February 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 online 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.
Online Learning Made Easy
Follow these easy steps to pre-register for an online class:
- Click on the links below to register for the online educational webinars.
- You will receive an email in advance of the class start time containing a link to follow on the day of the scheduled online class.
- Mark your calendar!
- At the time of your scheduled online 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 online events may require a password to join – this can be found in the registration confirmation email.
Events Include:
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – 3 :00 to 5:00 pm
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
February is Heart Month - a great time to take care of your heart and get your blood pressure checked! Join us for a blood pressure screening event, open to community members. No registration necessary.
BCHIP Smoking Cessation--CANCELED
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm
CPR for Family and Friends (infant/child)
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 – 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 (cprheartstarters.com).
BCHIP Smoking Cessation--CANCELED
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Dental Health 101
Friday, February 10, 2023 – 12:30 to 1:00 pm
Online
Have you ever wondered if you are brushing your teeth correctly? Or maybe you’ve wondered if flossing is really necessary? Oral health is very important for your overall health and understanding dental health can help keep you in tip-top shape. Come learn from Tina Erb, dental hygienist of the Ann Silverman Community Clinic, about all the in’s and out’s of keeping your mouth clean. There will be time at the end to ask questions. This class is online only. Please register in advance. Once you register, you will receive the zoom link in your email.
The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic is a free clinic for the uninsured in the Bucks County community. To see more, click this video link https://vimeo.com/632922667.
Sealant Saturday for Children
Saturday, February 11, 2023 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic (hospital ground floor)
February is national children’s dental health month. This month was organized to promote the good benefits of oral health in children and in turn, promote good overall health. The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic is celebrating by hosting a free, Sealant Saturday event where there will be free sealants given to children of clinic patients.
While you cannot register online for this event, if you have no health and dental insurance, but are interested in becoming a patient of the clinic, please call 215.345.2260 or visit aschealthclinic.org.
The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic is a free clinic for the uninsured in the Bucks County community. To see more, click this video link https://vimeo.com/632922667.
BLS Renewal
Monday, February 13, 2023 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C
Call CPR Heart Starters, Inc. at 215.354.1400 to register for Basic Life Support (BLS) renewal training (cprheartstarters.com).
Walk with a Doc
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 12:00 to 1:00 pm
William Neis Park
Doylestown
Did you know that walking just 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes? Join a Doylestown Health physician, for an interactive talk followed by a walk around the park!
BCHIP Smoking Cessation--CANCELED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
Thursday, February 16, 2023 – 1:00 to 1:30 pm
Online
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and how to incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Community First Aid Class
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C
A one-evening, two-hour class by the Emergency Care Safety Institute. Call CPR Heart Starters, Inc. at 215.354.1400 to register (cprheartstarters.com).
Community Biometrics
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Health and Wellness Center (Warrington)
Do you know your (health) numbers? Take advantage of this stress-free health screening to get instant results from a quick finger prick. Attendees will receive glucose, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides and body fat numbers. In less than 15 minutes, you will walk away with a snapshot of your current health and access to a large network of clinical experts who can enhance your well-being. Fee: $25. Advanced registration is not required but suggested due to limited capacity.
To register, please call 267.885.1548.
BCHIP Smoking Cessation--CANCELED
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Eating for a Better Heart
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
or
Online
Thursday, February 23, 2023 – 12:00 to 12:30 pm or 1:00 to 1:30 pm
Keeping a heart strong and healthy is no small task. Diet and exercise are top two recommendations for staying healthy, but do you really know what foods qualify as “heart-healthy” foods? Come join Doylestown Health’s registered dietitian Kristin Morrow to learn more on how to eat for a better heart.
Child Abuse Prevention Workshop: Grooming Children, Families, and Organizations
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 – 12:00 to 1:00 pm or 2:00 to 3:00 pm or 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Online
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. This workshop will be ONLINE ONLY. Registration is required.
Free Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 – 3 :00 to 5:00 pm
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
February is Heart Month - a great time to take care of your heart and get your blood pressure checked! Join us for a blood pressure screening event, open to community members. No registration necessary.
About Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health is a comprehensive healthcare system of inpatient, outpatient, and wellness education services connected to meet the health needs of the local and regional community. The flagship of Doylestown Health is Doylestown Hospital, a not-for-profit, community teaching hospital with 247 beds and a medical staff of more than 435 physicians who provide the highest quality care in over 50 specialties.
Renowned locally, regionally, and nationally, Doylestown Hospital provides superior healthcare and offers advanced surgical procedures, innovative medical treatments, and comprehensive specialty services. Now in its 100th year of service in central Bucks County, Doylestown Hospital is proud to educate and train the next generation of physicians through its family medicine residency program. Ranked as one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek and 8th in Pennsylvania, Doylestown Hospital is distinguished in both infection prevention and patient experience. Doylestown Hospital is the only hospital in Pennsylvania to achieve 17 consecutive ‘A’ grades for patient safety from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Learn more at doylestownhealth.org.
