Education & Support

Avita’s Education Department is responsible for staff, patient and community education. We offer community educational events and coordinate support groups in cancer, stroke, and diabetes. We put a large focus on educating healthcare professionals within our health system as well. Providers, nurses, and other professionals benefit from required certification courses and mandatory course offerings.

Breastfeeding Classes

6:00pm – 8:00pm

In-person classes are resuming in 2024!

Classes will be held the first Thursday of every month in the Galion Hospital cafeteria. Limit of 4 couples per class.

We encourage your partner, family, babysitter, or friend to join us. We also ask you watch “Breastfeeding 101” video on tinyhood.com prior to coming to class.

Topics will include:

  • What to expect in the first few weeks
  • Good attachment and positioning techniques
  • Common breastfeeding difficulties
  • Practical support by partner, family and friends
  • Your career and breastfeeding, and much more

Find more helpful information on our New Baby Resource Guide!

2024 Dates

  • November 7
  • December 5

2025 Dates

  • January 2
  • February 6
  • March 6
  • April 3
  • May 1
  • June 5
  • July 10
  • August 14*
  • September 4
  • October 2
  • November 6
  • December 4

* denotes date change due to scheduling conflict

Register for Classes

To register, call 419-468-0910 or complete the form below.

Child Birthing Classes

6:00pm – 9:00pm

There is currently a limit of 4 couples per class.

Galion Hospital Lobby Conference Room, 269 Portland Way S, Galion.

Avita Health System Child Birthing Classes, led by the OB Department, are held one Thursday a month in Galion Hospital’s Lobby Conference Room. It is most beneficial to attend a class during your final trimester (after 28 weeks). Please bring your coach, a pillow, and wear comfortable clothing. Light snacks will be provided.

All of your questions answered with topics such as:

  • The Importance of Labor Support
  • Relaxation Techniques that work
  • Common Obstetrical/Newborn Procedures and Terminology
  • Understanding Labor and Birth
  • Caring for Your Newborn
  • Hospital Safety
  • Postpartum Care for Mom
  • Class concludes with a tour of The Birth Place at Galion Hospital!

Class fee is $45.00. If you are an Avita patient, the class fee will be billed to your insurance. Any uncovered amount will be added to your office statement.

Instructors: Labor and delivery nurses from Avita Health System.

To register or if you have questions: 419-468-0910

2025 Dates

  • January 12
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 14
  • May 12
  • June 9
  • July 14
  • August 11
  • September 8
  • October 13
  • November 10
  • December 8

Sprouts Pregnant and Nursing Mom’s Support & Learning Group

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Virtual meetings will be held on Zoom. You must register and download the Zoom app prior to the meeting.

Get questions answered and meet other moms and babies! Many new and soon-to-be new moms have questions about breastfeeding which include:

  • What to expect in the first few weeks and beyond
  • Common breastfeeding difficulties
  • Your career and breastfeeding

Join Deanna Grube, Certified Lactation Consultant, for a question and answer session about breastfeeding.

To register, call 419-468-0910, or complete the form below.

Find more helpful information on our New Baby Resource Guide!

2024 Dates

  • November 1
  • November 18
  • December 6
  • December 16

2025 Dates

  • January 3
  • January 13
  • February 7
  • February 10*
  • March 7
  • March 17
  • April 4
  • April 21
  • May 2
  • May 19
  • June 6
  • June 23*
  • July 11
  • July 21
  • August 1
  • August 18
  • September 5
  • September 15
  • October 3
  • October 20
  • November 7
  • November 17
  • December 5
  • December 15

*denotes change in schedule

Register for Classes

To register, call 419-468-0910 or complete the form below.

Bariatric Support Group

Free to anyone at any stage in the medical or surgical weight loss process, including pre-surgery and post-surgery patients.

Discussion topics include nutrition tips and recipes, cosmetic changes after surgery, exercise tips and resources, adapting to your new life after surgery, and navigating surgical complications.

Meetings

Time: First Tuesday of every January, March, May, July, September, and November @ 6:00PM

Location: Avita South Campus Conference Room (Use East Entrance), 600 Richland Mall, Ontario, OH