Summer 2019 Events, Support Groups & Classes at New Ulm Medical Center
NUMC Blood Drive
When: Wednesday, July 17; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: New Ulm Medical Center, 3rd Floor Auditorium.
Registration: To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: New Ulm Medical Center
Youth-Focused First Aid Training
When: Thursday, June 20 or Tuesday, Aug. 20; 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Washington Learning Center Room 104 (door 1)
Description: This class will help anyone develop the basic skills necessary to manage a first-aid situation. Students learn duties and responsibilities of first-aid rescuers and first-aid actions needed for common medical and environmental emergencies. A few examples of the skills learned include caring for choking, minor cuts and bruises, broken bones and sprains, sunburn, heat/cold-related emergencies, allergic reactions, animal bites and stings. The class will also discuss how and when to make a 911 call. Instructor: Jeff Allerson
Registration: newulm.ce.eleyo.com
Cost: $15
Youth-Focused CPR/AED Training
When: Thursday, June 27 or Tuesday, Aug. 27; 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Washington Learning Center Room 104 (door 1)
Description: This noncertification class will allow anyone to learn the core skills of CPR. Participants will learn how to use an AED, develop the skills for choking relief and will learn how to recognize an emergency. These various skills will focus on care for an adult, child and infant. Great for youth who have more independence during the summer, for those watching their siblings, or for anyone who just wants to know how to react in an emergency situation. This class is for anyone who wants to learn basic CPR skills, choking relief and AED awareness.
Instructor: Jeff Allerson
Registration: newulm.ce.eleyo.com
Cost: $15
Summer Speed and Strength Program – New Ulm
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 11-July 25; 7-9 a.m. for grades 9-12; 9-11 a.m. for grades 7-8
Where: New Ulm High School Weight Room
Description: Students will participate in speed/agility/quickness workout and a closely supervised total body strength training workout. For student athletes entering grades 7-12.
Speakers (if applicable): NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athletic trainers.
Registration and information: nupeagleshop.registryinsight.com or 507-233-8307
Summer Speed and Strength Program – Winthrop
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 11-July 25; 7-9 a.m.
Where: GFW High School in Winthrop
Description: Students will participate in speed/agility/quickness workout and a closely supervised total body strength training workout. For student athletes entering grades 7-12.
Speakers: NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athletic trainers.
Registration and information: GFW athletic director
Summer Speed and Strength Program – Sleepy Eye
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 10-July 25; 7-9 a.m.
Where: Sleepy Eye Public High School
Description: Students will participate in speed/agility/quickness workout and a closely supervised total body strength training workout. For student athletes entering grades 7-12.
Speakers: NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athletic trainers.
Registration and information: Sleepy Eye Public High School athletic director
Summer Speed and Strength Program – Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s
When: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 10-July 25; 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s High School
Description: Students will participate in speed/agility/quickness workout and a closely supervised total body strength training workout. For student athletes entering grades 7-12.
Speakers: NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute athletic trainers.
Registration and information: Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s athletic director
Persistent Pain Support Group
When: First Monday of the month starting June 3; 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: NUMC Board Room
Short description: Join us to learn pain management techniques and share what you have learned to encourage others. This is for anyone with persistent pain.
Speakers: Coordinated by NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute physical therapists, Jenna Schultz and Matt Hodgden
Registration: Not required
Stroke Support Group
When: Second Tuesday of the month; 10-11 a.m.
Where: NUMC Board Room
Description: This group will provide the opportunity to share feelings, ideas and resources. It’s for stroke survivors and care partners
Speakers: Coordinated by NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute staff, Liza Rignell and Wendy Guggisberg; some months will include outside speakers.
Registration: Not required
New Ulm Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament
Save the date: Monday, Aug. 12
Stepping on Falls Prevention Class
When: Wednesdays, Aug 14-Sept 25; 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: New Ulm Community Center
Description: For aging adults who want to stay in their homes and reduce their fall risk. Meets 7 weeks plus a booster class.
Registration: Mary Bauer and Tracy Eustice 507-217-5831 or 507-217-5653
Aphasia Group Class
When: Once a week; time to be determined
Where: NUMC Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute Speech Therapy Department
Description: We will work in a small group to practice what you learned in your speech therapy sessions. For stroke survivors with aphasia (loss of language skills) and their care partners
Speakers: Liza Rignell, Amanda Fuchs
More information: Call Liza at 507-217-5686 to hear when the next session will be held