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This 5 week childbirth preparation meets for five consecutive weeks.  This class will help prepare mom and her partner for the many aspects of childbirth and beyond.  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. 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 Postpartum adjustments Please note: This class dose not include a Baby and Family Suites Tour. All of our instructors are certified educators who will offer you support and guidance through education in a very unique way that will 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 Note: Masks must be worn during the entire class and 6-foot social distancing will be required for all participants not from the same household.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Presiding: Father Joseph Infante, St. Therese Church of the Little Flower Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary – Spiritual Center ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center This service is currently being offered on the first Friday of each month from 1:30-2:00 p.m., in English only. For Catholics, the Mass is a memorial of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection. It is a sacrifice of thanksgiving to God, a blessing by which the Church expresses its gratitude to God for all God’s beneficence. In the Mass, the bread and wine become the “Body and Blood of Christ” — food for the body and the soul. By celebrating the Holy Eucharist on the first Friday of the month, the Catholic Community offers a blessing to remind Catholics of God’s continual and abiding presence in sickness, health, joy and pain. “God is always with us. God comes to be with us, and we come to be with God in the Holy Mass. God meets us where we are, and God is present in the bread and wine, in the scripture we read and hear, and in the community gathered together. Through the Holy Mass, we become one body, one family, one community. First Friday devotion aims to honor and recognize the Sacred Heart of Jesus, whose love of humanity is rich, genuine, holy, and everlasting.” – Fr. Joseph Joining the Service: 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.  No RSVP is required to attend. To join please click: https://bit.ly/2XVmYMB  if you do not have a computer, join us by calling 775-325-5409 and when prompted, type in the conference ID: 624 914 147# 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).

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. Some 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 All of our instructors are certified educators who will offer you support and guidance through education in a unique way 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. * Note: This class will not include a Baby and Family Suites Tour. To schedule a tour, please call 775-982-RSVP (7787). To attend, please register using the expecting mother’s name and information. Please Note: Masks must be worn during the entire class and 6-foot social distancing will be required for all participants not from the same household.

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

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.

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.

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