Brown Bag Health Talks
Antidepressant Use in Children and Adolescents:
Understanding Risks and Benefits
Antidepressant medications can be an effective way to treat mental health disorders in children and adolescents. Suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior have been implicated in the use of this class of medication in this population. Get the facts about the risks and benefits of the use of antidepressants from Christopher Reyburn, MD, psychiatrist.
Thursday, November 13, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
St. Luke’s Wood River Baldy Conference Rooms
Mindfulness and Mental Health
Through mindfulness we can learn to develop a greater sense of calmness, clarity, and insight in facing and embracing all of life’s experiences. Join Tami Kammer, MA, licensed practical counselor, and learn how to improve your ability to cope with illness and improve your health by paying attention from moment to moment.
Thursday, November 20, 12:15-1:15 p.m.
St. Luke’s Wood River Baldy Conference Rooms
Healthy Living / Screenings
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Drop in and have your blood pressure checked! Walk-in, no appointment necessary.
First Wednesday of the month – November 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ketchum Post Office
Breast Cancer Networking and Information Group
This group provides a connection with others that have been diagnosed with breast cancer for information and support. Meeting facilitated by Gay Miremont, licensed clinical social worker. Call 727-8733 for more information on this group, and other resources that are available.
Second Tuesday of the month – November 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, 417 North Main Street, Hailey
First Aid
Participants will learn how to respond to many emergency medical situations by using the latest methods for proper first aid. Pre-registration required, call 727-8487. Please no walk-ins. $40
Thursday, November 13, 6-9 p.m.
St. Luke’s River Run Rooms
AED Heartsaver CPR
Learn how to use the Automated External Defibrillator in addition to the American Heart Association course on recognizing and responding to emergency situations involving infants, children, and adults. Good for beginners and those who need to renew their Heartsaver certification. Pre-registration required, call 727-8487. Please no walk-ins. $40
Third Thursday of the month – November 20 and December 18, 6-9 p.m.
St. Luke’s River Run Rooms
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program
Whether you are newly diagnosed, or have been living with diabetes, you can learn more about improving your quality of life and preventing diabetes-related complications.
Our ongoing programs are led by a nurse and dietitian team committed to providing quality education and self-care skills to help patients self-manage their diabetes. There are separate, interactive courses specific to Type I, Type II and gestational diabetes. Courses consist of four group classes over a span of three months. Please call 727-8440 for more information.
Parenting/Youth
St. Luke’s Center for Community Health Annual Fall Conference
in partnership with the Blaine County Community Drug Coalition
“Creating a Healthy Community”
featuring Alfie Kohn
Keynote
Address ~ Unconditional Parenting – Beyond Bribes and Threats
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey
Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The author of 11 books and scores of articles, Kohn has been featured on hundreds of TV and radio programs, including the Today Show and Oprah. Mr. Kohn will invite us to think about ways to work with our children to help them grow into good people, rather than doing things to them so they do what they're told.
FREE EVENT: Pre-registration is required.
Free childcare for children up to 11 years – pre-registration is required.
Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health at (208) 727-8733 for more information or to register. To save time and ensure a space, you can also register online and receive more detailed information at www.stlukesonline.org/healthycommunity.
Schedule
Check-in 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Keynote Speaker ~ Alfie Kohn 9:30-11:45 a.m.
Unsung Heroes Award Presentation 11:45 a.m.-Noon
Lunch Noon-12:45 p.m.
(Food will be available for purchase, or bring your own.)
Learning Session 1 12:45-2:15 p.m.
Learning Session 2 2:30-4 p.m.
Community Resource Fair 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Learning Sessions
Telling it Like it Is – A Dialogue with Teens
Panel of Blaine County Teen Advisory Council speakers
“It's Only a Beer, Right?” The Neurobiology of Adolescent Learning and Substance Use
Nancy Kneeland, MS, and Eric Thomas
Creating the Environment to Create the Whole Child
Gary St. George, MEd
Community Café
Various Facilitators
“Is This Really Normal?” Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Growth and Development
Tod Gunter, LMSW and Tami Kammer, MFT, LPC
Trials, Tribulations & Great Rewards: Parenting the Teen Years
Mark Gaskill, MFT
Ser un participante activo en la educación de su hijo
Juan Salamanca
Other Events with Alfie Kohn
Join us Friday, November 7, for two additional opportunities to hear Alfie Kohn, sponsored by The Community School. Both events are free. Please call Mary Hall at The Community School, 622-3960 ext. 101, for more information.
- All Blaine County School District educators are invited to The Community School for an afternoon in-service on “Overhauling the Transmission Model.”
Friday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- The community is invited to the Presbyterian Church of the Bigwood to hear Mr. Kohn present “The Homework Myth – Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing.”
Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Super Sitter Seminar
Intro to babysitting for youth 11 years and older. Pre-registration required, call 727-8410. Please no walk-ins. $15
Participants will learn how to become successful sitters:
• How to earn money and run a business
• What to expect from the parents who hire you
• How to get babysitting jobs
• Basic CPR and child safety
• Why children do what they do (child development)
Saturday, November 15, 12:304 p.m.
St. Luke’s Wood River Baldy Conference Rooms
Car Seat Safety Checks
Our certified child passenger safety technician will help you install your car seat before your baby is born, and can fit an older child to his or her seat, teach you proper installation, and check for recalls. Call 727-8776 for more information.
Wednesday, November 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, outside front lobby doors
YAK! (Youth Adult Konnections)
A healthy youth development initiative comprised of the Blaine County Youth Partnership (adults) and the Blaine County Teen Advisory Council (youth), building Developmental Assets and involving youth in the community. Call 727-8735 to learn how to get involved in this great community initiative.
Childbirth Education
New Moms' Group
Provides newborn and breastfeeding support and an opportunity to ask questions and learn the basics of raising babies. The presence of professionals, as well as other new parents, makes this group a comfortable and valuable experience. Bring your baby and your lunch, if you wish. Facilitated by Linda Parsons, RN, board certified lactation consultant, and Larsen Peterson, Childbirth Education coordinator.
Every Wednesday, Noon-1 p.m.
St. Luke’s River Run Conference Rooms
Childbirth Preparation
A six-week series promoting a healthy, safe, and educated birth.
"Class in a Basket" Home Study Course
Childbirth education materials for women who are either high risk or on bed rest and unable to attend regular childbirth preparation classes.
Childbirth Refresher
Offered to parents who have previously taken a childbirth preparation course. Review of relaxation techniques, updated information, and sibling preparation. Includes a tour of the Labor and Delivery suites.
Breastfeeding Successfully
A two-hour prenatal breastfeeding education class designed to help start your breastfeeding experience with confidence and success.
Clases en español
Para todos los programas en español, llame a Laura al 727-8738 para más información sobre fechas, costos, o registración. ¡ATRÉVASE A PARTICIPAR!
Grupo Mujeres Hispanas/ Hombres Hispanos
Cada mes vienen expertos de la salud para hablar a los participantes acerca de varios temas que los participantes eligen. En español o con intérprete. Cuidado de niños con Head Start.
Higiene Vocal
Recomendaciones para una correcta higiene vocal. Margarita Lopez, asistente medica dental de Sun Valley Dental Group, educara y contestará preguntas sobre higiene vocal. Necesita registrarse, 727-8738. Gratis.
Jueves, Noviembre 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
La Alianza sala 201, Community Campus, Hailey
Inspección de la Seguridad del Asiento de Carro de su Niño
Para cita privada, llame al 727-8776. Gratis.
Miércoles, Noviembre 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Al frente de la recepción del St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center
Clases adicionales en español
Ponete en Forma con Clases de Aeróbica
Para público en general. $1 por clase.
Todos los Martes, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Community Campus, Gymnasium
Padres Activos de Hoy
Este programa enseña a los padres cómo comunicar con sus hijos y ser mejores padres en nuestra sociedad. Es perfecto para padres que tienen preguntas o frustraciones con sus hijos de cualquier edad. Tres clases de dos horas cada una. Hay que registrarse. Se ofrece cuidado de niños. Gratis.
Preparación para el Parto
Esta clase está diseñada para todas las mujeres que esperan un bebé y para la persona en su vida que las apoya: el padre u otro/a. Si no tiene tiempo para la clase, puede ver una serie de videos y recibir información escrita.
También (Gratis)
Apoyo con asuntos médicos e información de salud, referencias a recursos locales, provisiones para emergencias: comida, ayuda económica para consejería y emergencias.
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