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Living Better with Kidney Disease May 6, August 5, and November 4, 2 p.m. TACOMA, Franciscan Dialysis Center – South Tacoma, 5825 Tacoma Mall Blvd. Three-hour quarterly class to help people with kidney disease. FREE! chifranciscan.org/classes or 1-888-825-3227 to register. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Introduction, September 17; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m., September 24-November 12, All day retreat, October 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FEDERAL WAY, St. Francis Hospital MOB Conference Room, 34509 Ninth Ave. South Includes a one-hour orientation (free), eight 2.5-hour weekly classes and a 7-hour Saturday retreat. $300; chifranciscan.org/classes or 1-888-825-3227 to register. Better Breathers Third Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. SILVERDALE, Harrison Medical Center, Rose Room, 1800 NW Myhre Rd. All ages welcome. FREE! Call (360) 744-6685 for more info. Healthy Spine Exercise Class Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. DES MOINES, Highline Physical Therapy, Midway Clinic, 22659 Pacic Hwy S, Suite 201 Eight-session class. $50; (206) 824-3668 to register. Team Survivor Northwest - Active Women Healthy Women Thursdays, 3 p.m. BURIEN, Highline Medical Center, Cancer Center Meditation Room, 16233 Sylvester SW Exercise class for women cancer patients and survivors. FREE! chifranciscan.org/classes for more information. WEIGHT LOSS For information or to register for these, call 1-888-825-3227 to register or visit FranciscanWeightLoss.org Is Surgical Weight Loss Right For You? FEDERAL WAY, St. Francis Medical O ce Building, 34509 Ninth Ave. South FREE seminar to learn about your surgical options. Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups Support groups for when you're contemplating surgical weight loss or have already had surgery. Third Monday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD, St. Clare Hospital Resource Center, 4908 112th St. SW Second Tuesday of the Month, 1 p.m. FEDERAL WAY, St. Francis Hospital Medical O ce Building, 34509 Ninth Ave. South FAMILY EDUCATION For more information about tours or family education classes at various locations, and to register, call 1-888-825-3227 (available 24/7) or visit chifranciscan.org/familyeducation. To schedule a tour of the Harrison Birthing Center, call (360) 744-8928. Especially Yours A personalized three-hour private childbirth education course for the expectant mother and her companion. Arrange the date, time and location which best suits your schedule and personally select class content. A private tour of one of our family birth centers is available. $200/couple. Family Birth Center Tour For parents-to-be who are considering or delivering at a CHI Franciscan hospital. Tour the family birth center of your choice and learn how to make the most of your hospital stay. FREE! Childbirth Preparation Topics include pregnancy comfort measures, labor and birth positions and variations, and postpartum support. All classes include a tour of the family birth center. $125/couple or FREE with Provider One/DSHS card. Teen Childbirth Preparation Pregnancy preparation speci cally addressing the unique needs of young people ages 19 and under. $60/couple or FREE with Provider One/DSHS card. Breastfeeding Preparation Covers basic breastfeeding initiation tips and accessing postpartum lactation resources. $50/couple. Newborn Preparation and Care This one time class includes topics such as postpartum care of mom and baby, hints for adjusting to new roles, basic newborn care and resources. $50/couple. Safe Sitter Babysitting training for adolescents that discusses topics including emergency preparedness and child care. $75/person. CPR and Infant Safety Learn basic life-saving skills for infants and children and ways to childproof your home. $60/person; $90/couple. Safe Baby 411 (o ered at St. Joseph Medical Center only) This private, three-hour class includes CPR and infant safety strategies, including car seat safety, car seat installation supervised by a Certi ed Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician and an Infant CPR Anytime® kit. $200/couple. Balance After Birth Postpartum Support Groups In collaboration with Postpartum Support International, these drop-in support groups are a welcoming, non-judgmental space for new parents to discuss emotional changes and challenges. FREE! Car Seat Installation Inspection Station Third Friday of each month, 11 a.m. BURIEN, Highline Medical Center, Cedar Garage, 16251 Sylvester SW DIABETES Diabetes Support Groups First Monday of the month, 7 p.m. BURIEN, Highline Medical Center, Somers Auditorium, 16251 Sylvester SW; (206) 431-5370 First Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m. ENUMCLAW, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Rainier Room, Second Floor behind cafeteria, 1455 Battersby Ave.; (360) 802-8376 First Wednesday of the month, 5 p.m. SILVERDALE, Harrison Silverdale, Orchid Room, 1800 NW Myhre Rd.; (360) 744-6910 Diabetes Self-Management Training Tuesdays and Wednesdays BURIEN; Highline Medical Center, 16251 Sylvester SW Five-session series. $650; Medicare and Medicaid will pay for patients with physician referral. Private insurance companies may grant partial or full coverage. Registration required. (206) 431-5370 Diabetes Skills Lab Thursdays, Times vary BURIEN, Highline Medical Center, 16251 Sylvester SW Two-hour class for newly diagnosed with diabetes. $130; Registration required. (206) 431-5370 Gestational Diabetes Class Thursdays, 1 p.m. BURIEN; Highline Medical Center, 16251 Sylvester SW Monitoring and meal planning for women who are pregnant and have gestational diabetes. Cost: $260. Registration required. CANCER SUPPORT Advanced Stage Cancer Support Third Tuesday of every month, 1:30 p.m. SILVERDALE, Harrison Medical Center, Rose Room, 1800 NW Myhre Rd. Communicating with family, exploring your legacy, working with grief, stress management, nutrition and more. FREE! No registration required. (360) 744-4990 or (360) 598-7500 for more info. CHI FRANCISCAN HEALTH /// chifranciscan.org 14