Waverly Health Center has an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant on staff who will review basic principles and what to expect when breastfeeding. Significant others are encouraged to attend. This class is open to all, whether you plan to deliver at Waverly Health Center or not!

• Dates:
  • Tuesday, September 26
  • Tuesday, November 21
  • Tuesday, January 16, 2024
  • Tuesday, March 19, 2024
  • Tuesday, May 14, 2024
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2024

• Time:  6 to 8 p.m.
• Location:  Tendrils Rooftop Garden
• Fee:  $20
• Registration:  Birthing Center, (319) 352-4953

For more information, call the Birthing Center or visit waverlyhealthcenter.org/events/

This program offers individual appointments with flexible scheduling. The goal of the program is to assist people with type 2 diabetes, to improve glucose control by learning self-management skills and risk reduction behaviors. The program includes all 10 core content areas mandated by the American Diabetes Association for a recognized program, and by the Iowa Department of Public Health for a certified program.

A free 30-minute session with a certified wellness coach is included.

• Registration:  This class requires a physician referral.
• Contact:  Nutrition Therapy, (319) 352-4952

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Course:

Waverly Health Center offers an AHA Basic Life Support course which involves a blended learning approach. This certification is intended only for health care providers.

1. Purchase and complete the online HeartCode BLS course content (including exam) using this link: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls
2. Complete the classroom hands-on session with our AHA BLS Instructor within 60 days. This session can be scheduled to meet the needs of each student.

Note: Students are responsible for printing out a Certificate of Completion before completing the hands-on portion of this course.

The cost of the BLS hands-on training is $50 per student (E-card included).

Contact the Education Department at (319) 352-4939 to get more information or to schedule a date to complete the hands-on portion.

AHA HeartSaver® Courses:

Waverly Health Center offers several in-person classes throughout the year to complete either CPR/AED certification or CPR/AED/First Aid Certification for non-health care providers. Upon completion of either certification, participants will receive a 2-year completion card from the American Heart Association.

HeartSaver® CPR/AED
This class is an instructor-led and video-based course that teaches CPR and AED use, including how to relieve choking on an adult, child and infant.

Fee: $60 (E-card included)
Dates:
- TBD
Time: 5 to 9 p.m.

HeartSaver® CPR/AED/First Aid
This class is an instructor-led and video-based course that teaches CPR and AED use as well as teaches critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive. Participants will learn how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first-aid emergencies.

Fee: $85 (E-card included)
Dates:
- Thursday, October 19, 2023
Time: 5 to 10 p.m.

Note: Space is limited. Pre-registration and payment are required. To register for either course please call the Education Department at (319) 352-4939.

• Dates:
  • To be announced
• Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
• Location:  Tendrils Rooftop Garden
• Fee:  $35
• Registration:  Birthing Center, (319) 352-4953

For more information, call the Birthing Center or visit waverlyhealthcenter.org/events/