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11/3/2008

• Sickle Cell Program (Adult)
  Saint Agnes has the only Adult Sickle Cell program from L.A. to Sacramento. The program includes education, medical supervision and genetic counseling. For more information or an appointment, call 450-5121.
• Total Hip Replacement / Total Knee Replacement Surgery - Pre-Operative Class
  Class offers a day-by-day description of post-operative care, pain management, demonstration of exercises and transfer techniques, discussion of discharge planning needs and information on assistive devices needed to resume activities of daily living. Once the surgery date is selected we will contact the patient to schedule this class and all pre-admission testing for the same day. For more information about our Joint Replacement Program, call (559) 450-3452.
• Cancer Information
  Saint Agnes Cancer Center has social workers on staff available to answer questions about cancer treatment and community resources. For more information, call 450-5528.
• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.

11/4/2008

• Grief Support Group
  Support group for adults who have recently experienced the death of a friend or loved one. Group meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Call (559) 450-3858 to register.
• CPR - Healthcare Provider Course
  This two part, eight-hour CPR course for professional healthcare providers meets American Heart Association standards. Classes are offered twice monthly (except December) on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6-10 p.m. The fee is $52. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Preregistration and prepayment is required. For more information, call (559) 450-2010.
• Diabetes Insulin Training
  This 2 hr. training session is for individuals who need to learn to administer insulin to themselves or another person. Individuals are seen by appointment with MD referral. Fee is based on time spent with staff. For more information, call (559) 450-2002.
• Personal Wellness Profile
  The personal wellness profile is a screening tool to help determine how you can improve your health and well-being. The medically and statistically based tool uses a self-report questionnaire, height and weight, blood pressure, body fat and total cholesterol assessment, to tell you how you can increase your chances of living longer and living well. These screenings are not a substitute for regular medical checkups. However, the report will contain specific, personal information about the ways your medical history, family background and current lifestyle impact your overall health. A confidential report explaining your results will be mailed to your home with recommendations for lifestyle improvements. Wellness profile available by appointment only, call (559) 450-2010.

11/5/2008

• Life After Loss Support Group
  This six-week session offers an opportunity for moral support and education about the grief process for those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Cost is $50 (free to those who have had a recent death of a loved one served by Saint Agnes Hospice. Scholarships are also available for situations of economic hardship.)For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5600.
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Clinic
  Pregnancy is particularly stressful for women with diabetes, who require careful monitoring. Saint Agnes offers a clinic with our nurse educator, dietitian and physician on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call (559) 450-2002 for an appointment.

11/6/2008

• Footsteps - Support for Significant Loss
  Footsteps is a six-week expressive arts program providing grief support for children and teens (4 - 18) who have experienced a death in the family. Parent/Caregiver support groups meet at the same time as the children. Registration is required. Scholarships are available and no one is turned down for lack of funds. For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5608.
• Prostate Cancer Support Group
  This group helps men learn about the causes, diagnosis, treatment options and outcomes of prostate cancer. Information is also available about related conditions such as incontinence and impotence. The group is appropriate for men in all stages of the disease and recovery. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Saint Agnes Cancer Center conference room.Call (559) 355-3125 for more information.
• Amputee Support Group
  Peers provide support for amputees. Group meets monthly. For more information, call (559) 284-8417.
• CPR - Healthcare Provider Course
  This two part, eight-hour CPR course for professional healthcare providers meets American Heart Association standards. Classes are offered twice monthly (except December) on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6-10 p.m. The fee is $52. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Preregistration and prepayment is required. For more information, call (559) 450-2010.
• Footsteps Parent Support Group
  A support group for single parents, caregivers, guardians, couples who have children up to 18 years old who have experienced a significant life transition due to death, divorce, separation, or abandonment. Parent support group runs at the same time as the children's group. For more information, call 450-5600.
• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.

11/7/2008

• Caregiver Support Group - Caring for Those Who Care
  Sponsored by Saint Agnes' Adult Day Health Center, this group offers support and education for care providers of adults, aged 55 and over. Group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 2 - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 450-3626.

11/8/2008

• Saint Agnes Associates Fashion Show
  Join us for a thrilling afternoon of glamorous fashions and gourmet dining. This exciting New York style fashion show is the largest in the Valley and features the season's hottest trends. Sponsored by the Saint Agnes Associates, this popular annual event benefits Saint Agnes Holy Cross Center for Women in downtown Fresno, offering homeless and poor women a safe haven from difficult living situations. For ticket information, call the Saint Agnes Foundation at (559) 450-2040.

11/10/2008

• Breast Cancer Support Group
  This free support group gives women an opportunity to encourage one another and express concerns related to their diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The group is open to women at all stages of the breast cancer experience. Several groups are running concurrently. For more information, call (559) 908-0925.
• Sickle Cell Program (Adult)
  Saint Agnes has the only Adult Sickle Cell program from L.A. to Sacramento. The program includes education, medical supervision and genetic counseling. For more information or an appointment, call 450-5121.
• Body Composition Analysis
  Using near-infrared technology, learn your percentage of body fat, lean weight and fat weight. This service available by appointment only, call for the next available date. Cost is $26. Call (559) 450-2010 for more information.
• Total Hip Replacement / Total Knee Replacement Surgery - Pre-Operative Class
  Class offers a day-by-day description of post-operative care, pain management, demonstration of exercises and transfer techniques, discussion of discharge planning needs and information on assistive devices needed to resume activities of daily living. Once the surgery date is selected we will contact the patient to schedule this class and all pre-admission testing for the same day. For more information about our Joint Replacement Program, call (559) 450-3452.
• Cancer Information
  Saint Agnes Cancer Center has social workers on staff available to answer questions about cancer treatment and community resources. For more information, call 450-5528.
• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.

11/11/2008

• Heart Health for Heart Failure
  The goal of treatment for heart failure is to help the heart muscle pump stronger and work less. This 90-minute class will educate patients and their caregivers on heart function, heart failure, importance of weighing regularly, medications, diet, activity, complications, as well as self-help, medical treatment plans and psychological aspects. We encourage the patient and caregiver to attend together. Class is held the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. This course is free, but preregistration is required. For more information or to request a flyer, call (559) 450-3762.
• Diabetes Insulin Training
  This 2 hr. training session is for individuals who need to learn to administer insulin to themselves or another person. Individuals are seen by appointment with MD referral. Fee is based on time spent with staff. For more information, call (559) 450-2002.
• Personal Wellness Profile
  The personal wellness profile is a screening tool to help determine how you can improve your health and well-being. The medically and statistically based tool uses a self-report questionnaire, height and weight, blood pressure, body fat and total cholesterol assessment, to tell you how you can increase your chances of living longer and living well. These screenings are not a substitute for regular medical checkups. However, the report will contain specific, personal information about the ways your medical history, family background and current lifestyle impact your overall health. A confidential report explaining your results will be mailed to your home with recommendations for lifestyle improvements. Wellness profile available by appointment only, call (559) 450-2010.

11/12/2008

• Life After Loss Support Group
  This six-week session offers an opportunity for moral support and education about the grief process for those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Cost is $50 (free to those who have had a recent death of a loved one served by Saint Agnes Hospice. Scholarships are also available for situations of economic hardship.)For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5600.
• Grand Rounds - Medical Education Program
  (For physicians and clinical staff) This monthly clinical conference is usually held the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the North Wing's Shehadey Pavilion. Grand Rounds provides continuing medical education credits for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals. Topics include all specialty areas and support the Medical Center's quality initiatives and patient care services. (Lunch is provided.) No registration is necessary. For more information, call (559) 450-7566.
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Clinic
  Pregnancy is particularly stressful for women with diabetes, who require careful monitoring. Saint Agnes offers a clinic with our nurse educator, dietitian and physician on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call (559) 450-2002 for an appointment.

11/13/2008

• Brain Tumor Support Group
  Guest speakers and open discussion are used to educate and support patients and their families. Group meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. For more information, call (559) 450-3452.
• Footsteps - Support for Significant Loss
  Footsteps is a six-week expressive arts program providing grief support for children and teens (4 - 18) who have experienced a death in the family. Parent/Caregiver support groups meet at the same time as the children. Registration is required. Scholarships are available and no one is turned down for lack of funds. For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5608.
• Footsteps Parent Support Group
  A support group for single parents, caregivers, guardians, couples who have children up to 18 years old who have experienced a significant life transition due to death, divorce, separation, or abandonment. Parent support group runs at the same time as the children's group. For more information, call 450-5600.
• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.

11/17/2008

• Sickle Cell Program (Adult)
  Saint Agnes has the only Adult Sickle Cell program from L.A. to Sacramento. The program includes education, medical supervision and genetic counseling. For more information or an appointment, call 450-5121.
• Total Hip Replacement / Total Knee Replacement Surgery - Pre-Operative Class
  Class offers a day-by-day description of post-operative care, pain management, demonstration of exercises and transfer techniques, discussion of discharge planning needs and information on assistive devices needed to resume activities of daily living. Once the surgery date is selected we will contact the patient to schedule this class and all pre-admission testing for the same day. For more information about our Joint Replacement Program, call (559) 450-3452.
• Cancer Information
  Saint Agnes Cancer Center has social workers on staff available to answer questions about cancer treatment and community resources. For more information, call 450-5528.
• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.

11/18/2008

• Grief Support Group
  Support group for adults who have recently experienced the death of a friend or loved one. Group meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Call (559) 450-3858 to register.
• CPR - Healthcare Provider Course
  This two part, eight-hour CPR course for professional healthcare providers meets American Heart Association standards. Classes are offered twice monthly (except December) on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6-10 p.m. The fee is $52. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Preregistration and prepayment is required. For more information, call (559) 450-2010.
• Diabetes Insulin Training
  This 2 hr. training session is for individuals who need to learn to administer insulin to themselves or another person. Individuals are seen by appointment with MD referral. Fee is based on time spent with staff. For more information, call (559) 450-2002.
• Personal Wellness Profile
  The personal wellness profile is a screening tool to help determine how you can improve your health and well-being. The medically and statistically based tool uses a self-report questionnaire, height and weight, blood pressure, body fat and total cholesterol assessment, to tell you how you can increase your chances of living longer and living well. These screenings are not a substitute for regular medical checkups. However, the report will contain specific, personal information about the ways your medical history, family background and current lifestyle impact your overall health. A confidential report explaining your results will be mailed to your home with recommendations for lifestyle improvements. Wellness profile available by appointment only, call (559) 450-2010.
• Multiple Myeloma Support Group
  Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 2:30-4 p.m., in the Saint Agnes Cancer Center. Open discussion forum for Multiple Myeloma patients and their families. Leukemia and Lymphoma patients also welcome. For more information, call (559) 450-5528.

11/19/2008

• Life After Loss Support Group
  This six-week session offers an opportunity for moral support and education about the grief process for those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Cost is $50 (free to those who have had a recent death of a loved one served by Saint Agnes Hospice. Scholarships are also available for situations of economic hardship.)For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5600.
• Bariatric Surgery: Post-Operative Support Group
  This free support group is designed to assist Saint Agnes post-surgical gastric bypass patients to address nutrition as well as social issues associated with weight loss. A registered dietitian and licensed clinical social worker discuss nutrition and social issues that may be encountered after surgery. Patients friends and family members are also welcome to attend. Meeting is offered the 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For information, call (559) 450-5166.
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Clinic
  Pregnancy is particularly stressful for women with diabetes, who require careful monitoring. Saint Agnes offers a clinic with our nurse educator, dietitian and physician on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call (559) 450-2002 for an appointment.

11/20/2008

• Footsteps - Support for Significant Loss
  Footsteps is a six-week expressive arts program providing grief support for children and teens (4 - 18) who have experienced a death in the family. Parent/Caregiver support groups meet at the same time as the children. Registration is required. Scholarships are available and no one is turned down for lack of funds. For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5608.
• Amputee Support Group
  Peers provide support for amputees. Group meets monthly. For more information, call (559) 284-8417.
• CPR - Healthcare Provider Course
  This two part, eight-hour CPR course for professional healthcare providers meets American Heart Association standards. Classes are offered twice monthly (except December) on the first and third Tuesday of each month, 6-10 p.m. The fee is $52. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Preregistration and prepayment is required. For more information, call (559) 450-2010.
• Footsteps Parent Support Group
  A support group for single parents, caregivers, guardians, couples who have children up to 18 years old who have experienced a significant life transition due to death, divorce, separation, or abandonment. Parent support group runs at the same time as the children's group. For more information, call 450-5600.

11/21/2008

• Caregiver Support Group - Caring for Those Who Care
  Sponsored by Saint Agnes' Adult Day Health Center, this group offers support and education for care providers of adults, aged 55 and over. Group meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 2 - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 450-3626.

11/24/2008

• Breast Cancer Support Group
  This free support group gives women an opportunity to encourage one another and express concerns related to their diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The group is open to women at all stages of the breast cancer experience. Several groups are running concurrently. For more information, call (559) 908-0925.
• Sickle Cell Program (Adult)
  Saint Agnes has the only Adult Sickle Cell program from L.A. to Sacramento. The program includes education, medical supervision and genetic counseling. For more information or an appointment, call 450-5121.
• Body Composition Analysis
  Using near-infrared technology, learn your percentage of body fat, lean weight and fat weight. This service available by appointment only, call for the next available date. Cost is $26. Call (559) 450-2010 for more information.
• Total Hip Replacement / Total Knee Replacement Surgery - Pre-Operative Class
  Class offers a day-by-day description of post-operative care, pain management, demonstration of exercises and transfer techniques, discussion of discharge planning needs and information on assistive devices needed to resume activities of daily living. Once the surgery date is selected we will contact the patient to schedule this class and all pre-admission testing for the same day. For more information about our Joint Replacement Program, call (559) 450-3452.
• Cancer Information
  Saint Agnes Cancer Center has social workers on staff available to answer questions about cancer treatment and community resources. For more information, call 450-5528.
• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.

11/25/2008

• Diabetes Insulin Training
  This 2 hr. training session is for individuals who need to learn to administer insulin to themselves or another person. Individuals are seen by appointment with MD referral. Fee is based on time spent with staff. For more information, call (559) 450-2002.
• Personal Wellness Profile
  The personal wellness profile is a screening tool to help determine how you can improve your health and well-being. The medically and statistically based tool uses a self-report questionnaire, height and weight, blood pressure, body fat and total cholesterol assessment, to tell you how you can increase your chances of living longer and living well. These screenings are not a substitute for regular medical checkups. However, the report will contain specific, personal information about the ways your medical history, family background and current lifestyle impact your overall health. A confidential report explaining your results will be mailed to your home with recommendations for lifestyle improvements. Wellness profile available by appointment only, call (559) 450-2010.

11/26/2008

• Ostomy Support Group
  Group offers emotional support and education to help people with new ostomies or future ostomies deal with the changes in their lifestyle. Ostomate's support persons are also welcome to attend. Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month (except major holidays). Meeting times vary by date. For more information, call (559) 450-5121.
• Life After Loss Support Group
  This six-week session offers an opportunity for moral support and education about the grief process for those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Cost is $50 (free to those who have had a recent death of a loved one served by Saint Agnes Hospice. Scholarships are also available for situations of economic hardship.)For information on the next scheduled session, call (559) 450-5600.
• Diabetes During Pregnancy Clinic
  Pregnancy is particularly stressful for women with diabetes, who require careful monitoring. Saint Agnes offers a clinic with our nurse educator, dietitian and physician on Wednesdays, 2-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call (559) 450-2002 for an appointment.

11/27/2008

• Maternity Education Classes
  Saint Agnes offers a variety of programs and classes for new mothers. For more information on maternity education, stork tours, lactation and post partum, call (559) 450-BABY.