Living Healthy: Classes Now Being Offered Online
Adventist HealthCare offers classes, events and activities to support a healthy body, mind and spirit. Many of our classes and seminars are offered virtually. For the most up-to-date information about our classes, visit AHCYou.com/W24Calendar.
PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
Prenatal Classes
Adventist HealthCare offers in-person and virtual pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding classes so that you can prepare for the arrival of your baby. To learn more, visit AHCYou.com/W24Calendar or call 800-542-5096.
Childbirth & Baby Care
- When: Four-week series. Preregistration is required.
- Cost: $150
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Birth for more details.
Gestational Diabetes Class
- When: Two-hour class offered bi-monthly. Preregistration is required.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Gestational for more details.
Prenatal Yoga
- When: Four-week series. Preregistration is required.
- Cost: $80
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Yoga for more details.
Understanding Breastfeeding
- When: 2.5-hour class. Preregistration is required.
- Cost: $25 per couple or FREE when also registering for a Childbirth & Baby Care series
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Breastfeeding for more details.
Support Groups
Adventist HealthCare offers several support groups for parents and caregivers. To learn more, visit AHCYou.com/W24Calendar or call 800-542-5096.
BEST: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness
- When: Weekly 1-hour group. Preregistration required.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Best for more details.
Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role
- When: Weekly 1-hour group. Preregistration required.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Moms for more details.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS
Virtual support groups are available and open to patients, families and community members. Visit AHCYou.com/W24Support for more information.
Grief & Loss Support
- When: Every Thursday from 4–5 p.m. Preregistration is required.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Grief for more details.
NUTRITION, FITNESS AND WEIGHT LOSS
Bariatric Surgery Post-Op Support Group
This group provides ongoing support for those who have had weight-loss surgery at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. Registration is not required.
CPR CLASSES
Adventist HealthCare Life Support partners with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide convenient CPR and First Aid courses. Visit AHCYou.com/W24CPR for course schedules, locations and registration.
AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid
The AHA’s Heartsaver course is designed for individuals with little or no medical training who need first aid and CPR training for a job, regulatory or other requirements. This five-hour combined program is for teens and adults who want to be prepared to act in an emergency. Class is offered in person. Cost: $100 for one attendee, discounts for multiple registrants When: Monthly; please visit AHCYou.com/W24CPR.
American Heart Association: Infant Safety & CPR
This class teaches safety, choking management and CPR for newborns through age 1. An AHA Family & Friends CPR attendance card will be given to each participant upon completion. NO BABIES PLEASE. Cost: $75 for main registrant, discounts for multiple registrants When: For upcoming dates, please visit AHCYou.com/W24CPR.
American Heart Association: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
We offer the full suite of AHA clinical courses. If you are a healthcare professional needing basic or advanced CPR certification, please visit AHCYou.com/W24CPR for schedules and pricing.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Adventist HealthCare offers programs for diabetes, healthy eating and more. For information on available programs, visit AHCYou.com/W24Calendar.
Diabetes Management – Nutrition
- When: Two-part class, offered monthly. Preregistration is required.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Diabetes for more details.
REHAB SUPPORT GROUPS
Amputee Support Group
- When: Meets the last Thursday of each month from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Rehab.
Brain Injury Support Group
- When: Second Thursday of the month from 6:30–7:30 p.m.
- Info: Visit AHCYou.com/W24Rehab for more information. Family members are welcome.
Grupo de apoyo de daño cerebral en español
Le invitamos al grupo de apoyo en español para personas que han tenido un derrame cerebral.
- Cuándo: Nos reunimos el tercer martes de cada mes a las 6:30 p.m. via Zoom y también en persona.
- Donde: Nos reunimos en la clínica Adventista en el White Oak Medical Pavilion, tercer piso 11886 Healing Way en Silver Spring, MD.
- Para Obtener Información: Comuníquese con Amelie Bail: ABail@AdventistHealthCare.com. Familiares y amistades que brindan apoyo también quedan invitados.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Our support group welcomes individuals and care partners living with Parkinson’s disease. We invite you to connect with others facing similar challenges in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. Activities include guest speakers, networking and sharing of resources. This group is facilitated by a physical therapist and speech-language pathologist. New members are always welcome.
- When: Second Thursday of the month from 12:05–12:55 p.m.
- Info: Call 240-637-6040 or visit AHCYou.com/W24Rehab.
CANCER SUPPORT
Our expert-led educational seminars cover a wide range of topics about your health and well-being as a cancer patient. We bring you the information you need for all aspects of navigating cancer, including Nutritional Management, Mindfulness, Spiritual Care and more. Visit AHCYou.com/W24Cancer for more information on all programs available.
