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

First Thursday of every month
10 to 11 a.m.

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 (Staff Room)

August 4, 11 and 18, 2009
6 to 9 p.m.

September 1, 8 and 15, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

October 6, 13 and 20, 2009
6 to 9 p.m.

November 3, 10 and 17, 2009
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 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.

Elmwood Mansion Conference Center

July 1, 7 and 15, 2009
8 to 11:30 a.m.

October 7, 13 and 21, 2009
8 to 11:30 a.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
7 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

6:30 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

July 28, 2009
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

August 25, 2009
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

September 22, 2009
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

October 27, 2009
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

November 24, 2009
8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

December 22, 2009
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. the cost is $16. For more information or to register, call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Staff Room

July 6, 2009
6:30 to 9 p.m.

September 21, 2009
6:30 to 9 p.m.

November 2, 2009
6:30 to 9 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 $16. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Staff Room

July 13, 2009
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

October 12, 2009
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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 $47. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital

July 28, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

August 25, 2009
6 to 10 p.m.

September 22, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

October 27, 2009
6 to 10 p.m.

November 24, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

December 22, 2009
6 to 10 p.m.

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 $47. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital

July 28, 2009
6 to 10 p.m.

August 25, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

September 22, 2009
6 to 10 p.m.

October 27, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

November 24, 2009
6 to 10 p.m.

December 22, 2008
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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 $187 for first time participants and $107 for those individuals seeking re-certification. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Elmwood Mansion Conference Center

July 16 and 17, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

August 13 and 14, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 10 and 11, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 8 and 9, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

November 5 and 6, 2009
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

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

Every Tuesday
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 $187 for first time participants and $107 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

July 30 and 31, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

September 24 and 25, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 22 and 23, 2009
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

December 10 and 11, 2009
9 a.m. to 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 $62.50. For more information or to register, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Staff Room

July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 2009
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

July 18, 25 and August 1, 8, 15, 2009
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

August 20, 27 and September 3, 10, 17, 2009
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

September 5, 12, 19 and October 3 and 10, 2009
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

October 22, 29 and November 5, 12, 19, 2009
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

October 24, 31 and November 7, 14, 21, 2009
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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 Conference Center

December 9, 2009

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 $16. For more information or to schedule a tour, please call 717-849-5462.

Memorial Hospital Family Birth Center Room 314

September 7, 2009
6 to 7:15 p.m.

November 2, 2009
6 to 7:15 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

August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 2009
6 to 9 p.m.

October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 2009
6 to 9 p.m.

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 $78. Registration is limited. For more information or to register, call 717-849-5462.

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

September 17, 2009
7 to 9 p.m.

This class teaches basic healthy eating concepts including how to read a nutrition facts label, recommendations from the U.S. Dietary guidelines and tips to promote weight loss/management. This class is free and limited to 20 participants. To register, call 849-5507.

Memorial Hospital's Community Health and Wellness Center
1420 Sixth Avenue, Suite 3

August 10, 2009 at 6 p.m. OR November 9, 2009 at 10 a.m. OR February 8 at 6 p.m. OR May 12 at 10 a.m. OR August 9 at 6 p.m. OR November 10 at 10 a.m.

The Strengthening Families Program focuses on families with children 10 to 16 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.