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A monthly gathering of diabetics, their families, and health-care professionals to discuss issues related to life with diabetes. Join us at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month in the hospital conference room. For information, call Audrey Bess at (979) 548-1590.
New Directions Medical Weight Management:
New Direction is a medically supervised very low-calorie diet, utilizing 4 servings of nutritional beverages totaling 800 calories per day. While clients lose weight, they receive medical monitoring, group support and education about nutrition, exercise and behavior modification. To participate in the program, women must be at least 40 pounds overweight and men at least 50 pounds. Patients must also pass a medical and behavioral screening.
A team of experienced dietitians, behaviorists, exercise physiologists, nurses and physicians will help you through the three phases of the program — Reducing, Adapting and Sustaining. Weight loss averages 2 to 5 pounds per week. Phase One (Reducing Phase) lasts up to 12 weeks. Phase Two (Adapting Phase) begins in the 13^th week and may continue indefinitely, as long as the patient is healthy and losing weight. The Maintenance Phase is optional but highly recommended. It lasts a minimum of 6 months.
COSTS:
Initial Labs and Physical: $195
Monthly Program Fee: $175 (covers all classes, monthly labs, visits with nurses, dietitian, counselor and physician, and use of fitness equipment at The Wellness Center).
EKG: $40, required with each 50-pound loss
Protein Beverage: $25/box, 7 meals per box (average $75-$100 per week)
Maintenance Phase: One-time fee of $240 for six months. In this phase, you no longer pay the program fee.
New Direction is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. At this time, Sweeny Community Hospital does not file insurance claims for this program. SCH does accept cash, checks or credit cards and will provide clients with receipts. Some fees may be tax deductible.
CONTACT INFORMATION
At this time, Sweeny Community Hospital is in the process of restructuring this program. If you are interested in receiving information the progress of this process, call Jami McGowan (979) 548-1807 or e-mail jmcgowan@sweenyhospital.org
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Learn the current guidelines for treating cardiac arrest victims. Advanced airway management, cardiovascular pharmacology and many other topics are taught through a combination of lectures and skills labs.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.�
Call Mike Nixon (979) 548-1597 or e-mail: mnixon@sweenyhospital.org.
Full Course ACLS Fees:
$200 + ACLS Supplies�
$50 for ACLS Supplies, minimum to be paid in advance when receiving supplies.
One-Day Renewal ACLS Fees:
$150 + ACLS Supplies
$50 for ACLS Supplies, minimum to be paid in advance when receiving supplies.
Dates for ACLS:
We are offering initial/renewal courses together on April 29 & 30 and September 23 & 24. All course times are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CPR for Healthcare Providers
This class provides the certification required for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, rehabilitation facilities or other patient-care organizations.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Use the online registration. For assistance or special classes at your facility call Bryan Jones CPR Coordinator (979) 548-1564 or e-mail: bjones@sweenyhospital.org
Fees:
Non-SCH employees: $40
Dates:
The last Friday of each month in 2009 except Nov & Dec. The online registration form list the exact day of each month.�
Location: SCH Conference Room
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
16-hour course teaching emergency interventions in a variety of situations involving pediatric patients. Lecture, videos, skills stations. Learn to treat shock, cardiac and respiratory arrest, poison emergencies, etc. Textbook included.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Call Mike Nixon (979)548-1597 or e-mail: mnixon@sweenyhospital.org
Full Course Fees:
Non-SCH employees $125
SCH employees $75
One-Day PALS Renewal Fees:
Non-SCH Non-employees: $125
SCH employees: $75
Dates for Full PALS course:
Date: TBA �
Course times: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Dates for Renewal PALS:
Date: TBA
Course times: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m
Basic Trauma Life Support — Basic & Advanced
Pre-registration required. Call 979-548-1597 or e-mail education@sweenyhospital.org.
Fees:
$125 non-SCH employees�
$75 SCH employees�
Dates: TBAFor more information contact us at mnixon@sweenyhospital.org.