Mercy Outlines Summer Community Education Calendar
Posted: Monday, May 26, 2008
SIOUX CITY -- Women's health forums, community programs, kids' classes and health screenings highlight a busy summer schedule of community education events offered by Mercy Medical Center -- Sioux City.
Mercy has planned three special events for women in June.
A women's health forum from noon to 1 p.m. June 12 at the Marina Inn Conference Center in South Sioux City will share information about how to "Firm Up for Summer with Specific Body Toning." Melissa Walker, an experienced personal trainer, will demonstrate techniques and share information about what types of exercise work best for each individual. The program includes lunch. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 are required and may be arranged by calling (712) 279-2989.
Mercy will host a "Women's Beauty Bootcamp" from 5 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Marina Inn Conference Center. Women will enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while learning about skin care and cosmetic procedures that treat acne scars, sun damage, age spots and wrinkles. The event also will feature booths offering more information and coupons related to skin care programs. Program pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 are required and may be arranged by calling (712) 279-2989.
A special program for mothers and their daughters from noon to 1 p.m. June 24 at the Sioux City Convention Center will focus on the topic of painful periods. Dr. Kevin Hamburger, an OB/GYN specialist, will discuss how hormones and chemicals in a woman's body may contribute to severe cramping, bleeding and pain during menses. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 per person or $15 for mother and daughter are required and may be arranged by calling (712) 279-2989.
Senior Health and Fitness
Mercy will mark Senior Health and Fitness Day May 28 with a special event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Chris Larsen Park on the Sioux City riverfront. The special celebration of health and wellness will include walking, healthy snacks and free giveaways. In the event of rain, the program will be moved to Mercy Medical Center's south lobby. While the event is free, pre-registration is required by calling (712) 279-2995.
A community program from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 18 in Mercy's Leiter Room will focus on the topic of difficulty in swallowing. James Olson, speech-language pathologist at Mercy, will discuss the symptoms, causes and treatment options for dysphagia. A $7 pre-registration fee includes lunch. Pre-register by calling (712) 279-2995.
Babysitting classes
Hoping to promote the safety of young children left in the care of adolescents, Mercy will continue to offer its babysitting class throughout the summer. People ages 11 and older will learn how to care for infants and school-aged children. Specific instruction topics include leadership, safety, basic care, hygiene, professionalism and the business aspects of babysitting. The course is provided by Mercy Medical Center in cooperation with the American Red Cross. Parents can register their children for the class on June 5, 11, 19, 25 and 27 and July 9, 30, 31 and Aug. 7. Held in Mercy's Leiter Room, each session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. Cost for the class is $25 which includes a pizza lunch, two snacks, a handbook and other learning materials, a T-shirt and a course certificate.
Mercy will host advanced medical training for babysitters from 8:30 to 11 a.m.June 26 and July 22. This course is designed to go beyond normal babysitting skills and focus on taking care of young children who have medical conditions such as diabetes or asthma. The course for young people age 11 and older covers what signs and symptoms babysitters should look for, and how to respond to those symptoms. Cost for the class is $10. Pre-registration is required and may be arranged by calling Mercy at (712) 279-2989.
'Girls Day Out'
For the second year, Mercy will collaborate with Girls Inc. for a summer program, "Girls' Day Out" from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at the hospital. Girls ages 9 to 11 will learn about their own personal power, team building and how their attitude and beliefs about themselves affect how they handle friendships, peer relationships, opportunities and problems in life. Cost for the highly interactive program will be $20 which includes lunch and snacks. Pre-registration will be required; call (712) 279-2989.
Move to the Musik
The next session for Mercy's Move to the Musik class will convene June 4. A certified, licensed Musikgarten instructor will incorporate fun and learning for children and their caregivers through singing, dancing, focused listening, chanting and playing simple musical instruments to enrich their development. The class for children birth to age 4 convenes once each week for nine weeks. Mercy offers both day and evening sessions. Space in the three Move to the Musik classes is limited, so parents or grandparents are encouraged to register early by calling (712) 279-2989.
'Sign, Say and Play'
A fairly new addition to Mercy's list of community education classes is a "Sign, Say and Play" class for children 6 months to 2 1/2 years of age and their caregivers. The six-week workshop stimulates a baby's development and uses fun songs, books and activities to help parents and babies learn to communicate through simple "baby-friendly" sign language. Mercy will offer daytime classes on Wednesday or evening classes on Thursday. The class fee is $60 per couple. The cost for the home kit is $55. Mercy's first session of Sign, Say and Play will begin July 9.
Sibling Class
Mercy's Sibling Class, a program that helps children ages 3 to 8 become a better big brother or big sister, is slated for June 10 and Aug. 12. The free, one-time class convenes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy.
Mercy Medical Center also continues to offer a full schedule of pregnancy and parenting programs, including its Family Start Smart Series. Both a traditional series of programs on four consecutive Monday evenings and a special fast-track session on one Saturday each month will be offered to expectant mothers and their labor coaches.
The slate of parenting classes also includes Boot Camp for New Dads, a newborn care class, a breastfeeding class, a New Moms' Support Group and infant/child safety and CPR training.
Mercy Medical Center continues to offer cholesterol screenings on a weekly basis at three Sioux City area locations. Those wishing to check their cholesterol can receive a full cholesterol panel and a glucose level check for just $12. Walk-ins will be welcome at the screening or call for an appointment to avoid waiting in line. A 12-hour fast is required before the blood test. Call Mercy at (712) 279-2995 for locations and more information.
'Heart Smart' screening
The hospital also offers a comprehensive "Heart Smart" Vascular Screening by appointment each Tuesday. Stroke/carotid artery screenings, abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings and peripheral arterial disease screenings are just $45 each. Or, all three screenings can be purchased for $99. Each screening also includes a free risk assessment, blood pressure check and body mass index calculation. Local cardiologists and radiologists read all of the results of the "Heart Smart" Vascular Screening. To make an appointment, contact the Mercy Heart Center at (712) 279-2098.
Mercy also offers calcium scoring, a non-invasive screening for coronary artery disease. The hospital's state-of-the-art CT scanner can detect the presence of calcium in the coronary arteries--an indicator for coronary artery disease. Call the Mercy Heart Center at (712) 279-2098 for more information or an appointment.
Mercy community education coordinators emphasize that pre-registration is necessary for most of the classes and events outlined above. For more information or to register for classes and events, call (712) 279-2989 or visit www.mercysiouxcity.com/communityed.
Mercy has planned three special events for women in June.
A women's health forum from noon to 1 p.m. June 12 at the Marina Inn Conference Center in South Sioux City will share information about how to "Firm Up for Summer with Specific Body Toning." Melissa Walker, an experienced personal trainer, will demonstrate techniques and share information about what types of exercise work best for each individual. The program includes lunch. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 are required and may be arranged by calling (712) 279-2989.
Mercy will host a "Women's Beauty Bootcamp" from 5 to 7 p.m. June 19 at the Marina Inn Conference Center. Women will enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres while learning about skin care and cosmetic procedures that treat acne scars, sun damage, age spots and wrinkles. The event also will feature booths offering more information and coupons related to skin care programs. Program pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 are required and may be arranged by calling (712) 279-2989.
A special program for mothers and their daughters from noon to 1 p.m. June 24 at the Sioux City Convention Center will focus on the topic of painful periods. Dr. Kevin Hamburger, an OB/GYN specialist, will discuss how hormones and chemicals in a woman's body may contribute to severe cramping, bleeding and pain during menses. Pre-registration and pre-payment of $10 per person or $15 for mother and daughter are required and may be arranged by calling (712) 279-2989.
Senior Health and Fitness
Mercy will mark Senior Health and Fitness Day May 28 with a special event from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in Chris Larsen Park on the Sioux City riverfront. The special celebration of health and wellness will include walking, healthy snacks and free giveaways. In the event of rain, the program will be moved to Mercy Medical Center's south lobby. While the event is free, pre-registration is required by calling (712) 279-2995.
A community program from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 18 in Mercy's Leiter Room will focus on the topic of difficulty in swallowing. James Olson, speech-language pathologist at Mercy, will discuss the symptoms, causes and treatment options for dysphagia. A $7 pre-registration fee includes lunch. Pre-register by calling (712) 279-2995.
Babysitting classes
Hoping to promote the safety of young children left in the care of adolescents, Mercy will continue to offer its babysitting class throughout the summer. People ages 11 and older will learn how to care for infants and school-aged children. Specific instruction topics include leadership, safety, basic care, hygiene, professionalism and the business aspects of babysitting. The course is provided by Mercy Medical Center in cooperation with the American Red Cross. Parents can register their children for the class on June 5, 11, 19, 25 and 27 and July 9, 30, 31 and Aug. 7. Held in Mercy's Leiter Room, each session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m. Cost for the class is $25 which includes a pizza lunch, two snacks, a handbook and other learning materials, a T-shirt and a course certificate.
Mercy will host advanced medical training for babysitters from 8:30 to 11 a.m.June 26 and July 22. This course is designed to go beyond normal babysitting skills and focus on taking care of young children who have medical conditions such as diabetes or asthma. The course for young people age 11 and older covers what signs and symptoms babysitters should look for, and how to respond to those symptoms. Cost for the class is $10. Pre-registration is required and may be arranged by calling Mercy at (712) 279-2989.
'Girls Day Out'
For the second year, Mercy will collaborate with Girls Inc. for a summer program, "Girls' Day Out" from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at the hospital. Girls ages 9 to 11 will learn about their own personal power, team building and how their attitude and beliefs about themselves affect how they handle friendships, peer relationships, opportunities and problems in life. Cost for the highly interactive program will be $20 which includes lunch and snacks. Pre-registration will be required; call (712) 279-2989.
Move to the Musik
The next session for Mercy's Move to the Musik class will convene June 4. A certified, licensed Musikgarten instructor will incorporate fun and learning for children and their caregivers through singing, dancing, focused listening, chanting and playing simple musical instruments to enrich their development. The class for children birth to age 4 convenes once each week for nine weeks. Mercy offers both day and evening sessions. Space in the three Move to the Musik classes is limited, so parents or grandparents are encouraged to register early by calling (712) 279-2989.
'Sign, Say and Play'
A fairly new addition to Mercy's list of community education classes is a "Sign, Say and Play" class for children 6 months to 2 1/2 years of age and their caregivers. The six-week workshop stimulates a baby's development and uses fun songs, books and activities to help parents and babies learn to communicate through simple "baby-friendly" sign language. Mercy will offer daytime classes on Wednesday or evening classes on Thursday. The class fee is $60 per couple. The cost for the home kit is $55. Mercy's first session of Sign, Say and Play will begin July 9.
Sibling Class
Mercy's Sibling Class, a program that helps children ages 3 to 8 become a better big brother or big sister, is slated for June 10 and Aug. 12. The free, one-time class convenes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy.
Mercy Medical Center also continues to offer a full schedule of pregnancy and parenting programs, including its Family Start Smart Series. Both a traditional series of programs on four consecutive Monday evenings and a special fast-track session on one Saturday each month will be offered to expectant mothers and their labor coaches.
The slate of parenting classes also includes Boot Camp for New Dads, a newborn care class, a breastfeeding class, a New Moms' Support Group and infant/child safety and CPR training.
Mercy Medical Center continues to offer cholesterol screenings on a weekly basis at three Sioux City area locations. Those wishing to check their cholesterol can receive a full cholesterol panel and a glucose level check for just $12. Walk-ins will be welcome at the screening or call for an appointment to avoid waiting in line. A 12-hour fast is required before the blood test. Call Mercy at (712) 279-2995 for locations and more information.
'Heart Smart' screening
The hospital also offers a comprehensive "Heart Smart" Vascular Screening by appointment each Tuesday. Stroke/carotid artery screenings, abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings and peripheral arterial disease screenings are just $45 each. Or, all three screenings can be purchased for $99. Each screening also includes a free risk assessment, blood pressure check and body mass index calculation. Local cardiologists and radiologists read all of the results of the "Heart Smart" Vascular Screening. To make an appointment, contact the Mercy Heart Center at (712) 279-2098.
Mercy also offers calcium scoring, a non-invasive screening for coronary artery disease. The hospital's state-of-the-art CT scanner can detect the presence of calcium in the coronary arteries--an indicator for coronary artery disease. Call the Mercy Heart Center at (712) 279-2098 for more information or an appointment.
Mercy community education coordinators emphasize that pre-registration is necessary for most of the classes and events outlined above. For more information or to register for classes and events, call (712) 279-2989 or visit www.mercysiouxcity.com/communityed.
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