Seats Still Available for Programs at St. Elizabeth
The Community Education Department of St. Elizabeth Hospital is offering a number of presentations in this month. Seats are still available for the following events:
Monday, January 5, 2015
Total Joint Replacement Education Class
If you are considering knee or hip replacement surgery, you and a loved one may want to attend the Total Joint Replacement Class even before a surgery date is set. Monthly classes are held to provide you with an opportunity to meet others electing to have knee or hip replacement surgery and to meet the team of health professionals at St. Elizabeth Hospital who will guide you through each step of the process from pre-admission to rehabilitation.
9:30am-11am
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Sr. Linda Conference Room
FREE- Registration Required
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Alzheimer’s Services of the Capital Area Caregiver Network
Monthly supportive meetings for caregivers to network with one another. Meets first Tuesday of each month.
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Sr. Vernola Conference Room
FREE– Registration Not Required
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Thriving with Diabetes
Thriving with Diabetes series is moving to a new location. Come join us at the Wellness Clinic. Physicians and members of the healthcare team will provide a tour and discuss the programs offered at the Wellness Clinic. Living with diabetes is a challenge, but it does not mean that you have to stop living your life. Whether you are newly diagnosed or if you have had diabetes for years, we can provide the education and support to help you have a better understanding of how to live and thrive with diabetes.
6:00PM-7:00PM
St. Elizabeth Wellness Clinic
1937 S. Burnside Ave., Gonzales
FREE – Registration Preferred
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Metabolic & Insulin Resistance
Join Dr. Michael Bodin as he discusses insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the cells of the body become resistant to the hormone insulin. Insulin resistance may be part of the metabolic syndrome, and it has been associated with higher risk of developing heart disease and precedes the development of type 2 diabetes. Come learn more about this condition and how to manage through diet, exercise, and proper medication.
6:30PM
St. Elizabeth Physician’s Office
17609 Old Jefferson Hwy., Prairieville
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2015 (No meeting on New Year’s Day)
Loss and Grief Education and Support Meeting
If you have experienced loss of any kind, join the support group facilitated by the Grief Recovery Center to help you through the grieving process.
Meets Every Thursday.
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Sr. Vernola Conference Room
FREE- Registration Not Required
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Growing Up: Girls A Class for Preteen Girls
Help your daughter understand the physical and emotional changes she will experience as she goes through puberty. Join us for a matter-of-fact and reassuring discussion on this normal part of growing up. Designed for girls ages 9-11 and their moms.
6:00PM-7:30PM St. Elizabeth Hospital
Sr. Vernola Conference Room
FEE: $15 Pre-Registration Required
Saturday, January 31, 2015
St. Elizabeth Family Fest
St. Elizabeth is sponsoring a Family Fest: A day of health and Learning for the Whole Family at the Lamar-Dixon Trade Mart Building. Events will include free screenings and interactive exhibits, free health information and fun activities for children and adults. Prevent – Thrive – Eat – Play – Shop
8:00AM–Noon
Lamar-Dixon Trade Mart Building
FREE and open to the public
Coming in February…
Matter of Balance: 8 week Course
Do you have concerns about falling? Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their lives. A Matter of Balance is an award- winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
February 3, 10, 24 & March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
9-11 AM
Ascension Parish Library, Gonzales Branch
Registration Required
225-621-2906