| Classes / Support Groups
Diabetes Education
For people who have had diabetes for three months or longer who desire more information about managing their diabetes successfully. Four and five weekly sessions and two individual follow up visits are included.
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Class Session Dates and Times: |
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| Location: |
Classes will be held at the Miller Street Services Conference Room (located in the Sleep Studies Building) 1000 N. Miller (corner of Miller and Westwood), Wenatchee
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| Cost: |
$425 - Medicare, Medicaid, and Premara cover the cost of the class if you have been diagnosed within a year, have had two consecutive HbA1c results of 8.5% or greater, a change in treatment regimen from diet control to oral meds, or from oral meds to insulin, or at high risk for complications based on inadequate glycemic control. Your primary physician must confirm the new diagnosis on a referral form. Be sure to call your insurance regarding coverage. |
| To Register: |
Call (509) 667-3670 |
| Topics covered will include: |
What is Diabetes?
Medications for Management
Meal Planning
Living with Diabetes
The Benefits of Exercise
Foot Health
Monitoring Blood Sugars
Nutrition and Diabetes
Goal Setting
Uncontrolled Diabetes - The Complications
Acute Complications |
For more information about diabetes visit our Diabetes Education web pages, and the American Diabetes Association website.
Childbirth Classes
Learn techniques to help you and your partner have a more relaxed birth experience. All sessions are six weeks in length. Class size is limited.
 Instructor: Roberta Schott, LPN, ICCE Childbirth Educator, Lactation Educatior, Specialist.
Bring 2 pillows, insurance information, questions and enthusiasm!
| Time: |
Monday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30 (unless otherwise noted) |
| Location: |
Miller Street Conference Center, 1000 N. Miller St., Wenatchee |
| MS Self-Help Group |
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MS Self-Help Group Date(s):
October 8, 2008 - 6:30 PM
Conference Room C
The MS Self-help group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Questions? Contact the neurology department at (509) 663-8711.
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