Health Quest

My Health Quest CALENDAR AHA Heartsaver First Aid and CPR/AED for Adult, Child and Infant February 2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m Northern Dutchess Hospital March 15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m Vassar Brothers Medical Center–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium This course—not for healthcare providers— covers basic first aid, maneuvers for choking victims and environmental emergencies. This course is suitable for day care workers, construction workers, camp counselors and many other community professions. Course completion results in a certification card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. Pre-registration and payment are required, and class size is limited. up quickly, so call and register today. Cost: $45 (includes textbook) To complete required preregistration and payment for classes at NDH, PHC or VBMC, call (845) 475-9742. AHA Family & Friends CPR and AED Cost: $100 (includes textbook and materials) March 16, 9–3 p.m. VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium The Family & Friends CPR course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only® CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child AED use, infant CPR with breaths, and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not require a certification card in CPR for their job. We offer other courses for the professional. Please call for details. Babysitting Preparedness Course To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. Call (845) 475-9742 to register. February 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. April 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Northern Dutchess Hospital March 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center–Michael T. Weber Conference Room 2 March 29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. May 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium Because the way we handle emergencies has changed, babysitting preparedness is an important course for anyone who wishes to babysit. Successful completion of this course will result in a two-year certification from the American Safety and Health Institute. Call for more details about our other classes. Cost: $45 (includes textbook) Call (845) 475-9742 to register for classes. Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Course March 2, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. NDH–Cafeteria Conference Room February 9, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. May 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. PHC–Michael T. Weber Conference Room January 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. April 6, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium This unique course is ideal for all pet owners and pet caregivers. It covers common health and safety-related issues for dogs and cats, first-aid basics, CPR, choking maneuvers for pets, when to seek professional care and disaster planning steps for your pet. Course completion results in a certification card valid for three years from the Emergency Care and Safety Institute. This very popular course fills Cost: $35 (includes textbook and materials) The Taste of Rhinebeck Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m. Downtown Rhinebeck A traveling feast through the historic streets of Rhinebeck! Visit more than 20 participating restaurants, spirit shops and specialty food stores all in one evening! For more information or to make a reservation, call the Northern Dutchess Foundation Office at (845) 871-3505 or email nsheehan@health-quest.org. Visit www.health-quest.org for online registration or downloadable registration forms. Find us on Facebook for the most up-to-date event details. Red Cross Blood Drive May 3, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium To register, call (845) 454-8500 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. NDH Foundation Golf Classic & Awards Dinner Friday, May 9, 8:30 a.m. Red Hook Golf Club Registration and breakfast will be from 8 to 9:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. sharp! Awards dinner to follow play. For more information or to make a reservation, call the Northern Dutchess Foundation Office at (845) 871-3505 or email nsheehan@health-quest.org. Visit www.health-quest.org for online registration or downloadable registration forms. Find us on Facebook for the most up-to-date event details. January– May 2014 AHA Heartsaver First Aid Course May 30, 6–10 p.m. Northern Dutchess Hospital April 11, 6–10 p.m. VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium This course—not for healthcare providers— covers basic first aid for trauma and illness, maneuvers for environmental emergencies and choking victims. This course is suitable for day care workers, construction workers, camp counselors, students and many other community professions. This course does not cover CPR; it is first aid only, but you may take this course in conjunction with the Heartsaver CPR AED Course. Course completion results in a certification card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. Pre-registration and payment are required. Cost: $50 (includes textbook) Call (845) 475-9742 to register. Kids' Day at Putnam Hospital Center May 17, noon–4 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center Hosted by the Putnam Hospital Center Auxiliary, Kids' Day is a free festival of fun, health and safety for children of all ages. Please call the PHC Volunteer Services Office at (845) 279-5711, ext. 2453, for more information. AHA Heartsaver CPR and AED for Adult, Child and Infant May 31, 9 a.m.–2 p.m Northern Dutchess Hospital April 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m VBMC–Joseph Tower Building Auditorium. This course—not for healthcare providers— covers basic CPR techniques, maneuvers for choking victims, and how to use an automated external defibrillator on adults, children and infants. Course completion results in a certification card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. Pre-Registration and payment are required, and class size is limited. Cost: $75 (textbook included) Call (845) 475-9742 to sign up today! Save the Date—Saturday, June 14 The NDH Starlight Ball 6:30 p.m. at the Dutchess County Fair Grounds Black-tie dinner dance with live entertainment For more information or to make a reservation, email nsheehan@health-quest.org or call the Northern Dutchess Foundation Office at (845) 871-3505. Visit www.health-quest.org for online registration or downloadable forms. Find us on Facebook for the most up-to-date event details. Health Quest 15

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