Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 4, 2017

PRENATAL CLASSES Prepared Childbirth Classes | $40 Bringing Baby Home | $15 Breastfeeding Basics | $15 Classes meet in Kootenai’s Health Resource Center, unless otherwise noted. Due to a change in schedule and staffing, please contact our class schedulers for more information at (208) 625-6050 . Car Seat Inspections | Free Thursdays, 1 to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 625-4642 . FITNESS AND WELLNESS Activity for Life | $32 for 12 one-hour visits Monday through Friday, 7 to 8 a.m. or noon to 1 p.m. Supervised open gym activity for those with cardiac or pulmonary conditions. Call (208) 625-4690 for more information. Aquatics Classes | Varies Weekdays McGrane Center pool Formats, times and prices vary. Call (208) 625-5311 or go to KH.org/rehab . Balance and Fitness | Free Mondays, 1 to 2 p.m. Heart Center Classroom This is a free exercise program for adults who want to improve their strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility while decreasing their risk of falling. Contact Donna Kalanick at (208) 625-5722 for more information. Community Cardiac Education | Free Thursdays, noon Heart Center Classroom Weekly Topics: First Thursday, Stress Reduction Second Thursday, Nutrition Third Thursday, Medication Fourth Thursday, Nutrition Call (208) 625-4690 . Diabetes Classes | Varies Kootenai Clinic Diabetes and Endocrinology hosts several classes for those managing diabetes. For more information, or to sign up, please call (208) 625-5500 . Individual educational options are also available. Bimonthly, Wednesdays, Basics Class Fridays, Gestational Diabetes Class Bimonthly (call for dates), Diabetic Nutrition Course Bimonthly (call for dates), Diabetes Refresher Course SUPPORT GROUPS Support groups meet at Kootenai Health unless otherwise noted. Women’s Cancer Wellness Support Mondays, noon to 1 p.m. Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services Post Falls, 1440 E. Mullan Ave. Call (208) 625-4938 . Cancer Support Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. For those whose lives have been affected by cancer. Call (208) 625-4713 . Type 1 Diabetes Support Group Second Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m. For those managing type 1 diabetes. Call (208) 625-5500 . American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better Second Monday of the month This free program helps women facing cancer with the appearance-related side effects of their cancer treatment. A cosmetologist will teach beauty techniques and help with head coverings. Call (303) 912-0211 . Mended Hearts Third Thursday of the month, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Former cardiac patients help support others with cardiac or pulmonary diseases. Call (208) 625-4690 . Ostomy Support Group Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For those seeking support for ostomy and wound care. Call Shari Gabourie at (208) 625-6627 . Pulmonary Support Group Second Tuesday of each month, noon to 1 p.m. Education and support to help improve your quality of life. Call (208) 625-4691 . Alzheimer’s Support Group Third Saturday of each month, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call (208) 666-2996 . Events Classes& Discover more Call (208) 625-6050 for more information or to register. Follow Us Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai KH . ORG 23