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A Mindful Moment
with Rebecca Porter, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Please join our mindfulness instructors for a free 15-minute online mindful moment. We will gather on Zoom for an opportunity to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with our bodies and minds in this busy world.
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Aging With Vitality Series
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Aging With Vitality Series
Join us for an open discussion on understanding and embracing the process of aging with intention. Aging is a lifelong journey that encompasses both physical and psychological changes. While it’s often viewed through a lens of decline, it can also provide meaningful opportunities to reflect, change, and grow through choices and mindset. Topics include:
- Age is A State of Mind
- New Chapters
- Are You Thriving?
This class is not currently scheduled.
To learn more, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Better Breathing
with Medical Gym Nursing Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Offered as a part of our Pulmonary Rehab program and those looking to improve their breathing skills, this class focuses on enhancing diaphragmatic breathing, posture, and overall vitality.
To register for the next session, call 207-373-6360.
Book Club
available
with Lifestyle Medicine Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Mindfulness – A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Hectic World by Tessa Watt & Syed Adeel
In a world where stress and distractions are constant companions, finding moments of peace and clarity can seem elusive. "Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Hectic World" offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to integrating mindfulness into your everyday life. This book demystifies the ancient practice of mindfulness, presenting it in a practical, easy-to-understand format suitable for both beginners and those looking to deepen their practice.
This class is not currently scheduled. To learn more or find out when the next session will be offered, call 207-373-6585 and ask for Meghan.
Boot Camp for New Dads Resource
available
with Maine Boys to Men, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
Boot Camp for New Dads is a half-day workshop offered for new or expectant dads and people who identify as fathers. You will explore societal messages we receive about the role of dads and how you and your partner can move beyond these messages to become a team in parenting your baby. You will also have an opportunity to ask veteran dads questions about fussy babies, diapering, etc.
Please contact Maine Boys to Men for more information, dates and registration:
https://maineboystomen.org/boot-camp-for-new-dads/
(207) 774-9994
Cardiac Rehabilitation
available
with Medical Gym Nursing Staff, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
Cardiac Rehabilitation is 24 to 36 one-hour classes and 12 lectures that utilize exercise, education, and support to assist in the cardiovascular system's healing process.
Certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
Covered by Medicare & most insurers.
Referral required by MD or DO. To participate, talk to your primary care provider or cardiologist to see if you qualify.
Cardiac Support Group
with Cate Parker MS, RN, DipACLM, MaineHealth Lifestyle Medicine Brunswick
This group is intended for patients who have experienced heart problems.
Caregivers are welcome.
What to expect:
- Social connection and support
- Ongoing contact with health professionals
- Keep updated on latest recommendations
- Explore elements of Lifestyle medicine
- Represent the needs of other heart patients
2nd Tuesday each month, 1:30-2:30 pm, at Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, 329 Maine Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Participants do not need to have been a part of cardiac rehab to join in this group.
For more information, please call 207-373-6360.
Cesarean Birth Nurse Consult - Contact for Dates
with Lena Strange, Family Birth Center MH MMC Portland
This is a private class intended for patients who have a scheduled Cesarean. To schedule a class email: Lena.Strange@MaineHealth.org
This class is offered for Free if you have already taken the MMC Childbirth Education Class with this pregnancy. Registration fee covers the cost of registrant and one support person. A receipt will be issued which can be utilized to submit to your insurance company. Reimbursement is dependent upon individual plans, refer to your plan for additional information.
If you cannot afford the registration fee due to financial hardship, please contact childbirth education at childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org .
Rescheduling or canceling your class registration can be done by contacting childbirtheducation@mainehealth.org. Refunds for class cancelations include a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be given after class begins.
You and your support person will meet via Zoom with a Maine Medical Center Labor and Delivery RN for a 1 hour 15 minute discussion of what a Cesarean Birth may mean for you personally. This class offers more information on what your scheduled cesarean section will be like. Come learn why and how cesarean births are done, what medication is used, medical equipment that is involved, and the recovery process after your birth. You'll learn how Maine Medical Center does "family centered" births, making your experience as natural and comfortable as possible for you.
We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.
We are offering this class online. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Thank you for understanding.