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CPR, FIRST AID
AND ADVANCED
LIFE SUPPORT
CPR: Heartsaver AED
The Heartsaver AED Course teaches CPR
and relief of choking in adults, children and
infants; adult/child AED (use of an automated
external de brillator); and the use of barrier
devices. Pre-registration is required. Call
805-
955-6890
or email
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Sunday, June 3
9
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cafe conference room, main building/$60
CANCER SUPPORT
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura o ers
amindfulness-based stress reduction course
at Simi Valley Hospital for cancer patients
and their loved ones. For more information,
call
805-379-4777
.
The American Cancer
Society o ers a variety of support groups free
of charge. For more information, call
805-
527-5360,
option 3
;
805-644-4237,
ext. 222
;
or
800-227-2345
or visit
.
Look Good…Feel Better
This free, non-medical, brand-neutral
national public service program sponsored
by the American Cancer Society helps
people with cancer look good, improve their
self-esteem and manage their treatment
and recovery with greater con dence. Each
participant receives a free kit of products
valued at $350. Reservations are required.
Call
800-227-2345
.
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Mondays, April 2, June 4
4
p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nancy Reagan Breast Center
Simi Valley Hospital
A safe place for people who are su ering the
pain of losing a loved one, nomatter how long
ago the loss occurred. Groups are facilitated
by Ron Hyrchuk, Simi Valley Hospital’s director
of Spiritual Care Services. Meetings are every
Thursday in the Aspen Outpatient Center
conference room at 2750 N. Sycamore Drive
in Simi Valley. Call
805-955-6225
for meeting
times and more information.
CHILDBIRTH
AND PARENTING
Registration is required for all classes. Unless
otherwise indicated, call
805-955-6304
to
register. Additional information is available
at
.
Maternity Tour
Expectant parents tour the
Maternity Center, learn how to
pre-register at the hospital and receive
information at this single session. Pre-
registration is required.
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Tuesdays, March 27; April 3, 10; May 1,
8;
June 5, 12; July 3, 10, 31
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Thursdays, April 5, 26; May 3, 24; June 7,
28;
July 5, 19
7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Garden level of main building
Prepared Childbirth
Four-week courses are o ered year-round.
Plan to enroll in the course by your sixth
month of pregnancy. Bring two pillows
with you to the rst two classes. Space is
limited, so register early.
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Mondays, April 23, 30, May 7, 14; June 4,
11, 18, 25;
July 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13
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Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2,
9, 16, 23;
June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25,
Aug. 1
6
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Garden level of main building/$50 per
couple; $25 per couple for refresher course
(
weeks two and three); $12 per couple for
C-section class only (week three)
Preparing for Your First Baby
Your pregnancy is nearly over, and you
have so many questions! This class, led by
a pediatrician, is designed to answer those
questions so you can relax and enjoy your
new baby.
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Mondays, May 21, July 9
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Tuesday, March 27
6
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Cafe Conference Room/$10 per couple
Breastfeeding Class
This class will help you make breastfeeding
a positive experience for you and your
baby. Taught by an internationally board-
certi ed lactation consultant.
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Thursdays, April 19, May 31, June 21,
July 26
6
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Garden level of main building/$35
Breastfeeding Support Group
For moms who want to learn more about
breastfeeding and for those who are
having di culty breastfeeding. For
more information, call
805-955-6300
.
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Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Women’s Unit in Patient Care Tower
Baby Care Basics
Learn all about the care of your soon-
to-arrive newborn, including bathing,
diapering, feeding, burping, comforting and
car seat safety. This one-session class is also
part of the prepared childbirth curriculum.
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Mondays, March 26, May 14, June 25
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Wednesdays, March 28, April 25,
May 23, June 27
6
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Garden level of main building
$10 per couple
Sibling Relations
Your older children will learn about the
changes that will take place when you
bring home a new baby. A tour of the
Maternity Center is included. Children
must be at least 2½ years old, in good
health and accompanied by a parent.
Please bring a doll or teddy bear with you
to class for practice.
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Tuesdays, April 24, May 29, June 26,
July 24
6
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Garden level of main building
Twilight Infant/Parent Class
In this eight-week class, parents learn
about child development and parenting
while their children play alongside
them under the supervision of child
development specialists. Dinner is
provided. Call
805-955-8120
.
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Tuesdays, May 1 to June 19 (Spanish
language)
5:30
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Child Development Center
s
imi alley ospital
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