Class Schedule • Information

2008 Annual Fund Drive Celebration at “Thursdays in the Park”

Thursday, July 3 • 5:30-7 p.m. • Central Park • Downtown Grinnell

Please join GRMC as we celebrate the success of the 2008 Annual Fund Drive and thank you for your support. Free Schwan’s ice cream will be given away along with several door prizes.

19th Annual GRMC Golf Outing
Friday, Aug. 8 • Grinnell Golf and Country Club

If you love to golf and have a great time while supporting a great cause, we need you! Golfers and sponsors are invited to join us for this annual event. This year we’ll play: 9 holes in the morning and 18 holes in the afternoon. Both sessions will be played in a best-shot format in teams of four. Tee times are 9 a.m. and noon. Please contact Leslie McKnight at 236-2904 or lmcknight@grmc.us to sign up, donate a raffle or hole prize, or to make a donation.

RAGBRAI
Wednesday, July 23 • Deer Creek Health Center • Tama

The annual bike ride will be traveling through Tama/Toledo this year.

Car Safety Seat Inspection
Tuesday, May 20 • 1 to 3 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

Need your car seat adjusted to fit your growing child? Join the staff from Kintzinger Women’s Health Center as they host a free inspection. Let a certified inspector check your car and car seat for proper installation. This service is free to anyone who transports small children in their vehicle. For more information, call 641-236-2324 or email sbaarda@grmc.us.

Grinnell Regional Community Care Clinic
Every Thursday • 5 to 7 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

Grinnell Regional Community Care Clinic provides access to quality medical care at no charge for individuals who have low income and no insurance. To schedule an appointment or for more information about eligibility, call the clinic at 641-236-2385.

GRMC Personal Coaching
Let our wellness coach help you gain better health through behavior modification for weight-loss, exercise, and stress management. This 12-week program is based on your goals, personalized to your fitness needs. Call 641-236-2999 for information or email wellness@grmc.us.

Stork’s Nest Parenting Classes
Thursdays, May 29, June 26, and July 31 • 4 to 5 p.m. • Postels Community Health Park • 807 Broad St.

Becoming a new mother brings much change. The Stork’s Nest offers educational classes on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, and infant care to help new moms bring a healthy baby into the world. Participation in the Stork’s Nest educational classes is open to anyone in the GRMC service area. Free. For information on this program, call 641-236-2567 or email cmagstadt@grmc.us.

Maternal Health Services
Tuesdays, May 20, June 17, and July 15 • 1 to 4 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

Having a healthy baby starts with a healthy mother. This public health program provides prenatal education and support, nutrition, dental, and social assessments for pregnant women. The program also assists with finding a physician and funding for prenatal care. Free to those within income guidelines. Dental hygienist clinic is available. For information, call 641-236-2385 or email vnolton@grmc.us.

Child Health Services
Tuesdays, May 27, June 24, and July 22 • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

Child Health is a program that provides financial assistance for physical exams and dental care for children birth to age 21 who do not qualify for Medicaid or hawk-i benefits or who have insurance with a high deductible.
Clinic includes dental services. During those times, a dental hygienist provides dental screenings, oral health education and fluoride varnish applications (to prevent tooth decay). These services are available to any child 0 to 21 years of age or pregnant women up to two months postpartum. Screenings are free and fluoride varnish costs are covered for those with Medicaid. For those without Medicaid, the fluoride varnish cost is $10. For an appointment or more information, contact Mother-Child Wellness Program at 641-236-2385 or email vnolton@grmc.us.

WIC Clinics (or Well Child)
In Brooklyn – Mondays, May 19, June 16, and July 21 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Brooklyn United Methodist Church • 603 Clay St.

In Grinnell – Tuesdays, May 20, June 17, and July 15 • 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Tuesdays, May 27, June 24, and July 22 • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

WIC is a supplemental program that helps families purchase nutritious foods and formulas at no cost to pregnant women and children under the age of five. Nutrition advice from registered dietitians is also provided.

All Grinnell clinics also include dental clinics. During those times, a dental hygienist provides dental screenings and oral health education and fluoride varnish applications (to prevent tooth decay). These services are available to any child 0 to 21 years of age or pregnant women up to two months postpartum. Screenings are free and fluoride varnish costs are covered for those with Medicaid. For those without Medicaid, the fluoride cost is $10. For more information, call Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) at 641-752-7162 or 800-390-5293.

Immunization Clinics
May 6 – 1 to 4 p.m.
May 13 – 2 to 6:30 p.m.
May 16 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
May 20 – 1 to 4 p.m.
May 27 – 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.

June 3 – 1 to 4 p.m.
June 10 – 2 to 6:30 p.m.
June 17 – 1 to 4 p.m.
June 20 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 24 – 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.

July 1 – 1 to 4 p.m.
July 8 – 2 to 6:30 p.m.
July 15 – 1 to 4 p.m.
July 18 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
July 22 – 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.

Grinnell Regional Public Health office in the Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.
Protect your child from deadly childhood diseases with immunizations. All immunizations are available for children through age 18. To set your appointment call 641-236-2385.

Prenatal/Childbirth Classes
July 1, 8, 14, and 22 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Saturday, June 7 • 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC

Expecting a baby in the next year? Sign up for a prenatal class offered by the staff at Kintzinger Women’s Health Center. Classes explain how your pregnant body is changing, what to expect at childbirth, comfort measures for childbirth, and infant feeding and care. Tour the women’s health center and see first hand the beautiful rooms and facility. Your support person is encouraged to attend.
For more information, call the Kintzinger Women’s Health Center at 641-236-2324 or email at sbaarda@grmc.us.

Community CPR
Wednesday, July 30 • 5:30 to 7 p.m. • GRMC Education Center, 913 Prairie St.

Learn American Heart Association’s CPR for the layperson. Adult and child CPR included. For information call 641-236-2562 or email mwill@grmc.us.

Adult Foot Care Clinic
In Grinnell – Clinics will be on May 14 and 28; June 11 and 25; and July 9 and 23 • 9 a.m. to noon • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

In Brooklyn – Clinics will be held on May 21, June 18, and July 16 • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. • Brooklyn Library • 306 Jackson

Bring with you: basin, towel, emery board, and toenail clipper.

Let our nurse help keep your feet in good health at one of the monthly Foot Care Clinics. Area residents may visit once per month. Call Grinnell Regional Home Care at 641-236-2385 for an appointment.

Blood Pressure Clinic
Wednesdays • 1 to 2 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

High blood pressure can be a telltale sign of a health concern. Get your blood pressure checked regularly for free at the public health office. No appointment is necessary. For information call 641-236-2385.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Today’s Medicare and insurance billing processes can be complex. Let a trained SHIIP volunteer help you understand Medicare and insurance billing questions. For a free appointment call 641-236-2588 or email kolson@grmc.us.

Support Groups

Bariatric Surgery Patient Support
Saturdays, May 24, June 28, and July 26 • 9 to 11 a.m. • Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC

This support group provides education for GRMC patients who have had gastric bypass surgery. For more information, call 641-236-2300 or email mdeppe@grmc.us.

Diabetes Daily Living
May 12 • 7 p.m. • East Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC
“Getting Flower Beds and Gardens Ready this Spring,” Pam Kinnard and Francis Hall, Master Gardeners

June 9 • 7 p.m. • East Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC
“The Heart Conncection,” Barb Wille, RN, BSN, GRMC Cardiac Rehab Nurse
For more information call 641-236-2419 or email tfurrow@grmc.us.

Health for Life
Monday, June 16 • 1:30 p.m. • St. Francis Manor’s Tenplex activity room • 900 Orchard Dr., Grinnell

“Is your body in ‘Sync’ with your flowers?” by Jim White, Bates Flowers

Join the support group for family members and patients who live with cardiac diseases, pulmonary diseases, diabetes, and stroke. Call 641-236-2411 for more information.

Meet and Eat Bereavement Support
Sundays, May 4, June 1, and July 6 • 5 to 7 p.m. • Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC

This bereavement support group provides social opportunities for widows and widowers. Individuals gather for a meal and share experiences. For more information, call 641-236-2418 or email ssanning@grmc.us.

SE*ED Program
Mondays, April–November • 10-11 a.m. • Grinnell Elks Lodge, 720 3rd Ave.
GRMC’s Senior Education Program provides programs designed for adults–of any age–to extend their knowledge on healthcare issues, diseases, nutrition, community resources, current and cultural events, as well as less conventional topics like art, biology, history, or religion.

MAY 5 – “Crossing for Care: Swimming the English Channel,” John Heineman, Grinnell Native and University of Iowa Student

MAY 12 – “A Food Allergy Primer,” Denise Lamphier and Pam Clements

MAY 19 – No Program, Governor’s Conference on Aging and Grinnell College Commencement

MAY 26 – No Program, Memorial Day Observed

JUNE 2 – “Making Memories, Building Connections with Your Grandchildren,” Sharon Mays, Family Life Specialist, Iowa State University Extension

JUNE 9 – “Diabetes,” Elaine Hammes, GRMC Dietitian

JUNE 16– “Imagine Grinnell,” Jim Powers, President, and Melissa Strovers, Executive Director, Imagine Grinnell

JUNE 23 – “Reflections – 40 Years of Healthcare in Grinnell,” Jeanette Budding, Public Relations, GRMC

JUNE 30 – “Home Health and the New Telemonitoring Systems,” Kim Rutledge, Director of Home Health and Public Health, GRMC

JULY 7 – “Mood, Mind, and Medicine,” Richard L. Hauser, MD, Psychiatrist, Postels Community Health Park

JULY 14 – “Medication Reconciliation Program,” Zach McMahon, Director of Clinical Pharmacy, GRMC

JULY 21 – “Thailand,” Drew Rattanasangpunth, Grinnell College Student and Coordinator, International Speakers Program at Grinnell College

JULY 28 – “Barns as History: Pennsylvania to Iowa,” Frank Heath, Retired Teacher, TV-Radio Writer-Producer, Author, Musician

AUGUST 4 – “New Women’s Health Therapies,” Jackie Hutchinson, Physical Therapist, GRMC

If you see a program that interests you, please feel welcome to join our audience. If you have a question, please call GRMC’s Office of Public Relations at 641-236-2593 or e-mail bhansen@grmc.us.