Upcoming Island Health classes/events

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Island Health hosts blood drive

Donate blood with Bloodworks Northwest on Friday, February 3 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Health, 1211 24^th St. Anacortes. Appointments required, visit schedule.bloodworksnw.org or call 1-800-398-7888.

Island Health offers a class for new or expecting grandparents

If you are a grandparent to young children or an expecting grandparent, join Childbirth Educator Teri Shilling on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Health. Learn what has changed and what has stayed the same in childbirth, infant care and early development. Car seat safety will be addressed. Registration is required. Call 360.299.4204 or visit www.islandhealth.org/classes to register online.

Island Health hosts car and booster seat clinic

Safe Kids Northwest is hosting a free car seat clinic on Thursday, February 9 from 12–2 p.m. Learn how to properly install and use your car or booster seat. Located in the 24^th Street parking lot of Island Health, Anacortes. Face masks are required (children under two exempt). Vehicles limited to four family members. Appointments are required; email CarSeatsNW@gmail.com to schedule.

Island Health offers Saturday childbirth education class

Island Health is offering a one-day Childbirth Education class designed to prepare parents-to-be for the arrival of their new baby. Saturday, February 11 from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. in the Fidalgo Room at Island Health. Classes 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 register online at islandhealth.org/classes.