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CPR
Simi Valley Hospital offers CPR for
community residents, including infant CPR,
adult/child CPR and health care provider
basic life support. For more information,
visit
classes
, call
805-955-6890
or email
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief Support
A safe place for people who are su ering
the pain of losing a loved one, no matter
how long ago the loss occurred. Groups are
facilitated by Simi Valley Hospital’s director
of Spiritual Care Services. Call
805-955-6225
for meeting times and location.
Cancer Support
The American Cancer Society o ers a
variety of support groups free of charge.
For more information, call
805-644-4237,
option 3, ext. 204,
or
800-227-2345
or
visit
.
Look Good…Feel Better
This program helps people with cancer
look good, improve their self-esteem and
manage their treatment and recovery with
greater con dence. Participants receive
a free kit of products valued at $400.
Reservations required; call
800-227-2345
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Mondays, April 1, June 3
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Nancy Reagan Breast Center
Simi Valley Hospital
Smoking Cessation
The Ventura County Public HealthDepartment
o ersfreesmokingcessationclasses.Participants
attend eight one-hour sessions, which are held
in various locations throughout the county. For
more information, call
805-201-7867
.
Brain Injury Support
O ered in conjunction with the National
Stroke Association, this free support group at
Simi Valley Hospital is for caregivers, families
and survivors. Call Richard at
805-498-2632
for 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, April 2, 9; May 7, 21; June 4,
11; July 9, 30
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Thursdays, April 4, 18; May 2, 23; June 6,
20; July 18
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. Note: the Baby
Care Basics class is included as the last
week of this course, so there is no need to
sign up for both.
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Mondays, April 15, 22, 29, May 6; June 3,
10, 17, 24; July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5
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Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24, May 1;
May 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10,
17, 24, 31
6 p.m. to 8 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 20, July 8
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, March 28, April 25, May 30,
June 27, July 25
6 p.m. to 8 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 25, May 6, June 24,
Aug. 5
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Wednesdays, March 27, May 1, May 29,
June 26, July 31
6 p.m. to 8 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, March 26, April 23, May 28,
June 25, July 23
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Garden level of main
building
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