Valley Presbyterian Hospital Offers Free Health Workshops for the Sherman Oaks/Van Nuys Community in November

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is pleased to announce our VPH Cares Programs for November. We are excited to offer this community development program consisting of free public health education workshops.

The workshops are designed to educate community residents about health issues facing the San Fernando Valley region: diabetes, stroke, and women’s services. Participants will learn how to live healthy lifestyles, minimize chronic health conditions and improve overall health outcomes.

All programs will be held at the hospital in the Health Education Center located at 15107 Vanowen St. Van Nuys, California. Parking is located at our Noble parking structure, at the corner of Vanowen St. and Noble Ave., and our campus parking structure, on Vanowen St. past Sepulveda Blvd.

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is offering the following free health classes in November:

Tuesdays November 4, 11, 18, 25 - 7pm - 9:30pm, Saturdays November 15 and 22, 10am - 2pm

Childbirth Preparation Series Learn the latest in labor and delivery comfort measures and other important topics. This course is offered as either a four-class series (weeknights) or a two class series (weekends). Classes must be taken in sequence. Registration is required. This class is recommended before the seventh month of pregnancy.

Thursday November 6, 6pm - 9pm

Heart Saver CPR A classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult, child and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to help a choking adult. Great for parents-to-be for learning how to care for their infant in an emergency. There is a $15 fee for materials.

Thursday November 6, 7pm - 9pm

Parents to Be Hospital Tour Learn about the before-birth programs and services that are available to you and visit the labor and delivery unit.

Thursday November 13, 6pm - 9pm

Baby Beginnings Infant Care A “Parents-To-Be Survival Guide” to help you navigate your hospital experience as well as the first weeks at home with the new baby. You will learn what to expect for the baby initially in the hospital, newborn care, diapering, swaddling techniques, bathing tips, feeding options, infant safety, newborn sleeping patterns, soothing techniques and more.

Friday November 14, 11am - 1pm

Baby Shower & Hospital Tour Meet the maternity staff, learn about hospital resources, and take a hospital tour during a fun, informational celebration. Baby Showers and Tours are conducted in English and Spanish.

Friday November 14, 1pm - 2pm

Breastfeeding Preparation Class (Spanish) Learn basic breastfeeding techniques and where to get help if needed.

Thursday November 20, 7pm - 9pm

Parents to Be Hospital Tour (Spanish) Learn about the before-birth programs and services that are available to you and visit the labor and delivery unit.

Monday November 24, 6pm - 9pm

Breastfeeding Preparation Class Learn basic breastfeeding techniques and where to get help if needed.