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Nutrition for Healthy Pregnancy with Island Health
Learn essential tips for ensuring proper nutrition during each stage of your pregnancy, from conception to the first post-partum meal. Join a registered dietitian for this free, online event on Tuesday, May 24, from 10-10:45 a.m. Registration is required; visit www.islandhealth.org/classes or call 360.299.4204.
Island Health offers nutrition and exercise for osteoporosis class
Dietary habits play an important role in your risk of developing osteoporosis. Join Amber Phillips, MS, RD and Allison Blackwell, PT, DPT to learn what types of exercises are most beneficial for your bones and how your diet can play a role. Wednesday, June 1, 11am. Call 360.299.4204 or register online at www.islandhealth.org/classes.
Island Health offers online childbirth education series
Island Health is offering a four-week online series designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30–9:00 p.m. starting July 5 and are taught by Teri Shilling, MS, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC. Cost is $95 and is covered by Apple Health. Registration is required; call 360.299.4204 or islandhealth.org/classes. This class is limited to 10 couples.
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