Erlanger offers online childbirth education class. The online class is an easy-to-understand interactive program that includes more than 70 videos, animated illustrations, downloadable PDF files, review quizzes and information specific to Erlanger East and Erlanger Baroness birthing services. By choosing the online childbirth program, participants will have access to all the information for six months. The cost for the courses is $25.
For more information on the online childbirth program and other classes and events mentioned below, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465), seven days a week, from 8 a.m.
to midnight. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.
Monday, July 11
Diabetes Education Class
1:00– 4:00 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.
Bariatric Support Group
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Siskin Hospital
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) 778-2906 for more information.
Baby Care & Safety
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Erlanger East Campus Women’s Services
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.
Tuesday, July 12
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesdayand Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Wednesday, July 13
Bariatric Support Group
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Erlanger Medical Mall (C620)
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) 778-2906 for more information.
Thursday, July 14
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesdayand Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Infant CPR
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness Campus (Downtown)
This class teaches you basic CPR for an infant (birth to one year of age). Class time includes infant safety instruction and hands-on practice for CPR and choking management techniques for an infant. This is not a class designed for Healthcare certification. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Friday, July 15
Cancer Support Group
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ronald McDonald House
Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Erlanger Cancer Center and Pastoral Care services offers a cancer support group open to patients, family members and friends and offers education through self-care topics and support with discussions and fellowship. A cancer navigator and pastoral care representative will guide attendees through topics that include navigating through a cancer diagnosis, management of cancer treatment, emotional support and much more.