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Community Education


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We know that knowledge can be the key to better health. That's why we offer a wide variety of health education programs through our Community Education Center. Whether you are seeking classes to improve fitness, promote relaxation or prepare you for childbirth and parenting, let us be your guide.

For more information call us at 954-344-3344 or e-mail us!

The Community Education Center is located in the Medical Office Complex, first floor. Click here for directions.

For a description of our classes, follow the links below. For a complete listing of class dates and times, check out this month's Class Schedule.

Fitness

Fitness Classes
Our fitness classes, designed for all fitness levels, include a combination of low impact and step aerobics, body sculpting, interval training, stability ball, and pilates. The program is offered on an ongoing basis and new participants can join at anytime.

Chair Fitness
An alternative to conventional exercise. You will burn calories, increase strength, flexibility & energy. Arthritic exercises will be incorporated in each class.

Joint Replacement Exercise Class
Specially designed for orthopedic patients who have had hip or knee joint replacement surgery and have completed their physical therapy program and are not ready to join a standard exercise program. Our goal is to continue to strengthen atrophied muscles and improve range of motion and eventually join our upper level exercise programs.

Personal Training (by appointment)
If regular fitness classes are a problem, schedule one-on-one fitness with a personal trainer.

Special Fitness Class
An exercise class tailored for adults with mental and physical challenges; and are unable to participate in conventional exercise classes.

Zumba®
Working out can be lots of things, but it’s never been known to be an exhilarating experience - until now! The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program.

HEALING ARTS
Chair Yoga A gentle approach to Yoga. Exercise the mind and body through stretching, breathing and relaxation in a chair.
Infant Massage

(Birth to one year) Individual session for mom, dad and baby. Touch is one of the most essential elements to a baby’s healthy physical and physiological development.

Massage Therapy (By appointment) Our licensed massage therapists offer half-hour and hour-long sessions. Massage can help you reduce stress, relieve pain and discomfort, and enhance recovery from injury. Special pregnancy massages are also available.
Prenatal Yoga Prenatal Yoga helps women glide through the transitions their body experiences during pregnancy by providing a healthy physical and emotional outlet while preparing for birth with a holistic approach. Pregnant women practice Prenatal Yoga to increase their overall strength, flexibility and well being through exercises that promote the circulation of blood and oxygen, while stretching the muscles and tissues associated with the low back, hips and hamstrings.
Yoga Our program combines movements needed for physical health with breathing and meditation techniques to promote peace of mind. Modern research has shown that regular practice of yoga can reduce blood pressure, improve ability to resist stress and ease health problems ranging from arthritis and arteriosclerosis to asthma and heart conditions.

MATERNAL CHILD CLASSES
Baby & Me Designed for parents of infants from 3 months old until they begin to walk. This program shares information on how to use play, music and song to encourage your baby's development.
Baby Talk

For couples expecting their first child, as well as other caregivers. This program covers development during the first months as well as techniques for proper holding, bathing, diapering, feeding and more. A pediatrician discusses newborn assessment, symptoms of illness, vaccines and safety issues.

Babysitting Class Designed for children ages 11-15, This program covers the basics for becoming a good babysitter. Featured topics include: managing phone calls and expected or unexpected visitors; Handling emergency situations involving infants and young children. Includes basic first aid, rescue breathing techniques,and choking intervention methods. Participants will receive an American Heart Association Participation card for CPR and First Aid.
Breastfeeding Class The objective of the program is to offer support and education to breastfeeding mothers in an informational setting. Discussion topics include nutrition, preventing sore nipples/breasts, proper latch-on techniques, feeding positions, fussy baby/hungry baby, starting solids, weaning. A support group meets monthly to address breastfeeding concerns.
Childbirth Preparation Series Our multi-session program is taught by maternal/child nurses. Topics include hospital procedures, birthing options, signs/stages of labor, tips for the labor coach, comfort measures, relaxation, pregnancy massage and Lamaze breathing techniques.
Childbirth Single Session Our single session evening is taught by maternal/child nurses. An overview of hospital procedures, birthing options, signs/stages of labor, tips for the labor coach. Special emphasis given to comfort measures, relaxation, labor support and Lamaze breathing techniques.
Childbirth (Spanish) Single evening childbirth class in Spanish. An overview of hospital procedures, birthing options, signs/stages of labor, tips for the labor coach. Special emphasis given to comfort measures, relaxation, labor support and Lamaze breathing techniques.
CPR CPR for family and friends.
Heartsaver/CPR/First Aid Comprehensive course for the Lay Responder. This is for the lay rescuer who needs a credentialed (card) documenting successful completion of a CPR course.
Maternity Tours Call for information.
Mommy & Me

Provides structured and free play time for mothers and their toddlers ages walkers to 36 months.

Mommy & Me for Motor Delay Children Conducted by a physical therapist. A therapeutic approach to play for children 3 months - 3 years who are receiving physical therapy for gross motor delay. Designed to add to your current physical therapy.
Mommy & Me Yoga / Pilates  A class where moms build strength and flexibility doing Yoga and Pilates exercises while interacting with their babies (3-18 months) in a fun and playful manner. Babies will enjoy watching moms exercise, interacting with other babies, rocking with mom, and being stimulated by a wide range of music. Exercises can be modified to any fitness level. This class offers a relaxed atmosphere, baby bonding time, and a chance to connect with other moms. It's a great workout and fun for all!
Pregnancy/Labor Massage Class A great way to involve your partner/labor coach in helping you deal with the discomforts that go along with your pregnancy and labor process in a massage class.
Pre-Op Tour for Kids

3-11 yrs. Call for date, time, reservation.

Super Siblings Developed to help parents prepare siblings ages 3 to 9 for the arrival of a new baby. The program includes a tour of the nursery, video presentations, diapering and a Super Sibling t-shirt.
Tiny Toes

A class for 3-to-5 year olds that introduces students to the vocabulary, basic positions and movements of ballet, jazz and tap techniques. Encourages creativity while developing coordination and self-confidence through the exploration of rhythm and movement.

SCREENINGS
Cholesterol Testing

(By appointment) Monitor your cholesterol level with the help of this low-cost service.

Diabetes Screening (Monthly) Offered the first Wednesday of each month, this free service identifies those who may need further testing to determine if they have diabetes.
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Mommy & Baby Yogalates
Yogalates, one of the Maternal/Child classes, is the perfect time for moms and babies to bond and build a strong immune system through exercise.

Dr. Edna Tello, Chief of Pediatrics at Coral Springs Medical Center, and Suzanne Rodriguez, yogalates instructor, talk more about this fun program. Watch video »


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