Classes & Support Groups
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento


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Asthma Information & Mangement (AIM)

Learn what asthma is, asthma triggers and how to control them, symptoms and warning signs, medications and how to use them correctly.

Breast Cancer Programs

Breastfeeding

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering a single information packed class, which prepares the new mom and her partner in the how to's of breastfeeding.

This class will include: getting started at the hospital and continuing at home, avoiding problems that may complicate your experience, proper latching onto breast, hints on how your partner can help you, and physical and emotional adjustments for the breastfeeding family.

Early registration is advised. (Leave an alternate date) This is a very popular class!.

$30.00 per couple

Click here to register online or call (800) 401-4454 to register by phone.


Getting Kids Fit in 2009

Sutter Pediatric Healthy Lifestyles Program

Why should you worry about your child's eating habits and physical activity? Does it have anything to do with this childhood obesity everyone is talking about? Find out!

The Pediatric Healthy Lifestyle Program's goal is to help overweight children and their families create a supportive environment for a healthy lifestyle so that they can improve their physical, emotional, and nutritional well-being.

Registrants and families participate in six, two-hour educational/fun sessions that will provide hands-on learning for children and family members. These sessions will provide concepts of what is healthy eating in today's world, fun physical activities and positive self-image. The sessions will include presentations from a pediatric registered dietitian, an exercise physiologist, a pediatric nurse practitioner and a licensed social worker.

The first of the series begins April 14, 2009; the second series begins July 7, 2009; and the last series of classes starts on October 6, 2009.

All sessions will be held at Sutter Memorial Hospital, Building C, Classroom B

Fee: $180 for the entire series of six classes. All sessions are 12 weeks long and classes meet every other week.

To reserve your space mail in a $25 non-refundable deposit (made payable to "Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento") along with the Physician Consent Form to:

Teresa Rodriquez-Wargo
Pediatric Healthy Lifestyles Program
Sutter Memorial Hospital
5151 F. Street, Building C
Sacramento, CA 95819

For more information contact: Teresa Rodriguez-Wargo (916-733-1412) or Patricia Perez at 916-733-7064.

GYN Oncology Clinic

This weekly clinic is staffed by physicians who are Board Certified in Gynecological Oncology. The clinic's purpose is to make specialized gynecologic oncology services available to Sutter patients who have a confirmed diagnosis of, or symptoms indicative of female genital cancer.

Little Helper

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering a single class designed to help children 3-7 years old (no 2.5 year olds)prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the family. Includes storybook time, related play activities and a brief maternity tour.Parent participation is required.Cost:$20.00/ PER CHILD

Click here to register online.

Or call (916)733-7080 to register.

Look Good…Feel Better

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this monthly class is offered in the Sacramento and Roseville areas. It is conducted by cosmetologists and cancer survivors and teaches women going through cancer treatment how to enhance their appearance with accessories and complimentary skin care products and cosmetics.
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Lymphedema Education Class

This class is offered to cancer patients and families and is taught by a certified lymph therapist.
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Maternity Orientation & Tour

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering a maternity tour of the labor/delivery and postpartum units of the hospital designed to orient you to the hospital and the admission process.

The maternity tour is open to the expectant mother and her support person only. *NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED ON THE TOUR.*

Registration is required. (Leave an alternate date incase the tour you are requesting is full.) Cost: Free, there is a Rescheduling fee of $10.00 to change a date of a previously booked tour.

NOTE: The Maternity Tour is included in the "Ready, Set, Deliver" Series.

Click here to register online. Or call (916) 733-7080, press 3 to register over the phone.


Nutrition Class for Head & Neck Cancer Patients

A class designed for newly diagnosed or current head and neck cancer patients who are having eating difficulties. An oncology dietitian will provide strategies to help improve the nutritional intake of patients, caregivers and families are welcome.

OB Anesthesia

This class is essential to understand pain management during labor. An OB Anesthesiologist explains pain medicine and epidural analgesia. You will learn what's new about pain medication including walking epidurals and intrathecal narcotics: a popular video is shown. By attending this class you can expedite the epidural process by being informed prior to labor.

Click here to register online or call (800) 401-4454 to register by phone. Cost: Free, there is a Rescheduling fee of $10.00 to change a date of a previously booked class


Ready, Set, Deliver Childbirth Preparation Class (Naturally)

Same information as the Ready, Set, Deliver series, with an additional interactive labor rehearsal class.

This class will actively practice positive positions, breathing, and relaxation techniques. It is designed for expectant parents hoping to minimize the use of medication and intervention during childbirth. A tour of the Birth Center is included.

It is recommended to take a series that will end approximately one month before your due date.

Cost: $85.00 per couple.

Click here to register online or call (800) 401-4454 to register by phone.


Ready, Set, Deliver Childbirth Preparation Class (One Day)

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering a ONE DAY information packed childbirth preparation (also includes breathing and relaxation techniques) class.

The class is to prepare the mother and her support person for labor and delivery (no tour is included with this class). Class will break for a short lunch, so bring a snack and lunch.

Cost: $120.00/couple.

Click here to register online or call (800) 401-4454 to register by phone.


Ready, Set, Deliver Childbirth Preparation Class (Series)

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering an information packed childbirth preparation (includes breathing and relaxation techniques) series, which prepares the mother and her support person for labor, delivery, and postpartum experiences.

It is recommended to take a series that will end approximately one month before your due date.A Maternity Tour is encluded in this class.

Cost: $75 per couple.

Click here to register online or call (800) 401-4454 to register by phone.


Safe Start

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering a single class designed to assist in providing a safe environment for your infant. This class includes must know instruction on INFANT CPR, practicing on infant mannequins (this class is not for certification), up to date information on car seat and home safety. Cost:$30.00/COUPLE

Click here to register online.

Or call (916) 733-7080 to register.

Surviving the First Month

Sutter Childbirth Education is offering an essential single class to educate the first time parents on how to survive the first month at home with a new baby. Class includes information on comforting skills, swaddling, baby ques, developing day and night routines, sleep and awake states and communicating with your baby. A must for all new parents with little or no experience. Cost: $30.00/COUPLE

Click here to register online.

Or call (916) 733-7080 to register.

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Lecture Series

Wellness for Life Lecture Series

Power of Belief
Thursday, January 29th Classrooms 3 & 4
Sutter Cancer Center 2800 L St.6:30-8:00 p.m.
It can be hard to have hope in the midst of crisis. Yet what we believe influences how we respond and cope. Belief is not limited to religious doctrine, but is an innate human process for transforming life’s “detours” and sustaining a vision for the future. Are your beliefs empowering or limiting? Do they inspire you with new possibilities and give you the courage to go on? Join us for this inspiring evening where we will explore the power of belief, hope, and gratitude to help heal body, mind, and spirit.

Overcoming Our Common Enemy - Pain
Tuesday, April 28th Classrooms 3 & 4
Sutter Cancer Center 2800 L St.6:30-8:00 p.m
Join us for this lively panel discussion where our team of medical doctors, as well as our acupuncturist, chiropractor, naturopath and more will answer your most pressing questions about pain.

“Stayin’ Alive”- Sex and the Search for Intimacy
Tuesday, June 16th Classrooms 1 & 2
Sutter Cancer Center 2800 L St. 6:30-8:00 pm
Come and learn how sex and intimacy can be a means of expressing the privilege of being with and giving yourself to another, and having that gift fully received and reciprocated. Dr. Fran Fisher our sexuality expert will lead the Integrative Medicine Team in creating a safe, informative, and fun evening for you!

You’ve Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
Tuesday, September 8th Classrooms 3 & 4
Sutter Cancer Center 2800 L St. 6:30-8:00 pm
Our panel of experts will be available to answer any health question you might have, especially when it comes to Integrative or Alternative medicine. Imagine having your personal team of health experts! Come and join us for this in-depth question and answer workshop.

LAUGHING AND DANCING YOUR WAY TO A STRESS FREE HOLIDAY!
Monday, November 16th Classrooms 1-4
Sutter Cancer Center 2800 L St. 6:00-8:30 pm
Stress? What holiday stress? Once again, we’re laughing and dancing our way through it, so don’t miss this popular holiday-time event – you too can learn to laugh and let go! Featuring Comedian Brad Bonar!
Registration required.

Community Forums with Dr.’s Max and Kay and the Sutter Downtown Integrative Medicine Team.
Sutter Cancer Center 2800 L. Street
Sacramento 6:30pm-8:00pm
FREE
No registration
For more information: sutterintegrativehealth.org or sutterwomens.org or call (916) 733-8713.

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Screenings

Mammogram and Dexa Scan Screening

Sutter Roseville Breast Health Center offers comprehensive breast health services including mammography, Dexa scan, breast ultrasound, core needle biopsies, education classes, support groups, and a breast health nurse to answer questions and offer emotional support. For more information, please call (916) 781-5000.

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Special Events

Dance Movement Therapy for Cancer Survivors

This 12-week program uses dance movement therapy and imagery as a means to enchance the healing process and build a supportive community for patient and cancer survivors.

Weight Loss Management Informational Seminars

For the latest bariatric (weight loss) surgery and non-surgery management information, attend a free seminar. Learn about obesity-related complications and life changes that follow weight loss surgery. Seminars are held regularly, locations and times vary.

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Support Groups

Arthritis/Joint Replacement Support Group

Child Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)

Sacramento: (916) 284-4064 A support group meeting for families of children with attention deficit disorders. For more information and meeting locations, please call (916) 284-4064.

Congenital Heart Disease Family Support Group

What: Support Group for family members of children with Congenital Heart Disease.

Stay educated with Guest Speakers and enjoy activities and refreshments.
Where: Sutter Memorial Hospital
5271 F Street, Building C
(Free Parking)
When: Last Tuesday of every month 7:00pm-9:00pm

For More Information, Please Contact:
Norene Rouse
Coordinator Pediatric Cardiology Services
Pediatric Outpatient Service, Building C
(916)733-7031
Or:
Valerie Boesen
Parent Volunteer
(916)799-2508

Mothers Outlet

Mothers Outlet is a support group for new and soon-to-be mothers. Together you and your infant will participate in this exciting new adventure. Regardless of your background or preparation, you cannot anticipate all the changes that occur at this time in your life. Coming together in a group will provide you the opportunity to share, learn and grow. No pre-registration necessary. Drop-ins welcomed- Just show up! For more information call 733-7080 and press 5.

Sweet Success Program

A program designed to care for pregnant women with diabetes Type 1 and Type 2, and for women who develop diabetes or elevated blood glucose during pregnancy and for those who are glucose impaired. A physician referral is required.

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