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Schedule of Events Januarythrough marchEventsJan. 5Volunteer Information Session and Orientation2 to 5:30 p.m., Enloe Conference Center, Planetree Room.Information session for those interested in becoming anEnloe volunteer, 2 to 3 p.m. Orientation required for everynew volunteer, 3 to 5:30 p.m. 530.332.4575Jan. 6Planetree Book-in-Common DiscussionNoon to 1 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Read “FastFood Nation” by Eric Schlosser and share your thoughts.Includes an Enloe Dietitian. See page 9 to learn more.Jan. 12, 19, 26Volunteer Patient Ambassador Training3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Enloe Conference Center, PlanetreeRoom. These compassionate volunteers visit patients inthe hospital, help with simple wishes, provide diversionsand more. 530.332.4575Jan. 14Volunteer Gift Shop Orientation3:30 to 5 p.m., Enloe Conference Center, Room 204.See next page to learn more. 530.332.4575Jan. 15Mini Med School: The Eye7 to 8 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Learn about theeye’s function, structure and problems at this eveninglecture by David Woods, MD.Jan. 22Rehab Center Open House and Free Screenings2:30 to 6 p.m. Tour the facility’s Arthroswim Pool andRehabilitation Gyms. Demonstrations on equipment andan opportunity to receive tests.Jan. 29Adult Vaccinations Panel Discussion7 to 8 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Public forumwith Enloe Medical Center, Public Health Departmentand California State University, Chico, on essentialvaccinations for adults.Feb. 5♥ Let’s Get Healthy7 to 8 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Tips for gettingfit at any age and income. Practical information for thechallenges of everyday life, presented by the EnloeCardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center team.Feb. 13♥ Women’s Healthy Heart TeaNoon to 1:15 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Hostedby cardiologist Marcia Moore, MD, with stories fromfemale heart attack survivors. Learn how women’s heartattack symptoms differ from men’s. Light luncheon will beserved. Hats encouraged! Seating is limited at this freeevent; reservations required.Feb. 19♥ Mini Med School: Sleep Apnea andHeart Attacks7 to 8 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Learn aboutwhether these two conditions are related in this freeevening lecture by Dale Wilms, MD.Feb.21.♥ Community Heart Fair10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Chico Mall, 1950 East 20 th Street, Chico.Screenings and information on heart disease and stroke.Opportunity to speak with members of Enloe’s Heart Team.Feb. 26♥ Mini Med School: UnderstandingCongestive Heart Failure7 to 8 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. Learn about symptoms,causes and treatments of this common heart condition in anevening lecture presented by Marcia Moore, MD.March 19Volunteer Information Session and Orientation2 to 5:30 p.m. Enloe Conference Center, Planetree Room.Information session for those interested in becoming anEnloe volunteer, 2 to 3 p.m. Orientation required for everynew volunteer. 530.332.4575March 30Free Diabetes Screenings10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Enloe ConferenceCenter. Screenings provided by Enloe’s Diabetes andNutrition Services.For more events, please visit www.enloe.org/events.Acupuncture ClinicSchedule a private, paid clinic with licensed acupuncturists,Wednesdays, 12:30 to 4 p.m., for general problems; orWednesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m., for a low-cost group clinicfor the treatment of side effects of cancer treatment.Enloe Regional Cancer Center. 530.332.3857ClassesAsthma EducationOne-on-one free education through EnloeCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation. 530.332.6898Bariatric Pre-Surgical EducationHelps patients prepare for gastric bypass surgery at Enloe.Family and friends welcome and encouraged to attend.Two Thursdays each month, 1 to 3 p.m. 530.891.1651♥ Cardiac RehabilitationEducation and exercise classes for people with heartproblems. 530.332.6898Continuing Education CoursesEnloe Medical Center’s Education Center offers manyclasses throughout the year. Visit www.enloe.org/classesfor a schedule. Call the Enloe Education Center at530.332.7366 to register.CPR and Basic First AidFor health care professionals and lay persons. For details orregistration, call the Enloe Education Center. 530.332.7589Growing Healthy Babies and Families> Maternity Orientation – Discover Enloe’s philosophy ofcare, get pre-admitted and learn what to expect duringyour stay. To pre-admit, bring your insurance card andpicture ID. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Enloe Conference Center.English: Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3.> Prepared Childbirth – Series of classes to help expectantmothers and their partners create a positive birthexperience and prepare for the care of their newbornsand breastfeeding. Three month-long sessions, $125 percouple. Wednesdays, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 - March11, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 22 - Feb. 19, Feb. 26 -March 26, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Weekend classes also available.530.332.4580> Childbirth Refresher, Care of the Newborn, Breastfeeding– Topics offered as separate classes, $30 each when nottaken as part of series. 530.332.4580> Bittie Baby & Me (0 to 3 months old) – Become part of acaring group of parents with babies and learn up-to-daterecommendations and ways to cope with transitions intoparenthood in this six-class series. Tuesdays, 12:30 to2 p.m., Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center. Free ifyou delivered your baby at Enloe, otherwise $75 for thesix-week series or $15 per class. 530.332.4580> Bigger Baby & Me (3 to 7 months old) – Educational seriespromotes the healthy development of infants. Thursdays,12:30 to 2 p.m., Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center.$75 for six-week series. Pre-registration with paymentrequired. 530.332.4580> Infant/Pediatric CPR – Learn how to make your child’senvironment safe, prevent the most common childhoodaccidents and learn infant/child CPR techniques. Babies andchildren should not attend, please. Jan. 17, Feb. 21, March 21,9 a.m. to noon, Enloe’s Mother & Baby Education Center. $35/person. Pre-registration with payment required. 530.332.4580> Supersitter – For children 11 years and older who want tolearn how to be responsible babysitters. All participantsreceive a pediatric CPR participation card. $35/person.Pre-registration with payment required. Feb. 10, 9 a.m.to noon, Enloe Mother & Baby Education Center.530.332.4580Diabetes EducationClasses for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 530.332.6840A Joint EffortHelps patients prepare for total joint replacement surgery.Family and friends welcome and encouraged to attend.1 st and 3 rd Thursdays of every month, 10 a.m. to noon,Enloe Rehabilitation Center. 530.332.7446The Lebed Method: Focus on HealingThrough Movement and DanceGentle therapeutic exercise to help women regain rangeof motion, increase flexibility, reduce swelling fromlymphedema, decrease depression and promote positiveself-image and joy! Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m. or Wednesdays,9 to 10 a.m. Enloe Regional Cancer Center ConferenceRoom. $10 materials fee. Pre-registration required. CallMary Jo at 530.228.4753 or David at 530.332.3855.Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction ClinicEight-week class to teach skills to cope with chronic pain,anxiety and stress-related illnesses. Partially covered bymost major health insurance. Steve Flowers, 530.898.1495Pulmonary RehabilitationEducation and exercise classes for people with lungproblems. 530.332.6898♥ Stress ManagementEight-week class to help cardiac patients and their familieslearn to manage everyday stresses, a major cause of illness.Fridays, 9:30 a.m. $10 materials fee. 530.332.68986 Stethoscope - WINTER 2009
Chico LocationsVolunteer Mary Wahl brings her gift of listeningto the shop’s visitors.Enloe’s Cohasset Campus:560 Cohasset RoadEnloe Regional Cancer Center(and Cancer Center Library):265 Cohasset RoadEnloe Regional Cancer CenterConference Room:251 Cohasset RoadEnloe Conference Center:1528 EsplanadeEnloe Education Center:175 W. 5th Ave.Home Care, Hospice andHome Medical Equipment:1390 E. Lassen Ave.Enloe Outpatient Center:888 Lakeside VillageCommonsEnloe Rehabilitation Center:340 W. East Ave.Enloe’s Mother & BabyEducation Center:1536 Arcadian Ave.Telling Our StoriesFree workshops. Learn about writing to heal. 2 nd Wednesdayof each month, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Enloe Regional Cancer CenterConference Room. 530.332.3855Support GroupsAWAKEFor people with sleep apnea, 3 rd Wednesday of every othermonth, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Enloe Home Medical Equipment.530.332.3117Bariatric BuddiesInformation and support for those considering or who havehad gastric bypass surgery. Friends and family welcome. LastWednesday of the month, 6 to 8 p.m., Enloe ConferenceCenter. 530.891.1651Bereavement SupportEnloe Hospice provides a free series of support meetingsfour or five times each year. (For perinatal bereavement,see Forever Loved, next page.) 530.332.3180Better BreathersMeets the 3 rd Wednesday of every month, 11:45 a.m. to1 p.m., Enloe Outpatient Center, Building C, led by arespiratory therapist, usually includes a speaker. 530.332.6898Cancer Support> Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group andEducation – In association with the American CancerSociety, 530.342.4567. Education: For men newlydiagnosed or with questions. 3 rd Tuesday of eachmonth, 5 to 6:30 p.m., 754 Mangrove Ave., Chico.Support Group: For men diagnosed, their families andclose friends. 3 rd Thursday of each month, 4 to 5:15 p.m.,Enloe Conference Center.> R.A.D. (Recreation and Dreams for Children with Cancer) –Free monthly recreational opportunities for children beingtreated for or recovering from cancer. Families welcome.530.332.3855> Telling Our Stories – See listing under Classes.> VIVA! – Offered as needed for youth living with loved oneswith cancer. 530.332.3855> Women’s Cancer Support Group – 1 st and 3 rd Tuesdayof each month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Enloe Regional CancerCenter Library. 530.332.3855Cardiac Support GroupProvides support group, educational forums andtrained volunteers with heart disease who visit patients.530.332.7655Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceFor those with depression and bipolar mood disordersand their family and friends. Tuesdays, 6 to 8 p.m.,Shasta Room at Enloe’s Cohasset Campus. For moreinformation, call Chris at 530.345.5486 or Andrea at530.896.1258Diabetes Support Group3 rd Thursday of February, April, June, August, Octoberand December, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Enloe Outpatient Center,Building C, Classroom A. 530.332.6840Emotions Anonymous12-step fellowship for learning to manage emotionaldistress, Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enloe’sCohasset Campus, Room 700. 530.332.5250Fibromyalgia Educational Support GroupOne Saturday a month, except July, August and December,Enloe Rehabilitation Center. 530.332.3261Forever LovedFor anyone experiencing perinatal loss. 2 nd Monday ofeach month, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Seaside Café in Building Cof the Enloe Outpatient Center. 530.332.7610Head Trauma Support Group1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m.,Enloe Conference Center. 530.345.5799Insulin Pump Support GroupFor people using or interested in using insulin pumptherapy. Facilitated by Enloe’s Diabetes and NutritionServices. 2 nd Tuesday of January, March, May, July,September and November. Enloe Conference Center.530.332.6840Journey to Hope, Ways to CopeOpen to anyone dealing with a serious or chronic illness.Call for dates and times. 530.332.3855Mindful Living ProgramsSupport to better manage stress and experiencewholeness. Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Enloe Outpatient Clinic,Bldg. C. Steve Flowers, 530.898.1495Ostomy Association Support GroupChico Chapter meets 1 st Sunday of each month, 2 to4 p.m., Enloe Conference Center. 530.332.7144Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group3 rd Friday of every month, 10 a.m. to noon, Enloe ConferenceCenter. Clara at 530.343.8387 or Dorothy at 530.899.6944New! Stroke Support GroupSocial and educational opportunities for stroke survivorsand their caregivers, friends and family. Led by a strokenurse, includes guest speakers. January’s topic: GetMoving. Meets on the 2 nd Wednesday of the month,3 to 4 p.m., Enloe Conference Center, Planetree Room.530.332.3981Volunteers ringsales, bring smilesAs Enloe volunteer Mary Wahl sees it, the GiftShop at Enloe Medical Center is a “psychologicalcenter of the hospital.” Mary is the manager ofthe cute boutique just off the main lobby andshe knows it is more than a typical store. Cateringto hospital staff, visitors and patients, it offersa pleasant diversion to the serious comingsand-goingsof the medical center. Volunteers whorun the shop have an opportunity to bring smilesto people’s faces, whether ringing up a sale offlowers for a visitor’s ailing friend or suggestingbirthday ideas to a busy nurse.“The foremost goal of our volunteers is toprovide a comforting place where family andfriends of patients can get away from the hospitalatmosphere, if only for a few moments, for abreak, a smile, a laugh,” Wahl says. “Listening iswhat we do best!”Continued on page 8Welcoming new volunteers!Do you like interacting with people? Do you liketo help bring a smile to someone’s face?If so, you may be able to help us run the EnloeGift Shop. Many jobs are available – assistingshoppers, stocking shelves or helping withmerchandising displays. To get started as an Enloevolunteer, join us at the adult volunteer Gift Shoporientation Wednesday, Jan. 14, 3:30 to 5 p.m. atthe Enloe Conference Center.Gift shop hours are 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdayand Sunday. Call Roseanna Galindo-Kuhn,Director of Volunteer Services, at 530.332.4575to learn more.www.enloe.org 7
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