Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, August 6, 2010, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Schedule your appointment by visiting www.redcrossblood.org and clicking on "make a blood donation appointment." Enter sponsor code 5802. Or call (651) 275-3309. Individuals must be healthy, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds to be able to donate. Healthy donors can give blood every 56 days. Please bring a photo ID.

Look Good...Feel Better
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 5:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, 4:00-6:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, call toll-free 800-227-2345.
Look Good...Feel Better teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Look Good...Feel Better is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society; the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation; and the National Cosmetology Association.

Cooking Camp for Families (For ages 3-5)
Wednesday, August 11, 2010, 9:00-10:00 AM
ECFE Building (14480 - 60th St. N., Stillwater)
$10/child or $20/max per family - Advance registration required, (651) 430-8715
Prepare your child for a lifetime of good eating by learning the basics of proper nutrition with a parent/adult in a FUN environment. Children and adults will prepare a simple snack recipe, and parents/guardians will learn about child portion sizes, healthy snack ideas and recipes related to the food groups. Parents/guardians are FREE, and parent/adult participation is required. Nutrition is an important topic for youth AND the significant adult in their lives. instructor: Kathy Mead, RD, MPH

Cooking Camp for Ages 6-9
Thursday, August 12, 2010, 3:30-4:30 PM
Rutherford Elementary School (115 Rutherford Rd., Stillwater)
$10/child or $20/max per family - Advance registration required, (651) 430-8715
Wish your students could have a quick lesson in cooking? Prepare them for a lifetime of good eating by learning the basics of proper nutrition in a cool environment. Children participate in preparing a simple snack recipe and learning about portion sizes, healthy snack ideas and recipes. Adult attendance is optional. However, since nutrition IS an important topic for youth and the significant adult in their lives, parents/guardians can join in on the learning and the FUN! (Adults free). Instructor: Kathy Mead, RD, MPH

New Brother/Sister Class
Thursday, August 12, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, October 7, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Thursday, December 9, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
$20 per family - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
This special class helps children prepare for mom's hospital stay, a new baby in the family, and the role of being a big brother or sister. A short tour of the Lakeview Hospital Birth Center is included. For children ages 3-8.

Finding Your Way through Cancer
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:15 PM
Late Summer: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 2010
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
A five-week series for individuals and their families who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Each week will address an issue that most people confront at one time or another during their journey through cancer, including the "new normal" and making decisions. Facilitator: Julie Edstrom.

New Grandparents Class
Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 7, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM 
Lakeview Hospital
$20 per couple - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Learn about "today's baby" and current guidelines for infant care and safety. Discussion will include changes in birthing practices and how grandparents can help during pregnancy, birth and after baby is born. A tour of the Birth Center at Lakeview Hospital is included.

Straight Talk (Erectile Dysfunction)
Monday, September 13, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
This seminar will focus on what ED (erectile dysfunction) is, how it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious underlying medical problem, and available treatment options. Talk with Stillwater Medical Group urologist Dr. Thomas Stormont and hear from a patient who eventually found a successful solution for his ED.

Mind-Body Skills
Tuesdays, September 14-October 19, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Tuesdays, November 9-December 14, 2010, 7:00-9:00 PM
Stillwater Medical Group Main Campus
$90 - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4510
Transform the physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of your life with mind-body skills. Learn empowering skills - such as meditation, guided imagery, breath work and movement - to help reduce stress, increase resistance to disease and improve self-awareness. Instructors are Stillwater Medical Group providers.

Kids & Teens in Grief
Six Thursdays, September 30-November 4, 2010, 6:00-7:15 PM
Boutwells Landing (5600 Norwich Pkwy., Oak Park Heights)
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4586
For kids and teens (K-12) who have experienced the death of a loved one. Trained volunteer facilitators provide a caring, safe and confidential environment in which youth are encouraged to freely express their grief through art, music, photographs and group discussion. The program also offers support and education for the young person's parent or guardian, enabling them to better understand their own grief as well as their child's.

Cholesterol Screening
Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 7:00-9:00 AM
Lakeview Hospital
$15 - No registration required
Fasting is required from midnight the evening before. Please wear short sleeves. A blood glucose screening will also be available.

What a Pain! Getting to the Bottom of Plantar Fasciitis
Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common orthopedic complaints relating to the foot. The pain in the bottom of the heel can increase after walking or after waking up. In this class, Stillwater Medical Group podiatrist Dr. Christina Knutson will discuss what causes plantar fasciitis, what you can do to prevent it, and available treatment options.

Advance Directives Workshop for Wisconsin Residents
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 6:00-7:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Lakeview Hospital social services staff will provide a one-hour overview of what an advance directive is, what the document can do for you and what happens if one does not exist. Forms, literature and instructions for completion will be provided to Wisconsin residents.

New Hope for Depression
Wednesday, October 20, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Depression is a treatable serious medical condition. Stillwater Medical Group family medicine physician, Dr. Jeffrey Virant, will discuss what depression is, how it feels, what we understand about brain chemicals, how it affects a person and their loved ones, and what can be done to treat it. Participants will also be introduced to Stillwater Medical Group's DIAMOND Program, which uses a team-based approach to offer more support to patients.

Health Screening
Thursday, October 2, 2010, 7:00-8:30 AM
Stillwater Medical Group Somerset Clinic (700 Rivard St., Somerset, WI)
$15 for cholesterol screening - No registration required
Cholesterol screening, blood glucose and blood pressure measurements will be available. Fasting is required from midnight the evening before for the cholesterol test. Please wear short sleeves.

Perimenopause and Menopause
Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Many physiological changes occur in women from ages 45-50. Knowing what to expect and how to live healthy during the midlife years is important. Stillwater Medical Group's Fern Aspen, RN, CNM, will talk about perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement options and osteoporosis prevention.

Benefits and Risks of Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer
(Prostate Cancer Support Group)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 11:30 AM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - No registration required
Testosterone is a male hormone that helps prostate cancer grow. Lowering testosterone levels is a common treatment for men with prostate cancer. Stillwater Medical Group urologist Dr. Thomas Stormont will explain how this hormonal therapy works, how effective it is and some common side effects.

Healthcare Directives Workshop
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 6:00-7:00 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Lakeview Hospital social services staff will provide a one-hour overview of what a healthcare directive is, what the document can do for you and what happens if one does not exist. Forms, literature and instructions for completion will be provided for Minnesota residents.

Finding Solutions for Painful Knee Arthritis
Wednesday, November 3, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
By 2030, it is projected that nearly 3.5 million people in the United States will have total knee replacement surgery. Join Dr. Nicholas Weiss, St. Croix Orthopaedics, as he discusses innovative treatment options for knee arthritis.

Healthy Eating on a Budget
Monday, November 8, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
A healthy diet can help you keep medical costs down, but eating healthy doesn't have to wreck your budget. Lakeview Hospital dietitian Kathy Mead, RD, MPH, will help you learn how to plan family meals to meet nutrition needs as well as fit into your budget. You will find out how to read labels and get shopping tips to help you get more bang for your buck.

Is My Hearing Normal?
Thursday, November 11, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
Hearing loss is a normal part of aging, but the process can be accelerated by exposure to loud noises. Dr. Jennifer Reynolds, Stillwater Medical Group audiologist, will discuss what is considered "normal" hearing, how to prevent hearing loss, and available options to help your hearing.

Therapeutic Effects of the Reverie Harp
Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30-7:30 PM
Lakeview Hospital
Free - Advance registration required, (651) 430-4697
The reverie harp is a relaxing and soothing new therapy tool that does not require music ability and can be used by anyone. This class will introduce you to the harp and what it offers patients and their families. Participants will also have an opportunity to try out the harp, which was designed and invented by Musicmakers in Stillwater in collaboration with an Australian music therapist.