Take Botsford Hospital's Baby Care Basics class in December

Three-hour class prepares first-time parents, grandparents or caregivers to take care of a newborn. Learn about bathing, feeding, developmental stages, immunization schedules, identifying illnesses, choosing a pediatrician, medications, childcare options, choosing a babysitter, safety-proofing the home and much more. 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2. Cost: $35. Classes fill up fast, so register today. Taught at Botsford Hospital, 28050 Grand River Ave., Farmington Hills. Register by calling 248-888-2500 or going online, http://www.botsford.org/medical_services/new_beginnings_maternity/classes/.

Beaumont Health is a not-for-profit organization formed by Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare to provide high-quality, efficient, accessible services in a caring environment for southeastern Michigan residents and beyond. As one of Beaumont Health’s eight hospitals, Botsford Hospital is a multi-specialty 330-bed hospital and verified trauma center located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The campus also houses an imaging center, a comprehensive care cancer center and an extensive medical education program---part of Michigan State University’s Statewide Campus System. Annually, Botsford cares for about 16,000 inpatients and more than 60,000 emergency and trauma patients with a team of approximately 2,500 employees, 300 volunteers and 600 physicians.

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