The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for September 5-14 includes family planning classes, diabetes education and cholesterol screenings. A free program presented by leading physicians on stroke will take place on Saturday, September 14. 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.
Thursday, September 5
Infant CPR Class
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Erlanger East Campus (Gunbarrel Road)
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.
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.
Man to Man Support Group
Begins at 5:30 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness
This support group is for spouses, friends and patients who have prostate cancer. For more information, call 855-2778.
Monday, September 9
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.
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.
Tuesday, September 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.
Saturday, September 14
Childbirth Education
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
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 fee is $75. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Power to End Stroke
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Chattanooga State Community College – Health Science Center
Our region has one of the highest incidences of stroke per capita in the U.S. On average, a stroke will occur every 45 seconds, and someone will die from a stroke every 3 minutes. Dr. Thomas Devlin, local neurologist and medical director of the Erlanger Southeast Regional Stroke Center, and other medical specialists will speak about the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and lifestyle changes you need to take to prevent becoming one of the statistics. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event is free and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 778-LINK (5465) to register.