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10Aug
- Sterling Silver Club
Gentle Chair Yoga with Lee Ann Maynard
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Free
Meet our newest yoga instructor for our Wednesday Wellness Yoga series, Lee Ann Maynard who is teaching Sterling Silver Club members Gentle Chair Yoga every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 4-5 p.m.. Experience the benefits of yoga without having to get onto the floor. This class is held virtual or in-person (limited space), and is perfect for those with limited mobility due to injury, recovery from surgery, arthritis, general stiffness and more. By incorporating gentle movement, breathing exercises and meditation techniques, you can build strength and flexibility. No yoga experience is necessary. Students will only need a stable chair (no wheels or armrests) if practicing from home. Chairs are provided for in-person attendees. RSVP required. Choose from in-person or virtual: Virtual Instructions: Once you register, we’ll email the Zoom link. The Zoom link will be the same each week with reminder emails two days before class. Virtual attendees don’t need to RSVP each week. In-person Instructions (6 members max): In-person Instructions (6 members max): Please fill out the form below and register above. Attendance requires proof of COVID vaccination card and follows the current CDC Guidelines. Masks are recommended during times of high community transmission and remain highly recommended for immunocompromised individuals and those living or working with this population. Please email proof of your vaccination card to SterlingSilver@renown.org and we’ll send the studio location. Please RSVP for every in-person week you plan to attend. Please note: For in-person attendance, you must RSVP by Noon on the Monday before class. For questions or comments, please reach out to 775-982-7787 or SterlingSilver@renown.org. This event is a part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, a free program offered for men and women ages 55 and over. Learn more and sign up to be a member at renown.org/SterlingSilver.
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10Aug
- Women's Health Care
Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond Class
- 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 105
- $45.00
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. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
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11Aug
- Women's Health Care
Breastfeeding Circle Gathering
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- John & Sue Dermody Children’s Healing Garden
- Free
Breastfeeding Circle Gatherings are a great place for breastfeeding moms to find support, exchange experiences, and discuss any concerns. Popular topics include: Milk supply Pumping Returning to work Sleeping, or lack of sleep Weight checks Weighted feedings And more! If you need more direct support please call Breastfeeding Medicine to schedule a 1:1, in person appointment at 775-982-6365. This gathering is FREE to join.
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11Aug
- Cancer Care
Cancer Virtual Support Group
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
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. virtually. 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.
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11Aug
- Women's Health Care
Baby and Family Suites Tour
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
- 1155 Mill Street – Labor & Delivery
- Free
Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby & 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. Please note: Please include children in your ticket counts. Masks must be worn during the entire tour and 6-foot social distancing will be required for all participants not from the same household. If you are running late or feeling unwell, you will need to reschedule.
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12Aug
- Spiritual Care
Devotional for Prayer, Intercession & Remembrance Service
- 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Spiritual Center
- Free
With Renown Health Prayer Partners Every Friday ◦ 9:30 – 9:45 AM Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Facilitated by: Spiritual Care Team The importance of your prayers and reflections for those in need cannot be overemphasized. We continue to send out prayer requests from patients and family as they are received by email to the Renown Health Prayer Partners. Every Friday, the Spiritual Care team leads a brief devotional for prayers and intercessions for those who have requested support. All the prayer partners are invited to participate! While we use the word “prayer” for the custom of interceding on behalf of others for their health, please know that participation is not restricted to any one faith or tradition or to any one manner or method. Each person, according to their own personal belief or practice, may be part of the process of sharing words and thoughts as they ask for healing. Prayer, mediation, reflection, contemplation, recitation, chanting, reading — these and more – are all ways to intercede. Joining the Devotional: You are now able to attend in-person and no RSVP is required to attend. For directions to the Interfaith Sanctuary, 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. The Spiritual Center is located on the 1st Floor of the Sierra Tower on the right past the elevators that are near Sierra gifts. If you would like to join the devotional prayer, no RSVP is required to attend, please click: https://bit.ly/3oT97EP to join the meeting. Requesting a prayer or intercession: If you’d like to request a prayer be sent out on behalf of any patient, friend, family member or for anyone else in the community in need, please know that you are welcome to do so. You can do so by submitting a prayer card. Prayer cards are available at prayer boxes and in the Spiritual Center for your use. Cards are also available in the Care Coordination offices on units. You can also send your request by email to prayers@renown.org Or use the online Prayer Request form Please note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while you are navigating to and from your meeting(s). Once inside the Spiritual Center masks will be optional to wear during your meeting(s).
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13Aug
- Renown Health
- Spiritual Care
Bible Study The Way: A Nondenominational Study of Scripture
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Sierra Café Meeting Room 105
- Free
Every Saturday ◦ 10 AM – 12 NOON Sierra Cafe 105 ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Instructor: Jospeh D’Angelo, PhD, APC, CCA – Living Water Ministries (dba Joshua’s Community) Joining the Support Group: You are now able to attend in-person and no RSVP is required to attend. For directions to Sierra 105 classroom, 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. The Sierra 105 Classroom is located on the 1st Floor of the Sierra Tower, inside the Sierra Café, 2nd door on the right. If you would like to join the meeting virtually, no RSVP is required to attend, please click https://bit.ly/3NEssnU to join the meeting. Please note: Masks are required to enter the hospital and while you are navigating to and from your meeting(s). Once inside the classroom, masks will be optional to wear during your meeting(s). About the Facilitator: Rev. Dr. Joseph D’Angelo, has been an advocate for the disadvantaged and those in need since 1989. Ordained in 1993 as a nondenominational minister, he is the founder and President of Living Water Ministries (dba Joshua’s Community) since 1995, whose mission and purpose is to take care of people of all ages, ethnicities and those in need throughout the United States and the world. Today, Joshua’s Community has helped thousands of individuals globally and in the US, from all ages and careers, with two orphanages currently underway. He has served as a Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for the past six years in Reno, Nevada. His beliefs are simple, “God did not create religion but rather relationship,” and the Study of Scripture has been by religious interpretation rather than a non-religious translation. His current goal is to help those suffering through grief and to teach a study of Christian Scripture in partnership with the Renown Health Spiritual Center, as well as to offer his services as a volunteer chaplain to the Spiritual Care department. Spiritual Care: 775-982-PRAY (7729) / spiritualcare@renown.org / www.renown.org/SpiritualCare
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14Aug
- Pediatric Care
Nurturing Your Newborn Class
- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Mack Auditorium
- $65.00
Please note: This class is a 2 in 1 class that includes the Newborn Care Class and Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond. The morning portion of this class will include breastfeeding benefits and techniques, the physiology of making milk, positioning and latch, how to know baby is getting enough milk, keeping up your milk supply, where to go for help, learn about our lactation consultants and breastfeeding forums. Pump rentals and a visit to our Lactation Connection resource center are also included in this class. The afternoon segment of this class will cover newborn appearances and behavior, daily care of the newborn, signs of illness, and when to call the doctor. Tummy time, comfort and soothing techniques, how to keep your baby safe, newborn screenings and vaccinations will also be discussed. Partners are encouraged to attend. A 30 minute lunch break is included in this class. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
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14Aug
- Pediatric Care
Newborn Care Class
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Renown Regional Medical Center – Mack Auditorium
- $30.00
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. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class. To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information.
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15Aug
- Spiritual Care
- Sterling Silver Club
Heart to Heart Yoga
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
Renown Spiritual Center offers free weekly yoga classes at home for Sterling Silver Club members or anyone on their wellness journey. Lead by mother-daughter duo Liz and Cadye; you’ll discover the benefits of yoga, such as improved mobility, balance, strength, and mood, with modified movements for all abilities. All yoga skill levels are welcome! Note: Please submit the below registration/consent form for the date you would like to start attending yoga. You will only need to register one time to attend this weekly class. Once you register, we will email the Zoom link each Friday before class. For assistance or questions, please call 775-982-7787. You will receive the event zoom link once you RSVP. Please note: You must RSVP by 9:30am on the day of the class to receive the zoom link. If registration is submitted after this time, you will automatically be added to the next class date. var pagename = location.pathname.substring(location.pathname.lastIndexOf("/") + 1);var pagename = 'control96917393=' + pagename;document.write(''); This event is a part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, a free program offered for men and women ages 55 and over. What is the Sterling Silver Club? If you’re 55+, membership includes: 20% Discounts at Renown Health retailers Social Events and Lectures Wellness activities Seasons Newsletter & eNews Learn more and sign up to be a member at renown.org/SterlingSilver.
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15Aug
- Cancer Care
Cancer Support Virtual Workshop 1: Mind-Body Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Chemotherapy
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
Renown Institute for Cancer is teaming up with Renie Anderson, a trained and certified expert in cancer treatment side effect management. Attend this virtual workshop and learn mind-body techniques to help with reducing anxiety, feeling calmer, visualizing your treatment in a healing way and enhancing healing through activities that will bring you relief. This workshop includes: Helping patients feel more connected. Helping to reduce fight/flight response and helping patients feel more at ease. Explaining how stress impacts our bodies and our role in taking responsibility as a partner in recovery. A mindfulness relaxation session. Giving patients the opportunity to express concerns over their side effects and re-framing that they can have a different experience. Open time for questions and answers. There is no charge to attend this class. Video enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device To receive the zoom link to connect to this workshop, please email Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@att.net
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15Aug
- Orthopedics
Total Joint Replacement Virtual Class
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Renown Virtual Class Only
- Free
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 your normal activities. We highly encourage you to bring a “surgery buddy” for support.
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