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I Can Cope
A program co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Mercy’s Cancer Resource Center.  This is a series of cancer education classes for anyone who would like to learn more about cancer.  Each class covers different topics that relates to cancer survivorship, and these topics change quarterly.
Cancer Resource Center. Meets quarterly on Thursday. Call 405-752-3388 for dates and times.

Stress Relief Classes for Cancer Patients
If you are having trouble juggling it all, come visit our stress relief classes a the Mercy Cancer Resource Center. Learn about tools to help you cope with the stress that cancer can cause in your life.

Cancer Resource Center. Call 405-752-3388 for dates and times.

Expressive Writing
A class designed for cancer patients, their families and friends to learn how to use writing to relieve the stress associated with cancer. No previous writing experience is needed. No deadlines and no pressure. Writing can be comforting during all phases of cancer survivorship. Come learn how to express yourself through different writing styles - journaling, creative writing, poetry, blogging, or whatever you chose to try.
Cancer Resource Center, Mondays, 2-3 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Labyrinth Gathering
A labyrinth is a path, a tool for personal and spiritual renewal. It is not a maze, and there is no wrong way to walk it. Come walk the labyrinth with us and discuss its impact on your cancer journey. Learn how to walk Mercy's labyrinth and gain peace from an ancient practice. This class is designed for cancer patients, their families and friends. This is a low-impact, slow walking activity with great emotional benefits.
Cancer Resource Center, Wednesdays, 2-3 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Musical Discoveries
No previous musical experience needed. Listen and make music. A class designed for cancer patients, their families and friends to learn how to use music to combat the stress associated with cancer.
Cancer Resource Center, Tuesdays, 2-3 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Relaxation Relief
Learn how to cope with anxiety and distress by using mind and breathing techniques in this weekly class to help cancer patients, their families and friends reduce their level of stress associated with cancer. The class teaches deep breathing techniques, meditation, guided imagery and the power of prayer.
Cancer Resource Center, Thursdays, 2-3 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Cancer Caregivers

A monthly support and resource group open to all caregivers of cancer survivors if any type of cancer. They meet at the same time as the PUSH group, so cancer survivors and their caregivers can come receive the unique support you both need.

Cancer Resource Center, second Monday of the month, 6:30-8 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Momentum (transplant)
A monthly support and resource group for survivors of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma.
Cancer Resource Center, second Tuesday of the month, 6-7:30 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

PROMISE: Mastectomy Support
A support group for people who have experienced a mastectomy or have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Meets monthly on the third Monday, 7-9 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

PUSH (all cancers)
PUSH, or Positively Uniting Survivors through Hope, is a monthly support and resource group open to all survivors, and caregivers, of any type of cancer.
Meets on the second Monday of the month, 6:30-8 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Us Too (prostate cancer)
A monthly support and resource group for survivors of prostate cancer.
Meets on the first Moonday of the month, 5:30-7 pm. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

Look Good, Feel Better
A program for women who are dealing with the external effects of cancer treatment. The program is designed to provide women with information about wigs, turbans, and make-up.
Cancer Resource Center, meets quarterly. Call 405-752-3388 to enroll.

KidFit Camp
Mercy's summer program is the perfect opportunity for kids, kindergarten through fifth grade, to learn about the importance of the Food Guide Pyramid, how to cook tasty and healthy recipes and why nutrition is so important for good health. Each class includes preparation of a healthy snack, fun games, and fitness activities.
Offered annually. Call 405-752-3087 for more information.

Kidscook!
Kidscook! is a great opportunity for kids, kindergarten through fifth grade, to learn about the Food Guide Pyramid, the importance of balance and how to prepare healthy and flavorful snacks for themselves. Each class will include preparation of a healthy snack, fun games and fitness activities. Offered monthly. Call 405-752-3087 to enroll.

Sibling Pre-School
Mercy's sibling pre-school class (ages 3, 4, and 5) introduces brothers and sisters of pre-school age to the concept and responsibility of being the older child. The class acquaints your child with the hospital and helps answer any questions about their new role in the family. Parents participate with the child as they practice such skills as holding the newborn, diapering and feeding.
Ongoing classes. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

Sibling School Age
The sibling class (ages 6 and up) introduces brothers and sisters to the concept and responsibility of being the older child. This class acquaints your child with the hospital and helps answer any questions about their new role in the family. Skills such as holding the newborn, diapering and feeding are practiced.
Ongoing classes. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

Care for Caregivers Conference
Caring for another person can be both physically and emotionally challenging. The Annual Care for Caregivers Conference provides new resources, ideas and support in care giving, including strategies for emotional help and counseling.
Offered annually. Call 405-936-5821 for dates.

Care for Caregivers Support Group
A support group for people who share the common experiences of caring for a loved one. Through regular contact with others in similar situations, members share a common bond and receive emotional support, discuss frustrations, strategies for care and receive current information from a certified instructor.
Mercy Conference Center. Meets monthly on the third Thursday, except in June and December. Call 405-936-5821 to enroll.

Basic Diabetes Management
An ADA recognized seven-hour class led by a Mercy nurse and dietician, with specialized training and knowledge in diabetes management. An excellent class for individuals with newly diagnosed diabetes or those needing an update. Topics covered include: proper nutrition, diabetes medications, monitoring, blood glucose control, physical activity, goal setting, problem solving, preventing and treating acute complications, preventing and treating chronic complication through risk assessment.
Offered four times each month. Physician referral needed. Call 405-936-5885 to enroll.

Basic Diabetes Management at Mercy Health Canadian County
An ADA recognized seven-hour class led by a Mercy nurse and dietician, with specialized training and knowledge in diabetes management. An excellent class for individuals with newly diagnosed diabetes or those needing an update. Topics covered include: proper nutrition, diabetes medications, monitoring, blood glucose control, physical activity, goal setting, problem solving, preventing and treating acute complications, preventing and treating chronic complication through risk assessment.
Mercy Health Canadian County. Meets monthly. Physician referral needed. Call 405-936-5644 to enroll.

Diabetes Support Group
A support and resource group for people with diabetes and their family or friends. Topics covered at meetings include new research and products, community resources, and tips for every-day living. Everyone is welcome to participate in this forum of mutual support and information sharing.
Meets monthly on the first Monday, 6 - 7 pm. Call 405-936-5444 for more information.

Gestational Diabetes
Designed for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes or who already have diabetes and are pregnant. Class topics include complications of gestational diabetes, nutritional management, blood glucose monitoring and guidelines (sample meter and beginning supplies given), and insulin administration, if needed. For women with diabetes who are considering becoming pregnant, a pre-conception counseling appointment is recommended.
Offered four times each month. Physician referral needed. Call 405-936-5885 to enroll.

Individual Consults
Individual consultations are available with both the registered dietitian and registered nurse for diabetes education. Consults and follow-up appointments are scheduled individually on an as-needed basis for those unable to attend classes.
By appointment. Physician referral needed. Call 405-936-5885 to enroll.

Intensive Insulin Therapy
This class is geared to people needing assistance in more advanced self-management skills and includes a discussion for Type 1's and some Type 2's on rapid- or short-acting insulin. Topics include carbohydrate counting, insulin to carbohydrate ratio, and a plan to safely manage hyperglycemia.
Offered twice each month. Physician referral needed. Call 405-936-5885 to enroll.

Ashtanga Yoga

A one hour class offered to help increase flexibility and reduce stress. The class is open to everyone. There is a $4 fee for Fitness Center non-members and free for members.

Mercy NeuroScience Atrium, Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 6 pm, Call 752-3725 for more information.

Senior Thera-Band
A senior fitness class using theratubing to increase strength, flexibility and improved balance using specially designed exercise bands. The first 30 minutes focus on standing exercise and the last half is seated. There is a $2 cost for this class.
Mercy NeuroScience Atrium. Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 pm. Call 405-752-3725 to enroll.

Healthy Healing
A support group for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Through regular contact with others in similar situations, members share a common bond, receive emotional support and get current information from a trained instructor.
Meets once a month on the second Tuesday. Call 405-486-8600 for more information.

New Horizons Grief Support
Sometimes the best way to deal with the loss of a loved one is to share your feelings with others in the same situation. The New Horizon's support group offers a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on for you and your family.
Meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8 pm. Call 405-752-3776 to enroll.

PRIDE: Parents Responding to the Infant Death Experience
PRIDE is a support group for parents responding to an infant death experience. Through regular contact with others in similar situations, members share a common bond, receive emotional support and get current information from a certified instructor.
Meets quarterly on the first Thursday. Call 405-752-3600 for more information.

Healthy Weighs
A weight management program with an emphasis on learning how to modify behaviors that may lead to overeating. Healthy nutrition and increased physical activity are also encouraged.
Classes held twice a year. Call 405-752-3087 to enroll.

Baby Care
This one-session class teaches basic baby care skills which include bathing, diapering, soothing an infant, caring for the umbilical cord and circumcision. The class also discusses car seat safety, home safety, selecting child care and selecting a pediatrician. Parenting and child development topics discussed along with many other important subjects. It is recommended that you enroll in this class by your 32nd week of pregnancy.
Classes offered twice a month. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

Baby Feeding
Breastfeeding is the most natural and nutritional way to encourage your baby's development. Expecting parents learn how to get breastfeeding off to a good start, mom's nutrition, dad's very important contributions to breastfeeding success and how to know baby is getting enough milk. The class also covers pumping, safe storage of breast milk, maintaining milk supply and keeping baby's interest in breastfeeding.
Ongoing classes. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

Childbirth
A five week course or one day course to help parents prepare for the experience of childbirth. Topics include breathing and relaxation techniques, anesthesia and other alternatives. Birthplace tours are available. Classes begin on a monthly basis with pre-registration available according to expected delivery date. It is recommended that enrollment happens by week 26 to 28 of pregnancy. Weekend courses are available.
Free if delivering at Mercy or $50.00 if delivering elsewhere.
Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

NICU Family Craft Class
A weekly class offered in partnership with the March of Dimes for parents whose children are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Meets each week on Tuesday. Call 405-936-5002 to enroll.

NICU Family Discussion
A weekly class offered in partnership with the March of Dimes for parents whose children are hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Meets the first Thursday of every month. Call 405-936-5002 to enroll.

NICU Graduate Support Group
The monthly discussion group provides education and support for the special needs of families with babies discharged from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), in partnership with the March of Dimes. Get tips, hear from community professionals, offer insight and experience, show off pictures of your babies, and reward yourself with an evening out of the house. The group is led by a licensed clinical social worker.
Meets the last Monday of each month. Call 405-936-5002 to enroll.

INFO: Neurofibromatosis Support
A support group for people who share the common experiences and problems of neurofibromatosis. Through regular contact with others in similar situations, members share a common bond and receive emotional support, discuss symptoms, methods of relief and get current information from a certified instructor.
Mercy NeuroScience Institute. Meets every other month on the second Saturday. Call 405-752-3600 for more information.

SOS: Survivors of Stroke
A support group for patients, families and friends who share the common experience and problems of stroke. Through regular contact with others in similar situations, members share a common bond and receive emotional support, discuss symptoms, treatments and receive current information from a certified instructor.
Meets monthly on the fourth Thursday, except November and December. Call 405-752-3600 for more information.

Grandparenting
This class acquaints new or expecting grandparents with current childbearing and baby care practices The goal is to help them enjoy their new role and support the parents with their new baby. Nursery procedures, hygiene, comfort, nutrition, circumcision, treatment of newborn jaundice, medications and infant safety are discussed. A tour of the Birthplace is also included.
Classes are held monthly. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

Infant & Child CPR
Mercy's infant and child CPR class follows guidelines set by the American Heart Association. The class provides information on performing CPR and relieving obstructed airways in infants and children up to the age of eight. Mercy encourages parents, grandparents and babysitters to take part in this class.
Offered twice monthly on Saturday mornings. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

Parkinson's Exercise Group
An exercise program designed specifically for patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Instructors lead class sessions designed to teach patients strength, flexibility and coordination exercises.
Mercy NeuroScience Institute, Atrium. Meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Call 405-752-3968 to enroll.

Better Breathers
For people who share the common experiences and problems of chronic pulmonary disease. Through regular contact with others in similar situations, members share a common bond and receive emotional support, discuss symptoms, methods of relief and get current information from a certified instructor.
Mercy Conference Center. Meets monthly on the second Friday. Call 405-752-3600 to enroll.

AARP Driving for Seniors
Age-related changes can affect driving skills. This class teaches participants about physical changes, rules of the road, local driving problems and safety tips.
Call 405-752-3600 for times and dates. $10 fee.

The United Ostomy Associations of America
An affiliate of the United Ostomy Associations of America, this group offers mutual emotional aid and support through interaction with other people who have learned to live with an ostomy. The group offers educational programs and materials about historical as well as cutting edge treatment. For more information visit www.uoaa.org.
Meets four times a year. Call 405-752-3183 for dates and times.

Freedom From Smoking
An eight week program consisting of small group sessions to help end the smoking habit. Classes are held several times during the year. Cost of the course is $75 per person and includes the cost of the participant workbook and other informative materials.
Call 405-752-3280 for dates and times.

 

 
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