HE ALTHY LIVING CENTER
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
The following descriptions are organized alphabetically by category and name so you can easily find what
interests you. These programs are available for free to anyone in the community, including Mount Carmel
colleagues, partners, volunteers, patients and families. Free parking and bus passes are also available.
HEALTHY MOMS AND BABIES COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Breastfeeding Support Franklinton Area Commissioners Meeting
Join one of our certified lactation nurses who offers new
mothers a chance to learn, ask questions, get advice
and share your experience with other moms in a private,
nurturing environment. Registration NOT required.
Breastfeeding babies are welcome. Contact 614-234-MILK
(6455) for more information or to access our free help line. Franklinton Area Commissioners meet to address various
issues. Open to Franklinton Residents. Registration NOT
required. Contact Trent Smith at 614-746-0287 or
[email protected] to learn more.
When:
Fridays, September 7 – December 21
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ready, Set, Baby!
You’re invited to a free information session for expectant
parents. In one hour, you will learn about the delivery
experience at Mount Carmel — from arrival to discharge
— and bringing your baby home. Contact 380-898-MOMS
(6667) or visit mountcarmelhealth.org to register.
When:
Franklinton Historical Society Meeting
Franklinton Historical Society meets to provide local
history programs for the public on various topics. Open
to the public. Registration NOT required. Contact Emily
Bango at 614-234-4356 or [email protected] to
learn more.
When:
Moms2B
Moms2B is a weekly prenatal education program in
partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner
Medical Center. You will have the chance to learn how to
have a healthy baby and pregnancy, talk with healthcare
professionals, and make new friends. Registration NOT
required. Walk-ins are welcome. Call Moms2B at
614-292-1605 for more information.
When:
Thursdays, September 6 – December 20
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, September 11, October 9,
November 13, December 11
6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, September 19, October 17,
November 14
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Westside Food Access Meeting
This is a bi-monthly meeting where community and agencies
network around food security to help build access to healthy
food and food education on the West Side of Columbus. This
meeting is open to all. Registration NOT required. Contact
Josh Edwards at 614-234-4355 or joshua.edwards@mchs.
com to learn more.
When:
Wednesdays, October 3, December 5
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
COOKING & NUTRITION
Free Cooking Demo + Lunch
These cooking demonstrations, presented by Mount Carmel
Chefs and a registered dietitian, will focus on teaching ways
to prepare a healthy meal for your household. A doctor
will be present to share health information and answer
questions. A Weight Management class is held following this
demo (see below). Contact 614-234-4660 to register.
When:
Tuesdays, September 4, October 2,
November 6, December 4
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.