February HappeningsWeight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminar* Thursday, February 7, 7–8:30 p.m....
Transcript of February HappeningsWeight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminar* Thursday, February 7, 7–8:30 p.m....
Preventing Diabetes* Friday, February 15, 3–4 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, Salinas, conference room This class is for people at risk for developing pre-diabetes or diabetes, and people who just want to learn more about diabetes. Register at chomp.org/classes
Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminar*Thursday, February 7, 7–8:30 p.m. Conference rooms A, B, C OR Thursday, February 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, Salinas Learn about the biological basis of obesity; strategies for weight loss; and surgical options, outcomes, and complications. Attend before having a weight-loss surgery consultation. Register at chomp.org/classes
Weigh of Life* FOR MEN: Classes: Tuesdays, February 5-April 23, 5:30–8:15 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, Marina, conference room, $410 A program to help you lose weight and keep it off. Don’t diet — learn to make long-term, positive lifestyle and attitude changes to manage your weight. Our clinical dietitians will lead you through a 12-week course that focuses on optimum health and permanent results. To register, call 622-2772.
Advance Healthcare Planning Workshop* Thursday, February 28, 1–3 p.m. Conference room B Help your loved ones know your wishes for treatment and care. Complete documents, receive expert coaching, and submit your wishes in your Community Hospital medical record. Register at chomp.org/planning
BLS Instructor-led Training (clinical)* Friday, February 1, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.Montage Health Educational Services Training Office 2930 Second Avenue, Ste. 120, Marina, $80BLS instructor-led classes are for healthcare professionals seeking to complete an initial or renewal BLS course. The BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Register at chomp.org/classes
Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Screenings Wednesday, February 6, 10 a.m.– noon OR 4–6 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, MarinaORThursday, February 7, 10 a.m.– noon OR 5–7 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, SalinasFebruary is Heart Health Month. Keeping a pulse on your blood pressure and heart rate is essential to taking care of your overall health. Find out what yours are telling you with this free screening. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Kellie Schoepp at [email protected].
Heartcode BLS (clinical)*Thursday, February 21, 2–4 p.m. Montage Health Educational Services Training Office 2930 Second Avenue, Ste. 120, Marina, $60HeartCode BLS is for healthcare professionals seeking completion of a BLS course (online + classroom) with decreased classroom time. Register at chomp.org/classes
Getting the Most Out of your Cardio* Tuesday, February 12, 6 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, SalinasORWednesday, February 13, 6 p.m. Montage Wellness Center, Marina Are your cardio workouts keeping up with your health goals? Our degreed trainers will give you the tips you need to keep them on pace. Register at www.montagewellnesscenter.com/betteru
Healthier Living with a Chronic Condition* INTRO: Saturday, February 23, 11 a.m.–noonSIX-WEEK SESSION: Saturdays, March 2-April 13 (no class March 30), 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside$15 (refunded if all 6 classes are completed) Developed at Stanford University to help those living with ongoing health conditions and chronic diseases. Take charge of your health and design your own self-management program. Register at chomp.org/classes
Walk and Win* Mondays and Wednesdays Now-March 13, 4:30–5:30 p.m. Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Adapted PE/Dance Building 9, #104 (next to parking lot C), $15 (Parking pass required at MPC), $3 per car Join any time. Strengthen your heart and body and learn about flexibility and stretching. Participants walk on thetrack at MPC. To register, call 622-2772.
Considering Joint Replacement?* Friday, February 15, 10–11:30 a.m. Conference room A What causes joints to wear out? How do you know if, and when, joint surgery is the right option? What activities can you do afterward? How long do replacement joints last? Learn the basics in this free class. Register at chomp.org/classes.
Healing Art Retreat* Thursday, February 7, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Cancer Center classroom, $20 for course materials This one-day retreat offers a creative outlet for healing the mind, body, and spirit. Various art media will be explored to promote well-being.
Diabetes Self-Management Series* Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26ORThursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 Ryan Ranch Outpatient Campus, Building DDiabetes and Nutrition Therapy classroom Learn more about your diabetes and the day-to-day skills needed to live a healthy life and prevent complications. In four weekly group classes and a one-on-one session, you’ll learn about monitoring and managing your blood sugar, the best diet, medication and non-medication options, complication risks, and more. Led by registered dietitians and nurses. Cost of series may be covered by insurance, with a doctor’s referral. For questions and to register, call 649-7220.
Gluten: Friend or Foe?* NEW Monday, February 11, 5-6 p.m.Montage Wellness Center, Marina Conference room, freeLearn from a registered dietitian the important facts to know about gluten. We’ll review the definition of gluten, what foods contain it, and whether a gluten-free or gluten-containing diet is the best for you. Register at chomp.org/classes.
Nutrition After Weight-Loss Surgery: What Can You Eat?* Thursday, February 21, 3–4:30 p.m. Ryan Ranch Outpatient Campus, Building D, Suite D200 $60Learn how and what you can eat after gastric bypass or lap-band surgery. Should be taken about one month before your surgery. Register at chomp.org/classes
February Happeningschomp.org | (888) 45-CHOMP ((888) 452-4667))
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end-of-life planning
heart health
bone health
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heart health
wellness: body and mind
Classes/support groups held at Community Hospital, 23625 Holman Highway, Monterey, unless noted. Montage Wellness Center, Salinas is at 1910 North Davis Road, Salinas and Montage Wellness Center, Marina is at 2920 2nd Avenue, Marina. Ryan Ranch Outpatient campus is at 2 Upper Ragsdale Drive, Building D, Monterey. Hartnell Professional Center (HPC) is at 576 Hartnell Street, Monterey. Classes cancelled if insufficient registration. Accommodations available for those with special needs by calling (888) 45-CHOMP ((888) 452-4667)) at least one week in advance.
support groups
Alzheimer’s Family Thursday, February 14, 28
1:30–3 p.m., HPC
Breast Cancer Early Support* Wednesdays, 1–2:30 p.m.
Cancer Center classroom
Cancer Wellness©
Tuesdays, 2–3:30 p.m. Cancer Center classroom
Caregivers’ Drop-in Program Tuesdays, 11 a.m.–noon
Terrace West conference room
Chronic Pain* Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–noon
Cancer Center classroom
Diabetes Thursday, February 14, 10–11:30 a.m. Monterey Senior Center (Scholze Park)
Lighthouse and Dickman Avenues, Monterey
Thursday, February 28, 10–11:30 a.m. Oldemeyer Center
986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside
Drop-in Grief Group Mondays, February 4, 2–4 p.m.
or February 18, 6–7:30 p.m. Westland House
100 Barnet Segal Lane, Monterey
Living with Stroke Thursday, February 14, 3:30–4:30 p.m. Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, day room
Ostomy Thursday, February 7, 1–2:30 p.m.
Ryan Ranch Outpatient Campus Hospice conference room
Parents of Difficult Kids Tuesdays, 5–6 p.m., HPC
Prostate Cancer Self Help Wednesday, February 6, 5–6:15 p.m.
Westland House 100 Barnet Segal Lane, Monterey
Restless Leg Syndrome Saturday, February 9, 10 a.m.–noon
Ryan Ranch Outpatient Campus Lupine/Poppy conference rooms
Weight-Loss Surgery Thursday, February 14, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Cancer Center classroom
(Other weight-loss support offered. Go to chomp.org, click on
Classes and Events and then Bariatric.)
Heart-Healthy Meal in an Instant Lecture
Tuesday, February 26, 5:30–6:30 p.m.Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Conference rooms A, B, C23625 Holman Highway, Monterey
Keep your heart healthy through nutritious eating.
Learn:❙ Specific ways a meal can become more heart-healthy❙ About foods that keep your heart in top shape❙ Quick heart-healthy recipes using various features on an “instant pot”
SpeakerDaisuke Yoshida, MS, RDN
Clinical DietitianCommunity Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Registration required at chomp.org/classesQuestions? Call 622-2772.
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