Classes and Support Groups
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As the primary provider of health care in Amador County, Sutter Amador Hospital’s role does not end with inpatient and outpatient services. Sutter Amador Hospital also offers a variety of educational classes and interactive support groups for community members to take part in. For more information on a particular group or to sign up for a class, call the contact number listed for each class below.
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Better Breathers of Amador County
Boot Camp for New Dads
Breastfeeding Success Group
Cancer Support Group
Childbirth Education Classes
Community CPR Classes
Diabetes Support Group
Man to Man (Prostate Cancer Support Group)
Safe Sitter Classes
Stroke Support Group
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Better Breathers of Amador County
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Led by Sutter Amador Hospital's Director of Respiratory Therapy, this group meets the first Wednesday of every month (excluding June through August), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the Amador Senior Center.
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Road
Jackson
Speakers discuss the most accurate, up-to-the-minute information about respiratory health. Call (209)223-7581.
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Boot Camp for New Dads
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These one-evening, interactive classes are designed to address the unique needs of first-time fathers. This class is part of the Preparing for Childbirth series.
For more information or to register, call the Family Birth Center at (209)223-7460.
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Breastfeeding Success Group
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Coordinated by Sutter Amador Hospital's Family Birth Center, this group meets every Wednesday, 10:30am to 11:30 am, in the Family Birth Center at Sutter Amador Hospital. A Family Birth Center Nurse and lactation counselor facilitates the group and provides education and support for new moms and babies. Call (209) 223-7460.
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Cancer Support Group
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Co-sponsored by Sutter Amador Hospital and Amador County’s American Cancer chapter, Amador STARS, this group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., at Amador STARS located at 631 Court Street in Jackson, CA. The Cancer Support Group offers an opportunity to ask questions and meet other cancer patients and survivors while learning about nutrition, pain management and other topics. All cancer survivors and cancer patients actively pursuing treatment are encouraged to attend. Call (209) 223-1246.
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Childbirth Education Classes
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Sutter Amador Hospital's Family Birth Center offers childbirth education classes from 6:30pm to 8:30 pm in the Multipurpose Conference Room at Sutter Amador Hospital. This seven-class series covers relaxation and breathing techniques, stages of labor, cesarean section birth, care of newborns, breast-feeding and postpartum care. The cost is $60, and registration is required. Call (209)223-7460 for more information and a schedule of upcoming classes.
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Community CPR Classes
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Sutter Amador Hospital’s Education Department holds American Heart Association CPR classes throughout the year. Courses include Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, Heartsaver CPR, Heartsaver First Aid and CPR for Family and Friends. The Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers is recommended for the professional rescuer, and the Heartsaver CPR courses are recommended for the lay rescuer who requires a course completion card. CPR for Family and Friends is recommended for anyone who would like to learn the lifesaving skills of CPR and does not require a course completion card. Fees vary depending on the type of course, and registration is required. Call (209) 257-7609 for more information.
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Diabetes Support Group
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Coordinated by Sutter Amador Hospital’s Outpatient Diabetes Education Program, this group meets the fourth Thursday of every month, 4 to 5:30 p.m., at Sutter Amador Hospital (excluding December). Speakers cover all aspects of education pertaining to diabetes. Call (209)223-7448.
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Man to Man (Prostate Cancer Support Group)
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Cosponsored by Sutter Amador Hospital and the American Cancer Society, this group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm at Sutter Amador Hospital. This group provides a comfortable setting among peers for discussion, education and support through the recovery process for prostate cancer. Call (209)257-7609.
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Safe Sitter Classes
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Sutter Amador Hospital Education Department offers Safe Sitter classes throughout the year. Students learn what to do when a child chokes, how to call for emergency help, baby-sitting business skills and basic child care skills. Students receive a completion card when they complete the two-day program. The cost is $50 with a $25 refund upon completion. For a class schedule or more information, call (209)223-7442.
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Stroke Support Group
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The Gold Country Stroke Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month (excluding July and August), 4 to 5 p.m., at Sutter Amador Hospital. Call 295-3485.
Updated: June 21, 2007
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