Living Healthy

CLASSES NOW BEING OFFERED ONLINE LIVING healthy

Adventist HealthCare offers classes, events and activities to support a healthy body, mind and spirit. Many in-person classes and events have been canceled due to COVID-19. Some of our classes are now being offered online. For the most up-to-date information about our classes, visit AHCYou.com/SU21Calendar.

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Adventist HealthCare offers online pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding classes and support groups so that you can prepare for baby in the comfort of your own home. Classes include: • Childbirth & Infant Care • Breastfeeding To learn more and register, visit AHCYou. com/SU21Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

BEST: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness When: Wednesdays from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/SU21Support for more details.

Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role When: Mondays from 10:30–11:30 a.m. Preregistration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/SU21Moms for more details.

Navigating Fatherhood Meets one Saturday a month, check website for dates When: Noon–1:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/SU21Calendar for more details.

Perinatal Loss Support This six-week support group for those who have experienced a loss related to pregnancy is run by an experienced perinatal loss specialist. When: 7–8:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/SU21Support for more details. Info: Call 800-542-5096 for dates and more information.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

Virtual support groups are offered by the Outpatient Wellness Clinic and are open to patients and their families, community members, and employees. Visit AHCYou.com/SU21Support or call 301-838-4912 with questions. Grief + Loss Support Group When: Wednesdays from 4–5 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/SU21Support for more details. Info: You must be 21 years or older to participate.

NUTRITION, FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS

Weight Loss Program

CoreLife and Adventist HealthCare’s unique program combines medical expertise, nutrition, fitness and behavior modification all under one roof to empower our patients to live healthier lives. Schedule your first appointment by calling 800-905-3261 and learn more by visiting us at AHCYou.com/ SU21CoreLife or on Facebook @CoreLife.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminars and Support Groups

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center offers free informational seminars about weight loss surgery options as well as support groups for those who have had surgery. Info: Call 240-826-5278 for details.

CPR CLASSES

Adventist HealthCare Life Support is an official American Heart Association Training Center offering CPR and first-aid education for our community. Some classes have returned with safety measures in place. Visit AHCYou.com/ SU21Calendar, call 240-826-2673 or email LifeSupport@AdventistHealthCare.com for more information.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

AHC Health Talks: Summer Skin Care Join us as we discuss summer skin care from head to toes! When: Aug. 3 from 1–2 p.m. AHC Health Talks: Hands-Only CPR with AED Demo Join us for a quick in-person session and learn how to perform hands-only CPR in the park at the City of Rockville Senior Center. The class will be conducted outside, with social distancing. Class size limited to 10 students per session. When: Aug. 4 Let’s Talk Blood Pressure Series: Stress This session will cover the links between stress and blood pressure. Learn a variety of ways to control stress. When: Aug. 9 from 1–2 p.m. For more on these classes, visit AHCYou.com/ SU21Calendar.