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I Can Cope
The American Cancer Society's "I Can Cope" is a series of education classes for cancer
survivors. Each class covers a different subject that relates to
survivorship. Topics include learning about cancer, nutrition
during cancer treatment, managing side-effects of cancer and its
treatments, and self esteem and intimacy.
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.
Momentum (transplant)
For cancer survivors, and their caregivers, who are considering
or have undergone transplant as part of their cancer treatment.
Cancer Resource Center, second Tuesday of the month, 5:30 -
7 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. 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 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.
ThyCa OKC (thyroid cancer)
Hosting the only support group in Oklahoma for survivors of
thyroid cancer, Mercy meets the unique needs of survivors of
thyroid cancer.
Meets on the first Monday of the month, 5:30 - 7 pm. Call
405-752-3388 to enroll.
Us Too (prostate cancer)
A prostate cancer support group.
Meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 6 - 7:30 pm. Call
405-752-3388 to enroll.
Zenith (young adults)
A unique monthly support group that offers networking
opportunities for all young adult cancer survivors.
Meets on the first Tuesday 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 to 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
405-752-3600 to enroll.
Safe Sitter
The Safe Sitter course discusses the basics of starting a
babysitting business. Adolescents age 11-15 years old learn
safe, nurturing child care skills. The class includes
interactions with infants and toddlers, small group discussions,
role playing and hands-on practice in rescue skills.
Offered annually (summer). Call
405-752-3600 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. 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, 520 S. Mustang Road in Yukon.
Meets monthly. 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. 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. 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. 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 $2 fee for
Mercy Fitness Center members and a $4 fee for non-members.
Mercy NeuroScience
Atrium, Tuesday and Thursday 5 to 6 pm, Call 752-3725 for more
information.
Low Impact Aerobics
A
one hour class offered to help increase cardiovascular health
and strength. The first 30 minutes are spent doing aerobic
exercise and the last half of class focuses on strength and
flexibility training. The class is open to everyone. There is a
$2 fee for Mercy Fitness Center members and a $4 fee for
non-members.
Mercy NeuroScience
Atrium, Monday and Wednesday 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
405-936-5242 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. 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 monthly 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
405-752-3600 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.
Childbirth Refresher
A three week refresher course for women who are pregnant "the
second time around." The course reviews the labor, delivery and
postpartum experience, and includes a tour of The Birthplace.
Husbands and/or coaches are encouraged to attend all sessions.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring two pillows to class. In
addition, class members are welcome to bring light snacks for
themselves. Pre-registration is available
according to expected delivery date.
Free if delivering at Mercy or $25.00 if delivering elsewhere.
Call
405-752-3600 to enroll.
Healthy Start
The first trimester of a woman's pregnancy is critical to the
development of a child. Healthy Start provides parents-to-be
with information about nutrition, fetal development and growth,
exercise, anatomy and physiology. It is recommended that you
participate in this class in the first 10-20 weeks of pregnancy.
Classes are held every other month. 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.
Pain
Pals
A support group for patients, families and friends who have a
loved one suffering with chronic pain. The book "Managing Pain
Before it Manages You" will be followed to learn how to manage,
function and cope with pain. The group teaches how to
understand, effectively communicate and take control of your
pain, as well as about proper nutrition and how to network with
individuals in similar situations.
14-week sessions, call for dates. $50 fee. Call
405-752-3600 to enroll.
ABC Classes: After Baby Comes
A parent's life after baby comes is full of joy, laughter and
dirty diapers. But, quite often it is also filled with
questions. The ABC classes encourage parents to talk about
topics that are affecting their lives. A registered nurse
presents a brief lesson and then opens the floor for discussion.
Meet other new parents, learn about resources to help you enjoy
your baby and get ideas for managing life with your new bundle
of joy.
Meets monthly. Call
405-752-3600 to enroll.
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.
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