EVENTS, CLASSES & WELLNESS
Events
Diabetes Health Fair
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 9:00am-1:00pm in the CMH Main lobby; free and open to the public. At 9am, Sasha Narayan, O.D. will discuss “Diabetes and the Eyes.” The health fair will include free blood glucose screenings, blood pressure checks, fat analysis and vision screening. There will be information about the latest technology and medications for diabetes, including insulin pumps, insulin pen devices and blood glucose meters. There will also be information about diabetes management, nutrition, hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia, how to properly dispose of medications and needles, diabetes and sleep apnea, diabetes and safe driving and diabetes and oral health. Don’t miss our giveaways and door prizes.
Gift shop the Christmas Boutique
The Apple Cart gift shop annual Christmas Boutique will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 9:00am-3:00pm in the gift shop at CMH. Do some early Christmas shopping while enjoying holiday music, cookies, tea and apple cider. Many new holiday items and lots of fashion items and jewelry.
Classes
Living on the Border with Pre-Diabetes
Have you been diagnosed with pre-diabetes? Before someone develops type 2 diabetes, it almost always begins with a diagnosis of “pre-diabetes”—a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It’s important to know that diabetes doesn’t have to be inevitable or can be delayed, if you learn how to take charge of your pre-diabetes now.
Each Living on the Border With Pre-Diabetes workshop is designed for individuals diagnosed with pre-diabetes, as well as anyone who would like to learn more about pre-diabetes and diabetes.
You’ll learn:
- What pre-diabetes means for your health
- Risk factors
- Diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes
You’ll receive:
- A helpful book about pre-diabetes
- Informational handouts
- Pedometer
- Blood glucose meter
2011 class schedule. There is one remaining session on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.
2012 class schedule. Classes during 2012 are scheduled for the following days: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 9:00am-12:00noon; Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 1:00pm-4:00pm; Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 1:00pm-4:00pm; and Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9:00am-12:00noon.
Class registration. To register for a session, please call 218-878-7661. There is a $20 registration fee; classes are held in the CMH Ground Floor Classroom.
Childbirth Education
CMH offers Saturday childbirth education classes throughout the year. Classes are scheduled for the following Saturdays in 2012: January 14; April 21; July 14; and October 6.
All sessions run 9:00am to 5:00pm in the lower level classroom. The cost is $30 per couple; fee includes a handbook, resources, tour, and lunch and snack for you and your partner. Please bring two pillows, dress comfortably and bring your partner/labor coach if possible. Taught by Stef Gunelson, RN, Certified Childbirth Educator. Call 218-879-4641 to register; call Stef Gunelson at 218-879-3187 for more information.
Wellness
Diabetes Education Program
The CMH Diabetes Education Program offers an educational program for all people with diabetes–Type 1, Type 2, gestational, and pre-diabetes. Ongoing educational sessions promote self management, positive outcomes, and provide ongoing support for diabetics and their loved ones. Sessions are taught by Mary Kay Marciniak, RN, Director of Diabetes Education and Jean Maslowski, RD, LD, and are based upon the American Diabetic Association (ADA) standard of care and the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Guidelines. Diabetes education can help patients and their loved ones by teaching them the skills they need to successfully manage their own care.
The CMH Diabetes Education Program covers the following important information:
- The basic facts about diabetes.
- How to live with diabetes.
- Blood sugar monitoring and evaluation of the results.
- Hypoglycemia, including symptoms, treatment and prevention.
- How to prevent long-term complications.
- Treatment options, including medications and insulin therapy.
- How to manage sick days.
- Managing and coping with stress.
- How to travel with diabetes.
- Nutrition and meal planning.
- How to read food labels and count carbohydrates.
- The value of physical activity.
A physician’s referral is required for the program to be covered by insurance. Group and individualized sessions are offered each week, Monday through Friday. Call 218-878-7661 for more information.
Support Groups
Pain Support Group meets the first Friday of each month from 12:30 to 2:00pm on the first floor of the hospital. The first meeting is Friday, June 3, 2011. For information, call 218-878-7677.
Cancer Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on the first floor of hospital. We welcome anyone with cancer, or who has a loved one with cancer. For information, call 218-878-7664.
Grief Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm on the first floor of the hospital. Facilitated by Peggy Maki. For more information, call 218-940-5123 or 218-879-4976 (evenings).
Stroke Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3 to 4 pm in the classroom on the ground floor of the hospital. For stroke survivors and family or caregivers of survivors. For more information call 218-878-7040.