Big Kids Klub

A class designed to help prepare brothers and sisters for the new baby. Children talk about their feelings concerning the baby’s arrival, take a video tour of the Maternity Unit, and receive a certificate of participation. Participants need to bring a photo of themselves.

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee: 
$10 per child
$15/family with two or more children
 
2008-2009 Dates:
Saturday, December 6 (in the Doctors' Meeting Room)
Saturday, January 3, 2009

Time:
10-11:30 a.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Education Center, Sage Room
588 Addison Avenue West

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Infant Safety and CPR Class

New parents, grandparents, and caregivers are encouraged to attend this class to learn infant CPR and what to do if an infant chokes. Child safety and injury prevention are also discussed. This is not a certification class.  

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee: 
FREE

2008-2009 Dates:
Thursday, November 20
Tuesday, November 25
Tuesday, January 13
Wednesday, January 14
Thursday, January 22
Wednesday, March 4
Thursday, March 12
Tuesday March 17
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 30
Tuesday May 5
Wednesday, June 10
Thursday, June 18
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, July 29
Thursday, August 6
Tuesday, August 11
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, September 24
Tuesday, September 29
Wednesday, November 4
Thursday, November 12
Tuesday, November 17
Wednesday, December 30
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Prepared Childbirth Course 
A series of five classes designed to prepare expectant mothers and their support person for labor and childbirth. Topics include wellness of the mother, labor and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management, cesarean delivery, non-conforming labors, hospital procedures, postpartum care, newborn care and feeding (breast and bottle), and a video tour of the Women and Infants Center.

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee:
$60

2008-2009 Dates:
Wednesdays, December 3-January 14 (no classes December 24 or 31)
Thursdays, December 11-January 22 (no classes December 25 or January 1)
Tuesdays, December 16-January 13
Wednesdays, February 4-March 4
Thursdays, February 12-March 12
Tuesdays, February 17-March 17
Wednesdays, March 25-April 22
Thursdays, April 2-30
Tuesdays, April 7-May 5
Wednesdays, May 13-June 10
Thursdays, May 21-June 18
Tuesdays, May 26-June 23
Wednesdays, July 129
Thursdays, July 9-August 6
Tuesdays, July 14-August 11
Wednesdays, August 19-September 16
Thursdays, August 27-September 24
Tuesdays, September 1-29
Wednesdays, October 7-November 4
Thursdays, October 15-November 12
Tuesdays, October 20-November 17
Wednesdays, December 2-30
Thursdays, December 3-January 14, 2010 (no class December 24 or 25)
Tuesdays, December 8-January 5, 2010

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Cesarean Childbirth Course

The third class of each Childbirth Education Course. Topics include cesarean deliveries, non-conforming labors, hospital procedures, and pain management. For the class date nearest your scheduled cesarean, please call 732-3148. 

Register:
Pre-registration is required, please call 732-3148. 

Fee: 
FREE

2008-2009 Dates:
Tuesday, November 11
Wednesday, December 17
Tuesday, December 30
Thursday, January 8
Wednesday, February 18
Thursday, February 26
Tuesday, March 3
Wednesday, April 8
Thursday, April 16
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, May 27
Thursday, June 4
Tuesday, June 9
Wednesday, July 15
Thursday, July 23
Tuesday, July 28
Wednesday, September 2
Thursday, September 10
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, October 21
Thursday, October 29
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, December 16
Thursday, December 17
Tuesday, December 22

Time:
6:30-9 p.m. 

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

If you require special accommodations, call 737-2007 or TDD 737-2980 at least 24 hours in advance of the event. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

Childbirth Refresher Course

This class is designed for persons who have previously taken any prepared childbirth classes. Childbirth preparation, procedures, and breathing techniques are reviewed, along with a tour of the Women and Infants Center. 

Register:
Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148.

Fee:
$20

2008-2009 Dates:
Wednesday, December 10
Thursday, December 18
Tuesday, December 23
Wednesday, February 11
Thursday, February 19
Tuesday, February 24
Wednesday, April 1
Thursday, April 9
Tuesday, April 14
Wednesday, May 20
Thursday, May 28
Tuesday, June 2
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 16
Tuesday, July 21
Wednesday, August 26
Thursday, September 3
Tuesday, September 8
Wednesday, October 14
Thursday, October 22
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, December 9
Thursday, December 10
Tuesday, December 15

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

For more information about any class please call 737-2007. Interpreter services are available, contact Malena Rodriguez at 737-2163. Servicio de Interpretes disponible, por favor comuniquese con Malena Rodriguez Coordinadora al numero 737-2163.

The Happiest Baby on the Block

At our Happiest Baby on the Block class, expectant parents learn step-by-step how to help babies sleep longer and how to soothe even the fussiest infants in minutes…or less! Class includes a Parenting Kit that contains your choice of The Happiest Baby on the Block VHS or DVD and Soothing Sounds CD. 

Register:
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required, call 732-3148. 

Fee: 
$20

2008-2009 Dates:
Wednesday, November 12
Tuesday, February 3
Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday, July 7
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday, December 1
Call for additional dates.

Time:
6:30-9 p.m.

Location:
St. Luke’s Magic Valley Downtown Campus Lobby
660 Shoshone Street East

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Children

A class for parents and caregivers of children at risk for Type 2 Diabetes.

Register:
Pre-registration required, call 736-6218. 

Fee: 
$10 per couple

Dates:
Call 736-6218 for upcoming dates.

Location:
Genoa Building, Suite A, 746 North College Road

Education and Support Group for Non-Offending Parents of Child Victims 

CARES is sponsoring this important resource for families through its United Way funded program, Child Trauma Recovery Resource. This 10-week group will cover topics relating to the impact of child sexual abuse on both the child and the non-offending parent.   

Register:
Pre-registration is required. If you are interested in attending a session, please contact CARES at 737-2600.

Location:
St Luke's Magic Valley Education Center, Sunflower Room
588 Addison Avenue West, Twin Falls

Pediatric Cardiac Support Group, St. Luke's Boise

Dates:
Third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

Next meeting:
Tuesday, November 18
St. Luke's Boise, Downtown South Tower, 5th Floor, Boise Room

No meeting in December. Beginning January 2009, the group will alternate meeting sites between St. Luke's Boise and St. Luke's Meridian. For more information, call 208-381-1978.

Safe Kids Events

Safe Kids Buckle Up!

Car Safety Seat Inspections. Car seat inspection and child passenger safety awareness events conducted by certified car safety seat technicians, courtesy of Safe Kids of the Magic Valley. Inspections are held year-round. Come in for a free inspection of your child’s car seat. Purchase a new car seat and have it installed for free by Safe Kids. For more information on events and free inspections, call 737-2430.  

Fee:
FREE

More Information about Safe Kids Events