Classes, Seminars and Resources

The University of Michigan provides the following classes, seminars and procedures.

Women’s Health Seminars

SESSION IS IN SPANISH

Sunday, July 20, 2008 12:30pm

Title:  “Women’s Health Talk" (“Una charla sobre la salud de las mujeres”)
Talk with a public health expert about ways to help manage the chronic diseases of arthritis, asthma, and heart disease.

Description:  This talk will cover ways to help women effectively manage their chronic health issues as well as strategies to effectively communicate their health needs with family, friends and health care providers.

Presenter:
Melissa A Valerio, PhD., M.P.H., Assistant Professor
U-M School of Public Health

Location:
First United Methodist Church of Ypsilanti
209 Washtenaw Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI

Session is Free and Open to the Public.  To register call 734-615-3799 or email angejohn@umich.edu   Refreshments will be served.

Classes and Resources

Abuse Prevention Initiative
The Abuse Prevention Web site is a resource for University of Michigan Health System employees to learn how to help patients and staff members who have experienced abuse.

Car Seat Safety Classes
Research shows that as many as 90% of parents do not use car seats correctly. Don’t put your child at risk. Come to our free safety seat and booster seat inspection where a Certified Safety Technician can show you how to buckle up children of all ages. Certified technicians will let you know if your child safety seat is on the recall list and will give you other timely information. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Buckle Up Hotline 734-763-2251.

“Happiest Baby on the Block Classes"
Harvey Karp, M.D., is well known for his methods for soothing babies. In Karp’s book, The Happiest Baby on the Block, he explains the “Missing 4th Trimester,” the “Calming Reflex,” the “5 S’s”, and “the Cuddle Cure.” UMHS staff teach hands-on classes. Registration is required. For more information and/or to register, call the Women’s Health Resource Center at 734-936-8886.

When: 3rd Monday of every month beginning June 19; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The U-M Women's Health Resource Center
Cost: $20 (Materials provided have a $40 value)

Outpatient Lactation Consultants
The University of Michigan Health System’s Lactation Consultants encourage and support women in their attempts to breastfeed by offering one-on-one consultations. The consultant will spend a minimum of one hour with Mom and baby. The fee for a personal lactation consultation is $75. Appointments are necessary; call 734-936-8886.