The Erlanger schedule of classes and events for Sept. 9-19 includes diabetes education, weight management information and breastfeeding class.
Erlanger offers online childbirth education class. The online class is an easy-to-understand interactive program that includes more than 70 videos, animated illustrations, downloadable PDF files, review quizzes and information specific to Erlanger East and Erlanger Baroness birthing services. By choosing the online childbirth program, participants will have access to all the information for six months. The cost for the courses is $25. Visit http://erlanger-health-system.myshopify.com/collections/all to register for the online course.
For more information or to register for the online childbirth program and other classes and events mentioned below, call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465), seven days a week, from 8 a.m.- midnight. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar
6-8 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness (Downtown)
Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) to register. Visit Erlanger’s You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/erlangerhealth and click The Weight Loss Program under Playlist to watch first-hand accounts from those who have gone through the program.
Thursday, Sept. 10
Diabetes Education Class
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.
Monday, Sept. 14
Diabetes Education Class
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.
Bariatric Support Group
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Siskin Fitness Center
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) for more information.
Overactive Bladder and Its Treatments
6-7 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
This session is a review of overactive bladder (OAB) and includes information on various treatments. It will feature a discussion from Erlanger’s leading urologists, a patient who will share his/her experience with OAB and a question and answer session. The information session is free and open to the public and current patients of the OAB clinic. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) for more information or to register.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Breastfeeding
6:30-9 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness (Downtown)
This class is designed to help participants make an informed choice about breastfeeding. Learn breastfeeding basics, what to expect the first few weeks and special tips for success. Concerns about returning to work/school will also be discussed. This course is coordinated by a board-certified lactation consultant. Registration fee is $30. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) to register.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Seminar
6-8 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) to register. Visit Erlanger’s You Tube Channel at www.youtube.com/erlangerhealth and click The Weight Loss Program under Playlist to watch first-hand accounts from those who have gone through the program.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Breastfeeding
9 a.m.-noon
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
This class is designed to help participants make an informed choice about breastfeeding. Learn breastfeeding basics, what to expect the first few weeks and special tips for success. Concerns about returning to work/school will also be discussed. This course is coordinated by a board-certified lactation consultant. Registration fee is $30. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at 423-778-LINK (5465) to register.