Health and Wellness Classes

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 the Dillsboro Village Apartments; on the second Tuesday of the month at 10:30 am at the Moores Hill Senior Center (SNAC); on the third Tuesday of the month at 10:15 am at North Dearborn Village (SNAC) and on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am at the Switzerland County Senior Center (SNAC).

For more information please call DCH Home Health & Hospice at 812-537-8192 or 800-676-5428 or LifeTime Resources at 812-432-5215.


Breast-feeding Class
A course designed to teach expectant parents the importance of breastfeeding and proper breastfeeding techniques.  The class is held the first Wednesday of every other month starting in January from 7:00 to 9:00 pm and taught by Certified Lactation Counselors.

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


Cardiac Rehabilitation (Phase II) Classes
A series of classes offering 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.  Participation requires a physician's order. 

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


Childbirth Education
A basic course of the physiological, physical and emotional changes in a woman's body during pregnancy.  This course will also provide information on exercise and nutrition as well as preparing for childbirth.  Pre-registration is required. 

Tuesday evening classes from 7:00 - 9:00 pm:
 
February 5 - March 4
July 1 - July 29
October 7 - November 4

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

January 5
February 2
March 15
April 26
May 24
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 20

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


Diabetes Education Class
DCH offers a series of free diabetes education classes the first three weeks of each month.
Registration is required.

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


Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Phase II) Classes
A series of classes combining physical reconditioning with education activities for patients diagnosed with chronic lung disease.  Patients with a pulmonary diagnosis such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, 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 administered by CASA and offered free of charge, courtesy of the DCH Auxiliary.

For more information, please call Donna Thacker at 812-537-5065.


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