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My Health Quest Health Quest 15 Babysitting Preparedness Course Aug. 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Northern Dutchess Hospital Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Putnam Hospital Center–Michael T. Weber Conference Room 2 July 19, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Sept. 6, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Vassar Brothers Medical Center–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. Cost : $45 (includes textbook) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED for Adult, Child and Infant July 20, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Northern Dutchess Hospital is course covers basic first aid, maneuvers for choking victims and environmental emergencies. Cost: $100 (includes textbook and materials) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Course Sept. 28, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. NDH Cafeteria Conference Room July 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. PHC—Michael T. Weber Conference Room 2 Aug. 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Vassar Brothers Medical Center is course is ideal for all pet owners and pet caregivers and 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. You practice your skills on furry life-like pet mannequins. is very popular course fills up quickly, so call and register today. Cost: $45 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment for classes at NDH, PHC or VBMC, call (845) 475-9742. Health Quest/American Red Cross Blood Drives Friday, Aug. 1, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Health Quest Headquarters—Taconic Crossings Bldg. Friday, August 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium For more information or to register, please call (845) 554-1188. AHA Heartsaver CPR AED for Adult, Child and Infant Aug. 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is course covers basic CPR techniques, maneuvers for choking victims and how to use an automated external defibrillator on adults, children and infants. Cost: $75 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. AHA Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course Sept. 13, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. VBMC—Joseph Tower Building Auditorium is course teaches childcare providers and others to manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Child CPR, AED, infant CPR and a module in adult CPR, AED and Asthma Care Training for childcare providers are also included in this program. Course completion results in a certification card valid for two years. Cost: $100 (textbook included) To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. PALS Original Course Sept. 13 and Sept. 14, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Vassar Brothers Medical Center is course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency respiratory and cardiac arrest management. is course is for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies. is is a two-day course and both days must be attended. Course completion results in a two-year PALS certification from the American Heart Association. Cost: $300 To complete required preregistration and payment, call (845) 475-9742. VBMC Golf Invitational Monday, Sept. 15, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Dutchess Golf Club For more information, call the VBMC Foundation Office at (845) 790-9360. VBMC 2014 Diamond Gala Saturday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. cocktails and hors d'oeuvres FDR Library and Museum For more information, call the VBMC Foundation Office at (845) 790-9360. Dr. Gil and Lyda Rojas Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, Sept. 22, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start Mahopac Golf Club is tournament, which benefits Putnam Hospital Center, is sponsored by the Rojas Family. For more information about registration or sponsorship opportunities, call the PHC Foundation Office at (845) 230-4763. Friends & Family Garden Reunion Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2p.m. NDH Front Lawn Join us for the annual planting of bulbs and renewal of garden dedications. For more information, please call the NDH Foundation Office at (845) 871-1711. National Depression Screening Day Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4–6 p.m. PHC Behavioral Health Services For more information, please call (845) 279-5711, ext. 6803. Fall Foliage Half Marathon Sunday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. Rhinebeck Partial proceeds to benefit NDH Foundation. is event is being held in partnership with Running Away. To register or for more information, please call the NDH Foundation Office at (845) 871-1711 or visit www.fallfoliagehalf.com. 50th Anniversary PHC Gala Dinner and Ball Saturday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m. cocktails and hors d'oeuvres Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Putnam Hospital Center with dinner, dancing, a silent auction and a limited ticket car raffle. For more information, call the PHC Foundation Office at (845) 230-4763. Mothers' Club Fashion Show ursday, Nov. 13, 6p.m. e Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck A night of fashion, food and fun to benefit NDH! For more information, please call the NDH Foundation Office at (845) 871-1711. maneuvers for choking victims and how to use CALENDAR July– November 2014