All events are held at Western Baptist and are free unless otherwise noted.
SPECIAL EVENT
A Dickens of a Gift Western Baptist’s Annual Holiday Health Extravaganza
Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to noon
Atrium, Doctors Office Building 2 Free health screenings—including carotid, cholesterol and blood sugar, blood pressure, EKG rhythm strips, respiratory checks, posture and more—will be available. Also featured are door prizes, giveaways and refreshments, along with entertainment by Dickens-era carolers and gingerbread houses for viewing. No advance registration is required, but you may phone Baptist Health Line at
(270) 575-2918 for more information.
Wellness Classes
Understanding Heart Failure
A free class for cardiac patients and their families. To register, phone
(270) 575-2918.
Smoking Cessation
To register or for more information on free smoking cessation classes at Western Baptist Hospital, phone
(270) 442-1310.
Diabetes
For free diabetes classes, phone
(270) 575-2282.
CPR and Basic Life Support
For information on CPR and basic life support classes, phone
(270) 575-2723.
Baptist Family Fitness
For information on programs and classes at Baptist Family Fitness, phone
(270) 443-PLAY (7529). Membership rates apply.
Women’s and Children’s Services
If you or someone you know is expecting, visit
westernbaptist.com to register for maternity classes or to get information from StorkCentral’s Baby Steps, the online pregnancy center. You also may phone
(270) 575-BABY (2229) to register.
StorkSmart
Thursday, Jan. 3, 5 to 7 p.m.
Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2 Labor and Delivery staff provide pregnancy information and tours for expecting parents. For more information, phone
(270) 575-BABY (2229).
Grandparenting Class
Monday, Jan. 28, 5 to 6 p.m.
Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2 Get newborn safety and caregiving tips.
Girl Talk Class
Monday, Feb. 25, 4 to 6 p.m.
Atrium Classroom, Doctors Office Building 2 Preadolescent girls can learn more about reproduction and the menstrual cycle.