Total Hip or Knee Replacement Class

Complimentary Educational Offerings for Patients of Total Hip or Knee Replacement

1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
1 – 2 p.m.

Northwest Texas Healthcare System
1501 S. Coulter
(Meet at Information Desk in Main Lobby)

Instructors for the class include:

Registered Nurse
Physical Therapist
Discharge Planner
Patient Advocate

Topics for the class:

Nursing Care
Rehabilitation
Assistance with Hospital Issues and Questions
Question and Answer Period
Tour of Orthopedic Unit (optional)

Due to limited space, the class is offered to the patient and one family member or caregiver.

To reserve your place, call 354-1701.

Your Surgical Experience...
A New Way to Ease Anxiety

We know that having surgery can be scary and cause some anxiety. That's why we offer presurgical informative sessions designed to ease anxiety and help you mentally and physically prepare for your procedure. The sessions are offered weekly and include a meeting with the surgical director, a tour of the surgical area and the opportunity to ask whatever questions you may have about your procedure.

Join us weekly on Mondays
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Surgical Waiting Area

To register please call 354-1312

Get the Senior Advantage

This program provides seniors age 55 and up with free and discounted services. To learn more, visit Senior Advantage Program.

Free Diabetes Education Class

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, this is a must-attend class.

The monthly class is taught by a certified diabetes educator, registered dietitian, pharmacist and podiatrist.

Call 354-1701 to register today!

Tobacco Cessation Program

One-on-one counseling to help get you through the changes caused by quitting tobacco.
Nicotine Dependence Testing to determine which Nicotine Replacements are right for you.
Informed choices about which medications will work best for your lifestyle.
Follow-up care to answer any questions you have regarding symptom relief and to help wean you off Nicotine Replacement as tolerated.
Dedicated staff to help you through the process.

351-LUNG

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Pulmonary Rehabilitation can help you return to the activities of daily living. If you have a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis or asthma, this program is for you. You may become easily fatigued, feel out of shape, depressed and short of breath but the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program will help you overcome these symptoms. Learn how to control your COPD to make the most of life. Call 351-LUNG today!

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