April 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:
Community Blood Pressure Screening
Thursday, April 6, 2023 – 3 to 5 pm
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
Join us for a free blood pressure screening, open to community members. No registration is necessary.
Car Seat Safety Check
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 5 to 8 pm
Doylestown Hospital
Business Annex
Free event for expecting families and families with children to learn proper car seat safety and have technicians check car seats for proper installation.
BLS Renewal Class
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Doylestown Hospital
Conference Room C
Call CPR Heart Starters, Inc. at 215.354.1400 to register, or go to cprheartstarters.com.
Creating a Healthy Workspace
Thursday, April 13, 2023 – 11 to 11:30 am or 11:45 am to 12:15 pm
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
or
Online
Are you getting frequent headaches or backaches from working at a desk all day? Or maybe you feel that your muscles are getting weaker from not moving around? Attend this talk by Physical Therapist Jennifer Heilman to understand ergonomics at your workstation. You' will leave knowing how to keep your back, core and energy aligned to improve your health. This talk is available live in the Levy Conference Room or via Zoom.
CPR for Family and Friends
Thursday, April 13, 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
Advance Care Planning
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – 1 to 6 pm
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
You have the right to make decisions about the kind of healthcare treatment you want. But what if you are physically unable to make those choices known? Your choices should be documented in an Advance Healthcare Directive so that they are known to your family members and healthcare providers.
Walk with a Doc
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 12 to 1 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!
Understanding Exercise: Cardio Versus Resistance Training
Thursday, April 20, 2023 – 11:30 am to 12 pm or 12:30 pm to 1 pm
Doylestown Hospital, Ambulatory Center
Levy Conference Room
or
Online
Confused about what type of exercise you should be doing? Join us to learn the differences between cardio and resistance training, the benefits of both, and how to get started! This event is live, in-person and online. Please use these links to register for this event. If you choose to come in-person, please go to the Levy Conference Room. If you choose to attend online, a Zoom link will be sent after registration.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Doylestown Hospital
Saturday, April 22, 2023 – 10 am to 2 pm
Our Hospital has permanent drop boxes for medication disposal. This year, our Outreach representatives will be on hand on during National Take Back Day to distribute Narcan kits (consisting of Narcan nasal spray to administer as a rescue for opioid overdoses) to community members.
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.
