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Community Support Groups
Everyone is invited to participate in Johnston Memorial Hospital’s 2008 Grief and Loss Support Program.
| Date | Topic | Time | Location |
| JAN. 8 | SPIRITUALITY & GRIEF | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404B |
| FEB. 7 | COPING WITH THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404B |
| MAR. 4 | ESTATE PLANNING | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404B |
| APR. 1 | SURVIVING SUDDEN LOSS | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
| MAY 6 | SURVIVING THE DEATH OF YOUR CHILD | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
JUNE 9 to
JULY 14 | *DOWNSIZED DINING
(EACH MONDAY FROM 6/9-7/14) | 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. | HEALTHQUEST KITCHEN |
| AUG. 5 | COPING WITH MISCARRIAGE & INFANT LOSS | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
| SEPT. 9 | SPIRITUALITY & GRIEF | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
| OCT. 7 | LIVING WITH LIFE CHANGES | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
| NOV. 13 | COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS | 6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
| DEC. 2 | COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. | CONFERENCE CENTER SUITE 1404A |
*Downsized Dining: New Skills for Those Who Have Lost a Loved One is a program geared for those learning to cook smaller portions due to the loss of a loved one. The classes will teach participants to cook healthy, well-balanced meals in smaller sizes, while providing support and education about grief. Participants must pre-register at 919-938-7560 to attend. Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is not required for any other program.
All programs will be held in the First Citizens Conference Center located in the Johnston Medical Mall.
Community Education
Safe Sitter - is a medically accurate instruction series that teaches boys and girls
ages 11-13 years of age how to handle emergencies when caring for young children.
Safe Sitters Learn:
- Basic Life-Saving Techniques
- Safety Precautions To Prevent Accidents
- How And When to Summon Help
- Tips On Basic Child Care
Safe Sitter classes are available through Johnston Memorial Hospital. A fee of $60 covers the two-day program.
Course Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the the Medical Mall room 1404.
To register your son, daughter or your babysitter, call 919-938-7736.
BCLS Certification Course - $67 per person.
Course teaches infant, child and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and choking techniques.
Health Talks - scheduled quarterly.
Topics include cancer, diabetes osteoporosis, prostate cancer, breast cancer, lupus, heart attacks, cholesterol, etc.
For more information call Connie Grady, RN, MED at 919-938-7759 or Kim Thompson at 919-938-7736.
Patient Education
Diabetes Management - Physician Referral Needed. We want to help you live a healthy lifestyle with diabetes.
Our comprehensive diabetes education management classes include the following:
- Understanding Diabetes
- Monitoring your blood sugar and ketones
- Meal planning/nutrition
- Medication management
- Exercise
- Staying on track with diabetes
- Foot care
- Insulin administration
- Sick day guidelines
- Support groups
Come join us!
Our Diabetes Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Medical Mall, Room 1404 A. It is FREE to the community. We also offer classes for new and not so new diabetic patients.
The fee for outpatient classes is $600 and all Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance will be filed. We are recognized by the American Diabetes Association. For special needs patients and families, we offer individual teaching sessions like Ostomy Education, Gestational Diabetes, Children With Diabetes, Insulin Pump Training, and BCLS/CPR. Physician referral is required for all teachings.
For more information, please call the Education Department at 919-938-7534 or 919-938-7736.
Nutritional Counseling - To help you meet your nutritional needs, our registered dietitian will help you achieve your optimum goal.
Meal plans, calories, carbohydrate counting, recipes are just a few of the classes offered.
$97 per session, $51 for follow-up sessions. Insurance will be filed. Must have physician order to attend class.
Stoma Care - Registered nurse covers following topics regarding stoma care and ostomics:
- Care of stoma
- Healthy versus non healthy stoma progression /infection symptoms
- Meal planning / nutritional care
- Activities of daily living
- Medication
- Supplies
- Patient and family emotional health
- Support opportunities
$97 fee per hour, $51 follow-up - insurance will be filed.
Must have physician's order to attend these classes. Contact scheduling at 919-938-7749 to participate.
Parent/Child Education
Infant CPR - Teaches infant cardiopulmonary resusitation, choking and rescue breathing for your baby. Demonstrations provided.
$67 per couple. Taught by BCLS instructor.
Lamaze Childbirth & Infant Care Classes - Two-day Saturday course assists expectant parents to prepare for their childbirth experience. Classes also cover basic infant care including diapering, feeding and bathing. Tour of OB Dept. included. $80 per couple.
To register for these classes, please contact Kim Thompson in Education at 919-938-7736.
The instructor for Lamaze, Breastfeeding and Sibling classes is Connie Godwin, RN.
Staff Development
The Education Dept. offers monthly an array of educational opportunities for staff and others.
ACLS and PALS classes - $200 for non-JMH employees
ACLS Schedule 2008
Month | Initial Date/Time/Location | Recertification Date/Time/Location |
April | 4/29 & 4/30: 0900-1700 Auditorium |  |
May | | 5/28: 0900-1700 1404 B |
June | 6/17 & 6/18: 0900-1700 1404 B | |
July | | 7/23: 0900-1700 1404 B |
August | 8/12 & 8/13: 0900-1700 Auditorium | |
September | | 9/17: 0900-1700 1404 B |
October | 10/22 &10/23: 0900-1700
Day I 1404B, Day II 1404A | |
November | | 11/19: 0900-1700 1404 B |
December | 12/2 & 12/3: 0900-1700 Auditorium | |
Please call 919-938-7736 to register – There is a mandatory student/instructor ratio, which requires pre-planning.
PALS Training Dates 2008
| Month | Initial Date/Time/Location | Recertification Date/Time/Location |
April | 4/8 & 4/9: 0900-1700
Auditorium | |
May | | 5/21: 0900-1700 1404 B |
June | 6/3 & 6/4: 0900-1700 1404 A | |
July | Instructor vacation | None |
August | None | Instructor vacation |
September | | 9/11: 0900-1700 1404 A |
October | 10/21 & 10/22: 0900-1700 1404 A | |
November | | 11/18: 0900-1700 Auditorium |
December | None | |
Please call to register at 7736. Thank you
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