Events

Hospital Tours
Please call 610-776-4690 to schedule a tour
Radiology and BirthPlace
Hospital tours are available for schools and small groups upon request. To best accommodate participating staff members, tours are typically scheduled for Wednesday mornings and run one hour in length. Tours include a visit to the Radiology Department and The Birth Place. Before the tour begins, the children first assemble in the 2nd Floor Conference Center, where belongings such as jackets and sweaters can be left for the remainder of the visit. Here, students are given surgical masks or caps to wear during their visit. After visiting each area, the group meets again in the Conference Center for a souvenir to conclude the tour. Please call 610-776-4690 to schedule your tour.

Parish Nursing/Community Outreach
Every Monday, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Soup Kitchen
Those in need are welcome to visit the soup kitchen located at 177 Chew Street in Allentown. Please contact Sacred Heart Parish Nurse Marilyn Meder at 610-434-5171 with any questions.

Parish Nursing/Community Outreach
Every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
New Bethany EC Church - Nurse Ministry
Located at 224 North 6th Street in Allentown. Please contact Sacred Heart Parish Nurse Mary Cramsey at 610-434-1477 with any questions.

Parish Nursing/Community Outreach
Every Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Soup Kitchen
Those in need are welcome to visit the soup kitchen located at 36 South 8th Street in Allentown. Please contact Sacred Heart Parish Nurse Patti Milot at 610-435-9065 with any questions.

Parish Nursing/Community Outreach
Every Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
New Bethany EC Church - Food Bank
Those in need can visit the food bank located at 224 North 6th Street in Allentown. Please call Sacred Heart Parish Nurse Mary Cramsey at 610-434-1477 with any questions.

Community Diabetes Education Classes
Second Tuesday of every month 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital second floor conference center
Sacred Heart Hospital is here to help you learn how to manage your diabetes. Dietitians, nurses, and pharmacists are available to answer your questions about diabetes, insulin, diet, and illness. For more information or to register, please call Sacred Heart Hospital's Healthy Living line at 610-776-4537.

Bariatric Surgery Informational Seminar
Tuesday, September 14; 7:00 p.m.
Macungie Institute, 510 East Main St., Macungie, PA 18062
Sacred Heart's Center for Bariatric and General Surgery offers free informational seminars about bariatric surgery on a regular basis. Our seminars are the best way for you to learn more about the surgical options in a relaxed environment. Attendees can ask questions and receive answers directly from the surgeons and the Bariatric Services team. Please register by calling the Center for Bariatric and General Surgery at 610-776-4928.

Bariatric Surgery Informational Seminar
Tuesday, September 28; 7:00 p.m.
Whitehall Township Public Library, 3700 Mechanicsville Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052
Sacred Heart's Center for Bariatric and General Surgery offers free informational seminars about bariatric surgery on a regular basis. Our seminars are the best way for you to learn more about the surgical options in a relaxed environment. Attendees can ask questions and receive answers directly from the surgeons and the Bariatric Services team. Please register by calling the Center for Bariatric and General Surgery at 610-776-4928.

Bariatric Surgery Informational Seminar
Tuesday, October 12; 7:00 p.m.
Calvary Temple, 3436 Winchester Rd., Allentown, PA 18104
Sacred Heart's Center for Bariatric and General Surgery offers free informational seminars about bariatric surgery on a regular basis. Our seminars are the best way for you to learn more about the surgical options in a relaxed environment. Attendees can ask questions and receive answers directly from the surgeons and the Bariatric Services team. Please register by calling the Center for Bariatric and General Surgery at 610-776-4928.

Bariatric Surgery Informational Seminar
Tuesday, October 19; 7:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek, 4851 Saucon Creek Rd., Center Valley, PA 18034
Sacred Heart's Center for Bariatric and General Surgery offers free informational seminars about bariatric surgery on a regular basis. Our seminars are the best way for you to learn more about the surgical options in a relaxed environment. Attendees can ask questions and receive answers directly from the surgeons and the Bariatric Services team. Please register by calling the Center for Bariatric and General Surgery at 610-776-4928.

AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program Refresher Course
Monday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) presents this classroom refresher course for mature drivers ages 50 and over. No tests are required and it saves you money on your auto insurance. Please bring your driver's license. Register online or call Healthy Living at 610-776-4537 to register.

Fee: Fee: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-AARP members

AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program
Monday and Wednesday, December 6th and 8th, 1-5 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
AARP presents this classroom course for drivers ages 50 and over. No tests are required, and it saves money on your auto insurance. Please bring your driver's license. Register online or call Healthy Living at 610-776-4537 to register.

Fee: $12 for AARP members; $14 for non-AARP members

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Second Wednesday of every month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Second-floor Conference Center
This support group is designed for those considering the surgery or those who have gone through it. The meetings address social and psychological issues, body image, exercise, nutrition, vitamins, cooking and plastic surgery. For more information, call 610-776-4928.

Lehigh County Integrated Family Services Youth/Parent Advisory Board
Third Monday of every month; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Second-floor Conference Center
The Integrated Children's Service Plan parent/youth advisory committee consists of parents, guardians, and youth working in partnership with the county to ensure quality services for youth and their families using county-funded services. The purpose of the committee is to provide the county with feedback on what services parents/youth feel are working, what services need enhancements, and additional services families feel might be helpful. Young adults and parents/guardians advisory committee members work in a collaborative partnership with county service providers by sharing experiences and ideas on how services might better meet the needs of children, youth and their families. For more information call 610-861-2741 or go to www.recoverypartnership.org.

Alzheimer's Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
This informational support group is for families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Members learn more about Alzheimer's disease and their feelings about the changes dementia has made in their daily lives. Members learn practical caregiving information, receive mutual support, and learn about local community resources. For more information, please contact Karen Francis at 610-366-9010.

Early Stage Dual Support Group
Spring Session begins Tuesday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
This informational support group is for newly diagnosed memory-impaired patients and their spouses, adult children or caregivers. This group will meet every Tuesday for 8 weeks. For more information, please contact Karen Francis at 610-366-9010.

Hepatitis C Support Group of the Lehigh Valley
Second Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
This group offers support and information for those diagnosed with hepatitis C and their loved ones. For more information, please call 610-852-4563.

Compassionate Friends
Second Monday of every month, 7 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
Are you grieving the loss of a child? Reach out to Compassionate Friends for support and understanding. This support group is for parents of all ages. For more information, please call 610-820-4004.

Laryngectomy Support Group
Third Friday of every month
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
This support group is for people who have had a laryngectomy (removal of larynx) and their family/caregivers. Members talk about their experiences following surgery and their abilities to communicate after surgery. For more information, please call 610-776-4795.

Freedom from Emotional Under/Overeating
Every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd Floor Conference Center
Learn to eat from internal controls rather than emotional under/overeating. This support group will help you to discover and learn to manage triggers that cause under/overeating. For more information, please call Peggy Shannon MS, RD at 484-623-4133 or 610-776-4616.

Massage Therapy
By appointment only
Sacred Heart Hospital's Sigal Center
When everyday stress ties you in one big knot, massage therapy at Sacred Heart's Physical Therapy and Rehabilition Center may be just the getaway you need. Shed tension while enjoying improved circulation and greater flexibility. Call 610-433-8353 to schedule an appointment.

Fee: $30 for a 30-minute session; $50 for a one-hour session