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. SPRING 2008 CALENDAR COMING SOON! ONGOING 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 Health Care Professional or Layperson You will learn emergency procedures for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and response to choking. Either course is complete in one four-hour session. (Re)certification by the American Heart Association upon successful completion. DATE: Health Care Professional class held on the second Tuesday of each month; Layperson class held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. TIME: 5-9 PM PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center COST: $50; Pre-payment and 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 and promote whole body health. In this six-week introduction, 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, 6-week sessions begin January 9, March 5 and May 7 TIME: 6:30-7:30 PM PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center COST: $60 for six-week session. Pre-payment and registration required. Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FOR SESSION 2 Breathe, stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Rejuvenate, restore and renew your spirit and attitude toward life. Become more grounded in the present moment through the art of yoga and meditation. Fern Ross Israel, M.A., L.M.H.C. DATE: Session 1: Jan. 17, 24 & 31; Session 2: March 6, 20 & 27 (formerly scheduled for March 4, 11 & 18) TIME: 7-8:30 PM PLACE: Nangeroni Education Center COST: $45 per session. Pre-payment and registration required. 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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