December Community Education

Doylestown Health remains committed to bringing quality education to the community. Join Doylestown Health certified health education specialists and nutritionists, local mental health professionals, and other select local professionals as they present important subject matter.

Doylestown Health is pleased to offer both in-person and virtual classes and events. We also offer an outdoor, socially distanced, low-impact exercise, and health education activity called Walk with a Doc. Registration is required.

Virtual Learning Made Easy

Follow these easy steps to pre-register for a virtual class:

1. Click on the links below to register for the virtual educational webinars.
2. You will receive an email in advance of the class start time containing a link to follow on the day of the scheduled virtual class.
3. Mark your calendar!
4. At the time of your scheduled virtual class(es), using a smartphone, tablet, or computer, locate the confirmation email and click the "Join Virtual" link OR "Click Here to Join" link. Please note, some virtual events may require a password to join – this can be found in the registration confirmation email.

Events Include:

Child Abuse Prevention Workshop: Grooming Children, Families, and Organizations

Monday, December 5, 2022 – 9:00 to 10:00 am or 10:30 to 11:30 am or 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Virtual

During this 60-minute workshop, adults will learn how predators groom children, families, and organizations to isolate and abuse their victims. Using case studies, participants will learn the signs of grooming and the strategies predators use to find and lure victims. 

Advance Directives and Living Wills

Thursday, November 3, 2022 – 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room

or

Virtual

It is never too early to get your plans in order. Join Doylestown Health's Director of Risk and Privacy Officer, Steve Day Jr. Esq. CHPC to learn all about advance directives, including living wills and healthcare power of attorney. Topics to be discussed include when these documents take effect, what to do if there is a conflict with the documents or among decision-makers, practical considerations, and more.

BLS Provider CPR

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 – 6:30 to 10:30 pm

Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C

A one-evening (four-hour) program for healthcare providers and lifeguards; includes the use of AED and bag mask ventilation. Call CPR Heart Starters, Inc., at 215.354.1400 to register or visit cprheartstarters.com. 

Brain Health

Thursday, November 10, 2022 – 4:30 to 5:30 pm

Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room

or

Virtual

Approximately one in eight people over the age of 65 has dementia, increasing to one in two people over age 85. With numerous potential causes, neurologist Jeffrey Gould, MD, will give a bird’s-eye view of how to help identify and treat this multifaceted neurological disorder. 

CPR for Family and Friends

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C

A one-evening program for the lay rescuer including parents, grandparents, and babysitters. Call CPR Heart Starters, Inc., at 215.354.1400 to register or visit cprheartstarters.com

Walk with a Doc

Wednesday, November 16, 2022 – 12:00 to 1:00 pm

William E. Neis Park
Doylestown

Did you know that walking just 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes? Join Chen Tsai, MD, hospitalist, as she describes the ins and outs of being a Hospitalist and how they help you! After our quick discussion, please join us for a walk around the park.

Community First Aid

Thursday, November 17, 2022 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C

Emergency Care Safety Institute. Call CPR Heart Starters, Inc. at 215.354.1400 to register.

BLS Renewal Class

Monday, November 21, 2022 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C

Please call CPR Heart Starters, Inc., at 215.354.1400 to register or visit cprheartstarters.com.