Smoking Cessation Classes

 Freedom From Smoking® - Quit Smoking For Life!

The Freedom From Smoking® program is based on the underlying premise that smoking is a learned habit, so quitting is unlearning this automatic behavior and replacing it with healthy alternatives.

• Continuous enrollment!
• Enhanced support to increase your success

We use techniques based on pharmacological and psychological principles and methods that will help you gain control over your behavior. Group interaction is another important process/tool to help you quit smoking.   A $25 per person fee covers the cost of the workbook, CD and other materials to ensure your success.

To register for the class, call Susan Smith at 515.249.1237.

Personal Health & Wellness

Weight Watchers at Broadlawns Medical Center!

Meetings at work provide a motivating environment led by a leader who has lost weight with Weight Watchers and kept it off. Each weigh-in is confidential. Plus, you can subscribe to eTools, the Internet companion for meetings. Weight Watchers is an integrated approach emphasizing good eating choices, healthy habits, a supportive environment and exercise.  If you would like to join our class at Broadlawns, please call 515. 282.2458 for the current Weight Watchers schedule. 

The approximate cost is $190.

Community Support Groups

Lupus/Fibromyalgia

This group is open to persons with fibromyalgia, lupus or any type of chronic pain disorder, as well as their family and friends. This support group provides a wealth of knowledge, support, friendships and fun.  Please join us.  A light refreshment is served.

This group meets monthly on the 4th Thursday from March through November in the Ingersoll Conference Room from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Free membership.
 

Ovarian Cancer Support Group - Offering emotional support and education

The support group offers emotional support and education to persons with ovarian cancer or any type of gynecological cancer and survivors, as well as their families and friends.

The group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m.

For information, contact Joyce at 515-282-5761 or jberkenes@broadlawns.org.  

Breastfeeding 101 Support Group 

Bring your breastfeeding infant(s) wth you to get weighed. During the session, you can share tips, ask questions or just chat for awhile with other mothers and breastfeeding experts. The staff will be available to help suppport you and your infant's breastfeeding journey.     

Open to all breastfeeding mothers, the support group meets once a month from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Please contact Marilyn Hein, RN, Family Birthing Center at 515-282-2260 for additional information. A Spanish interpreter is available for the meeting.