Easton Hospital Announces March Calendar of Events

Easton, Pa (February 27, 2012) Easton Hospital offers a wide array of health care educational classes, information sessions and support groups for the benefit of the community. The March 2012 schedule offers:

March 1 - Adjustable Gastric Band Support Group 6:00 p.m., ACB Education Room, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4116 for more information.

March 3 - Prepared Childbirth 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Taught by certified childbirth educator this class covers topics from delivery, to relaxation tips and conditioning exercises. Cost $100. Call 610-250-4242 to register.

March 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Diabetes Self-Management Course 2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m., ACB Education Room, Easton Hospital This recognized American Diabetes Association program consists of a one hour initial individual assessment by our Certified Diabetes Educator. Call 610-250-4462.

March 7 - Diabetes Support Group 6:30 p.m. — 8:00 p.m., A & B Education Room, Easton Hospital Diabetes education and appropriate support is key to making effective lifestyle changes. To be part of the support group, call 610-250-4462.

March 13 - Cancer Survivors Support Group 1:30 — 2:30 p.m., 3W Solarium, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4027 for more information.

Birthday Celebrations — A Senior Circle Event 2:30 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital All Senior Circle members are invited to celebrate their fellow members January and February birthdays. Cake and coffee will be served. Reservations required, call 610-250-8484.

Living Your Life with Cardiac Disease 5:30 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Reserve your seat by January 3; call 610-250-4678.

Breast Feeding Class 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m., Location TBA Cost $30, if taking Prepared Childbirth class cost is $20. Call 610-250-4242 for registration and information.

March 14 - Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group 6:00 p.m., ACB Education Room, Ground Floor, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4116 for more information.

Bariatric Surgery Information Session 7:00 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital An information session to educate individuals about the weight-loss surgery options available today. No reservations needed. For more information, call 610-250-4116.

March 20 - Gastric Bypass Support Group 6:00 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4116 for more information.

Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group 7:00 p.m., Rehab. Conference Room, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4027 for more information.

March 21 - Medical Fraud — A Senior Circle Event 12:00 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Vanessa Miller, Pennsylvania Medical Patrol, will discuss medical fraud, the tools to detect it and what to do if you become a victim. Reservations required, call 610-250-8484.

March 21 – Bone Health: Osteoporosis - A Healthy Woman Event 6:00 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Douha Sabouni, MD, will offer information on Osteoporosis from diagnosis to treatment. Free DEXA bone scans

March 24 - Gastric Bypass Support Group 9:00 a.m., ACB Education Room, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4116 for more information.

Bariatric Surgery Information Session 10:00 a.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital An information session on weight-loss surgery options available today. No reservations needed. Call 610-250-4116.

March 27 - New Member Orientation — A Senior Circle Event 2:30 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital New Members are invited to attend and find out about the fun activities available through Senior Circle. For reservation, call 610-250-8484.

Pulmonary Disease Support Group 5:30 — 7:00 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Call 610-250-4678 to register or for more information.

March 28 - Themed BINGO — A Senior Circle Event 2:30 p.m., Kroner Auditorium, Easton Hospital Enjoy “Green-themed” BINGO. Bring a $5 themed-gift for the “prize table.” Reservations are required; call 610-250-8484.

March 29 - Create Your Own Spring Centerpiece A Healthy Woman Event 6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. Rehab Conference Room, Easton Hospital Join us for a demonstration on creating a spring holiday centerpiece that’s all your own. For reservation, call 610-250-4242.