Community calendar
September 2008
September 3, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Roseville Medical Group, 2261 Douglas Blvd., Roseville. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 3, 2008 — Birthing Suites Tour. Expectant parents are invited to tour the UC Davis Medical Center's birthing suites. Tours are approximately 1 1/4 hours in length. Meet at the hospital Tower Lobby information desk near the gift shop and a nurse will greet you and lead the tour. Tour time is 6 p.m. There is no charge for the tour and no registration required. For more information call (916) 703-BABY.
September 4, 2008 — Asthma/COPD: Easy Breathing class. Easy Breathing is a 2-session class for patients with ongoing lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. To register for class, call your doctor's office or call (866) 683-2154. Location: Ellison Building, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
September 4, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Ellison Building, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 7, 2008 — A Walk in the Park. Join us for a walk to benefit Cure Kids Cancer, a new campaign of Children's Miracle Network that helps raise awareness and support for UC Davis pediatric cancer programs. Cost: $25. Location: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. For information: Call guest relations at (707) 644-4000, ext. 374 or visit www.walkintheparks.org.
September 8, 2008 — Do More With Heart Failure Class. Second session for DO MORE with Heart Failure is a 2-session class for people with heart failure. Each session is 1½ hour long and open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Davis Medical Group, 2660 W. Covell Blvd., Davis. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 8, 2008 — Breastfeeding class. Nutrition in the lactating woman will be discussed. Topics include how to breastfeed, how to get the infant on and off the nipple, and what to expect. UC Davis Medical Group Patients: $20, Community: $30. Register online.
September 10, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Roseville Medical Group, 2261 Douglas Blvd., Roseville. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 11, 2008 — Asthma/COPD: Easy Breathing class. This is the second session for Easy Breathing class for patients with ongoing lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis. The class is open UC Davis Health System patients. Location: Ellison Building, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento. Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
September 11, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Ellison Building, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 13, 2008 — Second Saturday — With a Cause. Enjoy refreshments, live music, raffle prizes (including an Amish quilt) and a silent auction. Proceeds support the research of Joseph Tuscano, a UC Davis Cancer Center researcher specializing in new and alternative treatments for lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. Cost: There is no cost to attend. Location: Return to the Secret Village, 10119 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks Village. For information: Call Jim Schwedler at (916) 984-8000 or jmswoody@comcast.net.
September 14, 2008 — Birthing Suites Tour. Expectant parents are invited to tour the UC Davis Medical Center's birthing suites. Tours are approximately 1 1/4 hours in length. Meet at the hospital Tower Lobby information desk near the gift shop and a nurse will greet you and lead the tour. Tour time is 2 p.m. There is no charge for the tour and no registration required. For more information call (916) 703-BABY.
September 15, 2008 — Do More With Heart Failure Class. Second session for DO MORE with Heart Failure is second session class for people with heart failure. Each session is 1½ hour long and open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Location: Davis Medical Group, 2660 W. Covell Blvd., Davis. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 16, 2008 — Laser Vision Correction Seminar. Learn the latest in laser vision correction options. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet the UC Davis laser vision correction team who will help you determine if laser vision correction surgery is right for you. Seminars are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 77 Cadillac Drive, Sacramento. Register online or call (916) 734-6650.
September 16, 2008 — Car Seat Safety Class. Learn the importance of car seat safety, how to select the proper seat for your child and the correct way to secure your child in a car seat. The class is free to the public. Car seats are available for purchase to those who attend the class. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Location: 4900 Broadway, Suite 1650, Sacramento. Register online or call (916) 734-9784.
September 17, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Roseville Medical Group, 2261 Douglas Blvd., Roseville. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 17, 2008 — Dining with Diabetes class. Dining with Diabetes is a 1½ hour class focusing on nutrition and taught by a registered dietician. This class is open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Elk Grove Medical Group, 8110 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 18, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Ellison Building, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 24, 2008 — Baby Basics: Care of Infant. This class presents the basics of caring for the newborn through the first 12 months of life. UC Davis Medical Group patients: $20, community: $30. Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Location: 4900 Broadway, Suite 1630, Sacramento. Register online.
September 24, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 3-5 p.m. Location: Roseville Medical Group, 2261 Douglas Blvd., Roseville. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 25, 2008 — Dining with Diabetes class (class is offer in Hmong). Dining with Diabetes is a 1½ hour class focusing on nutrition and taught by a registered dietician. This class is open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento . Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 25, 2008 — Diabetes: In Charge and In Control class. this is a 4-week comprehensive diabetes class. Recognized by the American Diabetes Association for meeting the national standards for diabetes self-management education, the class takes place over four 2-hour sessions. The classes are open to UC Davis Health System patients. Time: 10 a.m.-noon Location: Ellison Building, 4860 Y St., Suite 3010A, Sacramento. Call (866) 683-2154 to sign up.
September 28, 2008 — Birthing Suites Tour. Expectant parents are invited to tour the UC Davis Medical Center's birthing suites. Tours are approximately 1 1/4 hours in length. Meet at the hospital Tower Lobby information desk near the gift shop and a nurse will greet you and lead the tour. Tour time is 2 p.m. There is no charge for the tour and no registration required. For more information call (916) 703-BABY.
September 30, 2008 — Laser Vision Correction Seminar. Learn the latest in laser vision correction options. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet the UC Davis laser vision correction team who will help you determine if laser vision correction surgery is right for you. Seminars are held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 77 Cadillac Drive, Sacramento. Register online or call (916) 734-6650.

