PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center wellness offerings – Longview Daily News

St. John wellness offerings

Several classes and support groups are being offered through PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview. For details on the classes; possible costs, otherwise listed, location of classes otherwise listed; and registration information, call the phone numbers provided along with each class.

Prediabetes: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, July 15, Internal Medicine Clinic at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, 1615 Delaware St., Longview; learn how to manage a diabetes diagnosis; free; to register, call 360-636-4943.

Preparing for Delivery: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, and 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23; Women’s Health Pavilion, 1660 Delaware St., Longview; information on labor, support, relaxation and comfort techniques, medications and delivery options; taught by certified childbirth instructors; $60; register online at http://ift.tt/29CBqS3 or call 560-501-3700.

Infant Feeding and Care: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, Women’s Health Pavilion, 1660 Delaware St., Longview; learn to soothe and quiet your baby, diapering basics, bathing, feeding and safety tips; tour included; register online at http://ift.tt/29CBqS3 or call 560-501-3700.

Heart Health Nutrition: 10 am.-noon, Wednesday, Juy 27; learn lifestyle changes to prevent and treat heart disease; for details, call 360-636-4943.

Heartsaver Initial Aid/CPR/AED: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. every other Wednesday; for anyone along with limited or no medical training that needs a course completion card in Initial aid, CPR and AED to meet job, regulator or other requirements; $70 includes book; to register, call 360-414-2332.

Weight Loss: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, July 27, Internal Medicine Clinic at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, 1615 Delaware St., Longview; learn quick, easy tips to get to a healthy weight; free; to register, call 360-636-4943.

Medicare Weight Management: Medicare may provide coverage to qualified patients for counseling sessions to help shed weight; check along with primary care provider to see if qualify for a referral; check individual plan for coverage; for details, call 360-636-4943.

Diabetes/Prediabetes Support Group: learn how to live a vibrant life along with diabetes; group sharing; friends and family can attend; no registration required; 360-636-4943.

Cancer Support Group: 2:3-4 p.m. Thursday, July 20, Cancer Center Resource Room, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, 1615 Delaware St., Longview; education and support through the cancer journey for patients, family and friends; 360-414-7968.

I Understand Breast Cancer Support Group: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, Conference rooms C & D, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, 1615 Delaware St., Longview; Initial hour is educational; second hour is group sharing; 360-747-5958.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA): 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Conference Room E. PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, 1615 Delaware St., Longview; a 12-step program for anyone along with food obsession, overeating, undereating or bulimia; 360-442-9061.