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St. Joseph's Hospital February Calendar of Events
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February Calendar of Events
FREE EVENTS
Common Pediatric ENT Problems & Treatments
Children experience many of the same ear, nose and throat problems as adults; however, symptoms may present themselves differently and treatment methods that work well in adults may not be suitable for children. Join John Fraker, M.D., as he discusses common pediatric ENT issues and the treatment options available.
February 9, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, Garden Classrooms
Weight Loss Surgery Information Session
If traditional weight loss programs have not worked for you, attend a special information session to learn about surgical weight loss. Join Dr. David Echevarria to learn more about BayCare Health System’s Weight Loss Surgery Program, You Transformed, to find out if surgical weight loss is an option for you.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 2, 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building Auditorium
SUPPORT GROUPS
Tampa Bay Breast Cancer Support Group
A free monthly support group for breast cancer patients, family members and significant others. Guest speakers will present information on a variety of topics.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building Auditorium
OVACOME – Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
A FREE monthly support group for ovarian and gynecologic cancer patients, survivors and family members. Guest speakers will present information on a variety of topics and educational information is also provided.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 21, 6 – 8 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building Auditorium
Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
This is an educational program from the American Cancer Society for prostate cancer survivors and/or their significant others.
Please call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-9954 for meeting information, dates, and topics.
4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge
12810 USF Magnolia Drive, Tampa, 33612
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Consultations
New moms often need lots of help and support during the first days and weeks at home. This is especially true for breastfeeding moms. Bobbi Taman, BSN, RN-CLC is available by appointment to any mom for outpatient breastfeeding consultations. Her office is conveniently located on the first floor of St. Joseph's Women's Hospital. Cost: $40 per hour
Available by appointment.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Nursing Mothers – Breastfeeding 101
Learn more about breastfeeding and its natural benefits to mom and baby during a one-session class. Find out how the body produces milk, as well as proper positioning for mother and baby. Cost: $35
Please call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 26, 1 – 4 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
WOMEN and FAMILES
Baby Building Blocks – Newborn Care Class
The newborn care class is designed for first-time parents, although experienced moms and dads are welcome too. Topics presented include normal growth and development, soothing a fretful baby, safe and healthy sleep practices, infant nutrition, infant sleep patterns and infant massage. Other topics may arise based on the interests of the group.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 2, 6 – 9:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Cesarean Birth Class
For those who know they are having a C-section and do not want an entire childbirth class, this class is specially designed for Cesarean birth. The length of the class depends on the number of class participants and their learning needs. A hospital tour is included. Cost: $30
Please call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 27, 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Prepared Childbirth
A popular class to help expectant moms and their partners become educated, active participants in the childbirth experience. A hospital tour is included to get better acquainted with the hospital. Cost: $70
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
One-day “Crash Course”:
February 18, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Two-day Class:
February 25 and 26, 1 – 5:30 p.m.
Two-week Class:
February 13, 6 – 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, Garden Classrooms
Three-week Class:
February 6, 6 – 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
February 9, 6 – 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Hospital Tour
Many expectant parents begin their St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital experience with an orientation program and tour. The tour is designed to introduce the many services available to the entire family and is a perfect opportunity to have your questions answered. Multiple dates and times available. FREE.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 4
February 19
February 26
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Revitalize and Relax
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital is pleased to offer a special assortment of amenities to ensure a very special experience while at the hospital. Choose from robes, slippers, celebratory desserts, massages and other services to rejuvenate and pamper during your stay. Visit Her Place in St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Infant and Child CPR
Could you save your child? Learn how to perform lifesaving CPR and choking rescue techniques on both infants and children according to American Heart Association guidelines. Participants must be at least 9 years old. Registration is required. Cost: $30 per person ($55 per couple)
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 3, 6 – 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
February 16, 6 – 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
February 26, 2 – 5 p.m., St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
February 28, 6 – 9 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, Garden Classrooms
Pediatric First Aid
Learn more about how to handle common childhood emergencies and prevention of unintentional injuries in this seven-hour informative course. Topics such as bleeding, shock, burns, poisoning, head and spine injury, bone, joint and muscle injury and CPR are covered in this American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and CPR course. Registration required. Cost: $60
Please call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 25, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Safe Baby Express (with CPR)
This six-hour safety class covers all of the following: Infant and child CPR (no certification), car seat safety, SIDS, home safety, childproofing, coping skills and more. The class also includes an inspection of one car seat per couple. Cost: $65
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 11, 9:30 – 3:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building Auditorium
Childbirth Refresher Class
Designed for those who have already experienced childbirth or a Lamaze class, this is a refresher class to review labor and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, and pain management options. A hospital tour is included. Cost: $30
Please call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 28, 6 – 9 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Sibling Class
Becoming a big brother or sister can be both exciting and stressful for a child. This class addresses the joys and challenges of this important experience. Both parents are welcome and at least one parent must attend the class with the child. Cost: $10
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 26, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital Pavilion, 4th Floor Classrooms
Teen Talk
Approach adolescence with confidence during a two-part class. Parents and children, ages 10-14, learn about the physical and emotional changes of puberty during part one. Part two is appropriate for older adolescents and involves a discussion about conception, sexually transmitted disease and the importance of abstinence. Registration is required. Cost: $25
For Girls: February 12, 1 - 5 p.m.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
St. Joseph’s Hospital-North, Garden Classrooms
Children’s Diabetes Class
St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital has classes for both parent and child to understand the basics of diabetes, insulin, medications, symptoms of high and low blood sugar, complications of diabetes and more. Individual appointments are available, as well as dietitian appointments for a wide variety of pediatric needs. Class registration requires a doctor’s prescription and insurance information. Cost: $150. Insurance is accepted.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
Meets third Thursday of each month.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Healthline Building
Car Seat 101
Studies show that four out of five seats are used incorrectly. Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and National Safe Kids, this program educates you on the correct installation of your child’s car seat. FREE.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 22, 1:30 – 4 p.m., North Tampa Family Support & Resource Center, 1401 East Fowler Avenue
Discount Car Seat Class
This class is designed for expectant parents to receive a car seat. In order to receive the discounted car seat BOTH of following requirements must be met. The expectant mother must attend the entire class. A vehicle with working seat belts must be available during the class time. There is a limit of one seat per expectant child. Participants will be taught how to install the car seat themselves.
February 27, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, 4th Floor Classrooms
HEART HEALTH
Healthy Heart Center
Screenings are offered for both men and women, and include customized educational materials in a convenient, comfortable and private environment. Prescription or a physician referral not required for our screening services. Prices vary and gift certificates are available.
Call (855) 269-3666for more information.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building 2nd Floor CardioPulmonary Rehab Center
DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Diabetes Self-Management Program
Recognized by the American Diabetes Association, St. Joseph’s Hospital Diabetes Self-Management Program offers courses to help you learn about this disease and provides the tools to manage it. Classes are taught by certified diabetes educators and include registered nurses and a registered dietitian. Daytime and evening classes, and free day or evening support groups are available. Also offered are individual consultation appointments. Classes for children/families also are available.
Call (855) 269-3666for more information.
Comprehensive Diabetes Class
Day or evening courses provide an overview of diabetes, nutrition therapy, carbohydrate counting, label reading and weight management, acute and chronic complications, medications, stress management, blood glucose monitoring and more.
A physician’s prescription, recent lab work and insurance authorization (in some cases) are required for registration. Cost: $1,175.50 for 9 hours
Call (855) 269-3666for more information.
Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Management support group topics vary for each session. Registration required. FREE.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
Gestational Diabetes Class
Small group courses, taught by a registered dietitian and nurse, are designed to promote the health of mother and baby. Advance registration, physician’s prescription and insurance authorization (in some cases) are required. Cost: $262.42
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
EDUCATION and PREVENTION
Adult Heart Saver - CPR and AED
Save someone’s life. Learn CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and choking relief techniques. This one-session class is designed for people without a medical background. Course completion card provided. Cost: $25
Please call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 9, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building
CPR: Basic Life Support
Designed for health care workers, this course teaches CPR techniques for victims of all ages. Topics include ventilation, use of an AED and choking relief. Course completion card is provided. Cost: $40
Please call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 16, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building
Health Tune Up – Cholesterol Screening
By Appointment. Cost: $30.
Call (855) 269-3666for more information.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building
HOLISTIC HEALTH
Healing Touch
Experiential workshops introduce participants to the concepts of Healing Touch, a complementary biofield therapy that creates an optimum environment for self-healing through contact and non-contact touch. Participants learn simple techniques that can be incorporated into their daily lives to help with pain, relaxation and promotion of wellness.
Call (855) 269-3666for information about appointments and training session rates.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building
CANCER SUPPORT
Look Good…Feel Better
A FREE American Cancer Society support program for women before, during and after cancer treatment, to teach patients beauty techniques to help reduce the appearance-related side effects of treatment.
Please call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-9954 to RSVP. Make-up is ordered specifically for each participant based on skin type/color.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 13, 6 – 8 p.m.
February 15, 10 a.m. – noon
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Cancer Institute, First Floor Conference Room
Restorative Yoga- Cancer Program
Yoga incorporates stress reduction techniques including regulated breathing, visual imagery, meditation and various stretching postures. It is a blend of strength, flexibility and balance. Mentally, yoga calms and quiets the mind, reduces anxiety, improves concentration and focus. Research suggests that stress reduction programs tailored to the treatment of cancer may help patients cope with the acute effects of treatment and help improve quality of life during & after treatments. Attend as many yoga sessions as you are able.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 6, 13, 20, 27, noon – 1 p.m.
February 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:30 – 10:30 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building Auditorium
Your Health and the Arts
Learn how you can overcome challenges, decrease stress, and improve relaxation for better health in a FUN atmosphere with different forms of art (sand, music, movement, paint and more). We are ALL creative! The focus is on the process not the end product. All materials are provided for this FREE program. No art experience required. Content & type of art vary with each class. Class is taught by cancer survivors from ArtXpanse. Target audience is cancer patients, survivors and family. Anyone with a chronic illness or diagnosis other than cancer may attend.
Call (855) 269-3666 to register.
February 21, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, Medical Arts Building
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