Infant and Child Safety
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
A parent's number one concern is keeping their child safe. Stillwater Medical Group pediatrician Dr. Nicki Groves will discuss steps parents can take to keep their child safe. Participants will also learn about car seat safety and ensuring proper installation. Each participant will receive a voucher for a free child passenger safety check.

PSA Screening for Prostate Cancer: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Dr. Tom Stormont, Stillwater Medical Group urologist, will give a presentation focusing on the controversial prostate cancer screening test known as PSA. He will talk about the benefits and potential pitfalls about this perplexing blood test.

Mind-Body Skills
Six Tuesdays, April 6-May 4, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Stillwater Medical Group Curve Crest Clinic
$90 for series - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Transform the physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of your life with mind-body skills. Learn empowering skills - such as meditation, guided imagery, breath work and movement - to help reduce stress, increase resistance to disease and improve self-awareness. Instructors are Stillwater Medical Group providers.

Finding Your Way through Cancer
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
Spring: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2010
Early Summer: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010
Late Summer: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 2010
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
A five-week series for individuals and their families who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Each week will address an issue that most people confront at one time or another during their journey through cancer, including the "new normal" and making decisions. Facilitator: Julie Edstrom.

Kids & Teens in Grief
Six Thursdays, April 8-May 13, 2010, 6:00-7:15 PM
Boutwells Landing (5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights)
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4586
For kids and teens (K-12) who have experienced the death of a loved one. Trained volunteer facilitators provide a caring, safe and confidential environment in which youth are encouraged to freely express their grief through art, music, photographs and group discussion. The program also offers support and education for the young person's parent or guardian, enabling them to better understand their own grief as well as their child's.

New Brother/Sister Class
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, August 12, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, October 7, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, December 9, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$20 per family - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
This special class helps children prepare for mom's hospital stay, a new baby in the family, and the role of being a big brother or sister. A short tour of the Lakeview Hospital Birth Center is provided. For children ages 3-8.

5th Annual Senior Health & Faith Day: Minding the Body--Tending the Spirit
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM
Our Savior's Lutheran Church (1616 W. Olive St., Stillwater)
Free - Advance registration required, call Our Savior's Lutheran Church at (651) 439-5704
Featuring "No Stone Left Unturned" presented by Ann Peyton, RN, MA, Parish Nurse; "On the Eighth Day, God Made Laughter!" presented by Rev. Steve Molin, "The Sign Guy"; vignettes on acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, naturopathy, tai chi, music therapy, supplements/herbal therapies, massage therapy and energy based therapies. Information resources from the community. Lunch will be served. Everyone welcome; please reserve your space early as seating is limited.

My Aching Back: Treating Low Back Pain
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
It is estimated that four out of five Americans will suffer from a form of back pain at some point in their lives, from simple muscle sprains and strains to more serious problems like a herniated disc, spinal disc degeneration or spinal fractures. Dr. Christian DuBois, St. Croix Orthopaedics, will discuss some available options for relieving back pain and its cause. Not only is back pain treatable, but in many cases it's also preventable.

Healthcare Directives Workshop
Friday, April 16, 2010, 10:00-11:00 AM
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 10:00-11:00 AM
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 10:00-11:00 AM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Lakeview Hospital social services staff will provide a one-hour overview of what a healthcare directive is, what the document can do for you and what happens if one does not exist. Forms, literature and instructions for completion will be provided to Minnesota residents.

Look Good...Feel Better
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 4:00-6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 5:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 4:00-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, call toll-free 800-227-2345 
Look Good...Feel Better teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the apperance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Look Good...Feel Better is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Foundation; and the National Cosmetology Association.

Fixing Leaking Faucets in Men with Prostate Cancer
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 11:30 AM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - No registration required, call (651) 430-4510 for information
One of the most common and disabling issues that men with prostate cancer suffer from is urinary problems. Discover solutions to these problems, including dietary changes, medications, exercises and surgery. This is the May offering for the Prostate Cancer Support Group, presented by urologist Dr. Tom Stormont.

New Grandparents Class
Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM 
Lakeview Hospital
$20 per couple - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Learn about "today's baby" and current guidelines for infant care and safety. Discussion will include changes in birthing practices and how grandparents can help during pregnancy, birth and after baby is born. A tour of the Birth Center at Lakeview is included.

Preventing and Treating Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Athletes
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Shoulder injuries in youth and adult athletes can be season- or even career-ending events. Learn how overhead throwing athletes - such as baseball, softball, football and tennis players - can avoid severe injuries. Dr. Steven Meisterling, St. Croix Orthopaedics, will discuss how an orthopedic specialist uses innovative solutions to help athletes return to their sport following injuries, tears, impingement or instability from overuse.

Understanding Kidney Stones
Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Learn about the Stillwater Medical Group Stone Clinic. Stillwater Medical Group urologist Dr. Tom Stormont, internist Dr. Wendy Heck, and dietitian Mary Miller will discuss how kidney stones can be prevented and how some stones can be treated locally with new minimally invasive methods.

Healing Touch - Level 1
Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, 2010, 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$300 - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
The healing touch certificate program is a multi-level course in energy-based therapy for registered nurses, healthcare professionals, body-oriented therapists, psychotherapists or other individuals who desire an in-depth understanding of healing work that uses energy-based concepts. Level 1 allows individuals with varying backgrounds to develop concepts and skills in energy-based therapy. Participants earn 18 continuing education contact hours. Endorsed by The American Holistic Nurses Association; certification by Healing Touch International, Inc.. Instructor: Barb Schommer, RN, MS, CHTP, CHTI.


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