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Nov 2019
Walking for Wellness
There's no excuse for not staying active. Especially when there's a centrally located mall and walking group to hold you accountable. Join our fun walking group in a new location. Renown's Sterling Silver Club and Senior Care Plus are partnering with Meadowood Mall to host a monthly walking group. Park and enter the mall through the food court. No RSVP necessary. Regular mall walking offers the benefits of: climate control, safe walking surfaces, places to rest, convenient restrooms and no…
Find out more »National Donor Sabbath Ceremony & Sharing
The Donor Sabbath Ceremony & Sharing will include a special memorial leaf dedication on the Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary’s Giving Tree. The leaf reveal ceremony will be followed by multi-faith story sharing by those who have been touched by organ donation. They will speak from the perspective of their own spiritual traditions. The program will also include an overview of religious and spiritual beliefs concerning donation and how hospital spiritual care is involved in the donation process. The Renown…
Find out more »Support Group for Dementia Caregivers
This support group is open to all Dementia caregivers. To attend, please RSVP below. Video enabled attendance 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.
Find out more »Childbirth Education (All in a day)
This “All in a day” Childbirth Education Course was designed for busy parents who are short on time, but still want to learn valuable and crucial information. This class will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth. This class is designed to provide you with a great forum to ask lots of questions and to help you make informed decisions about key issues surrounding your baby’s birth. Some topics include: Healthy developments in your pregnancy…
Find out more »Breastfeeding Circle
Breastfeeding Circle is a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences and discuss any concerns they may have. Moms discuss milk supply, pumping, going back to work, sleeping or lack of sleep, to name just a few. Weight checks are offered as well as weighted feeds - these can help moms can see how much milk their baby takes. This group meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the Lilli Claire Room at Renown Regional Medical…
Find out more »Cancer Support Workshop 1: Mind-Body Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Chemotherapy
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 »Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group
Facilitated by a prostate cancer survivor, this support group is designed to help men cope with prostate cancer by offering education and support for patients during their cancer journey. 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. There is no charge to attend this class. Please register below.
Find out more »Prepare to Care: Presented by AARP
This is a class for new family caregivers. The class is based on the AARP Prepare to Care curriculum and will be lead by AARP volunteers to help family caregivers know about resources, caregiving, legal and financial planning, etc. There is no charge to attend this class. Please register below. prepare-to-care-guide-english-aarp.pdf prepare-to-care-guide-spanish-aarp.pdf
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 »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 in the Lilli Claire Room…
Find out more »Cancelled: 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 »Weight Management Lecture
Join us for a lecture with Kirsten Frederiksen, MD, FACP, where you will learn how your body changes with age and also weight management treatment options available for you. Dr. Frederiksen will talk about barriers to weight loss, including medications and psychological and medical conditions. With planned weight loss, individual treatment is very important in order to lose fat without losing muscle. Improving quality of life and physical function is the goal of weight loss. Attend this lecture to learn…
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 »Grief Support Group
Renown Hospice Care is offering free grief support groups for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This group is open to anyone. *RSVP is not required to attend.
Find out more »Cancer Support Workshop 3: Thrivorship – After Cancer Care
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 you feel more connected and joyful in life by supporting you as you move beyond the cancer. Emphasis on the importance of identifying resistance How to move through resistance by understanding the concepts of acceptance and surrender Identifying goals and visions Creating action steps to help break patterns to…
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