Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010

Health Notes

CPR class

Want to learn CPR or need to recertify? A beginner's class will meet from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 17) in Room 1404B of the Medical Mall. A recertification class will meet from 1 till 4 p.m. on Feb. 10 in Room 1404B of the Medical Mall. To register, call 919-938-7736. The fee for each class is $71 and includes materials.

'Dance for Your Heart'

Learn some new dance moves and rev up your heart at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 23 in front of HealthQuest in the Medical Mall.

Instructors will offer free lessons in line dancing, the shag and Masala Bhangra. Afterward, take a tour of HealthQuest, the fitness center of Johnston Health.

For new parents

New parents are invited to childbirth and Lamaze classes March 6 and 13 in Room 1404B of the Medical Mall. The first Saturday session is from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. The second Saturday session is from 8 a.m. till noon. The fee for the classes is $80 per couple. Registration in advance is a must. Call 919-938-7736.

Diabetes class

Want to learn how to better manage your diabetes? A class for outpatients will meet from 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Feb. 23 in Room 1404B of the Medical Mall. Participants must have orders from their doctors to attend and must contact the hospital's scheduling department for an appointment. Insurance will be filed.

Support group

A grief support group will meet from 6 till 7 p.m. Feb. 23 in the new interfaith chapel of the patient tower. "Finding Your Way" focuses on finding a new normal, slowing the flow of tears and remembering how to have fun. The event is free.