Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Upcoming Events

Baby and Me Support Group - Boise

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Saint Alphonsus Family Center understands being a new parent can come with a lot of questions and a need for information about topics like eating, adjusting to life as a new parent, sleeping patterns, or appropriate exercises for both. This FREE support group is open to parents and their babies ages 0-12 months. A great way to meet other families and have some fun with your baby in a relaxed environment.

There is no need to register for this group - join us anytime!

Schedule of Classes:
September 4, 2012        - Adjustment to Life with Baby
September 11, 2012      - Positive Discipline
September 18, 2012      - Home Safety & First Aid
September 25, 2012      - Sleep

October 2, 2012           - Schedules and Routines
October 9, 2012            - Baby Wearing
October 16, 2012          - Developmental Play
October 23, 2012          - Q&A with a Family Doctor
October 30, 2012         - Halloween Costume Party

November 6, 2012        - Travel with Baby
November 13, 2012      - Community Resources
November 20, 2012      - Baby Item Exchange/Donation
November 27, 2012      - Baby Care 101

December 4, 2012        - Developmental Milestones
December 11, 2012      - Beginning Solids
December 18, 2012      - Open Discussion

No Baby and Me on December 25, 2012 or January 1, 2013
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The Breastfeeding Support Group immediately follows at 11:00 am.

For more information, call the Saint Alphonsus Family Center at (208) 367-7380.

Location:     Saint Alphonsus Family Center
                      Liberty Medical Park Building
                      900 N. Liberty Street, Suite 100
                      Boise, ID 83704

Breastfeeding Support and Encouragement

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Free lactation support group for parents and their babies.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Latching On
Prevention/Management of Sore Nipples
Prevention/Management Engorgement
Pumps & Products--Are They Necessary?
Dads & Breastfeeding
Social Pressure - Why Isn't it Easy?
Introduction of a Bottle
Beginning Solids and Juice
Nursing the Older Child
When to Wean

For more information about the support group, lactation consultations, and obtaining supplies, please call the Saint Alphonsus Family Center at (208) 367-7380.

Location:     Saint Alphonsus Family Center
                    Liberty Medical Park Building
                    900 N. Liberty Street, Suite 100
                    Boise, ID 83704

Parkinson Disease Support Groups

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Call 367-6570 for dates and times of local groups.�

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LapBand) Support Groups

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding (LapBand�) patient support groups provide a critical forum for patients to share experiences, have questions answered, and gain encouragement from their peers. Support groups are facilitated by clinical professionals.

The patient support group is held the fourth Monday of every month, 7-9p.m. No registration needed to attend.

Location: Saint Alphonsus Central Tower

Coughlin Conference Rooms

1055 N Curtis Street

Boise, Idaho 83706

Directions: Enter the hospital from Curtis Street, and continue straight. The Emergency Department is on your left and the Cancer Care Center is on your right. Up above is a sky bridge which connects the two buildings. Go underneath the sky bridge, and shortly after that on your left is the main lobby entrance of Saint Alphonsus. Parking is free. Once inside the main lobby go to your right, then left, and straight ahead is a hallway where the Coughlin rooms are located. The group meets in one of three Coughlin Conference Rooms, and there will be a sign in front of the correct room.

Cost: Free

Breastfeeding for Beginners

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Breastfeeding for Beginners

2013 Dates: 1/16, 2/12, 3/13, 4/9, 5/8, 6/11, 7/10, 8/6
9/4, 10/8, 10/30, 11/26, 12/18

Learn how you can get your baby off to a good start, avoid common problems, and address your concerns. Successful breastfeeding often depends on the help and encouragement you receive; therefore, we recommend you bring your support person with you.

This is a one-time, 2 hour class. The Breastfeeding for Beginners class is $15 per couple, or FREE if you register for a Saint Alphonsus childbirth preparation class. After registering for a childbirth preparation class, please call 367-3454 or send an e-mail to familyresourcecenter@sarmc.org, and tell us which Breastfeeding for Beginners class date you would like to take. It is not necessary to register for this Breastfeeding for Beginners class, if you are already enrolled in the Childbirth Preparation Lamaze 6 Weeks class.

Supplies: No supplies needed.

Refund Policy: No refunds are given for this class, unless it is canceled by us or you are unable to attend due to the early delivery of your baby. Otherwise, participants may transfer to another class within six months of the original class date.

Please call 367-3454 for more information or to register.