St. Elizabeth Hospital seats still available for programs

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:

Tuesday, February 10

Gastroesophageal Reflux disease (GERD)

Speaker: Rahil Shah, MD

Are you suffering from reflux? Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) that occurs more than twice a week for a few weeks could be GERD. GERD can lead to more serious health problems over time. Join, Dr. Rahil Shah, Gastroenterologist with St. Elizabeth Physicians, to learn about treatment options to improve your digestive health and prevent complications associated with GERD.

6:30 PM

St. Elizabeth Physician Office

17609 Old Jefferson Hwy.

FREE – Registration preferred

Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, & 26

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.

6:00PM-7:00PM

St. Elizabeth Hospital

Sr. Vernola Conference Room

FREE- Registration Preferred

Thursday, February 26

Healthy Community Series Topic: Numbers & Risk Factors You Should Know for a Healthy Heart

Speaker: Darrin Breaux, MD, FACC, Interventional Cardiologist, Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

Along with a heart healthy cooking demonstration, Cardiologist Dr. Darrin Breaux will discuss topics such as cholesterol, blood pressure, risk factors for heart disease, and ways to reduce heart attacks.

6:30 PM-7:30 PM LeBlanc’s Frais Marche FREE - Registration Required

To register call Leblanc’s Frais Marche

Concierge Desk 225-673-4255

Saturday, February 28

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 9-11and their moms.

9:00AM-10:30AM St. Elizabeth Hospital

Sr. Vernola Conference Room

FEE: $15 Pre-Registration Required

Girl’s Day Out

Saturday, March 7, 2015

At St. Elizabeth Hospital

8:00am to Noon

(Sign-In and Continental Breakfast at 7:30am)

It is that time again ladies for the annual event called “Girls Day Out!” It is a time to focus and care for ourselves in this day of learning, laughing, and movement activities. There are energizing movement activities, women’s health seminars and a multitude of exhibits offered at this event.

Registration Fee: $10 (includes Continental Breakfast & Snack)

Due to limited seating, advance registration is required @ Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/girls-day-out-tickets-15303708805?aff=eac2

Call St. Elizabeth Community Education to register at (225)621-2906