To register for Hospital classes: call 763.271.2388 or online at www.newrivermedical.com

Registration not accepted by Big Lake Community Education

For more information on hospital classes, support groups,

please log online at www.newrivermedical.com or call the hospital at 763.271.2388                             

Jan. 8; Feb. 12; Mar. 12; April 9; May 14;
June 11  (1 session)
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Cost: $65
Instructor:  AHA Trained Staff  

Heartsaver First Aid & CPR
This course teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until emergency medical services personnel arrive. The course also provides a complete health and safety training solution for first aid, adult / child / infant CPR, and AED.  
Jan. 22; Feb. 26; Mar. 26; Apr. 23; May 21
(1 session)
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Cost: $60
Instructor: AHA Trained Staff

Healthcare Provider CPR
This course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, a bag-valve mask device, and oxygen), use of an AED and relief of FBAO in responsive and non-responsive victims. This course is designed for healthcare providers who care for patients in a wide variety of settings, both in and out of hospital. This course is intended for healthcare providers requiring a level C course.
Jan. 22; Feb. 26; Mar. 26; Apr. 23; May 21
(1 session)
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Cost: $60
Instructor: AHA Trained Staff

HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
REFRESHER COURSES
Jan. 27; Mar. 31; May 26; (1 session)
 9:00 am-12:00 Noon or 12:30-3:30 pm      Cost:  $50

REDUCED-COST FRIENDS & FAMILY CPR
New River Medical Center is partnering with the American Heart Association to offer a reduced-cost CPR class for $20.  This CPR for Friends & Family class teaches lay rescuers how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies and includes CPR for adults, children and infants.  Class is intended for family members, friends, and members of the community who want to learn CPR, but do not need a course completion card. Class size is limited. Call 763.271.2388 to register.

April 27      6:00-9:00 pm     Cost: $20      Instructor: AHA Trained Staff     

Child Passenger Safety Program

This free seminar covers topics such as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) issues, crash dynamics, car restraint systems, choosing the proper car seat, child seat misuse, and new latch and tether systems.
Feb. 21; Apr. 11; June 6 (1 session)  6:30-8:30 pm   
Cost: Free

Childbirth Preparation
This weekly class series covers the topics of breathing and relaxation, labor positions and delivery, pain management, birthing process expectations, being an effective labor coach and postpartum recovery. A tour of the Birthing Center, safety concerns and care for your new baby are included.
Jan. 3; Feb. 1; Mar. 7; April 4; May 2;
June 7       6:30-9:00 pm          Cost: $90

Fast Track Childbirth Preparation
This one-day course is offered as an alternate to expectant parents unable to attend our weekly class series course. Participants are invited to attend our Baby Basics, Breastfeeding and Car Seat Safety classes at no extra charge.
Jan. 29; Mar. 19; Apr. 30; June 4
(1 session)
9:00 am-4:00 pm        Cost: $90

Daddy 101
Just for Dad! Come and join other fathers-to-be and discuss topics such as bonding with your newborn, health and safety, signs of illness, fears about labor and birth, and how you can help with breastfeeding.
Jan. 31; Mar. 1; Apr. 4; May 3; 31 (1 sess.)
6:30-8:30 pm    
Cost: $10 (Free to Childbirth Class participants)

Breastfeeding  Class
How breast-feeding works and the benefits will be discussed as well as first attempts, problems, and suggestions. Manual and breast pump expression are also included.
Jan. 31; Mar. 1; Apr. 4; May 3; 31
(1 session)  6:30-8:30 pm
Cost $10
         (Free to Childbirth Class participants)

Baby Basics
This class is offered as the 4th week of the Childbirth Preparation series.  Discusses topics such as what to have ready when baby arrives, newborn care, bathing, and SIDS.
Jan. 24; Feb. 22; Mar. 28; Apr. 26; May 23; June 28   (1 session) 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $10
          (Free to Childbirth Class participants)

Babysitting Class
This popular class is offered to children 11 years and older. Infant and child care skills, accident prevention, and basic first aid will be taught. Situations for problem-solving will be presented and discussion time will be encouraged. This one-day class offers American Red Cross Curriculum and is instructed by American Red Cross-trained staff. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch or may purchase lunch at the hospital cafeteria. United Way Grants are available for those who meet financial criteria. Call for more information—763.271.2388.

Hospital Board Room A: 
Feb. 21; Mar. 9; 10; Apr. 22; June 8; 9 (1 session)
8:00 am-4:00 pm      Cost: $45    

Ambulance Tours
Attention Daycare Providers: The New River Medial Center EMS staff is available to come to your location, give tours of our ambulance, and talk about age-specific safety issues.  You may also arrange for children to come to the hospital and tour our ambulance. 

Call 763.271.2276 for
available times and
locations, or for more
information. 

Understanding your heart
a look at preventing and managing hypertension

Come and learn more about heart disease and prevention.  Dr. Susan Johnson, Albertville/St. Michael Clinic, and Dr. Kevin Graham, Minneapolis Heart Institute, will be speaking.  Blood pressure checks will also be offered.  This free program will take place on Thursday, Feb 17 from 7:00-8:00 pm in Conference Room A.

Th   Feb 17   7:00-8:00 pm
Free class • free blood pressure checks! 

General Wellness Classes/Information

Nutrition education classes
Are you confused by food labels that claim to be fat-free, reduced-fat or low-carb? Come and learn food label language and how to balance the scale. Group classes are offered twice a month. Individual appointments are also available. Physician’s referral is required. 

Call 763.271.2316 for more information.

Diabetes education
Free monthly educational classes are offered for individuals and their families living with diabetes to learn more about the disease. Call 763.271.2304 for more information.

Feb. 1; Mar. 1;  Apr. 5; May 3; 7:00-8:00 pm

Look good...
feel better!
Come share a morning with other women undergoing treatment for their cancer and learn how to cope with the appearance-related side effects of your treatment. This 2-hour session will teach you how to enhance your appearance by using make-up techniques taught by a professional, certified cosmetologist. Session and make-up kits are free of charge. Please register by contacting the American Cancer Society at 1.800.227.2345.  Advanced registration is important to ensure supplies are ready before your meeting.  

Jan. 19, Mar. 16, May 18, July 20
9:30-11:30 am                Cost: Free
Riverview Conference Room

Breast
Cancer
SURVIVORS
Group
A free support group where members learn together.
Meets the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 pm. (no meetings held the months of January, July, August and December)
Hospital Conference Room C
Facilitators:
Jan Heyerdahl and
Ellen Bjornlie
Cost:  Free