Education, Support and Events
Click on the class titles below for more information regarding the specific class, or to register online.
| Oregon Bariatric Center Informational Seminar | |
| Free Informational Seminar | |
| A.W.A.K.E. CPAP Support Group | |
| Support group for CPAP users. New information quarterly! | |
| Advance Care Planning | |
| Learn how to protect your choices when it comes to your health care. | |
| Amputee Support Group | |
| Supporting Amputees and their Families for a Healthy Life | |
| Baby Basics & Keeping Your Child Safe at RiverBend | |
| Build your confidence as a mother and/or father in caring for your baby. Learn about the fascinating abilities and behavior patterns of newborns, and ways to meet their physical and emotional needs. Focus on safety issues relating to your newborn. Topics will include car seat safety, childproofing your home, baby product safety, preventing shaken baby syndrome, water safety, seasonal topics and much more. | |
| Bereavement Support Group | |
| For Help with the Grieving and Healing Process | |
| Better Breathers Club | |
| Free community support group for those living with chronic lung disease. Let us help you and your family live a fuller life. | |
| Big Sister-, Big Brother-to-Be | |
| A fun class for siblings to prepare for the arrival of a new baby brother or sister! Held every other month, alternating between morning and afternoon. A great way for big sister or brother to feel important during this exciting time of transition! | |
| CE for New PIMC-SJI Providers | |
| Centricity Enterprise (Carecast) for New PIMC-SJI Providers | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Learn About Dialysis & Kidney Health | |
| Course 118 - TeamSTEPPS (8hr) | |
| Conference | |
| Delivering Dynamic Presentations | |
| Whether you are delivering an entire workshop or short 15-minute presentation, you will benefit from this review of basic presentation skills and Adult Learning Principles. Then, stick around for an afternoon of practice- you will present, be video taped and receive valuable feedback to improve your own presentation skills. | |
| Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease: What every acute care provider should know | |
| Important Note: Due to high enrollment, this course has been moved to the Health Education Center Room C | |
| Denim, Diamonds & Lace | |
| Join us for a ladies night out in Cowgirl Bling with special guest Amy Clawson. | |
| Denim, Diamonds & Lace | |
| Join us for a ladies night out in “Cowgirl Bling”! | |
| Diabetes Support Group | |
| Learn How to Live a Vibrant Life with Diabetes | |
| Esenciales sobre el parto, la lactancia y cuidado del recién nacido en Eugene | |
| Hechos, Técnicas y sugerencias para un parto mas placentero, cuidado del recién nacido y lactancia. (Traiga un par de almohadas y ropa cómoda para la clase) | |
| Expectant Sibling(s) Class/Tour | |
| Help prepare your child for the arrival of the new baby, by signing them up for this class/tour. Please bring a picture of your child(ren) to class for a fun craft activity. Please enter a registration for each child. | |
| Family Caregiver Support Group - Discussion | |
| Discussion group for family caregivers to share their experiences with other caregivers, ask questions and get to know other family caregivers who are facing many of the same challenges. | |
| Golden Health: Cancer Prevention | |
| JULY: The Latest & Greatest on Cancer Prevention | |
| Golden Health: Emotional Wellness Senior Holiday Depression | |
| NOVEMBER: Senior Holiday Depression | |
| Golden Health: Emotional Wellness Understanding Depression | |
| JUNE: Understanding Depression | |
| Golden Health: For Women- Intimacy in the Golden Years | |
| OCTOBER: Intimacy in the Golden Years | |
| Golden Health: Joint Replacement | |
| SEPTEMBER: Is Joint Replacement Right for You? | |
| Golden Health: What Your Doctor Really Wants, & Needs to Know | |
| AUGUST: Ways to Talk to Your Doctor | |
| Grief Support Group | |
| The opportunity to join with a trained facilitator and individuals who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one. There is no charge for either group. Both groups are ongoing and drop-ins are welcome. Grief Support Groups are held every Tuesday at 7p.m. and Wednesday at 2p.m. at the Health Education Center. Please call Whatcom Hospice for more information. | |
| Healthy LifeStyles for Healthy Living-Eugene | |
| Lifestyle behaviors for long term health | |
| Heart Health 101: Nutrition | |
| Lifestyle changes that can help prevent and treat heart disease. | |
| Infant Feeding & Care | |
| You've made it through bringing your beautiful bundle of joy into the world...now what? This class is just what you need! Learn all about what to do with baby when you come home from the hospital. This is the last class in the Preparing for Delivery series. Optional Birthing Center Tour conducted at end of the class. | |
| Joints On the Move | |
| Preparing for Joint Replacement? Our Team has You Covered. | |
| Know Your Numbers Screening | |
| Know Your Numbers screening evaluates your risk for cardiovascular disease. | |
| March of Dimes, March for Babies | |
| March for Babies fundraising walk around Lake Sacajawea. PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center's Women's Health Pavilion is the starting and ending point for walkers. | |
| Memorial & Remembrance Service | |
| Memorial Day Service of Remembrance | |
| Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | |
| The NRP program offered at Sacred Heart Medical Center is an evidence-based interactive program that involves skills practice, interactive learning modules, and simulation. We take a team based approach designed to teach the technical, cognitive, and behavioral skills required for optimal management of asphyxiated newborns immediately following birth. The course assumes mastery of content knowledge by successful completion of the online examination prior to attending class. We strive to make the simulation experience as real as possible. You will need to wear scrubs (or the attire you wear to work) to fully participate in the program. Group classes may be arranged upon request. Cancellation Policy: Due to class size limitations, registration fee is not refundable if cancellation is made less than two weeks prior to class date. | |
| New Resident Carecast Overview | |
| Pain 101: Injection Therapy | |
| Learn about Injection Therapy for Painful Chronic Neck and Back Discomfort | |
| Pain:101 Arthritis of the Hand | |
| Reduce Discomfort & Gain Mobility | |
| Palliative Care | |
| This class is an introduction to palliative care for nurses and all medical staff. This class provides tools and education to better care for those patients and their families with chronic, debilitating, terminal illness and or nearing the end of their lives. | |
| Pre-Diabetes 101 | |
| Learn About and Manage Diabetes Your Way | |
| Prenatal Yoga | |
| Pre-natal yoga class is designed to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and help to prepare your body and mind for childbirth. The practice of yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation increase flexibility, build strength, balance and a mind/body connection. Participants also find great benefit in connecting with other pregnant woman. No yoga experience is necessary. | |
| Preparing for Breastfeeding at RiverBend | |
| Designed to help you have a successful nursing experience, this class for moms and dads-to-be focuses on the key information you will need to start off breastfeeding and get you through the first few months. (Bring a couple pillows and comfortable clothing to class). Please contact us at (541) 222-7074 for more information. | |
| Preparing for Childbirth at RiverBend | |
| This five-week class is designed to help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your child. (Bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing). Please contact us at (541) 222-7074 for more information. | |
| Preparing for Childbirth: Saturday Workshop at RiverBend | |
| This 7-1/2 hour Saturday class is designed to help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your child. (Bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing to class). Please contact us at (541) 222-7074 for more information. | |
| Preparing for Delivery - Online class | |
| Can't come to class? We can come to you with our new Online Childbirth Class. Great for busy parents who need a flexible class schedule, repeat parents looking for the perfect refresher course, or for moms on bedrest! Purchase anytime, but the 15 days of course access doesn't begin until after your first log-in! Makes the perfect gift, too. | |
| Preparing for Delivery - Tuesdays | |
| This four-week class prepares expectant parents for childbirth. Check it out! | |
| Preparing for Delivery - Weekend Course | |
| When schedules are tight, this consolidated class prepares expectant parents for childbirth. Check it out! | |
| Preparing for Delivery Spanish-Saturday | |
| Saturday Spanish Childbirth Class | |
| Red Hot Mamas: Don't Sneeze, Don't Giggle, Don't Run | |
| Taking Control of Your Bladder & Menopause | |
| Red Hot Mamas: Hanging on to What You've Got-- Looking Teriffic During Menopause | |
| Looking Your Best at Midlife | |
| Red Hot Mamas: My Changing Valentine- Sex & Menopause | |
| What's Age Got to Do with It? | |
| Red Hot Mamas: Pause & Effect: The Transition Into Menopause | |
| A Smooth Transition Into Menopause | |
| Red Hot Mamas: Where Did I Put It? Memory Loss During Menopause | |
| Memory Loss During Menopause | |
| Scheduled for Joint Replacement | |
| For Patients Scheduled for Joint Replacement. Learn About the Procedure, Recovery, and More! | |
| Scleroderma Support Group | |
| Oregon Trail Chapter of the Scleroderma Foundation | |
| Sleep 101: Humidification | |
| Dry Summer Air Have You Feeling Congested? | |
| Sleep 101: Oral Appliances, an Alternative to CPAP | |
| Oral Appliance Might be the Answer You've Been Dreaming About | |
| Sleep 101: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | |
| Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how proper sleep and advanced equipment can help combat the winter blues. Information shared by Certified Sleep Technicians. Register online or call 360-501-3701. | |
| Sleep 101: Teens and Sleep | |
| Great class for teens and parents to learn how quality sleep habits lead to success at school and better moods! Tips for quieting the brain by unplugging the electronics, reducing stimulus, and creating a quality sleeping environment for enhanced overall health. Guest speakers and certified sleep technicians. Register online or call 360-501-3701. | |
| Sole-Stice Shoe Auction | |
| Join us for a special evening of glamour with friends while trying on high-quality footwear and accessories. Spread the word because tickets go fast! Please follow the link on our Foundation page to purchase tickets. $35/per ticket. (Where you see DONATION—This gift is for: Choose SoleStice Tickets) 21 & Over Only | |
| Surviving the Holidays | |
| Educational series for persons grieving the death of a loved one. | |
| Talk With a Doc: Breathe Easier | |
| Dr. Jas Sandhu will share prevention tips and treatment options. | |
| Talk With a Doc: Varicose Veins | |
| Effective Treatment Options for Varicose Veins | |
| Tour of Birth Center- Tuesday | |
| Whether you are ready to deliver or just Pondering Pregnancy, please join us for a tour of the PeaceHealth St. John Birth Center. You will learn about the process of registering, when to arrive, what amenities PeaceHealth St. John offers to guests, and tour the Birth Center to learn about our leading-edge equipment and your options for birth. Register online or call 360-501-3700. Park in the parking garage and Meet for the tour at the PeaceHealth SJMC Lobby on the first floor. | |
| Tour of Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby rooms | |
| A FREE guided tour of the Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby rooms at RiverBend. We briefly talk about parking, hospital registration, and finding your way around RiverBend. We tour a Labor & Delivery room and talk about birthing practices/options available to you. Next we tour a Mother/Baby room (where the remainder of your stay will be). We also provide you with information on our classes we offer, as well as community resources available to you. We gladly answer your questions and will help you to determine how we can best support you during your hospital stay. Please contact us at (541)222-7074 for more information. | |
| Weight Loss 101 | |
| Quick and Easy Ways to Help You Get to a Healthy Weight | |
| Weight Loss: Surgery Seminar | |
| Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? Attend this free seminar and find out! | |
