OB and Pediatrics Open House at Swedish/Issaquah October 23, 2011

Swedish/Issaquah hosts OB and Pediatrics Open House featuring Jenni Hogan, a special performance by Casper Baby Pants, Workshops, Seminars and much more!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Swedish/Issaquah invites all moms, dads and parents-to-be to check out the new Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Pediatric Inpatient Units before they open to the public Nov. 1. The Open House will feature guest speaker and local ‘Mommy Blogger’ Jenni Hogan from KIRO TV as well as a performance by local artist Casper Baby Pants. In addition, moms can take part in a variety of workshops/seminars on topics including: Fostering a Successful Transition to Parenthood, Connecting with Children, Breastfeeding and more. Also, Swedish/Issaquah will provide a Resource Center with free information about new parent support groups, childbirth and parenting classes at Swedish, infant sign-language, and more.

WHEN:
Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

GUEST SPEAKERS:
Kristin Rowe Finbeiner discusses the voices and stories of mothers
Jenni Hogan shares her advice with planning, expecting, or new moms
Bernie Dorsey speaks to the importance of fathers

WHERE:
Swedish/Issaquah
751 N.E. Blakely Dr.
Issaquah, WA 98029

COST:
FREE ADMISSION

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS:
Fostering a Successful Transition to Parenthood
Connecting with Children
Navigating the Childcare Maze
My Baby won’t stop crying—Is this normal?
Hop-to-Signaroo
Breastfeeding

RESOURCE CENTER:
New Parent Support Groups
Parent and Infant Education Classes
Childbirth and Parents Classes at Swedish
Community Health Education at Swedish
Breastfeeding education and support
Infant sign-language
Swedish seminars

PARKING:
Parking is available in Swedish/Issaquah’s underground parking garage and surface lots

MORE INFO:
Visit The Swedish/Issaquah Web site for more information:
http://www.swedish.org/Locations/Issaquah-Campus

MEDIA CONTACT:
Drew Symonds for Swedish/Issaquah
dsymonds@feareygroup.com
Office: (206) 343-1543