January 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:

Addiction and MAT Program

Wednesday, January 11, 2023  – 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room

In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency and since then, it continues to work towards combating the devastating consequences of this crisis. In Bucks County alone, drug overdose mortality rates stand close to 11%. Doylestown Health is uniquely situated to provide help to those who are seeking treatment from opioid use disorder. One of these emerging treatment options, “Medication Assisted Treatment” or MAT (in the form of buprenorphine), is being offered by the Emergency Physicians at Doylestown Hospital. Come learn from Dr. Brenda Foley, medical director of the Emergency Department (ED), about how opioid use disorder presents in the ED, and how our specialty-trained ED physicians can provide a whole-patient approach to treatment for our community.

Walk with a Doc

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 – 12:00 to 1:00 pm

Doylestown YMCA
2500 Lower State Road

Join us for WWAD at the Doylestown YMCA! First, we will have a talk from our own cardiologist Dr. James Hansen. Following the talk, Holly Shenk, director of Health and Wellness at the YMCA will be teaching the Senior Aerobics Class. Join Holly for low-impact, cardio-based movements that focus on stretch and balance drills to improve active older adult agility. This workout is not only great for your heart and easy on your joints, but fun! Following the aerobics class, we will have a nice walk around the Y (weather permitting) and you can tour the facility! We hope to see you there.

Heart Savers CPR (Infant, Child, and Adult)

Monday, January 16, 2023 – 6:30 to 10:00 pm

Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C

A one-evening (3.5-hour) advanced program for the lay rescuer whose workplace requires a course-completion card. Please call CPR Heart Starters, Inc., at 215.354.1400 to register or visit cprheartstarters.com. 

BLS Provider CPR

Thursday, January 19, 2023 – 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. 

Health Trends 2023

Thursday, January 26, 2023 – 11:30 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30 to 1:00 pm

Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room

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Virtual

With a new year comes new resolutions to eat and be healthier! Join this presentation to learn of the new trends you will be seeing that may or may not aid you in your quest of better health! The event is being held in person as well as virtually.