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11/2/2009

    • 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 559-450-5121.
    • Physician Referral and Health Education
      Free referrals to health-related education programs and support services, as well as primary care and specialty physicians. Call 559-450-2000 or 1-800-ST-AGNES (782-4637).
    • 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 559-450-5528.
    • 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.

11/3/2009

    • 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, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 559-450-3858 to register.
    • CPR - Healthcare Provider Course
      This four-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 $62. 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.
    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • California Eye Institute at Saint Agnes - Physician Referral
      Vision disorders information and eye physician referrals available by calling 559-449-5000.

11/4/2009

    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • 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, 1:30-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call 559-450-2002 for an appointment.

11/5/2009

    • 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 four-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 $62. Class size is limited to 12 participants. Preregistration and prepayment is required. For more information, call 559-450-2010.
    • 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.

11/6/2009

    • 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.
    • 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.

11/9/2009

    • 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 559-450-5121.
    • Physician Referral and Health Education
      Free referrals to health-related education programs and support services, as well as primary care and specialty physicians. Call 559-450-2000 or 1-800-ST-AGNES (782-4637).
    • 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 559-450-5528.
    • 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.

11/10/2009

    • 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.
    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • California Eye Institute at Saint Agnes - Physician Referral
      Vision disorders information and eye physician referrals available by calling 559-449-5000.

11/11/2009

    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • Supermarket Tours
      Tour the supermarket with a registered dietitian. Learn how to fit a variety of healthy foods into your meal plan. This course can be especially helpful to those on special diets. Learn how to read food labels, plus get tips and guidelines for choosing healthy foods. Two different markets are used (Save Mart and Trader Joe's) and locations vary by date. The class is free, but preregistration is required. To sign up for the next scheduled tour, call 559-450-2002.
    • 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, 1:30-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call 559-450-2002 for an appointment.

11/12/2009

    • 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.
    • 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.

11/13/2009

    • 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.

11/16/2009

    • 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 559-450-5121.
    • Physician Referral and Health Education
      Free referrals to health-related education programs and support services, as well as primary care and specialty physicians. Call 559-450-2000 or 1-800-ST-AGNES (782-4637).
    • 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 559-450-5528.
    • 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.

11/17/2009

    • 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, 7-8:30 p.m. Call 559-450-3858 to register.
    • 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.
    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • California Eye Institute at Saint Agnes - Physician Referral
      Vision disorders information and eye physician referrals available by calling 559-449-5000.
    • 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.

11/18/2009

    • 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.
    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • 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, 1:30-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call 559-450-2002 for an appointment.

11/19/2009

    • 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.
    • 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.

11/20/2009

    • 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.
    • 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.

11/23/2009

    • 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 559-450-5121.
    • Physician Referral and Health Education
      Free referrals to health-related education programs and support services, as well as primary care and specialty physicians. Call 559-450-2000 or 1-800-ST-AGNES (782-4637).
    • 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 559-450-5528.
    • 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.

11/24/2009

    • 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.
    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • California Eye Institute at Saint Agnes - Physician Referral
      Vision disorders information and eye physician referrals available by calling 559-449-5000.

11/25/2009

    • Diabetes Self-Management Training
      This series includes a one-on-one pre-course evaluation with a diabetes educator, four consecutive weekly sessions (either Thursday mornings or Tuesday evenings) and a two-month post-class final visit. Topics include self monitoring of blood glucose, hypoglycemia, medications, meal plans, eating out, exercise, foot care and diabetes complications. Course is Medicare reimbursed per Medicare guidelines. Pre-registration and an MD referral are required. For information on the latest course schedule and fees, call 559-450-2002.
    • 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, 1:30-4 p.m. By appointment, with MD referral. Call 559-450-2002 for an appointment.

11/27/2009

    • 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.

11/30/2009

    • 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 559-450-5121.
    • Physician Referral and Health Education
      Free referrals to health-related education programs and support services, as well as primary care and specialty physicians. Call 559-450-2000 or 1-800-ST-AGNES (782-4637).
    • 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 559-450-5528.
    • 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.


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