Fisher -Titus Hosts Jan Events

FTMC Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings
Fisher-Titus Medical Center nurses will offer free blood pressure and glucose screenings to the public in January at various locations throughout local communities.
Times and locations include:
-    From 7:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at Ernsthausen Community Center, 100 Republic St., Norwalk
-    From 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3 at Wal-Mart, 340 Westwind Drive, Norwalk
-    From 2-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5 at Gardner’s Super Valu, 117 Whittlesey Ave., Norwalk

-    From 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10 at Milan Public Library, 19 E. Church St.
-    From Noon-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10 at Berlin Heights Public Library, 4 E. Main St.
-    From 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 at Schild’s IGA, 171 Milan  Ave., Norwalk          
-    From 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at Milan Internal Medicine, 11 Front St.
-    From 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed noon – 1 p.m.) Monday-Friday, Fisher-Titus Specialty Services, 111 E. Main St., New London.

Fisher-Titus Medical Center Hosts Support Programs
All support groups are free and open to the general public.
The Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. For more information, call 419-660-2117, Ext. 6379.
The Breastfeeding Support Group is offered in conjunction with the Women, Infant and Children Clinic. Support group meets every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Tuesday, Jan. 4 is at the Huron County Health Department; Tuesdays, Jan. 11, Jan. 18 and Jan. 25 are at the FTMC Maternity Unit-fourth floor. For more information, call the WIC Clinic office at 419-668-6855.
The Caring and Sharing Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25. For more information, call 419-660-2117, Ext. 6417.
The Diabetes Support Group will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26. For more information, call 419-660-2596.
The Healthy Hearts Support Group: For more information, call 419-660-2600.
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11. For more information, call 419-660-2509.
The Stroke Support Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27. For more information, call 419-660-2700.

Healthcare Provider CPR offered at FTMC
Fisher-Titus Medical Center is offering Healthcare Provider CPR training from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 at the hospital, 272 Benedict Ave., Norwalk.  Participants will be trained in adult and pediatric CPR, as well as adult and child choking response techniques. To register or for more information, call 419-660-2646.

Breastfeeding Education Class at FTMC
Fisher-Titus Medical Center is offering a breastfeeding class for expectant mothers. Participants will learn tips and techniques for more successful and effective breastfeeding along with the benefits it provides to both mother and baby. Class will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4 at the hospital, 272 Benedict Ave., Norwalk. For more information and to register, call 419-660-2646.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Offered at FTMC
Fisher-Titus Medical Center is offering an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Renewal Course for healthcare professionals from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 or Jan. 20 at the hospital, 272 Benedict Ave., Norwalk. Participants must have a current CPR card. To register or for more information, call 419-660-2117, Ext. 6560.

Childbirth Education Classes at FTMC
Expectant parents can prepare for the birth and care of their newborns during this informative childbirth education class at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. The class covers topics such as: signs and stages of labor, breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding, car seat safety and basic newborn care.
Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 6-Jan. 20; or from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 8-Jan. 22. For more information and to register, call 419-660-2646.