Classes & Support Groups
At Sutter Lakeside Hospital, we look to the community we serve to identify and meet local health care needs. Providing free health information, classes and events is just one of the ways we can give back to our community. We have developed several programs to inform and educate Lake County residents about a number of health concerns.
Here are a few of our classes and support groups:
- Bariatric Support Group
- Better Breathers Club
- Diabetes Education, Type 1
- Diabetes Education, Type 2
- Infant CPR Classes
- Child Birth Preparation Series
- Breastfeeding Support and Education
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation Clinic
- Lighten-Up! Weight Management
Bariatric Support Group
Free Community Support Group
This support group allows you to openly talk about your experiences with bariatric surgery. This is the perfect place to ask questions regarding weight loss surgery, gain support after surgery, and keep up to date about new doctors and new information. Come and meet others who have gone through the surgery, ask questions and get the support you need.
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Times: 5:30 to 7:30pm
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Hospital Cafeteria
Phone: 489-2773
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Better Breathers Club
Free Community Support Group
We offer patient-centered, community-based educational opportunities and support to persons with chronic lung disease such as COPD (Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis), asthma, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), lung cancer and other chronic lung diseases. Our goal is to improve quality of life and functional status by providing disease specific education and emotional support.
Date: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Times: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Wellness Center
Phone: 707-527-5864
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Diabetes Education, Type 1
Free Community Support Group
Diabetes and educational support for children and adults suffering from Type 1 diabetes. Come to hear guest speakers, ask questions and to get answers.
Date: first Saturday of each month
Time: 10am -12pm
Location: Presbyterian Church of Kelseyville, Church & 3rd St., Kelseyville, CA 95451
Contact: Tina Turner
Phone: 707-279-1432
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Diabetes Education, Type 2
Free Community Support Group
The diabetes education class is for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or anyone who presently suffers from this disease and has had no education. This is a good refresher course for those suffering from T2 diabetes and needing support. Gestational Diabetes (during pregnancy) education is also available with one on one support. *Must have referral from doctor to participate in this program*
Dates: Meets on Wednesdays (set up with instructor)
Times: Set up with instructor (first meeting 2 hours, 2nd and 3rd meetings, one hour)
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital
Contact: Kathy Patterson, R.N.
Phone: 707-262-5128
Fax: 707-262-5164
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Infant CPR Classes
SLH Family Birth Center
Free to all parents who deliver at Sutter Lakeside. All other community members are welcome for a fee of $25.00 per couple. Learn strategies and help with breathing emergencies, infant poisoning, infant choking, infant CPR, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Date: 1st Wednesday of each month
Time: 5:30-7:00 pm
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Family Birth Center
To sign up: Call Family Birth Center, 707-262-5085
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Child Birth Preparation Series
SLH Family Birth Center
This series presents important information about pregnancy, preparation for labor and birth, the postpartum period, and newborn care. There is oral presentation and discussion, videos and practice with various coping and comfort techniques for pregnancy and labor. All classes are taught by staff members certified in childbirth education. Classes in Spanish available upon request.**
Dates: May 7-28; July 9-30; September 3-24; November 5-24.
Times: All classes meet Thursday evenings, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Cost: This is a free class for couples delivering at SLH.
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Family Birth Center
To sign up: Call Family Birth Center, 707-262-5085
**Instructor is bilingual and can set up individual classes for breastfeeding class/support and/or child birth prep classes.
**Se ofrecen clases y ayada en Espanol. Comuniquese con Lorena para hacer una cita.
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Breastfeeding Support and Education
SLH Family Birth Center
This is a free class offered by appointment only with one of our Certified Lactation Consultants. Topics include basic anatomy, getting started, positioning and latch, tips, tricks, and going back to work. Classes in Spanish available upon request
Facilitators: Suzin McGuire R.N., Jody Dawson R.N., Lorena Watson R.N.
To sign up: Call Family Birth Center, 707-262-5085
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Family Birth Center
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Stress Reduction and Relaxation Clinic
Wellness Center Class
Sutter Lakeside Hospital invites you to move towards greater balance and control in your life by participating in the Stress Reduction and Relaxation Clinic. During this eight-week intensive program, participants will learn how to become stress responsive and let go of reactive habits when faced with life stressors. Among those benefitting from these clinics are those suffering from depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and work stress.
Dates & Times: Call for current schedule
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Wellness Center
How to register: Call the Wellness Center, 707-262-5171
Website: sutterlakeside.org/wellness
Instructor: Leslie Lovejoy, Ph.D., R.N.
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Lighten-Up! Weight Management
Wellness Center Class
This eight-week program helps you understand the reasons behind overeating, the realities of fad dieting and how to develop a lifelong plan for weight management.
Dates & Times: Call for current schedule
Location: Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Wellness Center Healing House
How to register: Call Wellness Center, 707-262-5171
Instructor: Leslie Lovejoy, PhD, RN
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