Presbyterian Offers a Wealth of Health Education

Senior Classes

The Presbyterian Senior Connection program offers Free Presentations on Aging Issues twice a month at the Healthplex. Topics are specifically chosen to address common issues of seniors and aging.

The Presbyterian Women's Center

The Presbyterian Women's Center offers a myriad of educational classes for parents and families. Offerings include Baby Basics and Beyond, Big Brother/Big Sister, Birthing Basics, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding and Returning to Work, Fathers in Training, Doula Chats, Infant CPR, Infant Massage, Maternity Tour, and Prep for Birthing. Click on the "educational classes" link above for times, locations, and cost.

Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Classes

Exercise Specialists at the Presbyterian Healthplex will develop specific exercise plans for Prenatal/Postpartum members.  Their plans will guide you through safe exercise leading up to the birth of baby as well as the weeks following the birth to help you get in and stay in shape.  Make an appointment with a Healthplex Exercise Specialist for your Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness Prescription.

View the Healthplex Class Schedule (.pdf file) for Healthplex fitness offerings.  Please contact the Healthplex receptionist at 823-8399 for more information.

Healthy Pathways Health Promotion Classes

Meditation, Joyful Relaxation, Smoking Cessation, Cancer, Arthritis, Weight Loss and Diabetes management classes are available to all adults seeking health promotion education. Contact and registration information is provided with each of the class descriptions below.

Meditation
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Class Description: If you truly want to reduce stress in your life and improve your health, this is the class to take. Overcome stress, sleep better, lose weight, reduce pain, fatigue and much more so you can live a happier, healthy life. Jim DuVal, the workshop leader has studied with Deepak Chopra and Dr. Dan Brown of Harvard Medical School. Mr. DuVal offers his class monthly. Continuing education credits are available upon completion of the class.
When: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM on Saturdays
Contact: Make your reservation by calling 823-8399
Cost: $45

Joyful Relaxation with Restorative Hypnosis
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Class Description: Learn to reduce stress as you focus on supporting healthy living and lifestyle choices. In this practical, straight forward program you will learn to use the effective techniques of progressive relaxation and guided imagery, along with the hypnotic experience. These techniques have helped participants to feel more relaxed, be more positive, make healthier choices, and sleep and feel better. Learn to work with simple, easy to follow tools for home use.
Included: Home reinforcement CD, unlimited free reinforcement and success support.
When: Monthly from 10:00-12:00 PM
Contact: Jolene Mills to register at 291-0333 or e-mail healthprograms@yahoo.com.
Cost: $45 (plus tax) for Healthplex members and Presbyterian employees, $55 (plus tax) for the public. The first 45 minutes is a free orientation.

Quit Smoking Through Hypnosis
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Class Description: This wellness seminar is a two hour smoking cessation class that has been held in over 65 hospitals since 1990. The seminar combines hypnotic conditioning with behavior modification techniques. This relaxing hypnotic approach has helped numerous participants kick the habit and minimize withdrawal discomfort.
Included: Home reinforcement CD or audio tape, behavior modification booklet, and unlimited free repetitions.
When: Monthly- Contact Jolene for dates and times.
Contact: Jolene Mills to register at 291-0333 or e-mail healthprograms@yahoo.com.
Cost: $45 (plus tax) for Healthplex members and Presbyterian employees, $55 (plus tax) for the public. The first 45 minutes is a free orientation.

Cancer

Cancer Education Series
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Class Description: Please join us for a six week series to help individuals and families with the challenge of surviving cancer. Each session has a discussion topic and an activity to help maintain your highest level of wellness during and after cancer treatment. Healthplex Exercise Specialists and Presbyterian physician cancer specialists worked collaboratively on the series ensuring a great program. Topics include Treatment Side Effects and Fatigue, Exercise-Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Dietary Considerations, Alternative Therapies, and many more.  Activities accompanying the discussion topics include: relaxation and meditation, balance exercises, chair exercise/chair yoga, restorative yoga, recreational activities, and many more. Lymphedema Certified Specialists teach two of the sessions and are a great resource for participants.
When: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-12:00 PM
Contact: 823-8399 to register
Cost: $45 for the entire series or $5 per class

Taking Charge: A Cancer Support Group
Location: Presbyterian Kaseman, Sandia Room
Address: 8300 Constitution Avenue NE
Class Description: An education program for persons with Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Disease, or Myeloma and the families and friends of those persons. This is a collaborative offering with the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Class facilitators are Jamie McDonald, MSW, LISW and Frida Bauer, RN
When: 1st Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Contact: Jamie McDonald, MSW, LISW at 841-1561
To register call: 841-1561
Cost: No Charge

Look Good/ Feel Better
Location: Kaseman Presbyterian - Cancer Center Conference Room Presbyterian Professional Building - Women's Center, Education Center
Address: 8300 Constitution Avenue NE and 201 Cedar SE, Suite 5650 (respectively)
Class Description: Topics include effects of chemo and radiation treatments, how to enhance appearance, and make-overs. Participants will receive a free cosmetic kit. This is a collaborative offering with the American Cancer Society
Contact: Jamie McDonald, MSW, LISW at 841-1561.
To register call: 841-1561
Cost: Free
Notes: At the Kaseman location, classes are held every second Tuesday of the month from 1:30-2:30 PM. Use Cancer Treatment Center entrance. The Women's Center is located on the 5th floor of the Presbyterian Professional Building and parking is available. Classes are held every first Monday of the month from 1:00-2:00 PM.

Arthritis Management Class
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE 
Class Description: Topics include: Introduction to various types and treatments for arthritis, medications and supplements, joint protection, pain and stress management, how Rheumatoid/Osteoarthritis affects the hands, and joint adaptive aids to increase independence. Osteoporosis treatment and management are also covered.
Duration: 3 weeks
To register call: Susan Lawit, RN at 823-8374
Cost: $10 per class or $25 for the 3 class series

Weight Loss Programs

Wellness Works
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE 
Class Description: Providing the essentials for weight management, Wellness Works is taught by a Healthplex Registered Dietitian and Exercise Specialist. This series includes 20 nutrition, exercise, and wellness lectures and 20 supervised exercise sessions. Participants will have a pre- and post body composition analysis completed to help establish goals and to track progress. In addition, a cooking class will be included to demonstrate healthy cooking and recipe modification.
Duration: 10 weeks
To register call: 823-8399
Cost: $145

Weigh Down
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE 
Class Description: In this commonsense approach to eating and weight management, you can learn to combine calorie controlled eating and exercise to meet your health goals. Nutrition topics include portion control, recipe modification, and skills for making healthy food choices when dining out. Most importantly, you will complete assignments and track your progress between sessions. This class is a great place to meet people, develop and practice skills, receive support and encouragement, and have a little fun!
Duration: 8 weeks
To register call: 823-8399
Cost: $60

Lose Weight Through Hypnosis
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE
Class Description: The Wellness Seminar for weight reduction is a two hour session that combines standard behavior modification techniques with the power of a relaxing hypnotic experience. During the first 45 minutes learn how hypnosis can help you to control portion size, eat healthier foods and increase activity. This popular seminar has been held in over 65 hospitals since 1990 and at the Presbyterian Healthplex since 2001.
Included: Home reinforcement CD or audio tape, behavior modification booklet, and unlimited free repetitions.
When: 3 times monthly- Call Jolene for dates and times
Contact: Jolene Mills to register at 291-0333 or e-mail healthprograms@yahoo.com.
Cost: $45 (plus tax) for Healthplex members and Presbyterian employees, $55 (plus tax) for the public. The first 45 minutes is a free orientation.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes - Type II Diabetes Management Series
Location: Presbyterian Healthplex
Address: 6301 Forest Hills Drive NE 
Class Description: Class participants with type II Diabetes will learn how to successfully manage their blood sugars through exercise, healthy eating, and correct medication. Topics include nutrition, exercise, carbohydrate counting, preventing complications, eating out healthfully, and stocking your kitchen for success.  The class is taught by a Healthplex Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Dietitian. 
When: Tuesdays, 4:00-6:15 PM for 3 weeks
To register call: 823-8399
Cost: $60