Published on November 16, 2024

Living Healthy

Living Healthy: Classes Now Being Offered Online

Adventist HealthCare offers classes, events and activities to support a healthy body, mind and spirit. For the most up-to-date information about our classes, visit AHCYou.com/F24Calendar.

PRENATAL, FAMILY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Prenatal Classes

Adventist HealthCare offers pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding classes so that you can prepare for the arrival of your
baby. To learn more, visit AHCYou.com/F24Calendar or call 800-542-5096.

Childbirth & Baby Care

  • When: Four-week series. Class is offered in person and online.
  • Cost: $150
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Childbirth for more details.

Gestational Diabetes Education

  • When: Two-hour, free, online class offered bi-monthly. Preregistration required.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Gestational for more details.

Prenatal Yoga

  • When: Four-week series. Class is held online. Preregistration required.
  • Cost: $80
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Yoga for more details.

Express Childbirth Class

  • When: 4-hour class. Offered monthly.
  • Cost: $75 per couple
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Express for more details.

Understanding Breastfeeding

  • When: 2.5-hour online class. Preregistration required.
  • Cost: $25 per couple or FREE when also registering for a Childbirth & Baby Care series.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Breastfeeding for more details.

Support Groups

Adventist HealthCare offers several support groups for parents and caregivers. To learn more, visit AHCYou.com/F24Support or call 800-542-5096.

BEST: Breastfeeding Education, Support and Togetherness

  • When: Weekly 1-hour group. Free and offered in-person and online. Preregistration required.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Best for more details.

Discovering Motherhood: Adjusting to Your New Role

  • When: Weekly 1-hour group. Preregistration required.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Moms for more details.

Pregnancy and Early Infant Loss

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

Virtual support groups are available and open to patients, families and community members. Visit AHCYou.com/F24Support for more information.

Grief & Loss Support

  • When: Every Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Preregistration required.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Grief or more details.

CPR CLASSES

Adventist HealthCare Life Support partners with the American Heart Association (AHA) to provide convenient CPR and First Aid courses. Visit AHCYou.com/F24CPR for course schedules, locations and registration.

AHA Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED

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 per attendee.
  • When: Monthly; Please visit Please visit AHCYou.com/F24CPR.

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: $100 per attendee. One guest allowed.
  • When: For upcoming dates, please visit AHCYou.com/F24Infant.

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/F24CPR for schedules and pricing.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Adventist HealthCare offers programs for diabetes, healthy eating, stroke and more. For information on available programs, visit AHCYou.com/F24Calendar.

Diabetes Workshop: Nutrition

  • When: Free monthly workshop. Preregistration required. Class is held in person.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Diabetes for more details.

Diabetes Management-Nutrition

  • When: Two-part online class, offered monthly. Preregistration required.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Diabetes for more details.

REHAB SUPPORT GROUPS

Amputee Support Group

Brain Injury Support Group

  • When: Meets every second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Info: Visit AHCYou.com/F24Rehab 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 virtual 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 to 12:55 p.m.
  • Info: Call 240-637-6040 or visit AHCYou.com/F24Rehab.

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 Mindfulness, Writing your Legacy, Nutritional Management and more. Visit AHCYou.com/F24Cancer for more information on all programs available.

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