes, please call 253-833-7711, Ext. 1366 or send an email to chris.mcgrath@uhsinc.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 four 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
There are no classes on major holidays.

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.

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, 9–11 AM
Wednesday, 4–6 PM
253-333-2559

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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

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.

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