Hallmark Health Community Services
Call (781) 338-7575 for information on Community Services events in your community.
Community Health Education
Classes and lectures are offered regularly on a wide range of topics. Please call (781) 338-7561 or visit www.hallmarkhealth.org for detailed information on the sessions listed below.
Pre- and Postnatal Classes
The New Dad Difference
Expectant and new dads learn how to apply their talents to parenting in this two-hour class.
Childbirth Education Classes
Information on pregnancy and what to expect in labor and delivery. Private classes are offered for those patients for whom bed rest is advised.
Infant Care
Two-hour instruction on how to care for your new baby.
Anesthesia Options During Labor & Delivery
Anesthesiologists povide information and answer questions about pain management options during labor and birth.
Breastfeeding Basics and Beyond
Lactation specialists discuss the hows and whys successful breastfeeding in this two-hour class.
Sibling Success
One-hour class helps youngsters adjust to a new sibling.
Tours of Maternal-Newborn Services at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
Call (781) 979-3330 for details.
Health & Wellness Classes
Babysitting Basics
Learn child safety skills, how to play with children, calm a fussy child and more. Participants must be at least 11 yeas old and have completed the fifth grade.
Family & Friends CPR
Informaive, easy-to-lean course for anyone seeking resuer skills and relief of choking.
Family & Frends First Aid for Children
Learn how to manage a child’s illness or injuries until professoinal help arrives.
Heartsaver CPR with Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
skills, how to use an AED, reliveve choking and how to use barIn this certified class, learn CPRrier devices for emergncies in childern and adults.
Joint Pain Community Forums
Forums discuss joint pain in daily activities, causes, treatments, diet, medicines, and exercise options.
Family Programs
Healthy Families
A home visting progran for first-time parents age 20 and younger, serving Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, North Reading, Reading, Stoneham and Wakefield. Sevices are free, confidential and offered during pergnancy and until the child turns three.
North Suburban Family Network
16 Franklin Street, Melrose, Ma
For information on the NSFN programs
listed below, call (781)662-2722 or visit
www.hallmarkhealth.org/noethsuburban.php.
The programs below are FREE for parents/caregivers with children
from birth through the age of three.
Drop-In Playtime
For parents of infants, newborn to six months.
Led by a registered nurse.
Parent Infant Group
For parents of infants, newborn to six months.
Learn about growth and development, feeding
patterns, soothing a fussy child, sleep habits
and other topics. Led by a registered nurse.
Pre-Toddler Playtimes
Creepin’ Crewlers: 7-13 months
Wobblin’ Walkers: 14-20 months
Songs, simple sign language and other
developmental play activities offered.
Led by a Child Development Specialist.
Terrific Toddlers: 21-47 months
An eight-week session led by a Child Development Specialist
for parent/caregiver and child to interact with peers. Singing, arts and
crafts and story time included.
Super Sibs Playgroup: 5-47 months
For parents with a Terrific Toddler (21-47 months) and a younger sibling
(5-20 months). Led by a Child Development Specialist, this eight-week
session helps parent/caregivers and child learn to interact with peers. Singing, arts and crafts and story time included.
Parent Education Programs
Monthly workshops on parenting issues and child development. Call or check
our web site for details.
Family Fun Events
Concerts and other family fun activities.
Call for schedule or to register.
Grandparent Support Group
Support and education program for grandparents or other relatives children. Call for more information.
Support Groups
No fee is required. Donations accepted.
Cancer Support Groups
Hallmark Health Cancer Center
41 Montvale Ave. Stoneham
call 781- 224-5872 or 781- 224- 5873.
Breastfeeding Mothers Support Group
Meets every Friday from 10 am to noon at Baby Cafe, Hope Alliance Church,84 Green st. Melrose. Call (781) 979-3650.
Diabetic Support Group
Free ongoing meetings and lectures offering peer-to-peer support for people with diabetes and their guest. For more details, please call 781-338-7719.
Grief Support Groups
To register or for more information on these groups plase call Judy Seifert at 781 338 7861.
Kids & Grief
Ongoing support for children ages five to 13 who have lost a loved one to death.
Grief & Change
Six-session Bereavement Support Group for Adults.
Beginning Jan. 22, 6:30 to 8 pm in Fallon Conference Room, Lawrence Memorial Hospital,
Medford.
Loss After 60
Ongoing Bereavement Support Group for Older Adults.
Meets first and third Tuesday of the month, 10 to 11:30 am. Atria Maplewood Place, 295 Broadway, Malden.
Obesity Support Group
Meets on slected Thursdays, 6:30 to 8 pm at the School of Nursing, Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Call (781) 306-6166 for dates.
Education for Older Adults
Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice offiers ongoing health education and screenings in
the community for older adults. Call (781) 338-7902.
