Unless noted, classes are held in the conference and education facilities at Dearborn County Hospital, 600 Wilson Creek Road, Lawrenceburg. Not all classes may be listed and the schedule is subject to change. For more information, please call us at 812-537-8190 or 800-676-5572 ext. 8190.

Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar Clinics
Sponsored by DCH Home Health & Hospice, free blood pressure and blood sugar clinics are available to the general public. Screenings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am at both the Dillsboro Village Apartments and the Rising Sun Senior Center; on the second Tuesday at 10:00 am at Lutheran Manor, Lawrenceburg, and at 10:45 am at the Moores Hill Senior Center (SNAC); on the third Tuesday at 10:00 am at Tyson School Apartments, Versailles, and at 10:15 am at North Dearborn Village (SNAC); and on the fourth Tuesday at 10:00 am at the Switzerland County Senior Center (SNAC), Vevay.

For more information please call DCH Home Health & Hospice at 812-537-8192 or 800-676-5428.

Breast-feeding Class
A course designed to teach expectant parents the importance of breastfeeding and proper breastfeeding techniques.  The class is held on Tuesday of the following months from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and taught by Certified Lactation Counselors.

2012 CLASSES

For more information please call 812-537-8431 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8431.

Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase II) Classes
A series of classes with coordinated instruction and exercise for patients who are recovering from a heart attack, bypass surgery or other related cardiac incident or procedure. Patients with a cardiac diagnosis, such as stable angina, are also appropriate for the class.

For more information, please call Angie or Barb at 812-537-8171 or 800-676-5572, ext. 4064.

2012 CLASSES
Tuesday evening classes from 7:00 - 9:00 pm:
 
February 7-28
April 3-24
June 5-26
August 7-28
October 2-23
November 6-27

Saturday classes from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm:

To pre-register or for more information, please call 812-537-8431 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8431.

Diabetes Education Class

UNDERSTANDING DIABETES
A two part seven hour comprehensive group class on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons or select Saturday mornings taught by certified diabetes educators. The class is for adults with newly diagnosed diabetes or those previously diagnosed with little diabetes knowledge. Adult support person is welcomed.

DIABETES MANAGEMENT REVIEW
A two hour group review class held on the 4th Thursday of the month taught by certified diabetes educators. The class is for adults with previously diagnosed diabetes in need of diabetes management review. Adult support person is welcomed.

A class for expectant mothers with gestational diabetes is also available at the hospital.  The Gestational Group Class is presented every Tuesday from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.

All of the above listed classes are recognized by the American Diabetes Association as meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education. A physician’s referral is required for each and there is a fee to attend.

DIABETES CLASSES

For more information please call 812-537-8163 (option #1) or 800-676-5572, ext. 8163 (option #1) or 812-537-8431 or 800-676-5572, ext. 8431.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Phase II) Classes
A series of classes combining physical reconditioning and self-management education for patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease. Patients with a pulmonary diagnosis such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis are appropriate for the class.  Participation requires a physician's order. 

For more information, please call Dianne Williams at 812-537-8171 or 800-676-5572, ext. 4137.

Smoking Cessation Program
This program is provided courtesy of the DCH Auxiliary.

For more information, please call Tony Escamilla at 926-1582.