Fall 2006 Special Community Seminars 

SEPTEMBER

"Freedom from Smoking 2006" an eight-session class to kick the tobacco habit. Classes will be held Sept. 9, 12, 19, 26, 28 and Oct. 3, 10, and 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the hospital's East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, CA 91362.  Program cost is $50.00 for all 8 classes and for class materials. No cost to Los Robles Hospital employees. Reservations required by calling 805-370-4515. 

"Free Prostate Cancer Screening" for men ages 40 to 80 years of age with no previous prostate cancer surgery and not currently under the care of an urologist. Screening includes a blood draw for PSA and digital rectal exam by a certified urologist. It will be held Saturday, September 16th from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Los Robles SurgiCenter, 2190 Lynn Road, Thousand Oaks, on the hospital's campus. Reservations are required by calling 805-370-4515. 

"Understanding IMRT Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer" with guest speaker Paul Miller, M.D., radiation oncologist. This free seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the hospital's East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, at the corner of Via Merida & Lakeview Canyon Road. Reservations are required by calling 805-370-4515.

OCTOBER
"8th Annual Free Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar" with guest speakers oncologist Harry Menco, M.D., radiologist Barry Klein, M.D., and radiation oncologist Paul Miller, M.D. Don't miss this popular annual event scheduled for Saturday, October 7th from 8:45 p.m. to 12 noon at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Listen as these experts dicuss the latest in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, and have your personal questions answered after the lecture. For reservations to this free seminar, please call 805-370-4373.

"Incontinence & Impotence: Handling the Complications of Prostate Cancer Treatment" with guest speaker urologist Robert Gray, M.D. This free seminar is scheduled for Friday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. at the hospital's East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, at the corner of Via Merida & Lakeview Canyon Road. Reservations are required by calling 805-370-4515.

NOVEMBER
"Managing Liver Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer" with guest speaker surgeon Walid Arnaout, M.D. This free seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7th at 6:30 p.m. at the hospital's main campus at 215 W. Janss  Road, Thousand Oaks. Reservations are required by calling 805-370-4515.

"Look Good. Feel Better" is a free program specifically designed to teach women in active cancer treatment how to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effects of cancer. Co-sponsored by the hospital and the American Cancer Society, the program will be held Monday, November 13th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the hospital's East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, on the corner of Via Merida and Lakeview Canyon Road. Reservations are required by calling 1-800-ACS-2345.

"Prostate Cancer Support Group Lecture" is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the hospital's East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, on the corner of Via Merida and Lakeview Canyon Road. Topic and guest speaker to be announced. For information and reservations, please call 805-370-4515.

DECEMBER
"How to Handle the Holidays While Coping with Cancer: Nutrition, Fatigue and Stress" is scheduled for Monday, December 4th at the hospital's East Campus, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, on the corner of Via Merida and Lakeview Canyon Road. Time of the event and guest speaker to be announced. For information and reservations, please call 805-370-4515.

"The Mystery of Leukemia" with guest speaker medical oncologist Ashwin Kashyap, M.D. This free seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the education center at the hospital's main campus, 215 W. Janss  Road, Thousand Oaks. Reservations are required by calling 805-370-4515.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS

Breast Cancer Support Group
Date: 1st Friday of every month
Time: 12 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: East Campus of Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, located at 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village CA.
Facilitated by Amy Shafer, MSW, LCSW, hospital oncology social worker, 805-370-4688.

Prostate Cancer Support & Education Group
Date: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month
Time: evenings at 7:00 p.m.
Location: East Campus of Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, located at 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village CA.
Meetings are free and open to men and their partners. Join us in supporting the newly diagnosed as well as the long-term survivors. Come to learn and share your experiences with others. For information, please call Margaret Maslakowski, R..N., B.S.N., OCN, hospital cancer care coordinator, at 805-370-4515

Leukemia*Lymphoma*Hodgkin's*Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: The Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire, Westlake Village
The Clinical Social Services Department in partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is sponsoring a Support Group to help patients and their families. For further information call the program facilitator Barbara Harris, MSW, LCSW, hospital clinical social worker, at 805-370-4328 or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society at 888-802-8680.

Stroke Support Group
Date: Every Wednesday of the month
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: East Campus of Los Robles Hospital, 150 Via Merida, Westlake Village, CA 91362 (corner of Via Merida & Lakeview Canyon Road) Los Robles Hospital, in conjunction with Coast Caregiver Resource Center Stroke Association of Southern California and the American Stroke Association, cordially invites you to attend our support group for caregivers, families and survivors. All ages are welcome. There's no cost and no reservations are required. For additional  information call  Lou Madrid at 805-529-2399 or Richard Randall at 805-498-2632.

MATERNITY EDUCATION CLASSES
Maternity Orientation - Our maternity orientation is designed to acquaint expectant parents in their third trimester with the services and philosophy of our Special Deliveries Program.  During the orientation, you may have the opportunity to visit the Women and Children's Pavilion, hear about the hospital's approach to maternity care, and ask questions of our maternity staff.  We encourage you to leave small children at home. Pre-registration by mail is required.  No charge.  Held in Classrooms A, B, & C on the Main Floor. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on the following Saturdays.  Program is free. Please choose one date:
April 8     April 22      May 6     May 20     June 3     June 17

A Childbirth Overview
The staff of the Women and Children's Pavilion is pleased to offer a series of three consecutive classes to help prepare you and your partner for childbirth at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center.  You are invited to attend our Childbirth series for $25.00 per person/couple at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the Main Floor of the hospital.

Pre-registration by mail is required. Please call Leslie Calvelli, R.N. at 805-370-4400 for a registration form. You may choose EITHER a Wednesday OR Thursday series.

Wednesdays: April 5, 12, 19- May 10, 17, 24- June 7, 14, 21
Thursdays:  April 6, 13, 20- May 11, 18, 25- June 8, 15, 22

Childbirth 101 - Having a Baby - Whether a first-time parent or a veteran, attending this class will help you understand the stages of labor, comfort and relaxation techniques, and the management of normal labor and birth. BRING A PILLOW. Part one of a three part series.

Childbirth 102 - Labor & Birth - Become informed about the many variations and issues concerning labor and delivery from back labor to cesarean births.  Comfort, relaxation, and breathing patterns are continued from Class 101.  Interventions such as pain medications, epidurals, labor induction, and other procedures will also be discussed. BRING A PILLOW.  Part two of a three-part series.

Childbirth 103 - Survival Skills - After baby is born, you'll experience many physical and emotional changes that affect you and baby's Dad, too. Learn how to handle those overwhelming feelings of parenthood, and what role the whole family plays. A brief review of the prior classes will also be given. BRING A PILLOW.  Part three of a three part series.

Cesarean Section Preparation Class
Parents will learn what to expect both before and after the birth of their baby by cesarean section.  Hospital procedures will be explained and partners will learn how they can fully participate in this exciting event.  Held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Classrooms A & B on the hospital's Main Floor. Fee is $15.00 per person/couple. Class is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6

Childbirth Classes
Natural Childbirth Classes -For a class schedule and registration, call Robin Gruver, AAHCC, ICCE, at 818-707-0894

Lamaze Childbirth Classes - For a class schedule and registration, call Terry McAlister LCCE, FACCE, at 805-498-9333

Your Newborn and You
The Amazing Newborn - Join this class in your third trimester to learn about your newborn's behavior, physical appearance, and daily care after you go home - including diapering, dressing, handling and bathing. Pre-registration by mail is required. Please call Leslie Calvelli, R.N. at 805-370-4400 for a registration form. Class fee is $10.00/person or $15.00/couple. Held from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in Classrooms A & B on the Main Floor on the following Mondays or Tuesdays (please choose one date):  April 10 or 18; May 8 or 16; June 12 or 20

Feeding Your Baby - Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed, you'll need to know the special techniques of each method.  Good nutrition for your infant is vital. Pre-registration by mail is required. Please call Leslie Calvelli, R.N. at 805-370-4400 for a registration form. Class fee is $10.00/person or $15.00/couple. Held from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Classrooms A and B on the Main Floor on the following Mondays (please choose one date): April 17 or May 15 or June 19

Special Classes and Programs
Infant/Child CPR -  If you take any class, take this one!  Our  American Heart Association Pediatric Basic Life Support course is designed to prepare parents and other caretakers to respond appropriately in an emergency. Classes also offered in Spanish.  To request class dates and fee information, please contact A & L Education (805) 553-9487, TEACHCPR@YAHOO.COM.