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Island Hospital offers online childbirth education class series
Island Hospital is offering a four-week online class series designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Classes are Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. starting September 7 and are taught by Teri Shilling, MS, LCCE, CD(DONA), IBCLC. Cost is $95 and is covered by Apple Health. Registration is required; visit www.islandhospital.org/classes or call 360-299-4204.
Island Hospital offers online Mediterranean nutrition class
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to support healthier blood pressure, cholesterol and body weight. Join Registered Dietitian Amber Phillips for an overview of this exciting eating style and practical tips for making it work for you. Thursday, September 9, 10 – 11 a.m. Call 360-299-4204 or register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes.
Island Hospital offers Suicide Prevention class
Suicide prevention is much more than intervening in an emergency. Join Dr. Hammer for a discussion around crisis intervention and strategies for addressing mental health problems with family, friends and co-workers. Please join us for this important and candid conversation on Thursday, September 9, from Noon – 1 p.m. Call 360-299-4204 or register online at www.islandhospital.org/classes.
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