Clases y eventos

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 normal activities. We highly encourage you to bring a “surgery buddy” for support.

Renown Institute for Cancer ofrece clases semanales de una hora para los pacientes recientemente diagnosticados con cáncer de pecho y para sus familias. These insightful classes are facilitated by oncology nurse navigators, social workers and surgical nurses. In this class, you will: • Meet your navigator and learn about cancer support services available to you • Hear about pre-surgery instructions and your pre-admit appointment • Receive education in rehabilitation and lymphedema • Have your questions answered about treatment, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and clinical trials Note: 18y+ only. This class is not suitable for minors. Childcare is not provided. Video-enabled attendance is available. Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smartphone, iPad, laptop or webcam/desktop). Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to connect virtually.

Facilitated by a prostate cancer survivor, this no-cost support group is designed to help men cope with prostate cancer by offering education and support for patients during their cancer journey. Details: Both in-person and virtual groups are available.  Video-enabled attendance is available for all attendees.  Patients can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smartphone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop).  Upon registering, you will receive instructions on how to connect virtually.  Groups will be held every first and third Monday of each month, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Sierra Tower – Conference Room 103 at Renown Regional Hospital.  Please note: You can renew registrations every calendar year. If you need assistance with registration, contact RSVP at 775-982-7787 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby and Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms housed in the new Labor Assessment Area, and the William N. Pennington Nursery. Hablaremos del proceso de internación previa, de cómo registrarse y de qué esperar durante su visita. There is no cost to attend! Important notes: Please include children in your ticket counts. If you are running late or feeling unwell, you must reschedule. Buscar Directions to the Baby & Family Suites, located in the Renown Children’s Hospital within the Sierra Tower. View PDF Map

Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby and Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms housed in the new Labor Assessment Area, and the William N. Pennington Nursery. Hablaremos del proceso de internación previa, de cómo registrarse y de qué esperar durante su visita. There is no cost to attend! Important notes: Please include children in your ticket counts. If you are running late or feeling unwell, you must reschedule. Buscar Directions to the Baby & Family Suites, located in the Renown Children’s Hospital within the Sierra Tower. View PDF Map

This support group provides support, education, networking, and resource materials to caregivers coping with a loved one diagnosed with cancer. In effort to provide the most supportive atmosphere for those caring for loved one dealing with cancer, this group is for current cancer caregivers only. If you have lost a loved one to cancer, there are these groups available for support: Grief Support Groups in Reno If you have cancer, Renown offers the following support groups: Cancer Support Group Men’s Prostate Cancer Support Group Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Orientation Class Lymphedema Education & Risk Reduction Class * Virtual attendance is available. Link will be sent one day before meeting to email provided on registration.

Class fee includes partner. 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. If this class is sold out and you need to take a class please email Chris.Marlo@Renown.org or leave a message at 775-982-4352.

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, survivors, and caregivers are welcome to attend. Meets weekly on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in person and virtually. For directions to Sierra Cafe 104, please use the following link: Mapas del campus y estacionamiento | Renown Health Click on the “Renown Regional Medical Center Visitor Guide” to download the PDF map.  Sierra Cafe 104 is located on the 1st Floor of the Sierra Tower past the gift shop on the right as you enter the Sierra Cafe. Video enabled attendance available. You can access remotely and join from any video-enabled device (smart phone, iPad, laptop, or webcam/desktop). A virtual invitation with instructions on how to connect will be sent via email the Wednesday before the meeting.

Join us on a tour led by a childbirth educator to learn more about our luxurious Baby and Family Suites, labor and delivery rooms housed in the new Labor Assessment Area, and the William N. Pennington Nursery. Hablaremos del proceso de internación previa, de cómo registrarse y de qué esperar durante su visita. There is no cost to attend! Important notes: Please include children in your ticket counts. If you are running late or feeling unwell, you must reschedule. Buscar Directions to the Baby & Family Suites, located in the Renown Children’s Hospital within the Sierra Tower. View PDF Map

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. Hablaremos del proceso de internación previa, de cómo registrarse y de qué esperar durante su visita. La asistencia es gratuita.

Class fee includes partner. The American Heart Association Family & Friends ” Child CPR & Choking” course is for those who want to learn 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: A child is someone older than one year who has not yet reached puberty. If this class is sold out and you need to take a class please email Chris.Marlo@Renown.org or leave a message at 775-982-4352.

Class fee includes partner. Diseñado para padres ocupados, este curso integral de un día de enseñanza sobre el parto les ayudará a la madre y a su acompañante a prepararse para los distintos aspectos del parto. Aprenderá sobre los diferentes aspectos del parto y tendrá la oportunidad de hacer preguntas que le ayuden a tomar decisiones informadas sobre asuntos críticos en torno al nacimiento de su bebé. Algunos de los temas son: Desarrollos saludables durante el embarazo Etapas del trabajo de parto Señales de advertencia Técnicas de respiración y relajación Medidas de comodidad Rol de la persona de apoyo y apoyo en el trabajo de parto Planificación del parto Cómo saber cuándo está en trabajo de parto Opciones de alivio del dolor durante el trabajo de parto/procedimientos médicos Cómo una doula de parto puede ayudar Nacimiento por cesárea y posparto Todos nuestros instructores son educadores certificados que le ofrecerán apoyo y orientación mediante la enseñanza de una manera única para satisfacer sus necesidades individuales. Creemos que el parto es un proceso, no un método, y entendemos que no hay una forma correcta de dar a luz. * Nota: Esta clase no incluye un recorrido por las habitaciones para bebés y familias. Para programar un recorrido, llame al 775-982-RSVP (7787). Para asistir, regístrese usando el nombre y la información de la madre embarazada. La inscripción a esta clase cerrará cinco días hábiles antes de la fecha de inicio para el envío de materiales. If this class is sold out and you need to take a class, please email Chris.Marlo@renown.org, or leave a voicemail at 775-982-4352.