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Community Health Education &
Support Groups
To register for any of the classes contact,
737-2166. If
you require special accommodations, call 737-2166 or TDD 737-2980 at least
24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available,
contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible,
por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero
737-2163.
Adult Weight Management Class
This 10-week class is taught by Heather Shaw, Registered and Licensed Dietician and certified
ADA consultant in weight management.
(Pre-registration is required. Call 732-3012.)
Fee: $65.00
 Click
here for Adult Weight Management Schedule
(Continuing each Thursday)
7 – 8:30 p.m.
MVRMC Downtown Campus, 660 Shoshone Street East, Lower Level Conference Room
Prepared Childbirth Course Schedule
A comprehensive program designed to prepare the expectant
mother and support you for labor and childbirth. The course includes
classroom instruction on wellness of the mother, the labor and delivery
process with relaxation and breathing techniques, care of the post partum
mother, care of the newborn including breast and bottle feeding, and a
tour of the Women’s and Infant Center. Pre-registration is required.
Call 737-2901 to register.
It is recommended you complete classes in your 37-38th
week. New classes begin every month with one class per week for five weeks.
Fee: $50.00
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here for Prepared Childbirth Course Schedule
Big Kids Klub
This class is designed to help prepare brothers and sisters
for the new baby. Children talk about their feelings concerning the new baby’s
arrival, tour the maternity unit, and receive a certificate for participating.
Call 737-2901 to register.
Class meets one Saturday each month from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Fee: $10/family with one child -- $15/family with two or
more children
Click
here for Big Kids Klub Class Schedule
Childbirth Refresher Classes
This class is designed for persons who have previously
taken any prepared childbirth classes. Childbirth preparation and
procedures are reviewed, along with a tour of the Women’s and Infant
Center. Pre-registration is required. Call 737-2901 to register.
Class meets from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: $20.00
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here for Childbirth Refresher Class Schedule
Cesarean Childbirth & Refresher Course
This class is available to anyone wishing to learn more about
cesarean deliveries. Post partum care instructions, medications, hospital
procedures, non-conforming labors, and a tour of the labor and delivery area are
included. Call 737-2901 to register.
Class meets from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Fee: As of January 1, 2006 there will be no
fee charged for this class.
The third class of each Childbirth Preparation Program will be
available to anyone wishing to learn more about cesarean deliveries. Post-partum
care instructions, medications, hospital procedures, non-conforming labors, and
a tour of Labor and Delivery will also be covered.
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here for Cesarean Childbirth Class Schedule
Infant Safety & CPR Classes
Offered as part of the Prepared Childbirth Course, new parents,
grandparents, and caregivers are encouraged to attend this class to learn infant
CPR and what to do if the infant should choke. Child safety and prevention of
injury are also discussed.
Evenings, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Free, no pre-registration required.
New parents, grandparents, and caregivers are encouraged to
learn infant CPR and what to do if the infant should choke. Child safety and
prevention of injury are also discussed.
Click
here for Infant CPR Class Schedule
Heartsaver CPR Classes
This class is offered to the community under the
guidelines of the American Heart Association and includes emergency
procedures for mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, chest compression and choking
for adult and infant. The program includes both classroom instruction and
hands-on practice. Pre-registration is required.
Call 737-2007 to
register.
Fee: $25.00
Location: Magic Valley Regional Medical
Center - Doctors Meeting Room-Lower Level next to Cafeteria
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here for Heartsaver CPR Class Schedule
NuParent-A
Fun, Playful, Parenting Program
This program has a unique three-part structure that provides time in each session for a parent and child activity, a knowledge-building exercise and a parent support group. Topics that will be discussed include safety, nurturing, infant development, coping with crying and much more.
Classes are for newborn to 12 months old.
Parents are encouraged to call, and come in at anytime.
Pre-registration required.
Call 737-2092 for the date of the next series.
Classes are held on Tuesdays,
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Classes run 8 sessions.
Call for dates and to register for the next series.
Episcopal Church of the Ascension (371 Eastland
Drive North, Twin Falls)
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here for NuParent Class Schedule
Smoking Cessation
Free Smoking Cessation
classes. Sponsored by South Central
District Health. For more
information call 734-5900.
Breast
Examinations and Education
Women'
Health and Imaging Services has funding available to provide women's groups with
Clinical Breast Examinations and instruction in Breast Self-Exam. The
Susan G. Komen Foundation has provided financial assistance for a qualified
nurse to teach your women's group, then complete individual exams if space
or facilities allow. Preference will be given to women's groups in small
communities without healthcare providers.
Call
737-2381 and ask for Lana Hill, RN, Breast Screening Nurse to schedule your
group’s instruction.
Free Breast
Exams
Receive a breast examination by a certified
nurse specialist, including information on breast self-exam.
This program is offered free to all women (no age limit) through Magic
Valley Regional Medical Center Women’s Health & Imaging Services, 224
Martin Street, Twin Falls. Call 732-3250
for more information or to make an appointment.
Eligibility for Free Mammogram Programs:
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Women’s Health Check for women
ages 50 – 64 years who meet income guidelines.
Call South Central District Health at 737-5900.
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Senator Mike Crapo Mammogram Fund
for women ages 40 – 64 who are not eligible for Women’s Health Check, but
still have financial need. Call
Women’s Health & Imaging Services at 732-3250.
·
American Cancer Society Mammogram
Grant Funds for women ages 40 – 64 year who are not eligible for either of the
above programs. Call Women’s
Health & Imaging Services at 732-3250.
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Discount Mammogram Certificates:
A limited number of discounted certificates are available for $59.
Certificates are provided by Magic Valley Regional Medical Center,
Southern Idaho Radiology, PA, and the Magic Valley Regional Medical Center
Foundation Endowments from Curtis T and Wilma H. Eaton, Gordon O. and Joyce E
Glasmann, Esther V. Wise, and Virginia Wolter.
Call Women's Health & Imaging Services at 737-2605.
For Mammogram appointments call 732-3250
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