Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 2, 2018

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 Kootenai Health Rehabilitation Services, east entrance Call to schedule an appointment: (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 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 (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. • Basics Class • Gestational Diabetes Class • Diabetic Nutrition Course • Diabetes Refresher Course Mommy and Me Social Hour Second and fourth Fridays of each month, 10 to 11 a.m. For mothers and their infants. Share experiences, challenges and advice in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Call (208) 625-5086 . 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 . 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) 625-6944 . Pulmonary Support Group Second Tuesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 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 . Discover more Call (208) 625-6050 for more information or to register. Follow Us Facebook “f”Logo CMYK / .ai Events Classes& KH . ORG 23