Mercy Medical Center North Iowa | Life & Health | Summer 2018

LIFE AND HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of MERCY MEDICAL CENTER NORTH IOWA, 1000 Fourth St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401, 641-428-7000, mercynorthiowa.com. Information in LIFE & HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2018 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. LIFE AND HEALTH 3 Countdown to Delivery and Beyond This class is designed to help you prepare for the birth of your baby. You will learn about recognizing signs of labor, breathing techniques, comfort measures, newborn care and postpartum recovery. Take in the third trimester of pregnancy. It is optional to bring a pillow or blanket for comfort. Fee: $10 per student. To register, call Family Connections at 641-428-2525 . Mercy East/Main Campus (1000 Fourth St. SW, Mason City), auditorium located on the second floor of the Cancer Center. Please park and enter through the west entrance near the Cancer Center. ●   ● Saturday, July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. North Iowa Diabetes Prevention Program The Cerro Gordo Department of Public Health and the Mason City Family YMCA, with support from Mercy Medical Center–North Iowa, are offering this program to help individuals at risk for diabetes to prevent the disease. This program has been proven to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through modest lifestyle changes with the support of a coach and one’s peers. This is a one-year program, with classes held weekly for six months, followed by six monthly maintenance sessions to assist with maintaining lifestyle changes. Fee: Free, with a refundable $100 deposit. To register, visit cghealth.com/topics/ diabetes-prevention-program or call 641-421-9303 . For more information, contact Karen Crimmings at kcrimmings@cghealth.com or 641-421-9323 . Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health (Mohawk Square, 22 N. Georgia Ave., third floor, Mason City) and Mason City Family YMCA (1840 S. Monroe Ave., Mason City) ●   ● New class will begin in mid-July and will be held on Wednesdays in the morning and afternoon. Bariatric Support Group: Supporting Each Other This group is designed to provide individuals with an opportunity to share information, offer support, gain insight and become aware of options in coping with the challenges of living with obesity. Open to those who have had bariatric surgery or are interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. For more information, call Shelley Mosiman at 641-428-6154 . Mercy West Campus (910 N. Eisenhower Ave., Mason City), Diabetes Center Conference Room. Please use the north entrance when entering the building. ●   ● Monday, Sept. 10, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Camp Greentree, Youth Grief Camp Camp Greentree, hosted by Hospice of North Iowa, is free of charge and open to youth, ages 7 to 14, who have experienced the death of a family member or friend, including those who have not been served by Hospice of North Iowa. The camp offers the opportunity to meet others who have experienced the loss of a loved one and a chance to gain coping skills. Advance registration is required by Sept. 17. Kids who have previously attended will be on a waiting list, as space is limited. To register, call Hospice of North Iowa at 641-428-6208 or 800-297-4719 . Camp Tanglefoot (14948 Dogwood Ave., Clear Lake) ●   ● Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the most up-to-date list on our website, mercynorthiowa.com . Click on “Classes & Events.” Classes and events FOR YOUR HEALTH Free! Free!