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Health Classes & Screenings
Milton Hospital offers ongoing community education programs designed
to promote healthy lifestyles. Most lectures, screenings and workshops
are free of charge although some require a nominal fee to offset
the costs of materials or instructors.
Our panel of health professionals and clinicians are also available
to conduct programs at your site. If you would like more information
about any of our community education programs, please call Milton
Hospital's Community Education Line at 617-696-8810.
To register for or to inquire about any of these programs,
call the Milton Hospital Community Education Line at 617-696-8810
or email Community
Education.
Milton Hospital Community Education
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Diabetes Learning Group
Here's help for the day-to-day management of diabetes. Monthly topics deal with diet, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, stress and more. Join this workshop to learn
the most up-to-date information on living with diabetes. Manfred Ernesti, M.D. Endocrinologist
DATE: Meets the first Monday of each month (excluding holidays)
TIME: 7 PM
PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
COST: Free, NO registration required.
CPR for the Healthcare Professional or Layperson
Learn emergency procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and response to choking. Either course is completed in one four-hour session. (Re)certification by the American Heart Association upon successful completion.
DATE: Healthcare Professional course held on the second Tuesday of each month; Layperson course held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
TIME: 5-9 PM
COST: $50 payable to Milton Hospital; Pre-payment and pre-registration required. Cancellation policy: refunds given with notice of three business days.
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing progression of movements designed to calm the mind, relax the body, attain better balance and promote whole body health. In this six-week course, you'll learn the first third of the movements, which make up the form. You'll also learn related Chi Gung exercises as well as principles of relaxation and healthy posture. Ron Marcotte, Wu Style Tai Chi Instructor
DATE: Wednesdays, May 20 - June 24
TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM
PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
COST: $60 for 6-week session, payable to Ron Marcotte. Pre-payment and pre-registration required.
Milton Highlanders Alcoholics Anonymous
If you or a family member has an alcohol problem, AA may offer the support you need.
DATE: Every Friday
TIME: 7 PM
PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center
COST: Free, NO registration required.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Prostate Cancer Screening
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, over 192,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009, and more than 27,000 men will die from the disease. Currently, prostate cancer affects one in six or approximately two million American men. When detected and treated at an early stage, prostate cancer is almost 100% curable, which calls attention to the importance of regular screenings.
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DATE: Tuesday, September 15
TIME: 5-6 PM
PLACE: 2nd Floor Brooks Wing
COST: Free, pre-registration required. Blood work must be completed during the week of September 7th
To register for or to inquire about any of these programs,
call the Milton Hospital Community Education Line at 617-696-8810
or email Community
Education.
Milton Hospital reserves the right to cancel or reschedule
any of our Community Education programs. The Public Relations office
will attempt to notify pre-registered participants of any rescheduled
or canceled program.
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