Individuals are weighed and their blood pressure is taken. This information is then recorded onto a chart for the patient. No appointment is necessary. For more information, please call 717-764-9729.

Greenbriar Medical Center

1st Thursday of every month

Class time:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This course provides tips on eating a low fat diet, having light snack, reading food labels, managing your weight, and including your favorite recipes in heart healthy eating.

This course is free; however, class size is limited. Please call 717-849-5462 to make a reservation.

1420 6th Avenue Suite 3

This program offers information about managing and monitoring diabetes. The program focuses on general information about diabetes and the aspects of self-care. The classes utilize a comprehensive, interdisciplinary team approach to meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. The American Diabetes Association recognized this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5461.

Memorial Hospital

March 12, 2008
Your Skin: Strong like the Lion and Soft like the Lamb
Come learn tips to keep the your skin soft and healthy.

April 9, 2008
Stress: The Beauty & The Beast Learn about stress and how you can manage it with these simple techniques.

May 14, 2008
Exercise & You: Perfect Together
Learn how exercise benefits your body and helps manage your blood sugar.

June 11, 2008
Shopping Tour
Join us to learn about healthy shopping tips as we tour a local grocery store. For store location, please call 849-5461.

July 9, 2008
Heartsaver CPR: Part I Free CPR program. $1.75 for a certified card. AHA book available for purchase $13.95 or borrow book in between classes.

August 13, 2008
Heartsaver CPR: Part II Pre-requisite: Part I

1420 Sixth Avenue, Suite 3

Class held second Wednesday of every month
7-8:30 p.m.

This two-part course teaches individuals how to interpret and treat cardiac rhythms and provides instruction on reading cardiac monitors. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital,Elmwood Mansion

May 7, 13, 21, 2008
September 3, 9, 17, 2008
December 3, 10, 17, 2008

Class time: 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Sometimes living with diabetes can be overwhelming. Sharing those feelings with others can make life easier. If you have diabetes, please consider joining the Diabetes Support Group. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5461.

1420 Sixth Avenue, Suite 3

Second Wednesday of Each Month

Class time:
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Bereavement Support Group helps individuals who have recently lost a loved one. For more information, please call White Rose Hospice at 717-849-5642.

Memorial Home Health Services
1412 Sixth Avenue

Third Thursday of Each Month

Class time:
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. OR
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This class, which is lecture only, is for new nurses or any nurse that is interested in learning how to insert IVs properly. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital
1 East Conference Room

March 25, 2008
April 29, 2008
May 27, 2008
June 24, 2008
July 29, 2008
August 26, 2008
September 30, 2008
October 28, 2008
Novemeber 25, 2008
December 23, 2008

Class Time:
8 a.m.to 1:30 p.m.

This course is geared toward parents, grandparents, babysitters or anyone else who must care for a newborn. The class will cover the following topics: bathing, dressing, diaper changing, holding a baby, burping, temperature taking and reading a thermometer. For more information or to register, call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Staff Room

March 3, 2008
May 5, 2008
July 7, 2008
September 8, 2008
November 3, 2008

Class Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m

This workshop will teach mothers how to manage the art and obstacles of breastfeeding, the true meaning of nipple confusion, how family members can help, and how your body can produce exactly what your baby will need to survive and thrive. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal to class. The class fee is $15.50. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Staff Room

This class is designed for health care professionals in patient care and includes infant, child and adult modules with barrier devices, the AED trainer and a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. The class fee is $45. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Elmwood Mansion Conference Center/Staffroom

Class time: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
May 19, 2008 (Staffroom)
All other classes held at the Elmwood Conference Center
July 16, 2008
September 17, 2008
Novemeber 12, 2008
Class time:6 to 10 p.m.
All clases held in staffroom
April 22, 2008
June 24, 2008
August 26, 2008
October 28, 2008
December 23, 2008

This class teaches rescuers to effectively recognize and treat adult emergencies in the critical first minutes until medical services personnel arrive. The class also provides complete health and safety training for first aid, adult and infant CPR and AED’s. Participants will receive a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. The class fee is $45. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Elmwood Mansion Conference Center/Staffroom

Class Time:12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
April 16, 2008 (Elmwood Mansion)
June 11, 2008 (Staffroom)
August 13, 2008 (Elmwood Mansion)
October 1, 2008 (Elmwood Mansion)
December 10, 2008( Elmwood Mansion)
Class times: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
March 25, 2008 (Staffroom)
May 27, 2008 (Staffroom)
July 22, 2008 (Staffroom)
September 23, 2008 (Staffroom)
November 25, 2008(Staffroom)

This class is designed for physicians, nurses and EMT's/paramedics. You must have your current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification. This class offers a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. The class fee is $180 for first time participants and $103 for those individuals seeking re-certification. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Elmwood Mansion Conference Center

March 26,27, 2008
April 3, 4, 2008
May 1,2, 2008
July 17, 18, 2008
August 14, 15, 2008
September 4,5, 2008
October 2,3, 2008
November 13, 14, 2008
Class times: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

This course is designed
to help people with
diabetes to understand the role of blood glucose monitoring to maintain
and improve their health. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462

1420 6th Avenue, Suite 3

September 18, 2008

Class Time: 9 to 11 a.m.

This course is designed to help people with diabetes to understand the role good nutrition and activity to maintain and improve their health. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462

1420 6th Avenue, Suite 3

The Joint School is a 2-hour class designed to help patients who are scheduled for surgery for a new prosthetic joint. The School prepares the patient and a coach for a successful surgery and recovery process. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462

Memorial Hospital

Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m.

This class is designed for physicians, nurses, and EMT's/paramedics. You must have your current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification. This class offers a two-year certification from the American Heart Association. The class fee is $180 for first time participants and $103 for those individuals seeking re-certification. Manuals are available to purchase for $33. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Elmwood Mansion Conference Center

April 17, 18, 2008
May 28,29, 2008
August 28, 29, 2008
September 18,19, 2008
October 30, 31, 2008
December 11, 12, 2008
Class time:9 a.m.-5 p.m.

This is a five-week childbirth education series that encourages your active participation as a couple during pregnancy, birth and the first few weeks at home. Special emphasis is placed on relaxation and breathing techniques that can be used not only during the labor and delivery process, but also throughout your life for stress and pain management. The classes will include a tour of the Family Birth Center, lectures, discussions and videos. The class fee is $60. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Staff Room

Thursday Class Times: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

February 21, 28 and March 6, 13, 20, 2008
April 10, 17,24 and May 1, 8, 2008
July 17, 24, 31 and August 7, 14, 2008
September 4, 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2008
October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13, 2008

Saturday Class Times:
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

February 23 and March 1, 8, 15, 29, 2008
April 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10,2008
May 31 and June 7, 14, 21, 28,2008
July 19, 26, and August 2, 9, 23, 2008
September 6, 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 2008
October 18, 25 and November 1, 8, 15, 2008

Learning about new recipes can help you follow a healthy diet. Join Memorial Hospital’s nutritionists for an evening of preparing and tasting delicious healthy recipes for people with diabetes. To register, call 849-5462.

Elmwood Mansion

This class is for parents with young children (ages two to eight) bringing a new baby into the home. It's designed to work with you to help your children understand and feel a part of this very special family experience. The children will get a tour of the Family Birth Center and be taught how to hold a baby. The cost is $15.50. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Family Birth Center Room 314

December 10, 2007

Class time:
6:30 to 8 p.m.

January 14, 2008
March 10, 2008
May 12, 2008
July 14, 2008
September 8, 2008
November 11, 2008

Class Time:6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

The goal of the Nicotine Support Group is to share common experiences, learn about the power of nicotine and create a caring atmosphere. The Support Group is free to those individuals who are nicotine-free or who want to become nicotine-free. It doesn't matter what form of tobacco product you currently use or have used or even how many times you have tried to quit. Please call 717-849-5463 for more information.

1420 Sixth Avenue,Suite 3

Every Tuesday
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This free, six-week program provides a comprehensive outpatient group approach to tobacco cessation. The goals of the program are to help individuals develop a better understanding of tobacco use, how to overcome the tobacco addiction, methods to cessation and how to live a tobacco-free life. The program is designed to provide individuals with a step-by-step approach to tobacco cessation in a group format. For more information or to register, please call 849-5463.

Memorial Hospital

Session one
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
January 5, 12, 19 and 26,February 2, 9, 2008

Session two
Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m.
March 17, 24 and 31, April 7, 14 and 21, 2008

Session three
Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m.
August 7, 14, 21 and 28, September 4, 11, 2008

Session four
Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
October 7,14,21,28, November 4, 11, 2008

This four-part class will provide an overview of the history and benefits of infant massage, as well as hands-on instruction. Participants will also receive a complimentary infant massage book and massage oil. The class fee is $75. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call 849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Family Birth Center Romm 314

This interactive program is designed to help people with diabetes understand the role of blood glucose monitoring, good nutrition and activity to maintain or improve their health. The activity portion of the program includes a 10 minute walk and the use of a pedometer to develop a starting point to increase physical activity. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes to the class.

For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

1420 6th Avenue, Suite 3

March 20, 2008

Class Time: 6-8 p.m.

Memorial Behavioral Health is offering a workshop for couples designed to enhance their communication skills and mutual understanding. The emphasis is on improving the current relationship by changing the way couples communicate. The workshop teaches you to learn to communicate in a mutually supportive and healing way. The workshop fee is $140. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5744

1420 Sixth Avenue, Suite 3

Wednesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m

The Strengthening Families Program focuses on families with children 10 to 14 years of age and shares proven techniques for family communication and parental management. Families attend together for eight weeks of fun, games and food! There is no fee. For more information or to register, please call 717-815-2788.

St Paul United Methodist Church
4360 Board Road
Manchester, PA

The Strengthening Families Program focuses on families with children 10 to 14 years of age and shares proven techniques for communication and parental management. Grandparents/Caregivers and children attend together for fun, games and food! There is no fee. For more information or to register, please call 717-815-2788

Red Lion Area Senior Center
20 Gotham Place
Red Lion, PA 17356

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*Memorial Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accrediation.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS. ACLS and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.

This course provides tips on eating a low fat diet, having light snack, reading food labels, managing your weight, and including your favorite recipes in heart healthy eating.

This course is free; however, class size is limited. Please call 717-849-5462 to make a reservation.

1420 6th Avenue, Suite 3

February 20, 2008
Class Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.