Smoking Cessation: 4-Week Virtual Program
2025-05-07 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
Join us for our free virtual Smoking Cessation 4-week program courtesy of Renown Health. This class is available to all who want to learn the risks of smoking and the benefits of quitting.
In addition, participants will learn about their triggers to smoking, ways to cope while quitting, and available products to assist with becoming tobacco-free.
This program begins on the 1st Wednesday of each month and will meet every Wednesday for four weeks from 4 to 5 p.m.
Instructions on virtually connecting will be sent 1 day before the first class.

Cancer Support Group
2025-05-08 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-05-22 11:30 - 13:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 104, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
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, survivors, and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in person and virtually.
For directions to Sierra Cafe 104, please use the following link: Campus and Parking Maps | Renown Health
Click on the “Renown Regional Medical Center Visitor Guide” to download the PDF map. Sierra Cafe 104 is located on the 1st Floor of the Sierra Tower past the gift shop on the right as you enter the Sierra Cafe.

Video enabled attendance available. You can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop).
A virtual invitation with instructions on how to connect will be sent via email the Wednesday before the meeting.

Labor & Delivery Tour
2025-05-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-15 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-22 12:30 - 13:30 | 1155 Mill Street – Labor & Delivery, 1155 Mill St, Reno, 89502
THIS TOUR MEETS ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE SIERRA TOWER, LABOR AND DELIVERY
1 Ticket per Person (please include children in your total count)
Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby and Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms housed in the new Labor Assessment Area, and the William N. Pennington Nursery. We’ll cover the pre-admission process, how to check in, and what to expect during your visit. There is no cost to attend!
Important notes:

Please include children in your ticket counts.
If you are running late or feeling unwell, you must reschedule.

Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us.
Phone: 775-982-4352
Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org
DIRECTIONS:

Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Infant & Child CPR Class
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 102, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Ticket includes partner.
The American Heart Association Family & Friends course is for those who want to learn infant & child 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 using the AHA’s research-proven “practice-while-watching” technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible.

Safe Sitter® Essentials and CPR
2025-05-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 105, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises.
Students will learn safety skill, childcare skills, first aid and rescue skills, life and business skills, and CPR. Each participant will receive a handbook and a certificate of completion, not a traditional CPR card.
To learn more about this class please visit. www.safesitter.org
Please pack a lunch, water & snacks or you can eat at our Sierra Café or Starbucks.
Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us.
Phone: 775-982-4352 Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org
Meeting Rooms
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond Class
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 101, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Ticket includes partner.
In this class you will learn about breastfeeding your baby using recommendations from health organizations across the globe. We recommend that all first-time parents take this in-depth class to help mothers get off to a better start with breastfeeding.
Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, breast anatomy, feeding cues, establishing a good latch, nursing positions, ways for partners to support and be involved in breastfeeding, breast pumping and breast milk storage, breastfeeding tips and available breastfeeding supplies and resources. It also touches on how to know if your baby is getting enough milk and when and where to get help if needed.
Class instructor is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

Meeting Rooms
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Newborn Care Virtual Class
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
Ticket includes partner.
This class is designed for expectant parents to gain knowledge on current research and recommendations, which promote necessary infant health, wellness and safety. Parents-to-be will learn how to care for their newborn, including bathing, diapering, cord care, signs of illness, nutrition, feeding, infant safety, understanding newborn behavior along with growth and development.
To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us.
Phone: 775-982-4352
Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org

Labor and Delivery Virtual Tour
2025-05-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
1 Ticket per device
Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby and Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms housed in the new Labor Assessment Area, and the William N. Pennington Nursery. We’ll cover the pre-admission process, how to check in, and what to expect during your visit.

Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us.
Phone: 775-982-4352
Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org

Spinning Babies® Parent Class
2025-05-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 103, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Ticket includes partner.
The Spinning Babies® Parent Class is designed for expecting moms after the 20th week of pregnancy. This class highlights rotating the baby down and out of the pelvis.
Turning (spinning) is referred to as fetal rotation and descent. During labor, the baby must rotate and descend through the three levels of the pelvis to be born. Without this movement on the baby’s part, vaginal birth is not possible.
The Spinning Babies® Parent Class Parent Class provides:

· 3-4 hours of instruction and practical application
· Essential daily activities to give you greater ease in pregnancy and help give baby space to move and settle into the correct birth position.
· Balance techniques to prepare and maintain your body in a balanced, supple, and flexible condition for birth.
· Birth positions specific to the three levels of the pelvis as solutions when labor doesn’t move forward in a typical pattern.

The day of class requirements-

· Support person required (significant other, friend, mom etc.)
· Wear comfortable clothing.
· Bring a large exercise/ yoga ball (65-75cm) ALREADY INFLATED, two pillows (bed pillows okay), and a large towel or yoga mat.

If this class is sold out and you need to take a class, please email Chris.Marlo@Renown.org or leave a message at 775-982-4352.
Our certified Parent Educators are not allowed to train other birth work or bodywork professionals in Spinning Babies®, nor allow non-pregnant professionals to audit their class. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Meeting Rooms
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Breast Cancer Treatment Orientation Class
2025-05-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 103, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Renown Institute for Cancer offers one-hour weekly classes to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and their families. These insightful classes are facilitated by oncology nurse navigators, social workers, 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 rehabilitation and lymphedema
• Have your questions answered about treatment, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials
Note: 18y+ only. This class is not suitable for minors. Childcare is not provided.
Video-enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smartphone, iPad, laptop or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to connect virtually.

COPD Education & Support
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | Renown Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classroom, Double R Boulevard, Reno, Nevada, 89521, United States
Please join us for Renown Health’s free one-hour class for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) education!
Our goal is to give you the knowledge to better manage your COPD by increasing your understanding of the disease process, medications and how to use them and creating an action plan you can use every day.
This program is offered every:

Second Tuesday of the month from 4pm – 5pm in Renown Health Pulmonary Rehabilitation classroom
The last Thursday of the month from 4pm – 5pm in the Renown Rehabilitation Hospital classroom

A link to the virtual meeting will be sent 1 day before the class via email.

Bariatric Surgery Virtual Support Group
2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
Led by Renown’s Bariatric Program Manager, this group connects you with peers and leaders so you can support, coach, encourage and lean on one another when you need it most.
Attending this support group meeting can be invaluable if you are facing post-surgery challenges or thinking about weight loss surgery and want to learn more about the client’s perspective or help reluctant family and friends better understand the process.
This support group is an excellent resource for finding people who share your health and wellness goals. We are devoted to people with everyday experiences, sharing their feelings in a safe environment, and developing relationships that can contribute to improved physical and emotional health. We’ve found that our most successful clients attend support groups regularly.
Video-enabled attendance is available. Patients can access and join remotely from any video-enabled device (smartphone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to connect virtually.
There is no charge to attend this class.

Labor & Delivery Tour
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Labor & Delivery, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States

Lymphedema Education and Risk Reduction Class
2025-05-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Roseview Tower – Third Floor Conference Room, 1155 Mill Street - Institute for Cancer Entrance, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This class is for anyone who has undergone or is undergoing breast cancer treatment and will focus on lymphedema education and reducing the risk of its occurrence.
During the class, we will review the basic anatomy of the lymphatic system and define common procedures performed during the treatment course for breast cancer that affects lymphatics. Risk reduction strategies, including compression sleeves, will be reviewed in addition to the typical presentation of early lymphedema.
Finally, a brief description of Axillary Web Syndrome will also be reviewed, and basic stretches/exercises to implement if cording is present.

Grandparents: Getting Started
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 102, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Class fee includes partner.
Many things have changed since the participants in Grandparents: Getting Started raised their own children. It is important for grandparents to learn the new recommendations for care, based on research from doctors and scientists studying the physical and emotional development of infants and children.
Taught by certified Safe Sitter® Instructors, participants will learn how to provide the best and safest care for their grandchildren. They will also learn the latest information on how to safely care for infants and children, how to manage the behavior of children of all ages, and essential life-saving skills such as choking rescue, first aid, CPR, and injury management.
Additionally, learning tips on creating a good relationship from the start and how to respond to frequent babysitting requests will help grandparents enhance their relationship with their children and create lasting memories with their grandchildren.
Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us.
Phone: 775-982-4352
Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org

Meeting Rooms
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Preparing for Birth: 1 Day Class
2025-05-17 10:00 - 15:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Mack Auditorium, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Ticket includes partner.
Designed for busy parents, this all-in-one-day Childbirth Education Course will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth. You’ll learn the many facets of delivery, with the opportunity to ask questions, helping you make informed decisions about critical issues surrounding your baby’s birth.
Topics include:

Healthy developments in your pregnancy
Stages of labor
Warning signs
Breathing and relaxation techniques
Comfort measures
Role of the support person and labor support
Birth planning
How to tell when you are in labor
Pain relief options during labor/medical procedures
How a birth doula can help
Cesarean birth and Postpartum

Our certified instructors will offer you support and guidance through education uniquely to meet your individual needs.
We believe that childbirth is a process, not a method, and we recognize that there is no one right way to give birth.
To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
Please bring the following to the class:

65-75 cm exercise/yoga ball ALREADY INFLATED
2-bed pillows
A mat or towel for breathing and relaxation practice

* Note: This class will not include a Baby and Family Suites Tour. To schedule a tour, visit the Events website, or call 775-982-RSVP (7787).

Meeting Rooms
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Spinning Babies® Parent Class
2025-05-17 12:30 - 17:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 105, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Ticket includes partner.
The Spinning Babies® Parent Class is designed for expecting moms after the 20th week of pregnancy. This class highlights rotating the baby down and out of the pelvis.
Turning (spinning) is referred to as fetal rotation and descent. During labor, the baby must rotate and descend through the three levels of the pelvis to be born. Without this movement on the baby’s part, vaginal birth is not possible.
The Spinning Babies® Parent Class Parent Class provides:

· 3-4 hours of instruction and practical application
· Essential daily activities to give you greater ease in pregnancy and help give baby space to move and settle into the correct birth position.
· Balance techniques to prepare and maintain your body in a balanced, supple, and flexible condition for birth.
· Birth positions specific to the three levels of the pelvis as solutions when labor doesn’t move forward in a typical pattern.

The day of class requirements-

· Support person required (significant other, friend, mom etc.)
· Wear comfortable clothing.
· Bring a large exercise/ yoga ball (65-75cm) ALREADY INFLATED, two pillows (bed pillows okay), and a large towel or yoga mat.

If this class is sold out and you need to take a class, please email Chris.Marlo@Renown.org or leave a message at 775-982-4352.
Our certified Parent Educators are not allowed to train other birth work or bodywork professionals in Spinning Babies®, nor allow non-pregnant professionals to audit their class. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Birth Support & Relaxation Strategies
2025-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Mack Auditorium, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Ticket includes partner.
Join our Birth Support & Relaxation Strategies class and learn about your options and how to practice techniques to manage labor and birth more comfortably.
This class is ideal for expecting parents, those needing a refresher in labor coping skills, or couples wanting to expand their knowledge of comfort measures for labor and birth.
During this two-hour session, you will learn:

Relaxation/meditation practice
Breathing techniques
Positions for effective laboring and birthing
Use of birth ball, rebozo and other tools
Massage, counter-pressure, and acupressure
Hands-on comfort measures
Managing back pain
Visualization, vocalizing, and movement

When registering, please use expecting mother’s name and information.
Please bring to class:

75 cm exercise/yoga ball ALREADY INFLATED
Two bed pillows
A mat or towel for breathing and relaxation practice

Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us. This class is also included as part of our 4-week Childbirth Series and the 1-day class. If you are already registered for any of the preparing for birth classes, you do not need to register for this class separately.
Phone: 775-982-4352
Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org

Meeting Rooms
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)

Virtual - Infant & Child Safety Class
2025-05-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
Ticket includes partner.
This class helps prepare parents for emergencies that may occur with infants and toddlers. Along with car seat safety and basic child proofing, discussion will include prevention and treatment of common injuries.
Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome to attend.
This class is geared towards infants and toddlers.
This class covers the following topics:

Car seat safety education
Safe sleep
Child proofing your home
Basic first aid

Total Joint Replacement Virtual Class
2025-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
Joint pain can affect all aspects of life, so if you’re considering total joint replacement surgery, these classes taught by the experts at Renown Health will help you with the following:

Understand your procedure, including basic anatomy and explanation of surgical intervention.
Prepare for surgery, including home setup, preoperative and pre-admit appointments.
Know about your hospital stay, including infection prevention, early mobility, physical and occupational therapy, and adaptive equipment.
Learn what happens after surgery, including recovery, medical management, post-operative therapy and exercises, to help you return to normal activities.

We highly encourage you to bring a “surgery buddy” for support.

Men's Prostate Cancer Support Group
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 103, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Facilitated by a prostate cancer survivor, this no-cost support group is designed to help men cope with prostate cancer by offering education and support for patients during their cancer journey.
Details:

Both in-person and virtual groups are available.
Video-enabled attendance is available for all attendees.
Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smartphone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop).
Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to connect virtually.
Groups will be held every first and third Monday of each month, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Sierra Tower – Conference Room 103 at Renown Regional Hospital.

Please note: You can renew registrations every calendar year. If you need assistance with registration, contact RSVP at 775-982-7787 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Breast Cancer Treatment Orientation Class
2025-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Meeting Room 101, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States

Preparing for Postpartum Virtual Class
2025-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Renown Virtual Class Only, NV, United States
All women have different postpartum and recovery experiences after giving birth. This 2-hour class helps prepare mom and partner on what to expect after birth and the weeks to follow, and is offered every other month and is open to mothers and their partners.
A few topics discussed in this class are:

Postpartum care in the hospital
Changes after birth
Caring for yourself during postpartum
The difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression
Mother’s warning signs
Adjustments once you get home
The new father or partner

Please note: There is a waiting list for this class. As a courtesy to those waiting, kindly let us know if you’re unable to attend. If the class is sold out and you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact us.
Phone: 775-982-4352
Email: Chris.Marlo@Renown.org

Cancer Caregiver Support Group
2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 104, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89502, United States
This support group provides support, education, networking, and resource materials to caregivers coping with a loved one diagnosed with cancer.
In effort to provide the most supportive atmosphere for those caring for loved one dealing with cancer, this group is for current cancer caregivers only.
If you have lost a loved one to cancer, there are these groups available for support:

Grief Support Groups in Reno

If you have cancer, Renown offers the following support groups:

Cancer Support Group
Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group
Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Orientation Class
Lymphedema Education & Risk Reduction Class

*Virtual attendance is available. Link is sent one day before the meeting to email provided on registration.
Please note: You can renew registrations every calendar year. If you need assistance with registration, contact RSVP at 775-982-7787 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Newborn Care Class
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 105, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Ticket includes partner.
This class is designed for expectant parents to gain knowledge on current research and recommendations, which promote necessary infant health, wellness and safety. Parents-to-be will learn how to care for their newborn, including bathing, diapering, cord care, signs of illness, nutrition, feeding, infant safety, understanding newborn behavior along with growth and development.
To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
If this class is sold out and you need to take a class please email Chris.Marlo@Renown.org or leave a message at 775-982-4352.
Directions from Mill St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Directions from 2nd St. Parking:

Classrooms 101-105, Mack Auditorium and Artisans Classrooms 107 and 108

Children’s Hospital

Baby & Family Suites(Postpartum)
Children’s Emergency Department
Children’s Specialty Care
Labor & Delivery ( 2nd floor Sierra Tower- for tours)
