UPCOMING EVENTS

• Bariatric Seminar - March 31 - 6pm - Education Center - Call 634-0568 to RSVP
   

• Bone & Joint Seminar (specifically ACL, Sports Injury, & Joints) - April 1 - 6pm - 2nd floor classroom - Dr. Daniel Fuentes to present - Call 637-8687 to RSVP
   

• Bone & Joint Expo - April 15 - 2pm-6pm - Education Center - FREE Admission
   

• 4th Annual Women in Red Luncheon - April 23 - 11:30am-1:00pm - Pitser Garrison Civic Center - Call 637-8687 for ticket information

CLASS SCHEDULE 2008

Call 1-800-553-9462 for Prepared Childbirth, Infant Feeding and Sibling Class information

• Sibling Class
  This special class helps prepare youngsters for a new sister or brother with activities geared toward strengthening bonds with the expected baby.  The sibling learns ways to be involved in the care of the new baby.
  
  Saturdays 10 a.m. -11 a.m.
  January 12, March 8, May 17, July 12, September 6, November 15
   

• Infant Feeding Class
  This class is geared toward mothers who are undecided and would like more information on the advantages of breast feeding.  Topics include benefits of breast feeding based on research; basic breast feeding techniques, pumping and storage of milk for working mothers, storage of formula and introduction of solid foods.
  
  Wednesdays 7 pm - 9 pm
  February 6, April 2, June 4, July 30, October 1, December 3
   

• CPR
  
  All classes are from 1 pm - 5pm and are for healthcare providers. WHMC employees are free; non-employees are $35. For more information please call 936-637-8591.
  
  1 pm - 5pm
  March 11 & 13, April 15 & 17, June 10 & 12, July 15 & 17, August 12 & 14, September 16 & 18, October 14 & 16, November 11 & 13
   

• Introduction to Prepared Childbirth
  
  Expectant parents enrolled in this class are provided with information to help them be physically and emotionally prepared for the childbirth experience.  Each session last four weeks - each Tuesday night for four weeks.
  
  In this program, the stages of labor and birth are presented through discussion and film.  Relaxation and breathing techniques are demonstrated and practiced.  Also, the support person learns how to be an "effective coach."
  
  A local pediatrician will visit during one class to provide essential information such as basic infant care, nutrition, breast and bottle feeding and newborn growth and development.
  
  And, one class includes a tour of the labor and delivery area and a presentation by anesthesia professionals discussing the options available to the expectant mother during childbirth.
  
  Participants also learn infant CPR and basic life support.  This class is recommended in the sixth or seventh month of pregnancy.
  
  
  2008 Prepared Childbirth Schedule

Woodland Heights Medical Center
505 South John Redditt Drive
Lufkin , TX 75904
Telephone: 936-634-8311