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Programs & Services: Classes & Seminars

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

Events:

Women's Health Seminar
Health Issues and Concerns of Lesbian Women
Experts will provide information about health issues and concerns all lesbian women may face in pursuing health care, the unique barriers and challenges that Black lesbians experience, and recommendations for successfully supporting these women.
Wednesday, Oct. 28 7-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor District Library - Downtown Branch

Annual Women's Health Retreat
This half-day retreat will highlight the latest developments in clinical services, innovation, research and programming related to women’s health throughout the U-M Health System.
Nov. 11, 2009, 1-5 p.m., Danto Auditorium

 

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 Tuesday of every month; 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: 2025 Traverwood Dr.
Suite A2
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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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.

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