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Diabetes Management
For
those trying to navigate a new diabetes diagnosis or refresh
their knowledge, this class offers discussions related to
self-care skills, meal planning, prevention of complications,
tips on monitoring blood glucose, physical activity and more. An
initial appointment and referral from a primary care physician
are required before attendance.
Classes held
monthly. Call (580) 220-6493 or (580) 220-6764 for more
information.
Diabetes
Support Group
A support group for people who share the common experiences and
problems of diabetes. 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 first Monday of every month
between October through May.
Call (580) 220-6493 for more information.
Perinatal Loss
Bereavement Counseling
Nothing can prepare parents or families for the death of a
child. Special counseling is available for those suffering from
the loss of a baby after birth or through a miscarriage.
Appointments made
on an individual basis. Call (580) 220-6613 for more
information.
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 and receive emotional
support.
Meets quarterly. Call
(580) 220-6613 for dates and times.
Childbirth Education Classes
A two session course to help parents prepare for the experience
of childbirth. Topics include stages of labor, comfort measures,
interventions, pain management, post-partum care, newborn care,
infant and child safety and breastfeeding. After completion of
this class you will know what to expect during your stay at
Mercy Memorial. Feel free to come prepared with your questions.
Offered every other month.
Call (580) 220-6613 for more information.
Healthy Start
Mercy Memorial offers newborn assistance after discharge from
the hospital. Healthy Start is available for breastfeeding
families and offers a free weight check for the baby,
breastfeeding guidance and support.
Appointments made
on an individual basis. Call (580) 220-6432 for more
information.
Just For Teens
A program designed to give one on one interaction with pregnant
teens throughout their pregnancy for issues related to
pregnancy, the delivery and hospital stay and after care.
Referrals may be made by the physician or patient.
Appointments made
on an individual basis. Call (580) 220-6613 for more
information.
Mother/Baby Home Care
Mercy Memorial offers Mother/Baby home care to help in the
transition from hospital to home. A referral is needed from a
doctor after discharge to begin the process.
Appointments made
on an individual basis. Call (580) 220-6560 for more
information.
Annual Women's Health Forum
The
Mercy Memorial's Women's Health Forum, an annual
event for girls night out, is getting a facelift. We're building
a better Forum for you. In anticipation of the opening of the new
Mercy Memorial patient tower, the Women’s Health Advisory Board
will host a special Women’s Health Forum in 2010 to celebrate
the opening of the women’s center at Mercy Memorial. Watch for
details about this event coming in the summer of 2010.
Critical
Incident Stress Management Network
The Critical Incident Stress Management Network is a group of
Mercy Memorial co-workers that provide crisis support for
emergency service, healthcare and business personnel.
Call
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