Press release from AdventHealth Hendersonville:
Advanced Treatments for Back Pain
Presented by Stephen David, MD
AdventHealth Medical Director of Orthopedic Program and Total Spine CenterWednesday, Sep. 18, 6-7 p.m.
AdventHealth Hendersonville
Duke Room
100 Hospital Drive, HendersonvilleAdventHealth Hendersonville Orthopedic Program and Total Spine Center Medical Director Stephen David, MD is sharing options for treating back pain and the benefits of Mazor X™ robotic-assisted platform technology for spinal procedures at our FREE Informational Event. Dr. David will share how surgeons at AdventHealth Hendersonville are using the Mazor X™ robotic guidance system for planning, surgical guidance and verification to enable predictability and precision for your procedure.
For more information and to register, please visit AdventHealthNC.com/events or call 855-774-LIFE (5433).
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Celebrate Pregnancy Childbirth Classes (3-day class) – FREE
Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24, 6-9 p.m.
AdventHealth HendersonvilleCampus Cafeteria
100 Hospital Drive, HendersonvilleThis FREE three-session, 12-hour childbirth course, taught by Joy Kusek, trained doula, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator since 2011, and Baby Place nurse, offers all the essentials to prepare you for labor, childbirth and the care of your newborn.
Topics include:
Session One – late pregnancy, onset of labor, and the stages of labor, discussing everything from what labor feels like, how to time contractions, knowing when to leave for the hospital, and baby’s delivery.
Session Two – what to expect the first hour after giving birth, medical procedures in childbirth, understanding cesarean birth, how to support your loved one in childbirth, breath awareness skills and hands-on comfort measures in labor. Please dress comfortably for this session.
Session Three – postpartum recovery and care, resuming intimacy after childbirth, breastfeeding education, including proper latch and positioning, newborn sleep safety and how to soothe a fussy baby. Please bring a baby doll or stuffed animal to this session.
A tour of The Baby Place will be offered during the second session. Plan on attending all sessions of the class. Registration includes all three sessions. There is no cost to attend this class, and our classes are available to all expectant parents in our community, no matter where they plan to deliver their baby.
For more information, please call 828-681-2260 or email joy.kusek@AdventHealth.com.
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The Baby Place Tour – FREE
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.
AdventHealth Hendersonville
The Baby Place
100 Hospital Drive, HendersonvilleHave your questions about delivering at The Baby Place answered. We invite you to explore our unit while learning about birth options, registration, services and amenities available here at AdventHealth Hendersonville.
For more information, please call 828-681-2260 or email joy.kusek@AdventHealth.com.
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New Beginnings New Parents Meetup Group – FREE
Wednesdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10-11 a.m.
AdventHealth Hendersonville
The Baby Place
100 Hospital Drive, HendersonvilleThis FREE support group is a place where new families can gather together to share their experiences, receive help and support from each other, and find community resources. The group is led by a Baby Place nurse and/or a Baby Place lactation consultant. A scale will be provided to weigh babies. Two caregivers and babies under one-year may attend. No registration required.
For more information, please call 828-681-2260 or email joy.kusek@AdventHealth.com.
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MemoryCaregivers Network Support Groups
All MemoryCaregiver Network support groups are FREE and open to anyone caring for a person with memory loss. For additional information, please contact Mary Donnelly at 828-230-4143 or at marydd60@charter.net.
New Hope Group (South Asheville)
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m.
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Lower Level Fellowship Hall (across from Givens Estates)
3070 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville
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