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May 2019
Breastfeeding Circle
Breastfeeding Circle is a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences and discuss any concerns you might have. Mothers discuss their experiences and concerns such as milk supply, pumping, going back to work, sleeping or lack of sleep, to name just a few. Weights checks are offered as well as weighted feeds so moms can see how much milk baby takes from the breast. We meet every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon and every Thursday from 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Breast Cancer Newly Diagnosed Orientation Class
Renown Institute for Cancer offers one hour classes weekly to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families. Classes are facilitated by an oncology nurse navigator, social worker, physical therapist and surgical nurses. In this class you will: Meet your navigator and learn about cancer support services available to you Hear about pre-surgery instructions and your pre-admit appointment Receive education in prehabilitation and lymphedema prevention Have your questions answered about treatment, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials…
Find out more »A Deeper Understanding for End-of-Life Care
Join us for a talk about how to get the conversation started before the end stages of life. By gaining an understanding of this type of care, you and your loved ones can feel confident in the team approach provided to the entire family during a difficult time. Learn from Renown Hospice and Palliative Care expert, Kelle Brogan, MD, a distinguished doctor who has dedicated over three decades to end-of-life care. Dr. Brogan’s inspiration in maintaining quality of life for…
Find out more »Baby and Family Suites Tour
This tour includes a visit to our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms, our new Labor Assessment Area and the William N. Pennington Nursery. You’ll also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit. This event will take place at Renown Regional Medical Center on the second floor of the Sierra Tower at Labor and Delivery. There is no cost to attend. Please register below under the expecting mother’s…
Find out more »Cancer Support Workshop 2: Mind-Body Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy
Renown Institute for Cancer is teaming up with a trained and certified expert in cancer treatment side effect management, Renie Anderson. Attend this workshop to use mind-body techniques to help reduce anxiety and feel calmer, visualize your treatment in a healing way and enhance your healing by doing activities that bring you relief. Helping patients to feel more connected. Helping to reduce fight/flight response and to help you feel more at ease Explaining how stress impacts our bodies and our…
Find out more »Baby and Family Suites Tour
This tour includes a visit to our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms, our new Labor Assessment Area and the William N. Pennington Nursery. You’ll also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit. This event will take place at Renown Regional Medical Center on the second floor of the Sierra Tower at Labor and Delivery. There is no cost to attend. Please register below under the expecting mother’s…
Find out more »Cancer Caregiver Support Group
This support group is designed to provide support, education, networking and resource materials to caregivers who are coping with a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer. *Please note that this is a support group designed for Caregivers only. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to virtually connect. To attend, please register below.
Find out more »Baby & Me
Baby & Me is an educational and developmental circle time that meets once a week in the children’s healing garden at Renown. This fun class includes music time with baby and other developmentally enriching activities for mom/parent and baby. Also included are discussions on a wide variety of baby and parent related topics. Please note that this class is designed as a mom/parent and baby bonding time. Siblings are welcome to attend. There is no charge to attend this class.…
Find out more »Heart Failure Support Group
This group is open to all heart failure patients and their families. You will learn about managing and living well with heart failure in a supportive group environment. This month's topic is low heart rate exercise featuring guest speakers Wendy Damonte and the American Heart Association. We meet the last Wednesday of every month. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions…
Find out more »Baby and Family Suites Tour
This tour includes a visit to our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms, our new Labor Assessment Area and the William N. Pennington Nursery. You’ll also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit. This event will take place at Renown Regional Medical Center on the second floor of the Sierra Tower at Labor and Delivery. There is no cost to attend. Please register below under the expecting mother’s…
Find out more »Baby and Family Suites Tour
This tour includes a visit to our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms, our new Labor Assessment Area and the William N. Pennington Nursery. You’ll also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit. This event will take place at Renown Regional Medical Center on the second floor of the Sierra Tower at Labor and Delivery. There is no cost to attend. Please register below under the expecting mother’s…
Find out more »Infant CPR & Choking class
The American Heart Association Family & Friends “Infant CPR and Choking” (birth to one year) course is for those who want to learn Infant CPR but do not need a course completion card in CPR for their job. This course is ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters and others interested in learning how to save a life. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment by using the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR…
Find out more »Breastfeeding Circle
Breastfeeding Circle is a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences and discuss any concerns you might have. Mothers discuss their experiences and concerns such as milk supply, pumping, going back to work, sleeping or lack of sleep, to name just a few. Weights checks are offered as well as weighted feeds so moms can see how much milk baby takes from the breast. We meet every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon and every Thursday from 11 a.m.…
Find out more »Cancer Support Group
This group is for all patients facing cancer. The meeting enables participants to share experiences and express feelings and concerns. All cancer patients, family members, cancer survivors and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., see calendar for conference room details. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to virtually…
Find out more »Baby and Family Suites Tour
This tour includes a visit to our luxurious Baby & Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms, our new Labor Assessment Area and the William N. Pennington Nursery. You’ll also learn more about the pre-admission process, where to check-in and what to expect during your visit. This event will take place at Renown Regional Medical Center on the second floor of the Sierra Tower at Labor and Delivery. There is no cost to attend. Please register below under the expecting mother’s…
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