Educational Events
| Medford | American Red Cross Blood Drives Help save a life by becoming a blood donor. Every day there are people who count on blood to be available to help save lives: accident victims, premature babies, people undergoing cancer treatment, etc. Visit the ARC website at, www.helpsavealife.org to find a donation location near you and make your appointment today. |
| Medford | Bartels Library Monday and Friday • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smullin Health Education Center 2825 East Barnett Road, Medford No fee. Please call for information. (541) 789-5913 |
| Medford | Asante Hospice Volunteer Team Call for registration information. No fee. (541) 789-6859 Give the gift of love. Experience the joy of helping others a few hours a week by joining Asante's Hospice Volunteer Team in Jackson or Josephine counties. Our volunteers provide much needed companionship to patients and relief to families. The support that you give is very much appreciated. We provide 30 hours training. We are also in need of grief and office support volunteers. No experience is necessary. Training begins in mid-January. |
| Medford | Look Good, Feel Better No fee. Call for appointment. (541) 779-6092 Experiencing skin, facial and nail changes during cancer treatment is common. However, you can still be yourself. This American Cancer Society program will help women with the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment. |
| Medford | Lifeline: A Way to Call for Help Call for information. (541) 789-4440 Lifeline is a 24-hour emergency response system that can offer confidence and peace of mind to a loved one living alone. |
| Medford | Save The Date: Pre-Diabetes Classes 2008 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the following days: February 19 April 22 June 24 August 26 October 21 December 16 Rogue Valley Medical Center $50 fee. Please call to register. (541) 789-5906 |
| Medford | Caring for Our Aging Parents Wednesday, December 12 2 to 4 p.m. Smullin Health Education Center Rogue Valley Medical Center campus, Medford $15 fee. Please call to register. (541) 789-4238 |
| Medford | Night of Remembrance Saturday January 19 1 to 4 p.m. Smullin Health Education Center Rogue Valley Medical Center campus, Medford No fee. Call for more information. (541) 789-4831 Asante’s Hospice Services invite you to this community event to acknowledge the loss of someone special in your life. You are invited to submit a photo for the memorial video, please call for information. |
| Medford | Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? Thursday, December 13 or Thursday, January 17 7 to 9 p.m. Smullin Health Education Center Rogue Valley Medical Center, Medford Call for more information. (541) 282-6688 |
| Medford | Pre-Diabetes Class Tuesday, December 18 • 4 to 6 p.m. Rogue Valley Medical Center 2825 East Barnett Road, Medford $50 fee. Please call to register. (541) 789-5906 |
| Medford | Candle Lighting Community Event Sunday, December 9 6:30 p.m. • Indoor Program 7 p.m. • Outdoor Candle Lighting Ceremony Smullin Health Education Center 2825 East Barne Road, Medford No fee. Please call for information. (541) 779-6581 There are many ways to honor the memory of our children during the holidays. One is to participate in The Compassionate Friends (TCF) Worldwide Candle Lighting on Sunday, December 9. This community event, sponsored by Rogue Valley Chapter, TCF, allows us all to join together in unity to remember and honor the memories of all children so they may never be forgotten. Believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, the Worldwide Candle Lighting creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. Candles are provided. |
| Medford | RV Sleep Center Monthly Mask Fitting Clinic Wednesday, December 5 Thursday, January 10 Appointments are available from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Rogue Valley Sleep Center Black Oak Medical Plaza 555 Black Oak Drive, Suite 230, Medford No fee. Please call to register. (541) 789-4320 CPAP users may now schedule a 30-minute session with a respiratory therapist at our monthly mask-fitting clinic. You may bring your machine and mask to be checked. If you are in need of any supplies, (fi lters, hoses, etc.) we will initiate an order with your current CPAP company. |
| Medford | Celebration Of Life Saturday, January 19 • 1 to 4 p.m. Smullin Health Education Center 2825 East Barnett Road, Medford No fee. Please call for information. (541) 789-4831 Asante Hospice Services invites you to this community event to acknowledge the loss of someone special in your life. You are invited to submit a photo for the memorial video. |
| Medford | What Happened To My Heart Anyway? Part 1—Wednesday, January 9 Part 2—Wednesday, January 16 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Carpenter Room I Rogue Valley Medical Center 2825 East Barne Road, Medford No fee. Please call for information. (541) 789-4292 Patricia Armstrong, FNP, will present an overview of heart disease risk factors, medications, and secondary prevention methods. |
| Grants Pass | Smoking Cessation Classes Orientation: Tuesday, January 15 • 3 p.m. Washington Outpatient Center 1505 NW Washington Blvd., Grants Pass No fee for orientation. Please call for information. (541) 955-5492 |
| Grants Pass | Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? Saturday, January 5 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Washington Outpatient Center 1505 NW Washington Blvd., Grants Pass No fee. Please call for information. (541) 282-6688 |
| Grants Pass | Women's Health Gathering Monday, December 10 • 2 to 4:30 p.m. Grants Pass Museum of Art 229 SW G Street, Grants Pass No fee. Please call to register. (541) 472-7387 This event will address several health issues important to women. Attend this informative seminar and hear speakers including Kristin Linzmeyer, MD, Diana Sheldon, RN, BSN, and Jill Calamar, RD, LD, CDE, present on women’s heart and breast health, nutrition, and the importance of dialing 911. |
| Grants Pass | Save The Date - Pre-Diabetes Classes 2008 January 8, March 18, May 20, July 15, September 16, and November 18 Three Rivers Community Hospital 500 SW Ramsey Avenue, Grants Pass $50 fee. Please call to register. (541) 472-7120 |
| Grants Pass | Diet And Label Reading Wednesday, January 23 • 10 a.m. Washington Outpatient Center 1505 NW Washington Blvd., Grants Pass No fee. Please call for information. (541) 955-5492 |
| Grants Pass | Eating to Your Heart's Content Wednesday, December 12 • 10 a.m. Washington Outpatient Center 1505 NW Washington Blvd., Grants Pass No fee. Please call for information. (541) 955-5492 Cheryl Kirk, RD, LD, will discuss how to eat well for better heart health. |
Volunteer Opportunities
Experience the joy and satisfaction of helping others.
Hospice Volunteers “Giving” All Year Long
Call for information. (541) 789-6859
Experience the joy and satisfaction of helping others in need. Our volunteers provide much needed support to the hospital, patients and their families.
RVMC Auxiliary
Call for information. (541) 789-5875
TRCH Auxiliary
Call for information. (541) 956-6276
Screenings
| Grants Pass | Total Colesterol and HDL Screening Every Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Closed 12:45 to 1:15 p.m.) Washington Outpatient Center, Lab Draw Center Fee: $15. Drop-ins welcome. (541) 472-7170 |
| Medford | Blood Pressure Screenings Every Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Rogue Valley Medical Center North Lobby No fee. (541) 789-5875 Stop by to have your blood pressure checked for free, courtesy of the RVMC Auxiliary. Use the complimentary valet parking at the North Entrance and you will be only a few steps away from our blood pressure desk. |
| Medford | Children's Dental Clinic Please call for information. (541) 789-4249 Dental treatments for school-aged children of low-income families who do not have dental insurance. |
Support Groups
| Grants Pass | The Southern Oregon Prostate Cancer Support Group Second Thursday of every month, 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. Three Rivers Outpatient Building, Conference Room No fee. (541) 476-3787 Sponsored by the Southern Oregon Cancer Awareness Network (SOCAN) and Asante. Contact Rip or Ali Rapose. |
| Medford | RVMC Breast Cancer Support Group First and Third Thursdays of the month 12:30 to 2 p.m. RVMC Mustard Conference Room No fee. (541) 789-4342 Join us in an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for women with breast cancer. Come and share your challenges and coping strategies in a safe atmosphere of mutual support. Facilitated by Oncology Social Worker Gail Kessler, MSSA, LCSW. |
| Grants Pass | Can-Survive A Cancer Survivors' Support Group Every Tuesday 10 to 11:30 a.m. Three Rivers Community Hospital Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room C No fee. Call for information. (541) 472-7040 |
| Grants Pass | Three River's Women's Cancer Support Group Second Thursday of each month 6:30 to 8 p.m. Three Rivers Community Hospital Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room B No fee. Call for information. (541) 472 –7040 |
Medford
RVMC Breast Cancer Support Group
First and Third Thursday of each month, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
RVMC First Floor, Mustard Conference Room
No fee. (541) 789-6176 or 789-4342
Join us in an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for women with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Come and share your challenges and coping strategies in a safe atmosphere of mutual support.
Facilitated by Gail Kessler, MSSA, LCSW.
Look Good, Feel Better
First Monday of the month
Washington Outpatient Center
Dubs Cancer Center Library
Call for information. (541) 779-6092
Experiencing skin, facial and nail changes during cancer treatment is common. You can still be yourself. This American Cancer Society program will help with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
Caring and Sharing
Every Tuesday of the month, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Dubs Cancer Center
No fee. (541) 789-5836
Supportive group for those with cancer, their families and friends.
Hospice Bereavement
Second and fourth Monday of the month, 11 a.m. to noon
Every Monday of the month, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Asante Home Care & Hospice Conference Room
2960 Doctor's Park Drive
No fee. (541) 789-4831
Diabetes Pump Club
First Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November,
7 to 8 p.m.
Diabetes Care Center, 2900 East Barnett Road - Downstairs.
No fee. (541) 789-5906
Type I Trackers for Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers of Children with Diabetes
Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October and December, 7 to 9 p.m.
Smullin Health Education Center
No fee. (541) 789-5906
Family Dynamics of Alcohol/Drug Abuse
Every Saturday of the month, 9:30 to noon
Genesis, 600 S. Second Street, Central Point
No fee. (541) 789-4000
Perinatal Loss--Parent Support Group
First Thursday of the month, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Smullin Health Education Center
No fee. (541) 789-4218
Support and understanding to bereaved parents of pregnancy and infant loss.
Weight-Loss Surgery Support
Pre-op to five months post surgery
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Smullin Health Education Center
No fee. (541) 282-6698
Five to eighteen months post surgery
Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Smullin Health Education Center
No fee. (541) 282-6698
Sexual Assault Survivors (S.A.S.H.)
Completely confidential. Held weekly.
No fee. Call for information. (541) 789-4903
Bartels Library
Monday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No fee.( 541) 789-5913
Stop by and let our friendly and knowledgeable staff help you research your medical questions.
Grants Pass
CanSurvive
Every Tuesday of the month
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Washington Outpatient Center
No fee. (541) 472-7038 or 474-6491
Facilitated by Oncology Social Worker Rosie Watne, this group is for cancer survivors and their families. Join us for a time of sharing in a confidential setting.
Jerry Acklen Diabetes Health Association
First Monday of the month, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room A
No fee. (541) 479-3543
Facilitated by Diabetes Nurse Educator Kathy Oehling. R.N.
Men's Cancer Support Group
Wednesday of each week, 10 to 11 a.m.
Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room C
1505 NW Washington Blvd., Grants Pass
No fee. Please call for information. (541) 476-3787
Mom's Group
Every Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m. to noon
TRCH Family Birth Center
For all new moms and babies.
No fee. (541) 472-7223
Mothers to Mothers Support Group
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room C
No fee. (541) 479-9652
For mothers who have experienced the death of a child of any age, at any time.
Women's Cancer Support Group
Second Thursday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room B
No fee. (541) 472-7038
Facilitated by Oncology Social Worker Rosie Watne, MSW, LCSW
Tryin' II
Every Monday of the month, noon to 1 p.m.
Cardiopulmonary Education, Washington Outpatient Center
No fee. (541) 955-5492
Weekly support when you're tryin' to quit smokin'.
Southern Oregon Prostate Cancer Support Group
Washington Outpatient Center
Second Thursday of the month, 6:45 to 8:30 p.m.
Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room A
No fee. (541)476-3787
For people with prostate cancer and their partners.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Washington Outpatient Center, Conference Room B
First Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
No fee. (541) 282-6698
Mom's Support Group
Every Thursday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
RVMC, Family Birth Center
No Fee. Call for information. (541) 789-5984
Weekly meetings for all new moms with babies
Childbirth Classes
Rogue Valley Medical Center
Family Birth Center
A part of the Asante® family
2825 East Barnett Road
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 789-4218
www.asante.org
Three Rivers Community Hospital
Family Birth Center
A part of the Asante® family
500 SW Ramsey Avenue
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 472-7220
www.asante.org
| Medford | Childbirth Education Call for class schedules and fee information. No fee. (5410 789-4218 RVMC off ers a variety of classes to prepare you and your family for the birth of a child. Get information on breastfeeding; bring your toddler to a class on becoming a super big sister or brother, or attend a childbirth class tailored to fi t your needs. |
Medford
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION WEEKEND CLASS
For those who are expecting a baby but whose schedules do not allow them to attend weekday evening classes.
Fee: $50. Call for schedule. (541) 789-4218
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT BREASTFEEDING
Maybe you haven’t decided yet or you just need more information. This is the class for you to help get you off to a good start breastfeeding. We’ll discuss old wives’ tales, techniques, problems and solutions, and going back to work. Dads are encouraged to attend.
Free. Call for schedule. (541) 789-4218
FAMILY BIRTH CENTER TOUR
A new baby is on the way! How exciting! Come visit our beautiful Family Birth Center and meet our wonderful staff. We’ll provide you with information and answer your questions to help you prepare for your special delivery.
Free. Call for schedule. (541) 789-4218
LEARNING TO BE A SUPER BIG SISTER OR BROTHER
This class for three-to 12-year-olds will prepare them for the addition of a new baby. Follow-up information is given to parents who are considering having their older children present at the birth.
Fee: $10. Call for schedule. (541) 789-4218
RVMC MOMS’ GROUP
Come talk with other moms about life with baby.
Facilitated by our lactation staff.
Every Thursday at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free. Drop-ins welcome.
(541) 789-4218
PREPARATION FOR CHILDBIRTH
Birth isn’t just the physical delivery of a baby; it is the birth of a new family. Being physically and emotionally prepared for labor and birth can ensure the best possible beginning for your new family. Register early in your pregnancy.
Six-week series.
Fee: $50.
Call for schedule
(541) 789-4218
SO, YOU’RE GOING TO BE A PARENT
Unfortunately, babies don’t come with instructions. This class is the next best thing. Learn about the physical and emotional aspects of caring for your newborn. A must for new parents and a great refresher for experienced parents. Part I: The physical care of your newborn: bathing, diapering, feeding, recognizing signs of illness, safety, and so on. Part II: The emotional aspects of parenting: the impact a new baby has on marriage and relationships; exploring postpartum feelings and coping with a fussy baby.
Free. Call for schedule
(541) 789-4218
Grants Pass
PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Learn relaxation and breathing techniques that decrease the need for pharmaceutical chemicals during labor and delivery. Receive information about benefits and risks of procedures, drugs, tests, or about alternatives. The first hour includes guest speakers on labor and delivery, newborn care, breastfeeding, and much more. The second hour focuses on developing positive techniques that help with prenatal and postnatal discomfort. The final class will teach infant CPR. Register by your sixth month of pregnancy.
Instructor: G. Hughes, RN
Labor and Delivery and Childbirth Educators
Wednesday evenings
Fee: Call for information. (541) 479-4864
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES
A childbirth method with emphasis on creating or strengthening a positive image of birth, common sense planning relaxation of body and mind, and understanding of the emotional dimensions of labor and birth and techniques to maximize the coach’s ability to give effective labor support. Refresher classes please register when pregnancy is confirmed.
ICEA Affiliated Instructors:
S. Vidlak, RN, IBCLC
Every Monday of the month
Fee: Call for information. (541) 862-2534
WHAT CAN YOU “EXPECT” FROM THE BREASTFEEDING EXPERIENCE?
An information class designed for moms and dads or moms and coaches. Includes lecture, video and open forum.
Instructor: Lactation Consultant K. Abdun-Nur, RN, IBCLC
Fee: Free.
Call for information. (541) 472-7223
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS SUPPORT GROUP
Offering support and understanding to bereaved parents of pregnancy and infant loss. Open discussion and resolution through sharing.
Facilitator: Kelly Burnett, DO and S. Vidlak, RN, IBCLC
Third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.
Fee: Free.
Washington Outpatient Center
(541) 862-2534
INFANT/TODDLER SAFETY AND CPR
A one-night class for parents who wish to learn about protecting their young ones.
Instructor: G. Hughes, RN
Fee: Call for information. (541) 479-4864
MOMS GROUP
A great opportunity to meet with other new families, discuss different parenting styles, get help with breastfeeding.
Facilitator: K. Abdun-Nur, RN, IBCLC
Every Tuesday of the month
10:30 a.m. to noon
Fee: Free.
Three Rivers Community Hospital
500 SW Ramsey Avenue
2nd floor Education Room
(541) 472-7223
CARING COMPANIONS
There is professional labor support for mothers-to-be who are in need of this service. Affiliated with DONA (Doulas of North America), trained individuals will help with labor and after care.
Fee: Free. Call for information. (541) 862-2534