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September 23, 2025

23 Sep

Exercise for Parkinson's Disease

09/23/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is a free exercise class specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by LSVT BIG certified physical therapists, it is a combination of chair and standing exercises. If needed for individual safety a caregiver can also attend.
23 Sep

Childbirth Center Tour

Expectant parents will have the opportunity to learn more about and tour the University of Michigan Health-West Childbirth Center. Please meet in the main lobby of the hospital where the tour guide will meet you and begin the tour.

September 24, 2025

24 Sep

Car Seat Safety Class

Parents will gain hands-on training and confidence with their baby’s car seat. The class is facilitated by Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians. The class provides information on properly securing baby in the car seat, correctly installing in your car, safety features of your car seat and your vehicle, common car seat errors and solutions, allowed add-on products and more. Why a car seat safety class? One of the most important responsibilities parents have is to keep their children safe. Part of that duty involves being mindful of child passenger safety. 90% of car seats are not used correctly which correlates with traffic crashes are a leading cause of death and injury in children. To protect against this tragedy, parents must have the proper information and resources they need to correctly buckle up their children in their car. What to bring to class
  • Car seat and base (if applicable)
  • Car seat manual
  • Doll/stuffed animal
* This class is $30 and is not billed to your insurance, you are responsible to pay the balance before the class date.

September 25, 2025

25 Sep

UM Health-West Farm Market

09/25/2025    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Looking to support local farms and small businesses? Stop by and visit our farm market vendors for a wide variety of products including fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, handmade crafts and artistry and more! Our market is proud to accept the following food assistance programs as methods of payment: SNAP/EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Fresh, Senior Project Fresh, cash and credit cards.
25 Sep

Breastfeeding Support Group

All moms and babies are welcome to come together to allow breastfeeding mothers to support each other through the sharing of their unique breastfeeding journeys and experiences while receiving support from a certified lactation consultant. This group is designed to help moms gain confidence in breastfeeding through friendship and encouragement. This group will meet on the 2nd floor in the Mike and Beverly Faas Classroom. Registration required.   If registration is closed, but you would still like to attend, please call 616-252-7894 to register.
25 Sep

ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls | Fall Prevention Seminar

09/25/2025    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
$0.00
While it's not possible to prevent every fall, there are many steps you can take to significantly reduce your risk and avoid serious injury. ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls is a 90 minute educational session tailored for older adults, their families, and caregivers. The presentation aims to increase awareness of fall risk factors and provide practical strategies to reduce them—whether at home, in the community, or related to medications, vision, nutrition, and physical activity. Led by our Injury Prevention Coordinator, the session also addresses what to do if a fall occurs and emphasizes the importance of discussing fall prevention with your healthcare provider.

September 29, 2025

29 Sep

Monday Intermediate Yoga - Virtual Class

09/29/2025    
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
$0.00
If you want to take your yoga practice to the next level, this is the class for you. In addition to helping you further develop strength and flexibility, this class features vinyasa (flowing from pose to pose). We will also teach yoga principles that you can apply to all aspects of your life. Enjoy this practice in the comfort of your own home! Registration is required and a link to the class will be sent to the provided email address.
29 Sep

Gentle Yoga - Virtual Class

09/29/2025    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$0.00
Gentle, deep breathing, light stretching and relaxation await when you register for this virtual class. No yoga experience necessary as you will learn about its health benefits and how you can apply yoga principles to your daily life. Enjoy this practice in the comfort of your own home! Registration is required and a link to the class will be sent to the provided email address.

September 30, 2025

30 Sep

Exercise for Parkinson's Disease

09/30/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is a free exercise class specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by LSVT BIG certified physical therapists, it is a combination of chair and standing exercises. If needed for individual safety a caregiver can also attend.
30 Sep

Kidney PATH

09/30/2025    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Kidney Personal Action Toward Health (Kidney-PATH) is a 8-week virtual workshop for participants who are in various stages of Chronic Kidney Disease. The first six weeks focus on overall healthy living, with two additional sessions that cover kidney specific content. This free course is brought to you by the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
  • This workshop is for YOU if:
    • You have kidney disease, kidney failure, or a kidney transplant
    • You are a caregiver
  • Learn how to:
    • Manage everyday activities
    • Control symptoms and decrease stress
    • Improve communication skills
    • Avoid complications
    • Improve your overall health and increase your energy
    • Become an advocate for yourself
    • Ask a panel of experts about kidney disease
    • Understand treatment options for kidney failure
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