A Matter of Balance: Group A (Thursdays, January 19th – March 9th)
Online See event details for more informationFalls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization for trauma — as well as trauma-related death — among older adults. If you are 65 or older, have had a fall in the past year, or live alone, this workshop provides information on keeping balance, the causes of falls, and dangers to look out for.…
Childbirth Preparation (Feb. 25 & 26) In-Person
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesOur childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Dress comfortably and feel free to bring…
Childbirth Preparation (March 1 & 8) Virtual
Online See event details for more informationOur childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the stages of labor, pain management tools, breathing and relaxation techniques, how to involve your support person, and more! Virtual childbirth class will be an online…
Welcome Baby In-Person
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesThis class is designed to provide up to date information about newborn care, safe sleep, car seat safety, calming a fussy baby, feedings, and more. Adjustments to parenthood as well as nurturing your relationship with your support person will also be covered in this class. Mothers are welcome to bring their support person, family or…
STOP THE BLEED
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesMinutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control—keeping the blood inside the body—is the purpose of STOP…
Car Seat Checkup Event
Shawnee Heights Fire #23 5301 SE California Ave, Topeka, KansasSafe Kids Shawnee County and Stormont Vail Health partner to provide this event. Meet with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to be sure your children ride safely. Learn how to install your child's car seat or booster seat. Find out if it's time for a change. To prevent the spread of COVID-19: Maximum of…
Walk with a Doc Program
Washburn University 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesThis doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to hear briefly about an important health topic and enjoy a walk outside with a physician each month. Join Dr. Mary Franz on Saturday, March 18, as we learn about staying healthy in retirement. Participants should meet at the east side of Lee Arena at Washburn…
STOP THE BLEED
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesMinutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control—keeping the blood inside the body—is the purpose of STOP…
Girl to Woman
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesThe time in a girls life between the ages of 8-12 is one of physical and emotional changes. This program for girls and their parent will address menstruation and other physical changes of puberty, the emotional upheaval of adolescence and communication techniques for parent and daughter. Fee: $25 for each parent/child duo; $12.50 for each…
Boy to Man
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesBoys experience puberty also and while usually starting later than girls, the time in a boys life between the ages of 10-13 is filled with many physical and emotional changes.…
Childbirth Preparation (March 25th 9am-1pm & 26th 1pm-4pm) In-Person
Stormont Vail Health Pozez Education Center 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS, United StatesOur childbirth classes are taught by experienced educators and are designed to help you and your support person feel more prepared for your labor and delivery experience. Learn about the…
Injury Prevention Awareness for the Older Adult Event
Topeka Public Library 1515 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesPlease join us for this free educational event and learn tips how to be the safest driver possible. We’ll cover older adult injury prevention in Shawnee County with the opportunity…