CONTACT
SCRMC Online!

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HOSPITAL:
715-483-3261
800-642-1336

235 State St.
St. Croix Falls,
Wisconsin, 54024

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CLINICS:
715-483-3221
800-828-3627

216 S. Adams St.
St. Croix Falls,
Wisconsin 54024

 
 

Community Health Education Classes


CLASS LISTING (select a class below for details)

Advanced Directives  |   Alzheimer's Support Group  |   Breastfeeding Support Group

Bringing Up Baby  |   **Child Safety Seat Check**  |   Diabetes Support Group  |   Expectant Parents

Infant Massage  |   Oigong  |   Thinking of Quitting Tobacco  |   Yoga  |   Yoga in Sequence



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Advanced Directives  |   return to top

August 4

10:00-11:30 am

Who would make healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to?  Learn more about advance directives and how to complete them. Forms available for both Minnesota and Wisconsin residents.

FEE: Free

Location: Learning Resource Center

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Alzheimer's Support Group  |   return to top

July 27, August 31, September 28

1:00-3:30 pm

Meets the last Tuesday of the month. The Alzheimer's Support Group is intended to benefit caregivers and family members of those who have Alzheimer's Disease/ Dementia.

FEE: Free

Location: Education Conference Room

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Breast Feeding Support Group  |  return to top

Every Thursday
Group: 2:00-3:30 pm

*Private lactation consultants are available by appointment.
All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Instructor is a Certified Lactation Counselor For questions at anytime on breastfeeding, please contact the OB department at 715-483-0576 or e-mail angela.chivers@scrmc.org.

FEE: Free

LOCATION: Obstetrics Department

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Bringing Up Baby - Year 1   |   return to top

July 1, August 5, September 2

6:00-7:00 pm

First Thursday of the Month throughout the year. For parents and their babies under a year old. Topics include: car seat safety, development stages, infant sign language and many more!

August 5: Stroll and Chat. Bring your strollers and questions as we walk around outdoors.
September 2: To Vaccinate or not. Join us for a discussion on vaccinations and early childhood illnesses.

FEE: Free

Location: Learning Resource Center

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Polk County Child Safety Seat Check  |  return to top

Did you know 85% of child safety seats are used incorrectly? Stop by and have your child safety seat inspected and learn proper installation techniques for free.

Come with your child and the safety seat he or she uses. All car seat inspections will be done by specially trained staff.

- Date: Thursday, August 26, 2010
- Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Polk County Justice Center - watch for signs in the parking lot
- Appointment required. To make an appointment, call 715-483-0431 or email sarah.shaw@scrmc.org.
   Appointments are 30 minutes each.
- Space is limited.
- This is a free service - donations are accepted.

Sponsored by West Central Regional Trauma Advisory Council (WCRTAC), Amery Regional Medical Center, Cumberland Hospital, Osceola Medical Center and St. Croix Regional Medical Center

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Diabetes Support Group  |  return to top

July 15, August 19, September 16

6:00-8:00 pm

Meets the third Thursday of the month. Support group lead by Diabetic Educators.

FEE: Free

Location: Hospital Lobby

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Expectant Parents  |   return to top

July 8, 15 and 22
or
September 16, 23 and 30

6:00-8:30 pm

Three weekly evening sessions. Ideal for parents during the 7th or 8th month of pregnancy. Learn about labor, delivery, breathing and relaxation techniques, postpartum  care, infant feeding and tour the Birthing Center. Instructor is a Health Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mother. Class offered every six weeks.

FEE: $40 per couple

LOCATION: Learning Resource Center

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Infant Massage  |   return to top

By appointment

Communicate your love through touch! Parents will learn to massage their babies. Please bring a blanket, hand towel, bottle and your baby.

Contact Physical Therapy Department at 715-483-0241 for more information.
Classes taught by Sue Ames-Lillie, CIMI.

FEE: $45

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Oigong - NEW CLASS!  |   return to top

July 14, 21, 28 and
August 4, 11 and 18

10:00-11:00 am

Qigong is a unique exercise where you can build up your health, prevent or treat illness, improve both physical and emotional balance while using simple exercises that anyone of any age or ability can use. Similar to Tai Chi, the movements are easier to perform yet equally effective with similar benefits.

To register for this group please contact the Education Department.

FEE: $25 for six sessions

LOCATION: Physical Rehab Department

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Thinking of quitting tobacco?  |   return to top

We can help! You CAN quit smoking or chewing tobacco. New techniques and methods are helping more people quit than ever before.

Call for a tobacco cessation appointment with Wanda Brown, APRN. 715-483-3221 or 800-828-3627

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Hatha Yoga  |   return to top

Saturdays

Beginner class
10:00-11:00 am

Advanced class
11:30 am-12:30 pm

Inviting you to experience Yoga. Stretching your body, expanding your mind opening your spirit.

To register please contact Julie Karsky at 483-5158 or 2karsky@centurytel.net

FEE: $5 per session each or $25 for 6 sessions.

LOCATION: Physical Rehab Department

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Yoga in Sequence  |   return to top

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
6:45-7:45 pm

Practice yoga poses and postures with sequencing grace. "Move with your breathing, Breathe with your moving." Some yoga experience is recommended.

To register please contact Julie Karsky at 483-5158 or 2karsky@centurytel.net

FEE: $5 per session each or $25 for 6 sessions

LOCATION: Physical Rehab Department




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To register for a class, please call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 x2431 or email Sarah Shaw at: sarah.shaw@scrmc.org