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Support Groups

SARCOIDOSIS SUPPORT GROUP A group for people in our area dealing with this incurable disease, to come together to share their stories, health tips and support. For more information, call Sabrina Sonnier at (337) 842-5939.

Third Tuesday of each month Shearman Conference Room 6pm - 7pm LA LECHE LEAGUE A breastfeeding group, La Leche League offers a series of meetings consisting of four classes that are helpful for pregnant moms and moms who are already nursing. Meetings are free and open to mothers and babies. Contacts: Facebook Page: La Leche of Lake Charles Email: BreastIsBestLC@yahoo.com Courtney 337.540.6179 or Mary Ellen 337.842.9896

STROKE SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP Memorial offers a support group for stroke survivors. We get together each month to learn about local services offered, provide support strategies, share tips for enhancing recovery, and hear stories from fellow stroke survivors. Come and enjoy activities and get to know other stroke survivors.

Fourth Thursday of every month • 3-4 pm Shearman Conference Room on the First Floor

Prenatal and Family Education Classes

Registration is required for all classes. For more information or to register, call 480-7243. All classes are held in the education rooms at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women, 1890 W. Gauthier Road. Tours are available after all prenatal classes and at 1:30pm on the first Thursday of each month.

ONE DAY PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS Learn comfort, relaxation, positioning, breathing, and massage techniques for increasing the comfort level and enhancing the birth experience during this condensed version of the Prepared Childbirth Series. Recommended for the last 3 months of pregnancy. May 15 • June 12 • August 21 • September 18 October 16 • November 13 8:30-11:30am • $20/Couple

BREASTFEEDING CLASS Learn positioning, latch-on, early feedings and the importance of assessing baby’s intake during the Breastfeeding Class. Recommended during the last 3 months of pregnancy. May 15 • June 12 • August 21 • September 18 October 16 • November 13 12:30-2:30pm • $10/Couple

SIBLING CLASS This class is recommended during the last three months of pregnancy. Preparing siblings for the arrival of a new baby can be as confusing as it is joyous. This class focuses on the unity of the family. Older siblings ages 2-10 are asked to attend with one or both parents. The children will have hands-on practice with dolls to learn how to interact with a new baby. Parents will receive informative guidelines and everyone will tour the mother/baby unit. May 15 • August 21 • October 16 3:00-4:00pm • $10/Family BABY CARE CLASS The Baby Care Class reviews newborn characteristics, general baby care, early parenting issues and community resources. Recommended during the last 3 months of pregnancy. June 12 • September 18 • November 13 3-4:30pm • $10/Couple

INFANT AND CHILD CPR CLASS FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS Learn and practice rescue for choking and CPR for infants. This is NOT a certifying or credentialing course, but is recommended for expectant parents, new parents and support persons. May 12 • September 29 • November 17 5:30-7:30pm • $10/Person

SAFE SITTER The best sitter is a safe sitter! The Safe Sitter® Class is designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. Sitters learn safety tips for when they are home alone or working with children, how to recognize a medical emergency, how to perform choking rescue or CPR for children and babies, and how to have fun entertaining children.

June 30 • July 21 8:30am - 3:30pm | $40/Sitter

1701 Oak Park Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70601

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Medical Excellence in Cancer Care Outcomes

Lake Charles Memorial has been recognized as the top hospital in Southwest Louisiana and the top 10% in the nation for medical excellence in cancer care outcomes by CareChex®. This 2021 award is based on a comprehensive quality scoring system that CareChex uses to compare inpatient quality performance across general, acute and nonfederal U.S. hospitals.

CareChex is an innovative medical quality rating system designed to assist hospitals and health systems in improving the quality of inpatient care and promoting medical excellence to consumers, payers and employers. CareChex Awards are powered by the Quantros Quality Outcomes Analytics Software. Quantros is a leading provider of software-based solutions and services to healthcare. Unlike other publicly available award rankings, CareChex awards are based on comprehensive risk-adjustment methodology and do not include any self-reported data. CareChex provides a composite evaluation of all components of medical quality including process of care, outcomes of care, and patient experiences.

For access to provider quality ratings and more information on these awards, visit CareChex® Awards by Quantros at www.Carechex.com.

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