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We are currently offering the following classes:

Breast feeding education class
February 16, 2010 | 7:00 PM | St. Francis Conference Room, St. Joseph's Hospital
$0 - Registration is required.

A breast-feeding education class is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in the hospital’s St. Francis Conference Room. A certified lactation counselor will lead the class. Discussions will focus on the benefits of breast-feeding and techniques. Pre-registration is required. Those interested in enrolling should call the Birth Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 726-3421.

Professional Education Program: Adolescents and Self Injury
March 2, 2010 | 3:00 PM | LE Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center, Chippewa Falls
$0 - Registration is not required.

The L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center, Chippewa Falls, will present the free community education program, “Adolescents and Self Injury” from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 2, at the Treatment Center.

The presentation will discuss some of these questions: What is self-injurious behavior? Who self-injures? Why does it make some people feel better? Is self-injury a failed suicide attempt? How can we help someone who does this?

The L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center of St. Joseph’s Hospital provides free monthly, ongoing education and support programs as a community service to the public and professionals. The Treatment Center provides outpatient mental health testing, evaluation and consultation as well as treatment for alcohol and drug abuse. For information about treatment programs and other upcoming community education programs, call the L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center, 723-5585 or (800) 680-4578.

Presented by Kathy Benson, MS, CRC, CSAC, AODA Counselor, L.E. Phillips Libertas Treatment Center.

Six-week spouse loss support group planned at St. Joseph�s Hospital
March 4, 2010 | 6:30 PM | St Clare Conference Room, St. Joseph's Hospital
$0 - Registration is required.

A support group providing education and encouragement for those grieving the loss of a spouse or life partner will begin next month at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Sponsored by Home Hospice of St. Joseph’s Hospital and the Chippewa County Grief Guidance Team, the six-week group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25, April 8 and April 15, in the hospital’s St. Clare conference room. Facilitators will be Dr. Rita Simon, a family practice physician with certification in grief support and support group facilitation, and Shelley Swoboda, a bereaved spouse and Home Hospice volunteer trained in grief education and support group facilitation.

Expectant Parent Classes
March 8, 2010 | 7:00 PM | McDonald Hall, St. Joseph's Hospital
$0 - Registration is required.

St. Joseph’s Hospital, Chippewa Falls, will offer several free classes for expectant parents in the coming weeks.

• A four-night series of classes for first-time parents will begin at 7 p.m. Monday, March 8, in McDonald Hall and continue on consecutive Mondays through March 29. Led by specially trained obstetric nurses, the classes will cover birth plans, labor, delivery, breathing and relaxation techniques, family visits, breast- or bottle-feeding and a tour of the Birth Center.

Expectant parents with other children who would like a refresher on breathing and relaxation techniques may attend the third class on March 22. A representative from the hospital’s Rehabilitation Services department will also attend the March 22 class to discuss exercise, body mechanics, physical changes as well as relief of pain and discomfort during pregnancy; women should wear comfortable clothing this night for exercise demonstrations. Pre-registration is not required for these classes.

• A breast-feeding education class is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, in the hospital’s St. Francis Conference Room. A certified lactation counselor will lead the class. Discussions will focus on the benefits of breast-feeding and techniques. Pre-registration is required. Those interested in enrolling should call the Birth Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 726-3421.

Breast Feeding Education Class
March 16, 2010 | 7:00 PM | St. Francis Hall, St. Joseph's Hospital
$0 - Registration is not required.

A breast-feeding education class is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, in the hospital’s St. Francis Conference Room. A certified lactation counselor will lead the class. Discussions will focus on the benefits of breast-feeding and techniques. Pre-registration is required. Those interested in enrolling should call the Birth Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital at 726-3421.

EVENT CALENDAR

As an extension of our mission to help others, St. Joseph's Hospital plans and hosts health-related events and activities year-round.

Farm Family Event
March 15, 2010
The Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital‚ along with its Farm Family Committee‚ will present the eighth annual Farm Family Event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday‚ March 15‚ in the hospital’s McDonald Hall. The free event – targeted at farmers but open to anyone – will feature speakers and lunch‚ with health screenings offered before and after. Heather Hunt‚ an attorney with Wiley Law Office in Chippewa Falls‚ will present “We Won’t Live Forever… Even Though We Want To (Let’s Begin Our Estate Plan)” at 11:30 a.m. At 1 p.m.‚ Steve Henry‚ a columnist and humorist for the Chippewa Herald will offer “The Lighter Side of Farming.” A variety of health screenings‚ including blood sugar and cholesterol‚ hearing‚ blood pressure and prostate-specific antigen tests‚ will be available from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Note that PSA screenings are for male attendees ages 40 and older. Call the hospital’s Development Office at 726-3397 by March 7 to make a lunch reservation or health screening appointment. The Friends of St. Joseph’s Hospital serves the philanthropic mission of the hospital‚ receiving and granting charitable gifts for the benefit of patients and the community. The purpose of the Friends’ Farm Family Committee is to help keep the hospital connected to the farming community. Each year‚ the group hosts a free event showcasing topics of particular interest to farmers.

ONGOING CLASSES

E-Quit : Online Stop Smoking Program— If you want to stop smoking but don't want to come to weekly group meetings, we now offer individual guidance from Respiratory Therapists specially trained in smoking cessation. Following an individualized assessment held at the hospital, goals and a realistic quit date will be established. Weekly sessions are emailed with opportunities for questions, concerns, and progress reports via email (at your convenience and based on your needs). Participants can start anytime. Cost is $50.

Way For Life: Online Weight Management Program— If you want to learn about eating healthy but don't have time to come to evening meetings or dislike group sessions, get individualized guidance from our nutrition professionals with weekly sessions emailed directly to your home. After a one-on-one consultation with a Registered Dietitian, you will set realistic goals for your specific needs. You are emailed sessions weekly. You can email your questions, concerns, and progress reports back at your convenience. This series is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian with special training in adult weight management from the American Dietetic Association. Participants can start any time. Cost is $175.

Grief Support Group— If you or someone you know experienced the loss of a significant person in your life, the Chippewa County Grief Support Group is here to help. The Grief Support Group offers the opportunity for participants to discuss or listen about adjusting to life without their loved one. The ongoing group sessions are free of charge and are facilitated by a collaborative group of grief professionals. The group offers afternoon and evening sessions. Evening sessions are held the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Afternoon sessions are held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. All sessions are held at St. Joseph's Hospital. For more information regarding the support group, call 726-3581 or 726-3540.

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