At Sutter Lakeside Hospital, we look to the community we serve to identify and meet local health care needs. Providing free health information, classes and events is just one of the ways we can give back to our community. We have developed several programs to inform and educate Lake County residents about a number of health concerns.

Here are a few of our classes and events:

• Wellness University
• Stress Reduction Clinic
• Parenting Secrets Workshop
• Childbirth Preparation Series
• Other Childbirth Classes
• Anger Management
• Domestic Violence and Intervention Project
• Additional Community Education
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training

Wellness University

Ready For A New Outlook on Life?
Sutter Lakeside Hospital Announces New Session of Wellness University

The Sutter Lakeside Hospital Wellness Center will be offering the next daytime session of the Wellness University beginning Friday, September 8th from 12 noon to 4:00pm or an evening session Wednesday, September 13th from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. Both programs include meals, a four-hour education session each month for three months and weekly movement classes. Participants have the option to add one massage per month and or individual wellness coaching. Prior to beginning the program, participants will take a Health Risk Assessment and general wellness inventory to assess their current state of mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Short and long-term goals are developed to help participants keep on track during the three months.

Participants learn the factors that contribute to health status and how the choices they make influence general health; how thoughts and feelings create reality and contribute to illness; and what tools can be learned to move towards optimal wellness.

Costs associated with the program begin at $150.00. Limited scholarships are available.
Pre-registration is required by August 15th.

To register or for more information call Leslie Lovejoy at the Wellness Center (707) 263-2998 or by e-mail at lovejl@sutterhealth.org.


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Stress Reduction Clinic

Feeling pressed for time? Frazzled? Overwhelmed, tired and feeling the pain?
Bust Stress at Sutter Lakeside Hospital!

Are you ready to let it all go and learn a new way of responding to stress? If the answer is yes, then this is the program for you!

Sutter Lakeside Hospital Wellness Center continues to offer the Stress Reduction and Relaxation Clinic on a year round basis. The next session begins on September 12th and ends on November 2, 2006 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. The sessions are held in the Healing Waters Village Spa in the Family Room.

Based on the University of Massachusetts Medical School Model that has been adopted nationally, participants learn to recognize their current patterns of stress reactiveness and how to interrupt those patterns using the breath and a relaxation technique called mindfulness. In addition, participants learn progressive relaxation and participate in two sessions of gentle movement yoga.

“Research has shown repeatedly that breath and meditation techniques such as mindfulness, not only reduce stress but promote health and well-being”, stated Leslie Lovejoy, Wellness Center Director and program facilitator.

To register or for more information call Leslie Lovejoy at the Wellness Center (707) 263- 2998 or e-mail lovejl@sutterhealth.org .


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Sutter Lakeside Hospital Family Birth Center Childbirth Classes ~

Parenting Secrets Workshop

For parents w/ children ages
0 - 5 years (Toddler Workshop)**
& 5 - 15 years old

**Childcare is available by arrangement.

For more information, contact Benilda at Sutter Lakeside
Community Services Southshore Family Center at (707) 994-7068


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Childbirth Preparation Series

Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Sutter Lakeside Hospital's Conference Room (next to the cafeteria) on the following dates:

• Wednesdays, Oct 25 through Nov 22, 2006
• Wednesdays, Jan 3 through Jan 31, 2007
• Wednesdays, Mar 7 through Apr 4, 2007
• Wednesdays, May 23 through June 30, 2007
• Wednesdays, Aug 1 through Aug 29, 2007
• Wednesdays, Sep 26 through Oct 24, 2007
• Wednesdays, Nov 28 through Dec 19, 2007

Expectant mothers should call Sutter Lakeside Hospital Family Birth Center at (707) 262-5085 to get an updated listing of classes and to sign up for the next available class. There is no registration fee, but there is a class size limit of 11 couples, so please sign up early.
Se ofrecen clases en Espanol. Comuniquese con Lorena al 262-5085 para hacer una cita.

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Other Childbirth Classes

Other classes in the Childbirth series are available upon request:

• Breastfeeding Information & Support Program
• Preparation For A Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section
• Refresher Childbirth Preparation Class

To register for any of our childbirth classes, please call Sutter Lakeside Hospital Family Birth Center at (707) 262-5085

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Sutter Lakeside Community Services Workshops / Classes ~

Anger Management

Workshops taught in two locations:

Clearlake: Southshore Family Center - For information call (707) 994-7068

Lakeport: Sutter Lakeside Community Services - For information contact Lee or Janet at (707) 994-7068
Classes are available Tuesdays & Thursdays


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Domestic Violence and Intervention Project

Clearlake: Southshore Family Center - For information call (707) 994-7068
- Wednesday, Men's Group
- Thursday, Women's Group
- Thursday, Men's Group

Lakeport: Sutter Lakeside Community Services - For information contact Robert Credle at (707) 262-1611
- Monday, Women's Group
- Tuesday, Men's Group


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Additional Community Education

Additional community education classes and programs are available through the following Patient Service areas:

• Sutter Lakeside Home Medical (707) 263-7400
• Sutter Lakeside Respiratory Services (707) 262-5107
• Sutter Lakeside Cardiac Rehabilitation Center (707) 262-5084
• Sutter Lakeside Physical Therapy Department (707) 262-5090
• Sutter Lakeside Wellness Center (707) 262-5138

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Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

Otherwise known as CPR training. No previous experience necessary.
Cost is $25 for class and $25 for training materials.
Please contact Terry Phelps at (707) 262-5004 to register and receive course material prior to class.

Classes Scheduled for 8AM-12PM on the following dates:

• Wednesday, July 5
• Thursday, July 27
• Wednesday, August 2
• Thursday, August 24
• Wednesday, September 6
• Thursday, September 28
• Wednesday, October 4
• Thursday, October 26
• Wednesday, November 1
• Wednesday, November 22
• Wednesday, December 6
• Wednesday, December 13

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Training

Training intended for medical professionals (MD, PA, RN, LVN)
Cost is $75 for Recognition and $50 for Re-recognition
Please contact Terry Phelps at (707) 262-5004 to register and receive course material prior to class.

Classes Scheduled for 9AM-4:30PM on the following dates:
(Individuals registering for Re-recognition need only show up for the second day of any two-day session)

• Thursday & Friday, August 17 & 18
• Thursday & Friday, September 21 & 22
• Thursday & Friday, October 19 & 20
• Thursday & Friday, November 16 & 17
• Thursday & Friday, December 21 & 22

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