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Classes

Enloe Medical Center offers numerous health and wellness classes throughout the year, including the following offerings. For additional resources, visit our Support Group and Events listings.

Asthma Education

One-on-one education through Enloe Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Cost: $25. For more information or to set up an appointment, please call (530) 332-6898

Bariatric Pre-Surgical Education

This online class is designed to help patients prepare for their Bariatric surgery at Enloe Medical Center. It provides a better idea of what to expect during the hospital visit and how to participate in the recovery process. Your spouse, relatives and friends are welcome and encouraged to view the class.

Bariatric Post-Surgical Education

This two-hour class is offered starting at about one month after surgery. Participants get an opportunity to review important information and follow-up on special guidelines as their diet and other needs change. The class is held on two Thursdays each month. For more information, please call the Enloe Bariatric Program at (530) 332-5122.

♥ Cardiac Rehabilitation

Educational and exercise-conditioning classes for people with heart problems. The program is tailored to help each person improve their health, increase their strength and endurance, and to feel better. Sessions are directed by a Registered Nurse and an Exercise Physiologist.
(530) 332-6898
See Healthy Heart for more related classes.

Continuing Education Courses

Enloe Medical Center's Education Center offers many classes throughout the year. See the Education Calendar. To register, call the Enloe Education Center at (530) 332-7366.

CPR Classes (American Heart Association)

Please call the Enloe Education Center at (530) 332-7589 to pre-register and for details.

  • For the health care provider - The Healthcare Provider CPR course is designed for health care professionals and  teaches basic CPR, two-person CPR, and bag valve mask for the adult, child and infant.  It also covers how to relieve choking in adults, children and infants, and includes AED information. 
    2011 Classes    : Sept. 6, Oct. 11, Nov. 3, Dec. 5
    2012 Classes, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan.     10, Feb. 15, March 14, April 23, May 29, June 18, July 10, Aug. 30, Sept. 11, Oct. 10, Nov. 1, Dec. 3  
  • For the layperson - The Heartsaver CPR course is designed for the layperson and teaches basic CPR skills. It also covers how to relieve choking in adults, children and infants, and includes AED information. 
    2011 Classes: Nov. 15
    2012 Classes, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Feb. 2, May 21, Aug. 14, Nov. 28

Diabetes Services & Education

  • Diabetes Education Services: Through self-management training, participants gain knowledge and self-care skills necessary to manage their condition effectively. Physician-referral required. 530.332.6840
  • Sweet Success Program: Education and guidelines for women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are pregnant and those with gestational diabetes. 530.332.6840

Also: Enloe also offers a free Diabetes Support Group. For details, visit OUR Support Group listing.

♥ Healthy Heart

  • Enloe Cardiac Rehabilitation: Education and exercise-conditioning classes for people with heart problems. The program is tailored to help each participant improve their health, increase their strength and endurance, and to feel better. Sessions are directed by a Registered Nurse and an Exercise Physiologist. 530.332.6898
  • Stress Management for Cardiac Patients and Families: Stress is a major cause of illness and heart disease. This eight-week class helps participants and their families learn to manage the stresses of everyday life. Meets on Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. No charge for class; $10 materials fee. Offered through Enloe Cardiac Rehabilitation. 530.332.6898

Healthy Steps: The Lebed Method

Gentle therapeutic exercise to help regain range of motion, increase flexibility, reduce swelling from lymphedema, decrease depression, and promote positive self-image and joy! Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Fountain Medical Conference Room. Free with $10 materials fee. Pre-registration required. Call Mary Jo at 530.228.4753 or David at 530.332.3855.

A Joint Effort

Two-hour class helps patients prepare for total joint replacement surgery. Provides a better idea of what to expect during the hospital visit and how to participate in the recovery process. Gives an opportunity to ask questions of medical professionals and meet others who will be having the same surgery. Spouse, relatives or friends are welcome and encouraged to attend class. Held monthly on first and third Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon and third Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Enloe Rehabilitation Center. Read more and see the 2012 schedule. To enroll, please call 530.332.7446.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Clinic

Eight-week world-renowned program consistently demonstrated to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and the symptoms of numerous other stress-related disorders . Offered on Tuesday's evenings three times a year and includes an all-day Saturday session. (2012 schedule: Winter Program, Jan. 24, with Retreat Day March 3; Spring Program, May 18, with Retreat Day, June 16; Fall Program Sept. 25, with Retreat Day, Nov. 3, 2012). Class meets for 2.5 hours at the Enloe Outpatient Center, Building C in the Exercise Room. The cost is $355, which includes registration, textbook workbook, two CDs and a non refundable deposit. In some instances, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits and health insurance coverage may apply. Class led by Steve Flowers, M.S., MFT. Two units college credit available through CSU, Chico; physicians, nurses, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and licensed clinical social workers may report 24 hours of Category 1 Credit toward the California Medical Association in Continuing Medical Education. For more information, call Steve Flowers at 530.898.1495 or visit www.mindfullivingprograms.com.

Pregnancy & Parenting Classes - Growing Healthy Babies and Families

Getting ready for a new baby and parenting are exciting and important times. Enloe Medical Center wants to help you and your family prepare. We offer a range of classes for before and after the baby is born. Visit our Mother & Baby Care Center's Classes/Education page for details on these classes:

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Education and exercise classes for people with lung problems. Learn more about Pulmonary Rehabilitation. 530.332.6898

Stress Management

Stress is a major cause of illness and heart disease. This eight-week class helps participants and their families learn to manage the stresses of everyday life. Meets on Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. No charge for class; $10 materials fee. Offered through Enloe Cardiac Rehabilitation. 530.332.6898

Telling Our Stories

Free writing group for anyone interested learning about writing to heal. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the Fountain Medical Conference Room, 251 Cohasset Road, Chico. For details, call (530) 332-3855.

Weight-Loss Surgery Informational Seminars

Free weekly seminars led by bariatric surgeons Deron Ludwig, MD, and Erik Simchuck, MD, with intro by Enloe bariatric nurses. Covers topics related to weight-loss surgery, the disease of morbid obesity, health issues associated with obesity and information about surgical options. 1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesdays from 12pm to 2:30pm and every 3rd Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Starting Feb. 1, the seminars will take place on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (except March, which meets on the 2nd and 5th Thursdays), and every 3rd Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. the Fountain Medical Conference Room, 251 Cohasset Road, Chico. Enloe Bariatric Program, 530.332.5122. Drs. Ludwig and Simchuk who are members of Enloe's medical staff and are independent licensed practitioners not employed by the medical center.

 

Locations

The addresses to our facilities are below. Also, see a map with directions.

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