Community Classes
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Community Classes
For information on these or other community classes, please call 541-667-3509.
Diabetes Education For new diabetics or those whose diabetes is not well-controlled, this is a program of self management education taught by Diane Brown, RN, CDE and Nancy Gummer, RD, LD, CDE. It deals with complication prevention and treatment for all types of diabetes, teaching balancing medication, exercise and meal planning for blood glucose control. Patients learn how to do blood glucose monitoring, how to do effective insulin administration and adjustment, and problem-solving skill for lifetime self-management. Classes are in four sessions over a two month period. For information, please call 541-667-3517. The American Diabetes Association recognizes this education service as meeting the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. Health Classes & Events Tobacco Cessation Classes—Classes offered every month! Have you made a commitment to quit smoking or using spit tobacco, but need support? Contact our tobacco cessation specialist for assistance & support: 541-667-3502. Group sessions for businesses available. Individualized Wellness Assessment: schedule your 30-minute consultation with the Wellness Coordinator and receive a complete health/fitness assessment. Included are: health risk appraisal, cholesterol & glucose screening, body composition, and exercise prescription. You will receive an individualized, comprehensive 20-page report, pertinent health education, and a consultation with our Wellness Coordinator, Diana Price, MS. By appointment only, call 667-3400 x. 3050 Fee: $35 per personFile of Life—Learn about the importance of having an advance directive and an accurate health record for emergency & /or life threatening situations. Receive your FREE packet. Call 541-667-3509.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, Child Care Birthing Classes: Seven weekly sessions to prepare the mother and her birth partner for a knowledgeable, rewarding and sharing childbirth experience.Dates: Tuesdays starting March 6 or May 8 Times: 7:00-9:30pmPlace: Conference center 1 & 2Fees: $55Registration: Call 667-3509 to pre-register. New Mom Classes: FREE weekly meetings! A group setting for new moms, dads, and babies for assistance in the first year of parenthood. We will discussing feeding, development, and other hot topics. Are you a new mom or dad full of questions and want advice from an expert? Bring your baby and attend these free classes!Dates: Every WednesdayTimes: 10:30-11:30amPlace: Good Shepherd Conference Center 1Info: Call 541-667-3509 Babysitting Basics 101: For babysitters ages 10-15. Learn childcare techniques, children’s developmental stages and what to expect, basic first aid and infant and child CPR.Dates: Saturday, March 10 or May 12 Location: Good Shepherd Conference CentersTimes: 9am-3pm Fees: $25; includes lunch & all class materials.Pre-register: Call 667-3509. Must pre-register & pre-pay. Life Saving Techniques CPR and First Aid classes taught according to American Heart Association guidelines. CPRclass includes adult, child and infant CPR and AED instruction. First Aid class covers basictechniques for providing first aid assistance. Layperson and healthcare provider classes available. Must pre-register and pre-pay. Call 541-667-3509 for info. CPR class dates: February 6, March 5, April 2, May 7 First Aid class dates: February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 Times: 6-9pmFee: $25 CPR & First Aid Combo class (taught in a single six-hour class)Dates: February 17, March 16, April 20, May 18 Times: 9am-3pmFee: $50 Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR: HCP CPR Renewals: February 24, March 23, April 27, or May25 Times: 9am-12pmFee: $25HCP CPR Initial Training: Class scheduled as needed—call 541-667-3509 for information. Red Cross Blood Drives: American Red Cross Blood Drives are held monthly! Dates: February 20, March 19, April 16, or May 21 Times: 1-6pmLocation: Good Shepherd Conference Centers Conference Centers 1 & 2 Info/Appt: To schedule an appointment call 1-800-733-2767 Support Groups Breast Cancer Support GroupFor all breast cancer patients, from newly-diagnosed to longtime survivors. Join us as we support each other on our journey and help us share in the hope found in our sisterhood.Dates: Meets the 3rd Monday of every monthTimes: 6:30-8pmPlace: Good Shepherd Medical Plaza (620 NW 11th), Conference Room 2Info: Call Shari at 541-567-2024 or Karen at 541-561-6522 Multiple Sclerosis Support GroupSupport group is for people with Multiple Sclerosis, family members, caretakers or those who would like to learn more.Dates: Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each monthTime: 7-8 pm Place: Good Shepherd Medical Plaza (620 NW 11th), Meeting Room 1Info: Call John at 541-564-8104 or Kathy at 541-922-2753 NE Oregon Diabetes Support GroupSupport group for people dealing with a new or long-term diagnosis of diabetes. Meetings will have an educational presentation as well as group discussion.Dates: Meets the 2nd Thursday of each monthTimes: 6-7:30pmPlace: Good Shepherd Wellness center (behind the hospital)Info: Call 541-377-9761 or 541-561-6660 Alzheimer’s Support Group Date: Meets the 4th Tuesday of each monthTime: 5:30-7pmPlace: Good Shepherd Wellness Center (behind the hospital)Info: Call Cathy Lloyd at 541-390-1158 Hope for Healing Support GroupFree, ongoing bereavement support group dealing with loss and grief issues.Dates: Available two different times: Second Thursday of each month, 2-4pm Fourth Monday of each month, 7-9pmPlace: Hospice Office Group in the Columbia Professional Plaza, 1050 W. Elm (across from the hospital)Info: Call 541-667-3543 Safety Classes Safety classes are offered through Safe Communities, a collaboration among Good Shepherd, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and our community partners developing safety strategies for pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, water sport enthusiasts and skateboarders. Safe Communities focuses on traffic-related safety strategies, offering classes and events including bike rodeos, car seat clinics, motorized wheelchair safety checks, grandparent car seat installation training, safety belt diversion classes, Walk and Bike to School events, parent and teen driving safety presentations, and more. Safe Community meetings are open to the public and are held the second Wednesday of each month from noon-1pm in Good Shepherd conference rooms. Call 541-667-3502 for more information.