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
PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPR
Each year tens of thousands of children are seriously injured or die from injuries, some which could have been prevented or, with receipt of first aid, could have survived. This American Heart Association course teaches Pediatric First Aid along with CPR and AED. This course meets the requirements for day care providers.
Sept. 11; Oct. 9; Nov. 13; Dec. 11; 1 sess.
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.
Oct. 2; Dec. 4; 1 session
9:00 am-4:00 pm
Cost: $65
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.
Sept. 25; Oct. 23; Nov. 20; Dec. 18;
1 session
9:00 am-2:00 pm
Cost: $60
Instructor: AHA Trained Staff
HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
REFRESHER COURSES
Sept. 30; Nov. 18; 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.
Oct. 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.
Oct. 11; Dec. 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.
Monday or Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 7; Oct. 5; Nov. 1; Dec. 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.
Sept. 11; Oct. 30; Dec. 18; 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.
Oct. 4; Nov. 2; Nov. 29; Jan. 4; 1 session
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.
Oct. 4; Nov. 2; Nov. 29; Jan. 4; 1 session 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost $10 (Free to Childbirth Class participants)
BabySitting Class
United Way Grants are available for those who meet financial criteria. Call for more information—763.271.2388
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.
Hospital Board Room A:
Oct. 21; Oct. 22; Nov. 26; Dec. 29; Dec. 30; 1 session
8:00 am-4:00 pm Cost: $45
Instructor: Red Cross Trained Staff
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.
Sept. 27; Oct. 26; Nov. 22; Dec. 28
1 session, 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $10 (Free to Childbirth Class participants)
General Wellness Classes
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.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
The Cancer Support Group invites people who are living with cancer and cancer survivors to share support, experiences, encouragement, and information with each other. This free support group is facilitated by a member of the Monticello Cancer Center staff and meets the third Thursday of each month. The meeting location alternates monthly between the Monticello Cancer Center and the Buffalo Clinic.
For more information, call 763.271.2800.
Oct. 5, Dec. 7; 7:00-8:00 pm
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
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.
DIABETES HEALTH FAIR
TUES., NOVEMBER 9: 4:00-7:00 PM
This free health fair is being offered to anyone living with diabetes or individuals who wish to learn more about this chronic disease. Come and sample healthy food choices and learn more about new tools available to help with managing diabetes.
Call 763.271.2388 for more information.
