Contact: (509) 575-8484

2506 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902

Memorial offers classes and courses on many diseases and medical challenges that are faced by our community. Many of these courses and events are free or have a nominal cost.

In addition to these classes, Memorial also hosts events throughout the year that are open to the entire community.

For details of specific classes and events please visit our classes and events page where you can view all our classes as well as set up reminders and book classes:

Pregnancy/childbirth

View our pregnancy/childbirth classes and events.

Take a virtual tour of the Family Birthplace

Contact: (509) 248-7322

A child changes your life forever, in ways you can't imagine until she/he arrives. Memorial offers a selection of pregnancy and childbirth classes and support.

Childbirth Classes Online!

The program is web-based and divided into 8 convenient lessons covering the key topics relating to childbirth. Each class is interactive and includes illustrations, videos and games that you can enjoy at your convenience.

Here are our childbirth classes by topic:

Register For Online Childbirth Education Classes

Login to our online Childbirth Education Classes.
Please note pre-registration is required.

Meet Our Childbirth Educators

Christine	Kari
Rosanne	Lori
Trinidad	Rodger

Click here to view a demo of our online Childbirth Education Classes.

• Class One: Choosing care for you and your baby
• Class Two: Childbirth Education and Labor Support
• Class Three: Discomforts of Pregnancy
• Class Four: Understanding Labor and Delivery
• Class Five: Labor Guide: Early, Active and Transition
• Class Six: Postpartum
• Class Seven: Feeding the Newborn
• Class Eight: Caring for the Newborn

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Cancer

View our Cancer classes and events.

North Star Lodge offers support groups and classes, like the Young Adult Cancer Support Class to give people to tools to manage their busy lives along with their cancer. Visit www.northstarlodge.org for more information

Children

Contact: (509) 574-3260 / 800-745-1077

Children's Village is dedicated to the needs of children with special needs and their families. In addition to special events that include activities for the whole family and support groups for parents, Children's Village provides ongoing classes designed to bring greater support and understanding to all families.

Chronic Illness Management

My Health, My Life, is designed to help individuals who suffer from chronic illness such as arthritis, diabetes, asthma, depression, obesity, heart disease, or chronic pain learn simple techniques on how to live a healthy life by managing their symptoms. Caregivers and family support persons are welcome to attend. Classes are 2 ½ hours once a week for six weeks. To register for classes or for more information, call 509-225-3178.

My Health, My Life is presented in partnership with Stanford University. More information can be found by watching the video below.

View classes and events for scheduled sessions

Diabetes

View our Diabetes classes and events.

Contact: English - (509) 249-5243       En Español (509) 574-5956

Early screening and prevention can help patients prevent the onset of full-blown diabetes. Our pre-diabetes and diabetes classes give patients the tools they need to stabilize blood sugar and manage symptoms. Most of our classes are covered in full or in part by insurance, Medicare and Medicaid.

En Español

View our calendar of Spanish language events.

Contact: (509) 225-3178

To meet the needs of our culturally diverse valley, Memorial publishes a part of the Web site and the quarterly calendar in Spanish. We also partner with local Spanish newspapers to provide interesting and informative articles on topics readers care about.

Lung impairment

Memorial's Better Breathers Clinic helps patients suffering with COPD and other lung-related diseases to get the most out of life. Providing information and support, lung impairment doesn't have to stop you from living. Call for information at (509) 576-7654.

Pageants

View our YouthWorks events and classes.

Contact: (509) 249-5602

High schools around the Yakima Valley participate in fun and creative ways to raise awareness and money to support programs for children in need each spring as part of the High School Boys' Pageants. To date, they have raised more than $50,000 for The Memorial Foundation, Memorial's NICU department and Children's Village. In addition to raising money, young philanthropists experience how it feels to make a real difference through their daily activities.

Smoking

Smoking cessation consultations give participants helpful tools in setting goals and overcoming obstacles to quit smoking and using other forms of tobacco. If you are interested, call 576-7654.

Seniors

View our seniors events and classes.

Women's mid-life health

View our women's classes and events.

From our osteoporosis series, to mammogram education and screenings, to bringing in nationally known speakers, women seeking important mid-life health information can find it right here in the valley.

Support Groups

View our support groups.

Memorial hosts support groups that give support and advice to those dealing with life-changing medical and psychological conditions. Family members of those affected are also encouraged to attend these free meetings.