Education

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

(American Heart Association)
Classes are held on March 19th, July 16th, and November 19th from 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM


Pre-registration Required. Call 402-372-6722 OR 402-372-2404.
Cost is $35.00 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)

Classes are held on January 16th, May 21st and  September 17th from 6:30PM - 9:00PM

Pre-registration Required. Call 402-372-6722 or 402-372-2404
Cost is $40.00 and includes the course and the book.

Take Control of Diabetes for Life

4pm and 7pm

March 14th, June 13th, November 14th                                                      


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
3rd Floor Education
430 North Monitor

Morning Classes 10am -12Noom
Evening Classes from 7pm to 9pm
Afternoon Classes from 1pm to 5pm   

Prepared Childbirth

Saturday Afternoons:

January 21st, March 17th, May 19th, July 21st, September 15th, November 17th

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

Saturday Mornings:

January 21st, March 17th, May 19th, July 21st, September 15th, November 17th

This one morning 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 Monday Evening class includes:

  • Feeding your baby
  • Bathing
  • Jaundice
  • Circumcision
  • Cord Care
  • Car Seat Safety
  • Immunizations

Breastfeeding:

Monday Evenings:

January 30th, March 26th, May 21st, July 30th, September 24th, November 26th

This Monday Evening 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.