May 2008

May 12, 2008	Successful Breastfeeding WHERE: Providence Health Education Center TIME: 6:30 PM This prenatal breastfeeding class will help you prepare before and after delivery. Breastfeeding difficulties are related to latch and positioning; therefore, over half of the class is devoted to the basics. Heavy emphasis is placed on how to know feedings are going well, and if not, how to get help. In addition, common hospital routines and newborn behaviors are discussed. We will also check out at a variety of different pumps and what they are best used for. Dads are encouraged to attend as well, since they are a great source of support for mom.
May 14, 2008	Blood Pressure Screenings WHERE: Northeast YMCA TIME: 9:30 AM Free blood pressure screenings will be offered to the public.
May 17, 2008	Providence Heart & Sole Women's Five-Miler WHERE: Finlay Park TIME: 8:00 AM More than a thousand women of all ages are expected to pack the streets of downtown Columbia on Saturday, May 17, when Providence Heart Institute and the Carolina Marathon Association host the sixth annual Providence Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler. The state’s only all-women road race includes a five-mile run, and a three- and five-mile walk. The Heart & Sole Five Miler attracted more than 1,000 women participants last year. Call (803) 256-5460 or visit www.HeartandSoleRun.com for more information and to register. URL: Providence Heart & Sole Women's Five-Miler
May 19, 2008	Heart Saver CPR & First Aid WHERE: Providence Northeast Classrooms 1 & 2 TIME: 5:30 PM This cost of this course is $40 and must be paid in advance. Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certification in CPR from the American Heart Association.
May 20, 2008	Speaking of Your Health: Minimally Invasive GYN Surgery WHERE: Providence Hospital Northeast, Classrooms 1 & 2 TIME: 7:00 PM The female body is a constant state of change. From starting your period to having children to facing menopause, your body carries out highly complex functions. The changes that occur as women mature can be particularly challenging, given their recurring nature. Pain, headaches, incontinence and mood swings, to name a few. Thankfully, there are better ways to treat these gynecological conditions than ever before. Just ask Dr. John Hanna, an OB/GYN with Providence Hospital Northeast, who will shed some light on the newest, minimally invasive treatment options that address a wide variety of health issues in maturing women. Learn more about: • Outpatient procedures to treat incontinence • Same-day surgical options associated with pelvic prolapse • New types of surgeries for hysterectomies • Procedures such as endometrial ablation to end periods Seating is limited at this event, so register online now, or call 256-5965. URL: Speaking of Your Health
May 21, 2008	Blood Pressure Screening WHERE: Northeast YMCA TIME: 9:30 AM Free blood pressure screenings will be available.
May 22, 2008	Speaking of Your Heart: Is Your Heart Slowly Breaking? Symptoms and Diagnoses in Women WHERE: 2701 Laurel Street, Providence Health Education Center (Classrooms 1 & 2) TIME: 7:00 PM Heart disease is the #1 killer of women today, claiming the lives of more women each year than all forms of cancer combined. The statistic alone should be enough to get you to stop and consider the state of your heart health. If you haven’t checked out the facts on your own, make time to join us for an important session with Dr. Amy Epps, a board-certified cardiologist specializing in women’s heart care. She’ll dispel the myths associated with women’s heart disease and give you the facts you need to take care of your heart, from living a healthier lifestyle to knowing how and when to respond if you think you’re having a heart attack. Learn more about: • Lifestyle and clinical indicators that may put you at risk • Warning signs of a heart attack and how they differ in women • Advanced diagnostic procedures in heart care Seating is limited at this event, so register online now, or call 256-5965.
May 27, 2008	AARP Safe Driver WHERE: Providence Health Education Center Classrooms 2 & 3 TIME: 7:00 AM Receive a discount on your auto insurance by attending this class! Classes are held in the Providence Health Education Center, located on the hospital’s downtown campus at 2701 Laurel Street. There is a $10 fee for this two-session class. The first session will be held Tuesday, May 27, and the second will be Wednesday, May 28. For more information, call the Providence Friends line at 256-5955.
May 29, 2008	Speaking of Your Heart: Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests for Women WHERE: Irmo Professional Center, Providence Health Education Center (St. Andrews R TIME: 7:00 PM Heart disease is the #1 killer of women today, and the fastest growing segment of women with heart disease are those between the ages of 45 and 60. The good news is that more and more non-invasive tests are available to help clinicians determine the degree to which women are at risk of heart disease. Learn more about these tests and your risk for heart disease from Anita Hicks, nurse educator at Providence Women’s Heart Center. She’ll let you know how these tests can help you prevent a lifethreatening cardiac event. Learn more about: • The role of C-reactive protein and homocysteine blood tests • Calcium scoring tests that help determine blockages in the arteries • How other indicators such as blood pressure and waist size impact your personal risk for heart disease. Seating is limited at this event, so register online now, or call 256-5965.