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Upcoming classes by St. Luke's Hospital.  To register for any class, call 314-542-4848 or visit their website.

Home Alone Class
For ages 9-11

This class covers topics such as simple first aid, stranger danger, dealing with loneliness and boredom, trust and honesty and is designed for children who are staying home alone for the first time or need more skills for greater self-confidence.

8/3/10
Marilyn Fox Building
9:30 - 11:00 am
$15 per child

Sitter Skills Class
For ages 11 and older

This class covers topics such as sitter expectations, basic child care, safety, first-aid and child development and is designed for beginning baby-sitters to help make their sitting experience a success. 

8/3/10
Marilyn Fox Building
12:00 - 3:00 pm
$20 per child

Total Control Introductory Class

If you find yourself always running to the bathroom due to incontinence or an overactive bladder, you are not alone.  Total Control is a medically-based fitness and educational program that can transform women's lives.  This introductory class educates participants on the importance of good pelvic health, which includes strengthening the core muscles, healthy diet and nutrition tips and resources available to women.  Class is taught by an exercise specialist.  

8/12/10
Staenberg Family Complex
10:30 - 11:15 am
FREE

Beyond Breakfast: Healthy Eating Habits for Young Children

Diane Andrea, RD, LD, gives parents practical advice on the easiest and healthiest ways to better ensure healthy eating habits for life.

8/31/10
Staenberg Family Complex
6:30 - 8:00 pm
FREE

The Importance of Vascular Screenings in Preventive Health

Jack Oak, MD, Vascular Surgeon at St. Luke’s Hospital, discusses why early detection and proactive management of cardiovascular disease is a key part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

9/14/10
Staenberg Family Complex
6:30 - 7:30 pm
FREE

Family Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic

Flu vaccinations available for adults and children ages 3 and older.  No advance registration required.

10/11/10
Marilyn Fox Building
4:30 - 6:30 pm
$25 (payable by cash, check, or credit card) - Medicate Part B accepted.

Healthy Sleep Habits for Infants to Age 5

Nancy Birkenmeier, BSN, RN, from St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center, gives parents practical advice and techniques to better ensure healthy sleep habits for life.

10/13/10
Marilyn Fox Building
6:30 - 7:30 pm
FREE

Common Orthopedic Injury Prevention and Treatment

James Walentynowicz, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at St. Luke’s Hospital, discusses ways to stay healthy with prevention tips to avoid common sports injuries.

10/18/10
Marilyn Fox Building
6:30 - 7:30 pm
FREE

Prevention and Current Treatment Options for Strokes

Dr. Todd Silverman and Dr. Frasat Chaudhry, neurologists with St. Luke’s Brain & Spine Center, discuss ways to reduce your risk for stroke and how timely intervention is key to diagnosis and treatment of a “brain attack.”

11/3/10
Staenberg Family Complex
6:30 - 7:30 pm
FREE