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Community Classes _______________________

Health Promotion Services of Central Michigan Community Hospital offers a variety of health and wellness classes to the community each month. Listed here are upcoming classes and support groups. Please call Health Promotion Services at    (989) 779-5606 for more information or to register for any of the following classes.                                   

Childbirth Education
Diabetes Education

Community Classes:

Skin Cancer Screening
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Skin cancer can be cured if treated before it has a chance to spread. This free skin screening gives you the opportunity to receive a professional opinion about a skin area of concern. To schedule an appointment call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE:  May 20
TIME:  Appointments from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: No Charge
Instructor: Family Practitioner Nisha Vashishta, MD
Location: Central Michigan Health Park, 2940 Health Parkway, Mt. Pleasant

**Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
Prepare to handle the unexpected with this course designed to teach lay rescuers, such as day care providers, teachers, scout leaders, construction and factory workers how to treat life-threatening emergencies. Video and practice sessions led by an American Heart Association certified instructor teach
participants how to perform choking interventions and implement adult, child and infant CPR. Participants demonstrate skills to receive a certification card.  To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE:  May 23                                8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
           July 25                                 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
           August 14                            10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
COST:  $35 ($10 book fee)
Instructor: Debbie Hilts, Health Promotion Services
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

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**First Aid
Prepare for the unexpected! An American Heart Association Certified Instructor guides participants through video and practice sessions that teach skills needed to help a victim during an emergency including bleeding, poisoning, allergic reactions and burns. This course satisfies certification requirements needed by lay rescuers such as teachers, day care providers, scout leaders, construction and factory workers. Participants demonstrate first aid skills to receive a
certification card. To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE: May 23
TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 ($10 book fee)
Instructor: Debbie Hilts, Health Promotion Services
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Skin Cancer Screening
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Warning signs suggesting skin cancer include a change on the skin, sore that does not heal, change in existing mole, or the development of a new mole. Skin cancer can be cured if treated before it has a chance to spread. This free skin
screening gives you the opportunity to receive a professional opinion about an area of concern. To schedule an appointment call (989) 779-5688.
DATE: During the months of May and July
TIME:  By appointment
Performed by: Athena Helinski, PA-C
Location: CMCH, Medical Arts Building, Suite 352, 1201 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

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Bariatric Surgery
Considering Bariatric Surgery? For people suffering from severe obesity and related health conditions, weight loss surgery may be the solution. This educational seminar covers information on guidelines for patient selection, medical care required before and after surgery, pre-certification required by various insurance companies, dietary changes after the surgery, and the Bariatric Resource Group. To register call the Bariatric Coordinator at (989) 779-5662.
DATE:  June 12, July 10, Aug 14.,  Sept. 11, Oct. 9, or Nov. 13
TIME: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: No charge
Instructors: General and Bariatric Surgeons James Pilkington, MD, and Mubashir Sabir, MD; Cheryl Deitsch, RD and Jodi Campbell
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Babysitting fun & safety
Adolescents eleven and older can prepare to become babysitters. This class offers instruction on preventing injuries, introductory first aid, CPR for children ages 1 to 8, creative projects, preparing healthy snack foods, and ways to have fun while staying safe. Whether participants have babysat or plan to start babysitting, this class will provide them with instruction on how to be a fun, safe sitter! To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE: June 18, or July 16
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost: $20 (includes lunch)
Instructor: Debbie Hilts, Health Promotion Services
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

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**Infant CPR
Prepare to handle the unexpected with this course designed to teach lay rescuers such as new parents and grandparents rescue skills needed to help an infant who is in distress. Video and practice sessions led by an American Heart Association certified instructor teach participants how to perform choking
interventions and implement infant CPR. Certification cards not issued for this class. To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE: June 24
TIME: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 (includes book)
Instructor: Kari Vaillancourt, Health Promotion Services
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

The Painful Arthritic Knee
Arthritis in the knee joint limits movement and causes pain, and may eventually make it hard to do basic activities such as walking, driving, and standing. Learn about treatment options such as operative options (including total and partial knee replacement) and non-operative management to improve and/or maintain the quality of your life. To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE: June 25
TIME: 6 p.m. - 7: 30 p.m.
Cost: No Charge
Instructors: Orthopaedic Surgeon Charles Lilly, MD and Physical Therapist Dan Pasiak
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

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Look Good . . . Feel Better
Look Good . . . Feel Better provides information and cosmetics to women battling cancer. This training includes hands-on instruction on makeup, skin care, and suggestions for using wigs, turbans, and scarves. It also includes tips on nail care while undergoing treatment. Cosmetics are provided for your
personal make-over. To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE: July 14 (second Monday of every other month)
TIME: 2 p.m.
Cost: No Charge
Instructor: Licensed beauty professionals from the Headliners Salon
Location: Norval K. Morey Cancer Center, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

Planning for Pregnancy
This course is intended for women who are interested in optimizing their health before and during pregnancy to increase the chance of delivering a healthy baby. Topics to be discussed include preconception check-up, lifestyle changes, and what to expect when you are pregnant. To register call Health Promotion Services at (989) 779-5606.
DATE: August 28
TIME: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Cost: No Charge
Instructor: Obstetrician/Gynecologist Steven Podolsky, MD
Location: CMCH, FDJ Conference Room, 1221 South Drive, Mt. Pleasant

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** The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association. CMCH reserves the right to cancel sessions if less than six participants prepay.

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