Home Seminars, Screenings and Classes at
Parker Adventist Hospital
We offer a wide variety of health programs to help members of our community improve their health. Our Body of Knowledge seminars offer one-time programs on many specialty areas. We also offer screenings and ongoing health classes. Click on one of the categories below or scroll down the page to learn what is offered.
Weight Loss Surgery Seminars
Childbirth and Family Education Classes
Cholesterol and Pre-Diabetes Education
Insulin Injection Classes
Comprehensive Diabetes Class for Type 1 and Type 2
Byetta and Symlin Initiation Class
Gestational Diabetes Education
Weight Loss Surgery Seminars
Get started today on your journey to newfound freedom and health by attending a FREE weight loss surgery seminar. Learn if you are a candidate, what the surgical options are, and what to expect following surgery. Get the answers you need to lose weight and win back your life.
At The Bariatric & Metabolic Center of Colorado, our service excellence goes beyond offering advanced surgical weight loss options; we partner with our patients to achieve long-term weight loss success.
Seminar Dates
All seminars are from 6:30-8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Aug. 18
- Wednesday, Sept. 15
- Tuesday, Oct. 12
- Wednesday, Nov. 10
- Wednesday, Dec. 8
Speaker: Matthew A. Metz, MD, Bariatric Surgeon
Medical Director, The Bariatric & Metabolic Center of Colorado
Location: 9399 Crown Crest Blvd.
Sierra Medical Office Building (next to Parker Hospital)
3rd Floor Conference Room
Register: Registration is required by calling Ask-A-Nurse at 303-777-6877.
Childbirth and Family Education Classes
Whether you're a first time parent, want to help siblings welcome a new baby or have an older child ready to babysit, The BirthPlace has a variety of childbirth classes to meet your needs.
We offer the following childbirth classes throughout the year:
To register for classes or for questions, call 303-777-6877. Classes cost is for two participants, each additional participant is $15. A major credit card is required for registration. Refunds are made on a case-by-case basis.
Click here for a detailed schedule of childbirth classes at The BirthPlace.
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Adoptive Infant CPR |
Preparing a Pet for Baby |
Cholesterol and Pre-Diabetes Education
You will learn about preventing diabetes and controlling cholesterol through diet and exercise. This class is for the prevention of diabetes and high cholesterol and is not recommended for people who already have diabetes. A physician's referral is NOT required for this one-day class.
Classes for 2010 are available 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on the following Saturdays:
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August 14, 2010 |
October 16, 2010 |
Cost: $30
Seating is limited. To register, please call 303-269-4500.
Insulin Injection Class
Learn how to self administer insulin injections in this one-hour, hands-on class. A physician's referral is required to attend this class. Parker Hospital's scheduling department will work with you and your insurance company to gain authorization to attend the course. If you choose to pay out of pocket, your fee will be discounted. For questions or to register, please contact the Parker Hospital Scheduling Department at 303-269-4500.
Classes for 2010 are offered from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., , on the following Thursdays:
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August 5, 2010 |
October 7, 2010 |
Comprehensive Diabetes Class for Type 1 and Type 2
In this series of classes you will learn about diabetes, nutritional management, physical activity, medications and monitoring. A physician's referral is required to attend this class. Parker Hospital's scheduling department will work with you and your insurance company to gain authorization to attend the course. If you choose to pay out of pocket, your fee will be discounted. For questions or to register, please contact the Parker Hospital Scheduling Department at 303-269-4500.
Classes for 2010 are offered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the following Thursdays:
| August 5, 2010 August 12, 2010 September 2, 2010 September 9, 2010 |
October 7, 2010 |
Byetta and Symlin Initiation Class
Learn how to self administer Byetta or Symlin in this one-hour, hands-on class. A physician's referral is required to attend this class. Parker Hospital's scheduling department will work with you and your insurance company to gain authorization to attend the course. If you choose to pay out of pocket, your fee will be discounted. For questions or to register, please contact the Parker Hospital Scheduling Department at 303-269-4500.
Classes for 2010 are offered from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., on the following Thursdays:
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August 12, 2010 |
October 14, 2010 |
Gestational Diabetes Education
For women with gestational diabetes we offer one-on-one nutritional counseling. A physician’s referral is required. Contact scheduling to make an appointment at 303-269-4500.
