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January "Living Well With Diabetes" class - MGH & FC wants everyone in the community to start the new year off right - in a healthy way. If diabetes is a part of your life, plan to attend Mason General Hospital's two-day class entitled "Living Well With Diabetes." The two consecutive afternoon classes will be Tuesday, January 31 and Wednesday, Febru- ary 1 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Ellinor Room at the Hospital. Due to limited space, advanced regis- tration is required. Diabetes education is a covered ser- vice under most insurance plans. To pre-register, call Sue Barwick, R.N., certified diabetes educator at (360) 426- 1611, ext. 3301 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, ext. 3301). "Managing Diabetes: The Next Step"- November Topic for Shelton Diabetes Support Group Meeting - Diabetes really can be controlled, and anyone can acquire the tools and the knowledge for self-management of this condition - to the point of leading a normal, healthy life. "Managing Diabetes: The NextStep" will be the subject at Mason General Hospital's next Shelton Diabetes Support Group meeting set for Thursday, November 17 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Ellinor Room at the Hospital. The class is free and open to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family. The guest speaker is Bob Kolenkow, a Shelton resident, who earned the title of lc champion" by achieving great blood- sugar control with diabetes. Bob will share his per- sonal experience with diabetes and effective self- management. For more information call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E. at (360) 427-7332 (from Allyn (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center). "Where's The Beef?"- November Topic for Allyn Diabetes Support Group Meeting - A vegetarian diet doesn't have to be a boring substitute for beef in managing a healthy diet for those with diabetes, and there can be some very appetizing alternatives. "Where's The Beef? - Changing the Way We Think About Vegetarian Foods" will be the subject at Mason General Hospital's next Allyn Diabetes Support Group meeting set for Thursday, Novem- ber 10 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn building's downstairs meeting room. It is free and open to people with type 1 and 2 diabetes, their friends, and family. Due to the Thanksqiving holiday, this meeting has been scheduled two weeks earlier than usual. For more information, call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E. at (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center. MGH FREE Community CPR Class - Thursday, . November 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the MGH & FC Learning Center, located next to McDonald's on Olympic Hic)hway North. Pre-registration for the class is required, as class size is limited, so please make your reservations by calling The Learning Center at (3d0) 427-3609. This is not a FirstAid c/oss. i¸ . ! ill Tickets are on sale until NOVEMBER 9 for Mason General Hospital Foundation's annual Fantasy Forest event. This year's theme is "Midnight and Ice" and the festivities take place Tuesday, November 15 through Saturday, November 19 at the Pavilion at Sentry Park, Shelton. Ticket purchases and reservations (required) can be made by calling the MGHF Development office at (360) 427-3623, or on- line at www.masongeneral.com/2011_ fantasy_forest.html The deadline for buying tickets is November 9. There are several free events. For details see the website. Congratulations to MGH & FC "Employee of the Month" for October - Samuel Areopagita, environmental services. Wound Care Services: Advanced Wound Care At MGH we offer a variety of out-patient services, including advanced wound care services. Our services also extend into our in-patient hospital setting where ourgoalis to prevent wounds such as pressure ulcers. Should you find yourself needing wound care in or out of the hospital, call the Wound Care Coordinator at (360) 432-3285, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Our staff consists of your physician who refers you, a board-certified wound care nurse, registered nurses, and licensed practical nurses. Our Wound Care Services provides care for patients with pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, infected wounds, acute wounds, burns, and other chronic wounds. Continuing Education Classes offered for Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics and the community during the month of November: employees, medical staff, • Orientation for New Employees • Strong Perifax for Obstetrical Staff • Mock Adult Code Blue Skills for Clinical Staff • Train theTrainer: High Fidelity Simulation Education • Online Hospital-Wide Yearly Safety Program • Basic Cardiac Life Support Course for MGH Staff • Online Cognitive Competency Development and Evaluation • New fiN and Current Nurse Skills Orientation • Skills Competency in Cardiac Dysrhythmia Recognition Course for MonitorTechnicians • Non-Violence Crisis Intervention Certification Course • Preparatory Resuscitation Course for Novice Nurses • South Puget Sound Nursing Student Preceptorship Program • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Course • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization Course (PEARS) • Free Community CPR Course • Mason County Emergency Medical Services Training • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification Course • Skills Competency Course for Certified Nursing Assistants • Tissue and Organ Donation Continuing Education For more information on continuing education classes, contact Tom DiDonna, R.N., MSN, D.H.Sc., and MGH & FC director of education at (360) 427-3609. 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