When you have questions about medical and health issues, where can you turn? Your doctor is your best health resource, but doesn’t have unlimited time to answer questions. The Internet is a powerful source of information, but there is no way to determine if the medical advice is sound and accurate.

Fortunately, Los Banos has a wonderful, local health care resource in Memorial Hospital Los Banos. The MHLB website offers access to health information 24 hours a day and is accessible to the entire community. In support of their community-based, not-for profit mission, MHLB provides various health-related events, classes and support groups, most of which are free of charge.

Information is power, and the more that you understand about the issues affecting your health and the health of your loved ones, the more empowered you will be to make informed health care and lifestyle choices.

Please call (209) 826-0591, ext. 270 for more detailed class information or to register.

• Community Education & Support Programs
• Breastfeeding Support
• Car Seat Safety Class
• Car Seat Safety Checks
• Childbirth Education
• Healthcare Provided CPR Certification or Renewal Class
• Diabetic Support Group for Adults
• Diabetic Support Group for Parents
• Diabetic Support Group for Teens
• Heartsaver CPR
• Mom’s Support Group
• Personal Patient Education
• Safesitters Babysitting Class
• Sibling Class
• Spanish Childbirth Education
• Stork Tour
• Teen Childbirth Education

Community Education & Support Programs

When faced with a new or ongoing health challenge, one way to get a greater understanding of how to take better care of yourself is to take a class designed to teach you how to do a better job managing that challenge. Another is to join a support group with people like you. We invite you to take a look at some of the many classes and support groups we provide at Memorial Hospital Los Banos:
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Breastfeeding Support

Learn the latest information about breastfeeding, about getting started and about how to avoid breastfeeding difficulties. We offer free one-on-one consultations, as well as free support classes. Call 826-0591, ext. 270, for more information.
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Car Seat Safety Class

This $20 class, which includes a brand new child car seat or child booster seat, teaches you how to correctly protect your infant or child when riding in a car. Child’s parent or guardian must attend the course. Class is offered one Saturday a month from 10 a.m. to Noon in English, with a Spanish class from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Please call 826-0591, ext. 270, for an appointment.
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Car Seat Safety Checks

Every Friday afternoon we offer checks to ensure that your car seat is safe and installed properly. The safety check is free; please call for appointment (826-0591, ext 270 or 356).
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Childbirth Education

A free six-week course that provides expectant parents the tools and knowledge that they need to make the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. Patients can enroll in the class at any time, and are encouraged to bring their partner. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 826-0591, ext. 270.
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Healthcare Provided CPR Certification or Renewal Class

Learn the basics of CPR through this hands-on course. Cost is $15. Classes are on Fridays (new class is from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; renewal course is from 9 to 11:30 a.m.). Call 826-0591, ext. 270, to join.
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Diabetic Support Group for Adults

Free support group for adults who have diabetes. Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Please call 826-0591, ext. 356, for more info.
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Diabetic Support Group for Parents

Free support group for parents of children who have diabetes. Meets the second Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. Please call 826-0591, ext. 356, for more info.
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Diabetic Support Group for Teens

Free support group for teens who have diabetes. Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Please call 826-0591, ext. 356, for more info.
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Heartsaver CPR

For only $10, learn the basic adult, child and infant CPR techniques through our partnership with the American Red Cross. Classes are offered on Saturdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Earn your own CPR card which is good for two years.
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Mom’s Support Group

Meet new people and learn new things about the common concerns of motherhood, while giving your baby, toddler or preschooler a chance to interact with others. There’s no charge to join, and the group meets bimonthly. Call 826-0591, ext. 270 for more info.
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Personal Patient Education

We offer free one-on-one sessions regarding diabetes, congestive heart failure, cholesterol and much more. Please call 826-0591, ext. 356, to make appointment.
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Safesitters Babysitting Class

Become a certified Safesitter. This $20 class teaches safe and fun babysitting techniques, along with some first aid and rescue breathing. Must be at least 11 years old to attend. Offered on Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. To enroll, call 826-0591, ext. 270.
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Sibling Class

Designed to help children prepare for the arrival of a new baby in the home. Offered once a month, and special dates and times may be arranged. Free. Call 826-0591, ext. 270, to make an appointment.
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Spanish Childbirth Education

This one-day childbirth class taught in Spanish provides coaching on basic breathing and relaxation techniques, and gives new parents a better understanding of the birth process.
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Stork Tour

Take a free tour of our labor and delivery department, and have the chance to meet our staff before you deliver your baby. Tours are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Please call 826-0591, ext. 270, to register.
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Teen Childbirth Education

Designed especially for teens, this free eight-week program prepares parents-to-be with the information that they need to become responsible parents. This class has a special emphasis on infant care. Patients can enroll at anytime by calling 826-0591, ext. 270. Classes are held on Thursday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Online Content

The Internet has become a tremendous source of medical information, but can present an overwhelming challenge when sorting through the volumes of often-contradictory data in an effort to make well-informed, health-related decisions. Memorial Hospital Los Banos offers free access to www.memoriallosbanos.org/health/healthinfo/, a rich online database of health information, medical journal references and links to doctor-endorsed, medically-validated information.

Updated 01/15/08
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