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Are You Ready to Run?

Union Hospital's Children's Classic Run, a 1-mile walk and run for children in grades kindergarten through eighth, will be Saturday, September 27. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Race start time is approximately 10 a.m
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There's lifesaving news in health care for the Wabash Valley!

Union Hospital and West Central Community Hospital have earned accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers.
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The New Hux Cancer Center is now open.

One Team, One Focus...You!
AP&S Oncology, Hope Center, Union Hospital Radiation Oncology, and soon, Clara Fairbanks Center for Women have joined forces in the new 88,000-square-foot facility.
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Prenatal & Parenting Classes

Union Hospital offers many educational programs designed to help families expecting the birth of a baby. Each class combines professional instruction and support to help you make choices as you prepare for childbirth and parenting. Classes are provided by expert childbirth educators for a nominal fee. When registering for classes, please let us know of any financial need, because scholarships are available. For more information, including class dates and times, call (812) 478-4137.

Minimum enrollment of 8 families needed to conduct class.

Prepared Childbirth
This popular series of six classes offers couples professional instruction and guidance to enhance preparations for the childbirth experience. The classes focus on relaxation/breathing techniques for better concentration during labor and delivery. You also will learn the role of the labor partner, discuss routine hospital procedures, receive information on birth options and medications for labor, newborn care, and a tour of the maternity unit. Offered each month - $40 per family.

Refresher Course in Prepared Childbirth
For parents with recent prepared childbirth experience, this two-session class provides a short review of labor and delivery, with emphasis on relaxation/breathing techniques and family adjustment to a new baby. Offered every month - $20 per family.

Cesarean Delivery
This one-session class is for mothers who are having a first-time or repeat Cesarean delivery, and for those who might want to know more about Cesarean birth. Your support person is welcome. Offered every month - $10 per family.

Prenatal Exercise Program
A prenatal exercise instructor leads these non-aerobic classes, which focus on strengthening and conditioning your body for a more comfortable, active pregnancy. The class meets once a week. Your physician��s approval is required for enrollment. Offered every month - $10 per month.

Infant Massage
This two-session class focuses on the various strokes used to massage your baby. This class is led by an instructor certified in infant massage. Offered every month - $10 per family.

Big Brother/Big Sister Class
If you have children three to 10 years old, this special class can help prepare them for the arrival of a new baby. Big brothers and big sisters tour the area where mothers and babies stay and participate in several activities that help ease fears and questions about their mothers�� hospital stay. Offered each month - $10 per family.