Upcoming Classes

Education is a very important component of the physician/patient relationship. At Henrico Doctors' Hospital, we offer seminars conducted by our affiliated physicians. All seminars are free to the public.

Bariatric Surgery - Surgical Weight Loss

Are you struggling with weight loss? Join one of free seminars to learn if bariatric surgery is right for you.

Presented by: David Elliott, M.D., and Mukong Adeso, M.D. Henrico Surgical Specialists

Register online for an upcoming session

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Parham Doctors’ Hospital, MOB III, 1st Floor Classroom, 7702 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294

Registration: Please sign up online or call 804-545-4925, extension 3.

Wednesday, May 26
Wednesday, June 16
Monday, June 28
Monday, July 12
Thursday, July 29
Monday, August 9
Wednesday, August 25

Thursday, September 9
Monday, September 20
Wednesday, October 13
Monday, October 25
Wednesday, November 10
Monday, November 22
Monday, December 6
Thursday, December 16

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Chippenham Hospital, Bosher Conference Room, 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA 23225

Registration: Please sign up online or call 804-545-4925, extension 3.

Wednesday, June 9
Thursday, July 15
Wednesday, August 18

David Elliott, M.D., and Mukong Adeso, M.D., have special interest and expertise in advanced laparoscopic techniques. Dr. Elliott is the Medical Director of Parham Doctors’ Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery Program. Please join them to learn more about the Lap-Band (laparoscopic adjustable gastric band) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgeries.

Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the program will begin immediately following.

"A Guide to Your Breast Surgery”

Breast Cancer Surgery? Take This Next Step...
Time: Every Thursday, 11:00–12:30
Place: Henrico Doctors’ Hospital Oncology Resource Libary

“A Guide to Your Breast Surgery” is a free class for women and their loved ones planning a lumpectomy or mastectomy. By taking this next step, you will learn:

Breast cancer basics
What to expect during your hospital stay
What to expect when you are home healing
Practical resources and emotional support to help you along the way

To attend, call Meg Helsley, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, 200-7032.

The Family Plan

Childbirth is much more than the day or two you actually spend in the hospital. At Henrico Doctors' Hospital, we offer a plan for your entire pregnancy - before and after. We call it The Family Plan. You automatically receive, or are eligible for, these benefits if you have your baby at Henrico Doctors' Hospital.

Ready for Pregnancy?
Early Bird
Multiples
Labor Basics
Baby Basics
Fast Track to Labor & Delivery
Breastfeeding
For Baby's Sake

Safe Ride
Pediatric CPR
Tours
Siblings
Grandparents
Fitness Classes
Yoga Classes

Joint Camp

Knee Replacement Surgery
Time: Monday 11am-1pm & Tuesday 11am-1pm

Hip Replacement Surgery
Time: Wednesday 11am- 1pm
Place: The Orthopaedic Hospital at Henrico Doctors’ Parham, Joint and Spine Center – 3rd floor

Joint Camp is a free education class for patients and their families who are scheduled for joint replacement surgery. If you are trying to decide about having joint replacement surgery, we encourage you to attend class.

You will learn about getting ready for surgery, anesthesia, pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, discharge goals and preparation, and home recovery.

To register call Donna Kurek (804) 967-5342.

Spine Program for Cervical & Lumbar Fusions

Cervical Spine Fusions
Date and time: Thursday 9:30- 10:30
Place: Cheswick Room @ The Orthopaedic Hospital at Henrico Doctors’ Parham, Joint & Spine Center – 3rd floor

Lumbar Spine Fusions
Date and time: Thursday 12:30 – 2:00
Place: Cheswick Room @ The Orthopaedic Hospital at Henrico Doctors’ Parham

Cervical Spine Fusions
Date and time: Friday 9:30- 10:30
Place: Ortho/Neuro Education Room @ Henrico Doctors’ Forest, General Surgery North – 4th floor

Lumbar Spine Fusions
Date and time: Friday 12:30 – 2:00
Place: Ortho/ Neuro Education Room @ Henrico Doctors Forest, General Surgery North – 4th floor

Spine class is a free educational class for patients and their families who are scheduled for cervical or lumbar spine fusions. It is designed to decrease anxiety about pain and surgery, help you gain an understanding of post-operative care and prepare you for a safe and confident return home. We encourage those who are scheduled to have surgery or those who are considering surgery to attend this informative class.

To register call Karen Mitchell at (804) 967-5352.