Health & Lifestyle Classes

In the spirit of health and wellness, the Providence Seaside Hospital Health and Lifestyle Center is a hospital-based, community-oriented health education and resources center. It provides health and wellness programs, educational forums, support groups and health screening.

Research and experience show that better health and a fuller, more satisfying life are within our grasp when we make good, healthy choices. Our goal is to educate our community to look to the hospital for "continuous good health," as well as health care during times of illness.

You may also call our Health and Lifestyle Center Resource Line, 717-7260, which features current and upcoming programs and events.

Class Listings

Childbirth and Infant Care - Childbirth Preparation
Prepare for the birth of your baby by attending this six-week course. Learn about changes in pregnancy; the process of birth; breathing and relaxation; comfort measures; medical interventions; creating a birth plan; postpartum care; newborn care; infant feeding; and infant safety.

When:
   • Sept. 9 through Oct. 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - (for dues dates in November and December)
   • Jan. 6 through Feb. 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - (for dues dates in March and April)

Weekend classes available:
   • Nov. 14 – 15, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - (for due dates in January and February)

Where: Providence Seaside Hospital Education Center Room A
Instructors: Crystal Hamilton, RN and Tonya Lempea, RN (to leave a message, please call 503-717-7531)
Fee: Free
Registration: Call 503-717-7000 to register for the class

Diabetes Management - Diabetes Outpatient Program
The Diabetes Outpatient Program helps people with diabetes gain the knowledge, skills and self-awareness they need to make informed choices about diabetes care. Four two-hour sessions. Class limit 12.

When:
Tuesdays, Sep. 1 through 22, 2009, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Oct. 6 through 27, 2009, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, Nov. 3 through 24, 2009, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Dec. 1 through 10, 2009, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Providence Seaside Hospital Education Center Room A
Instructors: Beth Schwenk R.D., certified diabetes educator, & Leslie Tadei R.N, certified diabetes educator
Fee: For cost and insurance billing, call 503-717-7301
Registration: Health & Lifestyle Center Resource Line, 503-717-7260

Take Charge - Diabetes Support Group
The Take Charge support group provides timely tips and tactics to members in an open format. One hour sessions.

When:
Monday, Aug. 31, 2009, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, Sep. 28, 2009, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Where: Providence Seaside Hospital Education Center
Instructors: Beth Schwenk R.D., certified diabetes educator
Fee: Free
Registration: Health & Lifestyle Center Resource Line, 503-717-7301