Smoking Cessation
For information on smoking cessation classes, please contact the Vermont Quit Network,
www.vtquitnetwork.org.
Car Seat Checkups
Always available by appointment. Please call Sandy Peplau at 885-7686 or
Holly Trail at 885-7511.
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JANUARY 2012
January 4th
Pre-Diabetes Education Class
This monthly educational program provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of pre-diabetes, understanding the risks of diabetes, and provides education about how lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on overall health and help avoid diabetes. The class is held the first Wednesday of each month at Springfield Hospital Meeting House, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This class is free and open to the public. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation. Please call Barbara Bye to register at 802-885-7670 or e-mail bbye@springfieldmed.org.
Tuesday, January 24th - 10 am - 3 pm
Free Health Screenings - Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose
Free Flu Shots - while supplies last
Chester Family Medicine
Tuesday, January 24th
Chester Family Medicine Open House
4 pm - 6 pm
Free Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose Screenings
Free flu shots (while supplies lasst)
Tour facility, meet the staff, light refreshments
Wednesday, January 25th - 10:00 am
Journey for Control
Diabetes Education Class - FREE
Pat Carpenter, CDE
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FEBRUARY 2012
Wednesday, February 22nd - 6:30 pm
Journey for Control
Diabetes Education Class - FREE
"Diabetes and Healthy Eating"
Pat Carpenter, CDE
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MARCH 2012
Wednesday, March 28th - 10:00 am
Journey for Control
Diabetes Education Class - FREE
Monitoring UYour Blood Glucose
Hoty Smith, CDE
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APRIL 2012
Wednesday,April 25th - 6:30 pm
Journey for Control
Diabetes Education Class - FREE
Managing Your Diabetes
Hoty Smith, CDE
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MAY 2012
Wednesday, May 30th - 10:00 am
Journey for Control
Diabetes Education Class - FREE
Monitoring Your Blood Glucose
Pat Carpenter, CDE
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JUNE 2012
Wednesday, June 27th - 6:30 pm
Journey for Control
Diabetes Education Class - FREE
Diabetes and Healthy Eating
Pat Carpenter, CDE
December 7th
Pre-Diabetes Education Class
This monthly educational program provides an overview of the signs and symptoms of pre-diabetes, understanding the risks of diabetes, and provides education about how lifestyle choices can have a positive impact on overall health and help avoid diabetes. The class is held the first Wednesday of each month at Springfield Hospital Meeting House, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. This class is free and open to the public. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the presentation. Please call Barbara Bye to register at 802-885-7670 or e-mail bbye@springfieldmed.org.
December 10th
Childbirth Education Class
This class is designed to prepare women and their partners for the labor and birth process. Parents are encouraged to sign up for this class 2 months in advance of their due date. Bring two pillows and your lunch. Cost for this class is $81.20. VT Medicaid and most private insurances will pay this fee. Classes are taught by a certified childbirth educator in the Springfield Hospital Library from 9 am - 5 pm. To register, call Sandy at 885-7686.
November 7th
Refresher Childbirth Class
Participants are encouraged to bring two pillows and a partner. Cost for this class is $37.90. VT Medicaid and most private insurances will pay this fee. Class is taught by a certified childbirth educator, in the Springfield Hospital Library from 6 pm - 8 pm. To register, please call Sandy at 885-7686.
November 12th
Childbirth Education Class
This class is designed to prepare women and their partners for the labor and birth process. Parents are encouraged to sign up for this class 2 months in advance of their due date. Bring two pillows and your lunch. Cost for this class is $81.20. VT Medicaid and most private insurances will pay this fee. Classes are taught by a certified childbirth educator in the Springfield Hospital Library from 9 am - 5 pm. To register, call Sandy at 885-7686.
November 22nd
Sibling Class
Sibling class is for families expecting a new baby. Education is offered on how to adapt to a new baby in the family. The class includes discussion of infant behaviors, a video, and a ChildBirth Center tour. Have your child bring a stuffed toy or a doll to weigh. Classes are held from 5 - 6 pm in the Hospital Library. To register, call Sandy at 885-7686.