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Summer Social/Pragmatics Group 06/18/2013 - 08/18/2013
MCH Doral Outpatient Center

3601 NW 107 Avenue



5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tuesdays and Thursdays

8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Our summer program is being created to help facilitate the important aspect of language and communication known as pragmatics or social skills.  Your child will learn how to interact with peers, engage in conversations, understand emotions and maintain social boundaries.   This program is most beneficial for children 8 years and older.  Registration is required.  For more information please call Cynthia Gonzalez, M.S., CCC-SLP at 786-624-5223 or Adriana Lopez, M.A., CCC-SLP at 786-624-5226.


CPR Class 06/19/2013 - 06/26/2013
MCH Main Campus
Michael Fux Family Center

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, June 19 (English)

Wednesday, June 26 (Spanish)                              

This course in Pediatric CPR teaches parents, grandparents and caregivers how to administer CPR to infants and children.   Please call 305-662-8282 to register.


Heartsaver CPR and Pediatric First Aid Course 06/27/2013
MCH Training Center
6101 Blue Lagoon Drive

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday, June 27

8:30 am - 12:00 pm CPR

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm First Aid

This course is designed for childcare and foster care workers, teachers, camp counselors and coaches.  Parents with young children and adolescents are also highly encouraged to attend.  This course will give you the education and confidence you need to effectively care for children in an emergency until professional help arrives.  Topics include:  first aid basics, medical emergencies and CPR with Automated External Defibrillator (AED).  Participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR and Pediatric First Aid Course Completion Card.   Please call 305-662-8282 to register.


Health Summer Snacks 07/02/2013
MCH Main Campus
Michael Fux Family Center

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Tuesday, July 2

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Summer is in full swing!  Beat the heat with cool summer snacks.  Join us and sample healthy homemade popsicles and receive recipes and tips to keep your family healthy all summer long.  Please contact Wendy Johnson at 305-662-8282 or wendy.johnson@mch.com to register.


Safe Sitter 07/22/2013
MCH Main Campus
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Monday, July 22

This class teaches 11-13 year olds how to baby sit safely.  The class provides CPR training, developmentally appropriate activities, feeding and bedtime routines to help teens and preteens care for babies and young children.   For more information please e-mail wendy.johnson@mch.com or call 305-662-8282.

 


Swimming Lessons 12/01/2012 - 12/31/2013

Dan Marino Center
2900 South Commerce Way
Weston, FL

Knowing how to swim saves lives.  A trained instructor can provide lessons to teach your child how to swim and practice safety to help prevent accidents and drowning incidents.  For more details, or to register please call 954-385-6295 or julie.sevilla@mch.com.


Car Seat Checks

Make sure your child is safe!
Have your child’s car seat checked!

Child Passenger Safety Technicians will check your child’s seat for defects, recalls, installation, and fit.

For more information or to set up an appointment, please call (305) 663-6800.


Fibromyalgia Support Group
Miami Children’s Hospital
Palmetto Bay Outpatient Center
17615 Franjo Road

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Saturday of each month

This group was designed to educate and promote awareness of fibromyalgia to and provide support for all people touched by this disease.

 Please contact Maria Vazquez at 305-898-1899 or fibromiami@gmail.com for more information.


Importance of Breast Feeding - 07/10/2013
MCH Main Campus
Michael Fux Family Center

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 10

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

This class is designed for expectant mothers, breastfeeding mothers and families.   Fatima Gonzalez, Lactation Specialist at Miami Children's Hospital, will discuss the importance of breastfeeding.  Topics will include breastfeeding basics, pumping, diet, medications and storage and handling of breast milk.  To register, please e-mail wendy.johnson@mch.com or call 305-662-8282.