Each month doctors and other health professionals from Trinity offer low- or no-cost health discussions to the community.  For more information or to register, call Trinity’s My Nurse at (309) 779-2000 or (877) 242-8899.

 

GENERAL HEALTH

 

Trinity VNHA foot care clinics

10-minute foot soak, cleaning, clipping and filing of the nails and a lotion massage to the calves and feet.  $25 foot care.

First Congregational Church:
December 17th 9:00-12:00 (cafe)
Call 762-0787 to register
 

VNHA office, 106 19th Ave., Suite 101, Moline:

1-4 p.m., first Tuesday

12:30-3:30 p.m., second Thursday

9 a.m. to noon, third Friday

12:30-3:30 p.m., fourth Friday

Appointments: (309) 779-7600

 

Trinity Enrichment Center, 4622 Progress Drive, Suite A, Davenport:

1-4 p.m., second Wednesday

Appointments: (309) 779-7600

 

Senior Star, 4502 Elmore Avenue, Davenport:

Call for appointment: (309) 779-7600

 

CANCER

 

Look Good … Feel Better

3-5 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7 (Iowa)

This program teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society, in partnership with the National Cosmetology Association and the Cosmetics, Toiletry and Fragrance Association, train volunteer cosmetologists to teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using free cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. Fee: Free.

 

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS

 

Surgical Weight Loss Seminar

6-8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 14

Learn the latest information about different types of bariatric surgeries available at Trinity, including lap-band surgery. Fee: Free.

 

SENIORS

 

AARP Driving Safety

Noon-4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 9

AARP and Trinity offer this eight-hour driving course that may entitle participants to a 10 percent premium reduction on their auto insurance.  Plan to attend both sessions.  Fee: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-members.

 

 

PRENATAL

  

Infant Care Class

Illinois:

6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8

Iowa:

6:30-9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7

Topics include normal newborn appearances and behaviors, choices for feeding your baby, safety and well-baby care. Fee: Included with payment of Childbirth Preparation classes.

 

Breastfeeding: A Gift For Baby

Illinois:

6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 22

Iowa:

6:30-9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21

This class is taught by a certified lactation educator and covers the benefits of breastfeeding, getting started in the hospital, your first few weeks at home, returning to work and beyond. Fee: Included with the payment of Childbirth Preparation classes.

 

Birth Review Class

6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1

For couples who had a prepared childbirth experience within a four-year period.  Topics include reviews of the labor process, breathing, relaxation and hospital procedures. Fee: $25.

 

CPR / FIRST AID

 

Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class

4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1

5:30-9:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7

8-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 10

8-11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16

For persons working in the health-care field or daycare providers.  This certification from the American Heart Association is good for two years. Fee: $45.