| Community
Programs
Mercy offers
a variety of community programs, health screenings, and educational
presentations, many of which are free to the public. For more information
about any Mercy program or for registration, contact Mercy
On Call at 319-358-2767 or 800-358-2767.
Programs requiring
registrations are marked with an *asterisk. Parking
Info
Bereavement
Support Program
All adults grieving a loss or the death of a loved one are invited
to a bereavement support program sponsored by Mercy Iowa City.
The program begins on Wednesday, May 14, and will meet weekly for
six sessions. Meetings are held beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the first
floor conference room at Mercy Hospital, 500 East Market Street,
Iowa City. The facilitator will be Chaplain Nora Welter, PBVM, of
Mercy’s Pastoral Care Department.
Annual Memorial Service for families of patients
who died the past year at Mercy Hospital held on Sunday, July 27,
2 p.m., McAuley room, Mercy Medical Plaza
Parenting
Series
Parents face situations for which they often have little or no preparation.
These classes assist parents with day-to-day issues they may face
with their children, ages two years to teens.
Topics will
vary with each session and are offered individually. Sessions run
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and fee is $15/couple and $10/single:
Monday, March 17: “Teaching Responsibility”
What are you doing for your child
that he/she could do? |
future sessions
Presenter is Sharon Hebl, RN, who has worked in obstetrics for over
30 years. She has been a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator for
over 20 years, teaching classes for Mercy Hospital since 1991. She
is also certified to teach Infant Massage, Redirecting Children’s
Behavior, The Happiest Baby on the Block, and Holistic Stress Management.
Call Mercy On
Call to register, 358-2767 or 1-800-358-2767.
Holistic
Stress Management
The World Health Organization has declared stress a global epidemic.
We can allow ourselves to fall victim to this epidemic, or learn
ways of using stress as a challenge and opportunity for spiritual
growth. Mercy offers just that opportunity with a Holistic Stress
Management series. Classes are taught by Shari Hebl, RN. Shari has
been practicing holistic medicine for more than ten years as a Healing
Touch Practitioner and Certified Holistic Nurse.
The registration fee is $40 per person for all five classes or $10
per class. For more information or to register, call Mercy On Call
at 358-2767 or 1-800-358-2767.
Foot
Clinics
This free service involves soaking the feet in a massaging foot
bath, a nursing assessment of the foot, nail trimming, and foot
massage. Individuals with artificial joints, diabetes, or those
who are on blood thinners are not eligible to participate. This
service does not include treatment for ingrown toenails, corns,
or nail fungus. Reservations required.
Tuesday,
March 25, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
North Liberty Community Center n 520 W. Cherry Street, North Liberty
Joint
Pain: Causes & Treatment Free
community presentation by Ed Lash, MD, Steindler Orthopedic
Clinic Thursday, March 13, 1:30 p.m., United Presbyterian
Home, 1203 E. Washington Street , Washington, IA. For
more information or to register, call Mercy On Call
at 358-2767 or toll-free at 1-800-358-2767.
Cancer Survivors Day
Saturday, April 26, 1 to 3 p.m., Mercy Hospital first floor atrium.
Event includes speakers, music, refreshments, and social time.
Natural
Family Planning
Mercy Iowa City
and the Couple to Couple League offers a four-session Natural Family
Planning class.
Natural Family Planning is a safe, simple, and natural way of avoiding
or achieving pregnancy. It is based on observing the signs and symptoms
of ovulation which occur during a woman’s menstrual cycle.
The class fee is $40; no one is turned away because of inability
to pay. The fee includes a copy of The Art of Natural Family Planning,
a year’s supply of temperature charts, a basal thermometer,
a year’s subscription to the Couple to Couple League magazine,
and counseling on using the method.
Class instructors are Gary and Geraldine Ward.
For more information
or to register, call Mercy On Call at 358-2767 or toll free at 1-800-358-2767.
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