Western Baptist events -- May 2011

Relaxing from Within

5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class designed to help expectant mothers become familiar with relaxation techniques. Participants are asked to bring a blanket, pillow and support person.

Phone (270) 575-2229 for more information.

Western Baptist Prepared Childbirth Classes

5 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 9 and 16, or 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14, Meeting Room A, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Sibling Class

5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class helps prepare children ages 2 to 9 for the arrival of a new brother or sister.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Girl Talk

4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 12, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.

Free class to help preadolescent girls learn about their changing bodies and help them feel more self-confident and assured about becoming women.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Breastfeeding Classes

9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 14, or 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, May 23, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital

Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience.

Phone (270) 575-2229 to register.

Diabetes classes

1 to 4 p.m., Monday, May 16, and Wednesday, May 18, Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2, Western Baptist Hospital.

Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. A physician’s order is required.

Phone (270) 575-2918 for more information.

Brunch Bunch Stroke Awareness Luncheon

Noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 19, Baptist Heart Center Auditorium, Western Baptist Hospital.

Neurologists will speak on stroke prevention and care.

Phone (270) 575-2895 for reservations.

Understanding Heart Failure

1 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 24, Heart Center conference room, Western Baptist Hospital.

Free class for patients and/or caregivers to learn needed changes to keep heart failure under control.

Phone (270) 575-2918 for more information or to register.