Education
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
(American Heart Association)
Classes are held on March 16, July 20, and November 16 from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Pre-registration Required. Call 402-372-6722 OR 402-372-2404.
Cost is $25.00 plus the appropriate book needs to be purchased.
The book can be purchased at the hospital emergency room registration desk. The book needs to be purchased before the course.
First Aid with CPR (American Red Cross)
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
January 19, 2009
May 18, 2009
September 21
Pre-registration Required. Call 402-372-6722 or 402-372-2404
Cost is $35.00 and includes the course and the book.
Healthy Living with Diabetes Group Classes (2 part)
12:30 & 6:00 pm
Feb 2nd & 9th
March 30th & April 6th
September 14th & 21st
Franciscan Care Services (St. Francis Memorial Hospital) offers group classes in diabetes management. The classes are held 3 times yearly. The classes are held in cooperation with the Cuming County Extension Service. The classes are part of the Diabetes Education Program at Franciscan Care Services that has received a Certificate of Recognition from the American Diabetes Association. The Diabetes Education Program has met the national standards for diabetes self-management education. Because the program has received a Certificate of Recognition, Medicare and private insurance may cover part of the cost of attending the classes. Scholarships to cover fees are available through the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Foundation.
A Brochure for the group classes is available by calling Phyllis Heimann RN, CDE at 402-372-6712.
Information sessions on topics of diabetes care are also offered via satellite in cooperation with the Cuming County Extension. These sessions are scheduled for March, June and November. For more information, please contact Cuming County Extension at 402-372-6006.
Take Control of Diabetes for Life
3pm and 7pm
March 9th
June 8th
November 9th
Co-Sponsored with the University of Nebraska Cuming County Extension.
Call 402-372-6006 for more information.
Free Childbirth Education Classes
All classes are held at:
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
2nd Floor Conference Room
430 North Monitor
Evening Classes from 7pm to 9pm
Afternoon Classes from 1pm to 5pm
Prepared Childbirth
January 9th, March 13th, May 8th, July 10th, September 11th, November 13th
This session will help you prepare for your labor and delivery in a more knowledgeable and relaxed manner. This Saturday afternoon session will include:
- Signs of Labor
- Stages of Labor
- Birthing Room/Nursery Tour
- Cesarean Birth
- Breathing and relaxation techniques
- Comfort measures to use in labor
- Medications, Epidurals
* Please bring pillows and wear comfortable clothing to class.
Refresher Class
The Refresher Class is designed for expectant parents who have previously taken the Prepared Childbirth Class. Offered by request only -- please call to schedule. This class reviews:
- Labor & Delivery
- Relaxation & Breathing Techniques
* Please bring pillows and wear comfortable clothing to class.
Cesarean Birth
Scheduled C-Birth deliveries are asked to attend admission/teaching sessions prior to your procedure. An OB nurse will call you to set up at your convenience.
- Pre-Op Procedures
- Anesthesia, Medications
- Post-Op Recovery
Infant Care
January 11th, March 15th, May 10th, July 12th, September 6th, November 15th
This one night class helps prepare you to care for your newborn baby. This is especially helpful for first-time parents, but is a good review for all parents. We suggest taking the class before your baby is born. This class includes:
- Feeding your baby
- Bathing
- Jaundice
- Circumcision
- Cord Care
- Car Seat Safety
- Immunizations
Breastfeeding:
January 18th, March 29th, May 17th, July 19th, September 27th, November 22nd
This class will offer you the knowledge and support to breast feed your baby:
- The "why to"
- The "how to"
- Latch on
- Breastmilk production
- Engorgement
- Breastfeeding and work
- Breast pumps
- Collection and storage.