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.
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.
to midnight. HealthLink Plus is a free membership program open to adults 18 and older.
Monday, June 6
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.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
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
6:00-7:00 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, June 7
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesdayand Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Thursday, June 9
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesdayand Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Friday, June 10
Cancer Support Group
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ronald McDonald House
Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Erlanger Cancer Center and Pastoral Care services offers a cancer support group open to patients, family members and friends and offers education through self-care topics and support with discussions and fellowship. A cancer navigator and pastoral care representative will guide attendees through topics that include navigating through a cancer diagnosis, management of cancer treatment, emotional support and much more. For more information on the support group, call 423-778-5030.
Sunday, June 12
Stork Scoop
2:00-3:30 p.m.
Erlanger Baroness (Downtown)
Get the scoop on all things expecting new baby, laboring, delivery and postpartum for mom. Learn the basics from experts who bring you Erlanger’s childbirth and breastfeeding classes. The session is free but registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.