Erlanger Offers Classes And Events For July 8-11

  • Monday, July 1, 2013

The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for July 8-11 includes family planning classes, health screenings and weight management information.  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, July 8

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.

 

Baby Care & Safety

6:30 – 8:45 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 788-LINK (5465) to register. 

 

Tuesday, July 9

Baby Care & Safety

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Erlanger at Hutcheson (Women’s Center)

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 is free if mother is delivering at Hutcheson or $5 if delivering at another location.  Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 788-LINK (5465) to register. 

 

Memory Screening

9:00 a.m.  – 11 a.m.

Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)

Concerned about your memory or the memory of a loved one? Jennifer Hindmon, R.N., of Erlanger North Senior’s Unit, will administer the Mini Mental Status Exam to determine if there are problems that should be discussed further with your family physician.

Appointments are limited and pre-registration is required.  Register at 778-LINK (5465).

 

Wednesday, July 10

Cholestech Lipid and Glucose Screening

8:00 a.m. – noon

Erlanger North (Morrison Springs Road)

Lipid & Glucose Screening with results WHILE YOU WAIT!  A lipid panel will show HDL, LDL, Total cholesterol, non-HDL, cholesterol ratio and triglycerides.  A 12-hour fast is required to produce an accurate result.   No eating or drinking coffee prior to the test, but please drink water the night before and morning of testing. Reservations ARE required, no walk-ins will be taken.  Lipid plus Glucose is $25. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) for information.

 

Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Erlanger Baroness (Plaza Surgery Waiting Room)

Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric andMetabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger.  It is a free seminar and registration is required.  Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register. 

 

Thursday, July 11

Infant CPR Class

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Erlanger Baroness Campus (Downtown)

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 $25.  Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register. 

 

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