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Monthly Diabetes Workshop
A monthly gathering of diabetics, their families and health-care professionals to discuss issues related to
life with diabetes. Join us at 7 p.m.
the second Thursday of the month in the hospital conference room. For information, call (979) 548-1590.
New Direction Medical Weight Management:
New Direction is a medically supervised
very low-calorie diet, utilizing 4 servings of nutritional beverages
totaling 800 calories per day. While clients lose weight, they receive
medical monitoring, group support and education about nutrition,
exercise and behavior modification. To participate in the program,
women must be at least 40 pounds overweight and men at least 50 pounds.
Patients must also pass a medical and behavioral screening.
A team of experienced dietitians, behaviorists, exercise physiologists,
nurses and physicians will help you through the three phases of the
program -- Reducing, Adapting and Sustaining. Weight loss averages 2 to
5 pounds per week. Phase One (Reducing Phase) lasts up to 12 weeks.
Phase Two (Adapting Phase) begins in the 13^th week and may continue
indefinitely, as long as the patient is healthy and losing weight. The Maintenance Phase is optional but highly
recommended. It lasts a minimum of 6 months.
COSTS:
Initial Labs and Physical: $195
Monthly Program
Fee: $175 (covers
all classes, monthly labs, visits with nurses, dietitian, counselor and
physician, and use of fitness equipment at The Wellness Center).
EKG: $40, required with each 50-pound loss
Protein Beverage: $25/box, 7 meals per box (average $75-$100 per week)
Maintenance Phase: One-time fee of $240 for six months. In
this phase, you no longer pay the program fee.
New Direction is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid.
At
this time, Sweeny Community Hospital does not file insurance claims for
this program. SCH does accept cash, checks or credit cards and will
provide clients with receipts. Some fees may be tax deductible.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are interested in the program or have questions, call Marsha
McBride (979) 548-1555 or e-mail mmcbride@sweenyhospital.org.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Learn the current guidelines for treating cardiac arrest victims. Advanced airway management, cardiovascular
pharmacology and many other topics are taught through a combination of lectures and skills labs.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Call Mike Nixon (979) 548-1597 or e-mail:
education@sweenyhospital.org.
Full Course ACLS Fees:
$160 non-SCH employees
$75 SCH employees
One-Day Renewal ACLS Fees:
$125 for non-employees
$75 for SCH employees
Dates for Full ACLS:
MGH in Bay City Oct. 2nd & 3rd
All course times 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates for Renewal ACLS:
MGH in Bay City July 10th
All course times 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
SCH Wellness Center August 5th 2008
All course times 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CPR for Healthcare Providers
This class provides the certification required for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, physicians' offices,
rehabilitation facilities or other patient-care organizations.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Call Mike Nixon (979) 548-1597 or e-mail:
education@sweenyhospital.org.
Fees:
Non-SCH employees: $40
SCH employees: $10
Dates:
The last Friday of each month in 2008 except Nov & Dec
Location: SCH Conference Room
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
16-hour course teaching emergency interventions in a variety of situations involving
pediatric patients. Lecture, videos, skills stations. Learn to treat shock, cardiac and respiratory arrest,
poison emergencies, etc. Textbook included.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Call Mike Nixon (979)548-1597 or e-mail:
education@sweenyhospital.org
Full Course Fees:
Non-SCH employees $125
SCH employees $75
One-Day PALS Renewal Fees:
Non-SCH Non-employees: $125
SCH employees: $75
Dates for
Full PALS course:
Date: TBA
Course times: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Dates for Renewal PALS:
Date: TBA Course times: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Basic Trauma Life Support -- Basic & Advanced
Pre-registration required. Call 979-548-1597 or e-mail education@sweenyhospital.org.
Fees:
$125 non-SCH employees
$75 SCH employees
Dates: TBA
For more information contact us at
education@sweenyhospital.org.
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WE'LL COME TO YOU!
Want to schedule one of our courses at your location? We'll come
to you!
For information, contact Mike Nixon at (979) 548-1597
or education@sweenyhospital.org.
Whether it's ACLS, CPR, or other continuing education courses, our
experienced instructors will come to your site to teach as needed.
Past customers include St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston,
Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City, Brazosport Memorial Hospital
in Lake Jackson, and numerous school or civic groups closer to home.
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