Classes & Events

Every third Wednesday of the month from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary – Spiritual Center ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Facilitated by: Rev. Shelley Fisher of Reno Buddhist Center Find peace, healing and calm during the Mantras and Meditation practice session.  Participants will chant healing mantras and find some peace in their day with a short meditation. Employees, patients and their loved ones are invited and all levels of meditation practitioners are welcome. Rev. Shelley Fisher is a resident priest at the Reno Buddhist Center. She has been chanting and meditating for many years and is excited to share this beautiful practice with the wider community through Renown Health’s Spiritual Center. Joining the Meditation Group: 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 the gift shop. If you would still like to join these prayer services virtually, no RSVP is required to attend, please click: https://bit.ly/3bIMZtm 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). For more information on this and other Spiritual Center programs, please contact the Spiritual Care department at spiritualcare@renown.org or call 775-982-7729. Questions for Rev. Shelley Fisher? Call: 775-525-1182 Email: admin@renobuddhistcenter.org www.renobuddhistcenter.org Or visit our location: 820 Plumas St. Reno, NV 89509

This class helps prepare parents for emergencies that may occur in baby’s first year. Along with car seat safety and basic baby proofing, discussion will include prevention and treatment of common injuries. Students will also learn and practice the skills necessary to perform infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), as well as the skills necessary to assist a choking infant. 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. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome to attend. This class covers the following topics: Car seat safety education Safe sleep Baby proofing your home Basic first aid Infant CPR & Choking Please Note: All attendees MUST wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class.

The role of grandparents over the last several generations has changed a great deal. This informative class outlines ways grandparents can offer support and assistance to a new family while discussing current birth practices and infant care trends. Grandparents will learn about newborn care, safe sleep environments, breastfeeding, car seats, product safety, how to help new parents and more.

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.

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 using the AHA’s research-proven “practice-while-watching” technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class.

This class helps prepare parents for emergencies that may occur in baby’s first year. Along with car seat safety and basic baby proofing, discussion will include prevention and treatment of common injuries. Students will also learn and practice the skills necessary to perform infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), as well as the skills necessary to assist a choking infant. 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. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome to attend. This class covers the following topics: Car seat safety education Safe sleep Baby proofing your home Basic first aid Infant CPR & Choking Please Note: All attendees MUST wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class.

Every third Wednesday of the month from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary – Spiritual Center ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Facilitated by: Rev. Shelley Fisher of Reno Buddhist Center Find peace, healing and calm during the Mantras and Meditation practice session.  Participants will chant healing mantras and find some peace in their day with a short meditation. Employees, patients and their loved ones are invited and all levels of meditation practitioners are welcome. Rev. Shelley Fisher is a resident priest at the Reno Buddhist Center. She has been chanting and meditating for many years and is excited to share this beautiful practice with the wider community through Renown Health’s Spiritual Center. Joining the Meditation Group: 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 the gift shop. If you would still like to join these prayer services virtually, no RSVP is required to attend, please click: https://bit.ly/3bIMZtm 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). For more information on this and other Spiritual Center programs, please contact the Spiritual Care department at spiritualcare@renown.org or call 775-982-7729. Questions for Rev. Shelley Fisher? Call: 775-525-1182 Email: admin@renobuddhistcenter.org www.renobuddhistcenter.org Or visit our location: 820 Plumas St. Reno, NV 89509

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.

The role of grandparents over the last several generations has changed a great deal. This informative class outlines ways grandparents can offer support and assistance to a new family while discussing current birth practices and infant care trends. Grandparents will learn about newborn care, safe sleep environments, breastfeeding, car seats, product safety, how to help new parents and more.

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 using the AHA’s research-proven “practice-while-watching” technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. Please Note: All attendees must wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class.

This class helps prepare parents for emergencies that may occur in baby’s first year. Along with car seat safety and basic baby proofing, discussion will include prevention and treatment of common injuries. Students will also learn and practice the skills necessary to perform infant CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), as well as the skills necessary to assist a choking infant. 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. Grandparents and other caregivers are welcome to attend. This class covers the following topics: Car seat safety education Safe sleep Baby proofing your home Basic first aid Infant CPR & Choking Please Note: All attendees MUST wear an appropriate face mask for the duration of the class.

Every third Wednesday of the month from 11:15-11:45 a.m. Estelle J. Kelsey Interfaith Sanctuary – Spiritual Center ◦ Renown Regional Medical Center Facilitated by: Rev. Shelley Fisher of Reno Buddhist Center Find peace, healing and calm during the Mantras and Meditation practice session.  Participants will chant healing mantras and find some peace in their day with a short meditation. Employees, patients and their loved ones are invited and all levels of meditation practitioners are welcome. Rev. Shelley Fisher is a resident priest at the Reno Buddhist Center. She has been chanting and meditating for many years and is excited to share this beautiful practice with the wider community through Renown Health’s Spiritual Center. Joining the Meditation Group: 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 the gift shop. If you would still like to join these prayer services virtually, no RSVP is required to attend, please click: https://bit.ly/3bIMZtm 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). For more information on this and other Spiritual Center programs, please contact the Spiritual Care department at spiritualcare@renown.org or call 775-982-7729. Questions for Rev. Shelley Fisher? Call: 775-525-1182 Email: admin@renobuddhistcenter.org www.renobuddhistcenter.org Or visit our location: 820 Plumas St. Reno, NV 89509