Chester County Hospital is launching into the fall season with a full roster of online, educational workshops, ranging from childbirth to atrial fibrillation to recovery and beyond.

Take a look at the Hospital’s September event details below and make sure to register to hold your spot.

Sept. 18: Baby Safety Basics

September is Baby Safety Month! Parents and caregivers have many responsibilities, but keeping baby safe and healthy is number one. Celebrate Baby Safety Month by increasing your confidence in Basic First Aid, CPR, and injury prevention for infants and young children. This class is open to parents, grandparents, caregivers, or anyone who wants to learn what to do in an emergency. 

Presenter: Tammy Johnson, Education Coordinator, Good Fellowship EMS Training Institute.

Fee: Free.

Please note: This will be a virtual, online presentation offered through Zoom. Registrants will receive a direct link via email to join the class along with instructions on how to download and participate through the online platform. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions through their computer or smart device’s video camera, or microphone or through the platform’s chat function. Video is not required.

Registration is required: Register by phone at 610-738-2300 or register online.

Please direct any questions to CCHWellness@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

Sept. 19: Atrial Fibrillation Update

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Learn about state-of-the-art treatments available for atrial fibrillation and get all your questions answered by experts in the field. This presentation is free.

Presenters: Kurt Schillinger, MD, Michael Riordan, MD, and Amanulla Khaji, MD, FACC.

Please note: This will be a live, virtual, online presentation. Registration is required. After you register, Chester County Hospital will send you details and instructions so that you can connect and participate in this presentation from your home computer or other device. You will receive your link and all instructions by email approx. two business days prior to the event.

To register: Call 610 738-2300 or Register online.

Sept. 23, 7:30-9:30 PM: Childbirth Refresher

This one-session class is offered for couples who have previously experienced the birth process and who would like a review tailored to their individual needs. This small group class includes a review of the stages of labor, the role of the coach, breathing and relaxation techniques, medication options, and sibling adjustment. A virtual tour of the maternity unit is included with this class. The class is best taken during the seventh month of pregnancy.

Special Instructions: Couples should wear comfortable clothing to practice relaxation and breathing. Class will start promptly at the designated time.

Fee: $40.00/couple.

Registration is required: Call 610-738-2300 or Register online.

Please note: Chester County Hospital cannot accommodate children of any age or extended family members in any classes.

Sept. 24, 12-1:00 PM: Voices of Recovery

Hear the stories of individuals currently in recovery from a substance use disorder. Learn about their path to recovery and how they maintain their sobriety. There will be time for questions and discussion about the recovery process. Members from the community and healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion. This event is free.

Registration is required:  Call 610-738-2300 or register here online.

Please note: This will be a virtual, online presentation offered through Zoom. Once registered, arrangements will be made for participants to receive their program materials. Chester County Hospital will send you details and instructions so that you can connect and participate in this presentation from your home computer or other device. You will receive your link and all instructions by email approx. two business days prior to the event.

Questions: CCHWellness@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.

Sept. 25, 7:30-9:00 PM: Pumping and Returning to Work

This 90-minute class is designed for women who have already attended the Prenatal Breastfeeding class and want more information on pumping breast milk and returning to work. Clients may attend the class prenatally (support person welcome) or in the first month postpartum (infants welcome).

Topics covered include: different types of breast pumps, insurance coverage for pumps, when to start pumping, milk storage guidelines, transitioning to a bottle, establishing a pumping schedule, and women’s right to breastfeed in public and express breast milk while at work. Information on community resources for the support of continued breastfeeding will be given as well.

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class is not a firm prerequisite; it is just encouraged.

Fee: $25

Registration: Call 610-738-2300 or Register online.

Learn more at Chester County Hospital. Chester County Hospital, which is part of Penn Medicine, is dedicated to the health and well-being of the people in Chester County and the surrounding areas.