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new parent classes

Childbirth Education (Sept. 18, 2010)	Sept. 18, 2010
Skiff Inservice Room
Taught by certified childbirth educator JoEllen Morrison, this course is designed to prepare expectant families for labor and birth, and to assist with decision-making regarding the birth of their child. This course is delivered in three Wednesday evening sessions or a single Saturday session. Please bring two pillows.

Childbirth Education (Sept. 18, 2010) Sept. 18, 2010
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Weigh To Grow (Weekly for Parents)	Every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m.
Surgery Family Waiting Room (use Skiff's west entrance)
This free program provides an opportunity to monitor your baby’s weight and developmental growth. Registered nurse Christine Hinshaw is available to weigh your baby and answer questions. Drop in any time during the session!

Weigh To Grow (Weekly for Parents) Every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m.
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immunization clinics

Weekly Immunization Clinic	Every Wednesday from noon-3 p.m.
Skiff Home Care office
Our Immunization Clinic is held every Wednesday from noon-3 p.m. at Skiff Home Care office, by appointment only. Immunizations available include varicella (chicken pox), DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis), IPV (injectable polio vaccine), MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), HIB (haemophilus B) and hepatitis B vaccine. Call (641) 792-5086 for details.

Weekly Immunization Clinic Every Wednesday from noon-3 p.m.
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Chicken Pox and Hepatitis B Immunization Clinic	Every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.
Skiff Home Care office
Our weekly Chicken Pox and Hepatitis B Immunization Clinic is held from 2-4 p.m. every Wednesday at the Skiff Home Care office, 204 N. 4th Ave. E. in Newton Children ages 6 to18 may receive the chicken pox vaccine or hepatitis B vaccine at this free clinic. No appointment necessary. Call (641) 792-5086 for details.

Chicken Pox and Hepatitis B Immunization Clinic Every Wednesday from 2-4 p.m.
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blood pressure clinics

Colfax Blood Pressure Clinic	First Wednesday of each month
Colfax Community Center
From 11 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday of each month, have your blood pressure checked by a nurse from Skiff Home Care, and get answers to your questions about blood pressure.

Colfax Blood Pressure Clinic First Wednesday of each month
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Sully Blood Pressure Clinic	Third Wednesday of each month
Sully Community Center
From 10-11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, have your blood pressure checked by a nurse from Skiff Home Care, and get answers to your questions about blood pressure.

Sully Blood Pressure Clinic Third Wednesday of each month
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Newton Blood Pressure Clinic	Every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.
Skiff Medical Center lobby
From 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday, have your blood pressure checked by a nurse from Skiff Home Care, and get answers to your questions about blood pressure.

Newton Blood Pressure Clinic Every Tuesday from 1-2 p.m.
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support groups (medical)

Central Iowa Ostomy Support Group	Sept. 9, 2010
Skiff Medical Center
The Central Iowa Ostomy Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month, rotating between Skiff Medical Center, Grinnell Regional Medical Center and Pella Regional Health Center. The Sept. 9 meeting will be hosted by Skiff Medical Center. For more information, contact Barb Rozenboom at (641) 787-3063.

Central Iowa Ostomy Support Group Sept. 9, 2010
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Breast Cancer (Pink Ribbon) Support Group	Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Skiff Medical Center Board Room (use South entrance)
The Breast Cancer (Pink Ribbon) Support Group meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. If you or someone you know has breast cancer and needs support, contact Carol Hopkey at (641) 791-4307 or Linda Hotger at (641) 792-8622 or (641) 526-8576.

Breast Cancer (Pink Ribbon) Support Group Third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
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Diabetes Support Group	Fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
Skiff Inservice Room
The Diabetes Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month. The group provides an opportunity for people with diabetes and family members to come together to share problems, concerns, successes and coping strategies. Call Ann Hansen, RN, CDE, at (641) 791-4387 for more information.

Diabetes Support Group Fourth Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.
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support groups (bereavement)

Life After Loss Educational Support Group	New groups start periodically throughout the year

An educational support group for grieving adults held periodically throughout the year. Meets once a week for six weeks. No charge. Call for times and location. Call Jennifer Barnett, Bereavement Services Coordinator, at 787-3074.

Life After Loss Educational Support Group New groups start periodically throughout the year
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Common Threads	First Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Newton Village Activity Room
Common Threads is a monthly gathering of those who have experienced the death of a loved one and who enjoy knitting and/or crocheting. The group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Newton Village Second Floor Activity Room. Contact Jennifer Barnett at (641) 787-3074 with questions.

Common Threads First Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
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Growing Through Grief (Children's Support Group)	New groups starting periodically thoughout the year

Growing Through Grief offers caring support for grieving children (grades 1-6) and their families. New sessions are offered periodically throughout the school year. To pre-register or learn more, call Jennifer Barnett at (641) 787-3074.

Growing Through Grief (Children's Support Group) New groups starting periodically thoughout the year
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R.E.L.I.S.H. (Relax, Eat, Laugh, Interact, Support, Heal)	Sept. 27, 2010
Newton Family Restaurant, 2426 1st Ave. E., Newton
R.E.L.I.S.H. (Relax, Eat, Laugh, Interact, Support, Heal) will meet at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2010, at Newton Family Restaurant, 2426 1st Ave. E., Newton. R.E.L.I.S.H. is a group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Members gather at a designated restaurant on the fourth Monday of each month. To learn more about the group, call Jennifer Barnett at (641) 787-3074.

R.E.L.I.S.H. (Relax, Eat, Laugh, Interact, Support, Heal) Sept. 27, 2010
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Grief Integration for Teens (GIFT)	New groups start periodically through the year
Skiff Medical Center
A grief support program for teens (grades 7-12) who have experienced the death of a loved one. Sessions for both middle school and high school students will be offered periodically throughout the school year. Each session consists of eight support group meetings that will meet weekly after school from 3:30-5 p.m. Pre-registration required. No charge. Call Jennifer Barnett at (641) 787-3074 for more information.

Grief Integration for Teens (GIFT) New groups start periodically through the year
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