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Bellingham
Mended Hearts Meeting
Our next meeting is 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6. This in-person event is an open forum to discuss A-fib, heart attack, stent surgery, stroke, valve repair and other heart-related topics. It will be held in the Health Education Center (HEC) 3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham. All Mended Hearts meetings are open to the public at no charge. For more information, call the message line at 360-788-6928.
The Young Mended Hearts group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in the Physicians Dining Room at St. Joseph Medical Center 2901 Squalicum Parkway in Bellingham.
Drop-in for Diabetes Answers
On the first Wednesday of every month from 3:30-4:30 p.m., PeaceHealth is offering a new resource for anyone who has or is concerned about diabetes or pre-diabetes. Stop by to get your questions answered by a certified diabetes care and education specialist. No registration required. Just show up at PeaceHealth Cordata Main, Conference Room 1 of 4545 Cordata Parkway on the lower level in Bellingham. Questions? Call 360-752-5206.
Centering Pregnancy Program
If you're expecting a baby, consider joining the Centering Pregnancy Program at the Cordata South clinic in Bellingham. The prenatal care program combines expert healthcare with group support in 10 fun, interactive group appointments with others who are pregnant. Ask your OB/GYN about the Centering program so you can find your community today.
Sedro-Woolley
United General Hospital District #304 offers the following courses online:
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Thursday, April 4, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Online
Tuesday, April 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Online
You can't know for sure if someone is experiencing a suicide crisis unless you directly ask. People age 16+ will learn and practice the proven QPR method to support someone in a mental health or suicide crisis and help save a life. Register here: https://unitedgeneral.org/classes/#mhp-classes
WIC Breastfeeding Class
Thursday, April 18, 1 p.m. [In English] - Online
Jueves, Abril 18, 4 p.m. [En Español] - Online
Friendly United General WIC staff are here to help any parents meet their breastfeeding goals. Learn tips for the best latch and how to overcome common concerns. Register here: https://unitedgeneral.org/classes/#parenting-classes
Overdose Response
Monday, April 22, 12:30 – 1 p.m., Online
Naloxone (also called Narcan®) is a safe and simple medication that reverses the effects of opioid overdose. If someone may be overdosing, call 9-1-1, give naloxone, and perform rescue breathing. Learn more about recognizing an overdose and how to perform these steps to help prevent overdose fatalities in our community through this short online course for anyone age 16+. Register here: https://unitedgeneral.org/classes/#health-and-safety
See all classes and offerings from United General Hospital District.
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Virtual
Advance Care Directive Classes
Now is a good time to complete or update your advance directive. You can use this plan to let others know ahead of time the kind of care you want to receive should you not be able to speak in the future. Watch the on-demand video or call 360-752-5267 to ask about in-person classes near you.
Childbirth Center Tour
Tour the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Childbirth Center from the comfort of your home. Watch the video to learn what to expect and how to prepare for the arrival of a little one.
Virtual Cancer Support Group
If you have cancer, you're not alone on this journey. Drop into this weekly virtual support group at 10 a.m. every Monday for emotional and practical support. For more information, call 360-788-8232 or email sclough@peacehealth.org.
Note: Classes and events may be subject to change.
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