The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for October 21-November 2 includes family planning classes and diabetes education. Registration is required. For more information on our classes and events, call Erlanger HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465), seven days a week from 8 a.m. until midnight HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.
Monday, October 21
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 778-LINK (5465) for more information.
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.
Thursday, October 24
Moments to Share (Grief) Support Group
7 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House
For parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or in intensive care. Call 778-5149 for more information.
Monday, October 28
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 778-LINK (5465) for more information.
Tuesday, October 29
Infant CPR Class
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Hutcheson Medical Center (Women’s Center)
This one-hour class teaches basic CPR for an infant (birth to 1 year of age). Class time includes infant safety instructions and hands-on practice of CPR and choking management techniques for an infant. Anyone is welcome to take this class including parents, grandparents and babysitters. Registration fee is $5. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Thursday, October 31
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.
Saturday, November 2
Childbirth Education
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Erlanger at Hutcheson (Women’s Center)
This childbirth education class/series is designed for expectant parents and taught by experienced OB nurses. These classes include stages of labor, relaxation and labor support techniques, hospital procedures, pain management options, after birth and home care for moms and in-hospital care for newborns. There will also be time for questions and answers. Registration is free to mother’s delivering at Hutcheson or $75 if delivering at another location. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.