Prevention and Wellness

Henry Medical Center is committed to the health and wellness of our community. Educators provide group programs, either at Henry Medical Center or at other community locations. Programs may be free or fee-based. Programs are offered throughout the year, call 678-604-1040 to find out about specific programs or click here to register.

Register online for the following programs:

Fresh Start (Smoking Cessation/ACS): Four 1-hour sessions over 4 weeks for tobacco users who want to quit and stay quit. For more information on the Fresh Start Program, visit the American Cancer Society. Candidates for this program must have been a tobacco user in the past 12 months. If attending this program to remove surcharges from insurance premium, all four sessions must be attended. Non-smokers (users more than 12 months ago) must contact their employer for questions regarding their insurance premiums. Click here to register.

2010 Class schedule:
August 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
November 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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HeartSaver First Aid/CPR: This course teaches how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Course content includes CPR, choking and first aid for adults children and infants. It is designed for those who are required by their job to respond to medical emergencies. There is a course fee. Course length may vary depending upon the skill level of participants. Click here to register.

Class schedule:
September 17, 2010 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Health Care Provider CPR: This course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of choking. This course is designed for professionals or students working in a health care environment such as nurses, physicians, dentists and/or their staff. It contains supplemental information for interested students on topics such as stroke, cardiac arrest, and special resuscitation situations. The course is video-based with instructor-led discussion and simulation. Students participate, practice and complete various skills and learning stations. There is a course fee. Course length may vary depending upon the skill level of participants. Click here to register.

Class schedule:
November 5, 2010 - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Let’s Get Acquainted: The 1-hour program offers expectant parents the opportunity to tour Henry Medical Center’s Marcia G. Taylor Women’s Center including admissions, labor and delivery, newborn nursery, mother baby area, and HMC’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The tour begins in the North Tower Lobby five minutes after the scheduled class start time.Click here to register.

Class Schedule:
August 10, 2010 - 6 p.m.
August 17, 2010 - 11 a.m.
September 21, 2010 - 11 a.m.
October 5, 2010 - 6 p.m.
October 19, 2010 - 11 a.m.
November 16, 2010 - 11 a.m.
December 7, 2010 - 6 p.m.
December 21, 2010 - 11 a.m.
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Sibling Tour: The free 1-hour Sibling Tour helps to prepare siblings for the arrival of their new brother or sister. The tour is for children ages 2 to 10 years old and includes a stop by the newborn nursery and information about what to expect when the new baby arrives. The tour begins in the North Tower Lobby five minutes after the scheduled start time.Click here to register.

Tour Schedule:
October 5, 2010 - 5 p.m.
December 7, 2010 - 5 p.m.
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Customized On-Site Programs: Available upon request for groups. Fees may apply. Dates and services are limited, so call or e-mail for additional information. Customized programs include:

Osteoporosis
Heart Attack and Stroke Awareness
Nutrition
Diabetes
End of Life Health Care Decisions
Foot Care
Women’s Health
Safe Use of Medications
Stress / Emotional Well-being
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
CPR/1st Aid Information
First Aid Tips
Worksite Health Topics
Medical Self-Care

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Customized Youth Programs

Henry Medical Center offers a variety of programs for children and teens. Our Community Educators provide age appropriate programs for schools, scouts, churches, and other groups, with most programs offered free. Custom group programs include:

Nutrition and Exercise
Glitterbug (Hand Washing)
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Tobacco Prevention
Inhalant Abuse
Summer Sun Safety
CPR/1st Aid Information
Heart Health
School Nurse Presentations

For more information contact Community Education at 678-604-1040.

For more information about custom group programs contact Vicky Ayers RN Community Educator, 678-604-5182 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)