Learn how to identify those things that cause asthma, the signs and symptoms of asthma episodes, and how you can best manage your asthma or your child’s asthma in order to enjoy an active life. This class is limited to individuals 13 years of age or older. Parents of children of any age that have asthma are welcome.

Discover why the Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast milk as the best form of nutrition for your baby. Participants will learn about breastfeeding myths, promoting and maintaining milk supply, correct positioning and latch on, and support for the woman desiring to breastfeed.

This practical hands-on class will show you how to check your glucose levels and give yourself insulin injections. You’ll develop an understanding of the importance that insulin plays in diabetes management so that you can be in control of your diabetes.

Care of the mother and newborn after delivery is as important as prior to delivery. Breastfeeding immediately after birth aids in the bonding between a mother and her baby. Knowing how to prevent sore nipples after delivery can help mothers give their babies the most nutritious food possible.

Practicing relaxation techniques before you go into labor can help laboring mothers feel more in control as they go through the different phases of labor. There are many pain control management options that can be used during labor and delivery. Common complications that can arise during labor are discussed in these classes.

Common complications may occur during pregnancy. These can be prevented by exercising daily, making healthy food choices and learning about the progression of pregnancy. Practice with newborn dolls helps to get the feel of cord care, bathing, diapering and safety issues.

Our diabetes education program provides information on what diabetes is, nutrition, controlling your blood sugar, managing your glucose monitor and how to take your insulin, preventing complications, and managing sick days. Classes are limited to adults 18 and over.

Whether the diagnosis of diabetes is new to this pregnancy, an earlier pregnancy or prior to the pregnancy, this class is for you. We will discuss what is diabetes and how to best manage it while pregnant. Topics include, but are not limited to, risk factors to mom and to baby, management of blood glucose, meal planning, label reading and future concerns.

This class will help you identify the signs and symptoms of heart failure, teach you when to seek care and how to manage your heart health.

Learn what high blood pressure is and how best to manage it in order to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. You’ll also learn how high blood pressure can lead to other conditions such as stroke and heart disease.

For pregnant women, this class provides information and explains current laws about car seat safety. The class shows you the correct way to install a car seat. You will have the opportunity for hands-on practice. This class is available to the community; however, to receive a car seat, you must deliver your baby at JPS and present a voucher from the class. The cost of the class is $10.00.

Appointments only. No one under 13years allowed for the tour.

Osteoporosis is a disease where the bones become fragile and more likely to break. If left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks. This class will help you recognize the signs, symptoms and risk factors of osteoporosis. You’ll also learn when to seek care and how best to manage the disease.

Learn to identify the reasons that you smoke and how smoking affects your health and the health of others. Help to identify triggers and develop ways to cope. Various methods of quitting will be presented to help you design and plan before setting the quit date. In addition to the class, a medical provider will be available to further assist in providing prescribed medication. This offer is only for JPS patients, employees and dependents. In order to receive the medication, a referral is required from your JPS Primary Care Physician. There is a co-payment associated with this class at the time of registration.