Events

In support of the mission to improve the health of the people of southwest Louisiana, Lake Charles Memorial Health System is launching a new way of communicating health literacy. This new Facebook Live series is called “Live and On Call.” During the ...

The Prepared Childbirth Class is a hands-on approach to dealing with labor, delivery, and recovery. Students will learn comfort, relaxation, positioning, breathing, and massage techniques to use during labor and delivery. Birth preparation is ...

Recommended for the last 3 months of pregnancy, the Breastfeeding Class provides important information on lactation and successful breastfeeding. Participants will learn about positioning, latch-on and the importance of assessing baby’s intake. ...

So many moms and dads feel uncertain and overwhelmed when they leave the security of the hospital with a new baby. The Baby Care Class helps answer those nervous “Now what do I do” questions and so much more. Parents-to-be are encouraged to attend ...

While this is not a credentialing course, expectant parents, new parents and support persons will learn rescue techniques and CPR for adults, children and infants. This one class is limited to 10 students. This CPR class is NOT a certifying or ...

Don’t underestimate the importance of education and peer support when living with diabetes. Located at Memorial’s Diabetes Education Office, 2804 Second Ave. For more information, call Memorial’s Diabetes Education at (337) 494-6425.

A support group for mothers & babies A breastfeeding group, La Leche League offers monthly meetings that are helpful for pregnant moms and moms who are already nursing. Meetings are free and open to mothers and babies. Contacts: Facebook: La Leche ...

A support group by and for the parents of children with genetic disorders. For more information, call the group’s founders, Ashleigh Hornsby (337) 853-7657 or Jessi James (337) 563-1178.