The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for Sept. 10 and 15 includes family planning classes, weight management information and diabetes education. Registration is required. For more information on classes and events, call Erlanger HealthLink at 423 778-LINK (5465), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.
Monday, Sept. 10
Diabetes Education Class
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness (Oncology Conference Room)
Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423 778-LINK (5465) to register. Visit Erlanger’s You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/erlangerhealth and click The Weight Loss Program under Playlist to watch first-hand accounts from those who have gone through the program.
Bariatric Support Group
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423 778-LINK (5465) for more information.
Baby Care & Safety
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel)
With times changing and discharge occurring earlier, “Baby Care” provides you with helpful items on caring for your baby at home. This class will help you plan and prepare for a safe home environment. Registration fee is $25. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423 788-LINK (5465) to register.
Saturday, Sept. 15
Boot Camp for Dads
9:00 a.m. – Noon
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
This session is for first time dads who want to learn more about the upcoming new addition in their family. Topics include diapering, feeding, why babies cry and how to handle it, how you can help the new mom, learn about postpartum depression and general hands-on infant care. A new “veteran” dad is invited (along with his new baby) to the class for question and answer time. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423 778-LINK (5465) to register.