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 of our classes and seminars are now being offered online. For the most up-to-date information about our classes, visit AHCYou.com/F22Calendar.

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Adventist HealthCare offers online pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding classes so that you can prepare for baby in the comfort and safety of your own home. Classes include: • Childbirth & Infant Care • Breastfeeding To learn more and register, visit AHCYou.com/ F22Birth. Support Groups

Adventist HealthCare offers several online support groups for parents. To learn more, visit AHCYou.com/F22Calendar 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/F22Best 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/F22Moms 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/F22Dads 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: Dates TBD from 7–8:30 p.m. Preregistration is required. Where: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Support for more details. Info: Call 800-542-5096 for dates and more information.

Brazos Vacíos Grupo de apoyo para el duelo de perder un bebé o embarazo, para ayudarte a navegar tu pérdida. Cuándo: Martes as las 7 p.m. por Zoom Para mas información o, para confirmar tu asistencia, favor de llamar al: 240-637-5265.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

Virtual support groups are available and open to patients and their families, community members and employees. Visit

NUTRITION, FITNESS

AND WEIGHT LOSS

Weight-Loss Program

CoreLife and Adventist HealthCare’s unique program combines medical expertise, nutrition, fitness and behavior modification under one roof to empower patients to live healthier lives. Schedule your first appointment by calling 800905-3261 and learn more by visiting us at AHCYou.com/F22CoreLife or on Facebook @CoreLife.

Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminars

Learn about the life-changing weightloss surgery options offered at Adventist HealthCare. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22WeightLoss.

Post-Op Weight-Loss Surgery Support Group

This group provides ongoing support for those who have had weight-loss surgery at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. Registration is not required. Info: Call 240-826-5278 for more information.

CPR CLASSES

Adventist HealthCare Life Support partners with the American Heart Association to provide convenient CPR and First Aid courses. Visit AHCYou.com/ F22CPR for course schedules, locations and registration.

AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid

The AHA’s Heartsaver course is designed for individuals with little or no medical training who need first aid and CPR training for a job, regulatory or other requirements. This five-hour combined program is for teens and adults who want to be prepared to act in an emergency. Cost: $125 for one attendee, discounts for multiple registrants. When: Monthly; please visit AHCYou. com/F22CPR. Info: Class is offered in-person. Call 240-826-2673 or email LifeSupport@AdventistHealthCare.com for more information.

American Heart Association: Infant Safety & CPR

This class teaches safety, choking management and CPR for newborns through age 1. An AHA Family & Friends CPR attendance card will be given to each participant upon completion. NO BABIES PLEASE. Cost: $75 for main registrant, discounts for additional registrants. When: Monthly; please visit AHCYou. com/F22CPR. Info: Call 240-826-2673; email LifeSupport@AdventistHealthCare.com.

American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP

We offer the full suite of AHA clinical courses. If you are a healthcare professional needing basic or advanced CPR certification, please contact us for details about class schedules and pricing. Info: Call 240-826-2673; email LifeSupport@AdventistHealthCare.com.

Home Alone Class

Adventist HealthCare’s Home Alone Program provides children with the skills and knowledge to be safe and responsible when home alone for short periods of time. This course is intended for children ages 8 to 12 who are ready to take their first steps toward independence and being without adult supervision. Cost: $50/individual, discounts available for multiple registrants. When: Monthly; please visit AHCYou. com/F22Home. Info: Call 240-826-2673; email LifeSupport@AdventistHealthCare.com.

Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)

Child & Babysitting Safety is an education program from the American Safety & Health Institute for children ages 12 and older who are planning to provide babysitting services for young children and infants. This fourhour course will help students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to effectively supervise and manage children in their care. Cost: $75/individual, discounts available for multiple registrants. When: Monthly; please visit AHCYou. com/F22Babysitting. Info: Call 240-826-2673; email LifeSupport@AdventistHealthCare.com.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Adventist HealthCare offers programs for diabetes, healthy eating, stroke and more. For information on all programs available, visit AHCYou.com/F22Calendar.

REHAB SUPPORT GROUPS

Amputee Support Group

When: Meets the last Thursday of each month from 5–7 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Rehab.

Brain Injury Support Group

When: Meets every second Thursday of the month from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Rehab for more information. Family members are welcome.

Grupo de apoyo de daño cerebral en español

Le invitamos al grupo de apoyo en español para personas que han tenido un derrame cerebral. Cuándo: Nos reunimos el tercer martes de cada mes a las 6:30 p.m. via Zoom y también en persona. Donde: Nos reunimos en la clínica Adventista en el White Oak Medical Pavilion, tercer piso 11886 Healing Way en Silver Spring, MD. Para Obtener Información: Comuníquese con Amelie Bail: ABail@ AdventistHealthCare.com. Familiares y amistades que brindan apoyo también quedan invitados. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Our support group welcomes individuals and care partners living with Parkinson’s disease. We invite you to connect with others facing similar challenges in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. Activities include guest speakers, networking and sharing of resources. This virtual group is facilitated by a physical therapist and speech-language pathologist. New members are always welcome. When: Second Thursday of the month Info: Call 240-637-6040 or visit AHCYou.com/ F22Rehab.

CANCER SUPPORT

Our expert-led educational seminars cover a wide range of topics about your health and well-being as a cancer patient. We bring you the information you need for all aspects of navigating cancer including: How to Talk to Kids About Cancer, Financial Strategies for Life with Cancer and more! Visit AHCYou.com/ F22Cancer for more information on all programs available.

Nutritional Management of Side Effects of Treatment

Managing side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy can help avoid breaks in treatment. Examples of possible side effects are taste changes, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and more. Learn how to reduce the common side effects with oncology nutritionist Dorcas Lwanga. When: First Friday of each month from 1:30–2:30 p.m. Ask a Dietitian

Each month, patients and caregivers can bring any question on nutrition. The session starts with a short talk on a new focus topic. Next, a nutritionist answers your questions on diet, cancer, wellness and more! When: Second Tuesday of the month from 1:30–2:30 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Cancer for more information.

Cooking with Patty and Nick

Each month our oncology nutritionist, Patricia Guay-Berry, and Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center Executive Chef Nick Haller show you how to make delicious and healthy recipes. Each class will relate to the topic for the month. When: Second Wednesday of the month from 6–7 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Cancer for more information.

Healthy Eating After Treatment

Learn to thrive in survivorship by making wise eating choices and coping with post-treatment concerns. Join oncology nutritionist Dorcas Lwanga for this new workshop. When: Third Thursday every other month from 1:30–2:30 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Cancer for more information.

Good Nutrition for Cancer Care

Oncology nutritionist Patricia Guay-Berry helps patients and their families thrive during treatment and beyond. Learn how to lessen side effects, maintain a healthy weight and avoid breaks in treatment. When: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 2–3:30 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Cancer for more information.

Young Women with Breast Cancer

This professionally facilitated monthly support group provides a safe space for young women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger to find friendship, information and mutual support. Shared concerns may include relationships, career, sexual health, body image, fertility and more. When: Second Tuesday of the month from 12–1 p.m. Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F22Cancer for more information.