St. George Regional Hospital has announced a lineup of upcoming medical education classes and patient support groups, ranging from surgical weight loss preparation to childbirth series and cancer support services, according to Intermountain Healthcare listings released June 28.
Weight Loss Education Programs
The scheduled programming at St. George Regional Hospital includes specialized tracks for patients undergoing major procedures. The hospital is offering both online and in-person options for a Surgical Weight Loss Pre Op Class, which provides pre-operative education for metabolic and bariatric surgery patients. Additionally, the facility is hosting a Surgical Weight Loss Seminar available online at no cost to participants.
Orthopedic and Fall Prevention Classes
For patients preparing for orthopedic procedures, the hospital offers a Joint Replacement Class. This program is recommended for all patients undergoing hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery and is accessible through both online and in-person formats. The hospital also provides a Defying Gravity Fall Prevention Class, which focuses on teaching attendees how to prevent falls and remain active.
Maternal Health and Childbirth Services
Maternal health services at St. George Regional Hospital include several distinct programs for expectant parents. The Childbirth Preparation Series covers critical topics including labor, birth, postpartum care, newborn health, and breastfeeding. A condensed version, titled Childbirth Preparation Express, is also available in both online and in-person formats to cover the same essential subjects.
Alternative Birthing Techniques Offered
Other specialized maternal offerings include an introduction to the hospital's Simply Birth suite, which can be attended in person or online. For those interested in alternative birthing techniques, the hospital provides instruction on Hypnosis for Birth, teaching specific hypnosis methods for use during pregnancy, labor, and the birthing process.
Cancer Support and Meditation Groups
Intermountain Healthcare also maintains several support groups at the St. George location specifically for oncology patients. These include a weekly guided meditation group titled Coping with Cancer, which is open to any patient living with cancer and is held in person. The hospital also hosts weekly and monthly support groups designed to provide community assistance for all patients facing cancer diagnoses.
Prostate Cancer Patient Support
A more specialized program, the Coping with Prostate Cancer Support Group, is available in person. This group is specifically designed for prostate cancer patients to offer mutual support, facilitate learning about available resources, and find comfort during their medical journeys.
Beyond clinical support and maternity care, St. George Regional Hospital is offering athletic enhancement programming. The facility provides Sports Performance Training focused on SPEED and POWER, an in-person program designed to help athletes enhance their speed, agility, strength, and explosive power across various sports.
While St. George Regional Hospital maintains a robust schedule of 12 listed categories of events and classes, other regional facilities under the Intermountain Healthcare network show different availability for the current period.
As of June 28, search results for Park City Hospital indicated no upcoming events matching the current search criteria. Similarly, Sevier Valley Hospital reported no scheduled classes or events in its current listings.
