Stay healthy with St. Vincent's One Nineteen this month

St. Vincent's One Nineteen

200 One Nineteen Blvd.

745-4600

Wednesdays: Breastfeeding Support Group. 10 a.m.-noon. Moms will have the opportunity to meet with a lactation consultant, as well as network with other breastfeeding moms.

Thursdays: Countdown to the Holidays Living Healthy Challenge. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Open Studio. Join us for a once a week class designed to help you stay healthy as we move into the fall season when comfort eating and holiday gatherings make it difficult to stay on track. Free for members, $10 per week for non-members. Call 408-6550.

Oct. 3: Healthcare Reform Meeting. 10 a.m.-noon. Blue Cross/Blue Shield will hold a meeting to discuss individual products related to Health Care Reform for individuals under the age of 65. Registration required. Call 1-885-764-1333 or visit HCRMeetings.com.

Oct. 4: Lupus Support Group. 10 a.m.-noon. This group supporting lupus patients and their families will meet the first Saturday of every month.  This month a discussion will take place on the topic: Living Well With Lupus.

Oct. 4: Sjogren’s Support Group. 12:30-3:30 p.m. We’ll offer education and support, as well as help increase awareness of this autoimmune disorder. This event is free.

Oct. 9: Forever Families. 5-9 p.m. This class focuses on caring for a newborn, and is designed for families coming together through adoption. Call 939-7878.

Oct. 10, 28: Medicare Educational Meeting. 10 a.m.-noon (Oct. 10) 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m. (Oct. 28). Blue Cross/Blue Shield will hold a meeting to inform customers about senior products. Free. Registration required. Call 1-888-346-1946.

Oct. 14: Blood Pressue/Body Mass Index Screening. 8-11:30 a.m. Free.

Oct. 15: CPR Family and Friends. 6-8 p.m. The class focuses on how to help an adult, child, or infant who is choking. $20 per person. Call 939-7878.

Oct. 20: Weight Watchers at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen. 11:30 a.m. Start of a new 12-week session. Call 408-6551.

Oct. 22: Baby Sign Language. 10-11 a.m. This class teaches caregivers to communicate with their babies or toddlers before they are able to talk. Registration required. Call 939-7878.

Oct. 23: Breakfast with the Doc: Identifying Beneficial Viatmins and Supplements. 8-9 a.m. Vicki Moore, MD, of Birmingham Internal Medicine Associates. Free. Registration required. Call 408-6550.

Oct. 28: Blood Cholesterol and Glucose Monitoring. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cholesterol and blood glucose screenings will be held by appointment. Free for members, $20 for non-members and repeat visits. Call 408-6550.

Oct. 28: Healthy Cooking in a Bag. 6-8 p.m. Join us for Healthy Cooking in a Bag, where you’ll have the opportunity to prepare ten healthy meals for your freezer. Bring your groceries to our kitchen and we’ll prepare the meals together. $25 per person plus the cost of groceries. Call 408-6550.

Oct. 31: Comprehensive Diabetes Education. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Physician’s referral required and pre-assessments given preceding the class date. Call 939-7246.