The American Red Cross offers this one-hour presentation teaching individuals how to become better prepared for a disaster by making a plan, getting a kit and being informed. Participants will learn the importance of preparing and planning for each of those three steps. Time will be allowed for questions. September 26 (Thur) 6 - 7 p.m. Cascade Room Enter through Kincaid Street No charge but preregistration required
NEW - Cooking Classes Come enjoy delicious meals while learning how to cook healthier! These fun classes are taught by Kara Siedman or Megan Gill, both registered dietitians with Skagit Regional Health. For more detailed information about the actual menu items or to register online for each class, please visit www.skagitvalleyhospital/events September 12: Whole Grain Cooking with gluten-free options (Megan) October 10: Splendid Soups (Kara) November 14: Healthy Holiday Cooking: Part 1 – Thanksgiving (Megan) December 12: Healthy Holiday Cooking: Part 2 - Surviving the Holidays (Kara) 6 – 8 p.m. Gretchen’s Kitchen 509 S. 1st, Mount Vernon $19 each
Spanish for Health Care Providers Workshop Learn essential Spanish vocabulary and phrases common in your health care workplace, in order to communicate with Spanishspeaking patients on a basic level, while addressing several cultural differences. Topics include greeting patients and family, discussing pain/part of the body, medical conditions, simple commands/ instructions, dates and times. The instructor is Sarah Rowan, owner of Salud! Spanish Programs. This program is approved for six contact hours of continuing nursing education. October 8 and 9 (Tue/Wed) 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Skagit Valley Hospital Sauk Room Enter through Kincaid Street $125 includes course materials Pre-registration required
Meditation for Calming and Focusing Your Mind Have you thought about trying meditation but find it too difficult to do on your own? Let an experienced meditator guide you in simple techniques to become comfortable with this valuable skill. Comments from previous class participants include: “Jan Hodgman is a gift… An excellent class.” “Jan is heaven sent. She has taught me a unique way to let go of resistance.”
Meditation is now scientifically recognized to help alleviate stress, mild depression, and anxiety. Jan Hodgman, MA, has been meditating for more than 30 years and has more than eight years of monastic practice as an ordained Zen priest. Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and 13 (Wed) 6 – 8 p.m. Skagit Valley Hospital Cascade Room Enter through Kincaid Street entrance $39
Elder Care Options Many of us will one day find ourselves needing care for ourselves or a loved one. This one-evening program brings clarity to the maze of support options available. Learn about alternative living situations, transportation, nutritional and medical services, in-home care (including home-health and hospice), as well as how to access these options. Discover the costs of each and the role of Medicare, Medicaid, LTC insurance, and other funding options. Instructor Debbie Gann has more than 25 years of healthcare experience. October 14 (Mon) 6 – 8:30 p.m. Skagit Valley Hospital Cascade Room Enter through Kincaid Street entrance No cost but pre-registration required
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All classes require pre-registration unless specified. Call 360-814-2424 or see inside of back cover.