As the primary provider of health care in Amador County, Sutter Amador Hospital’s (SAH) role does not end with inpatient and outpatient services. SAH also offers educational classes and interactive support groups in which community members can take part. For more information on a particular group or to sign up for a class, call the contact number listed for each class below.

• Better Breathers of Amador County
• Boot Camp for New Dads/Maternal Connections
• Breastfeeding Success Group
• Cancer Support Group
• Childbirth Education Classes
• Community CPR Classes
• Diabetes Support Group
• Man to Man (Prostate Cancer Support Group)
• Safe Sitter Classes
• Smoking Cessation Classes
• Stroke Support Group

Better Breathers of Amador County

Led by SAH's Director of Respiratory Therapy, this group meets the first Wednesday of every month (excluding June through August), 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Amador Senior Center.

Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Road
Jackson

Speakers discuss the most up-to-the-minute information about respiratory health. For more information, call (209) 223-7581.
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Boot Camp for New Dads/Maternal Connections

These one-evening, interactive classes are designed to address the unique needs of first-time fathers and mothers. The focus is adjusting to life with a new baby, including the joys and challenges of new parenthood. These classes are part of the Great Beginnings series, or may be taken separately. Registration required.

Mountain/Meadow Conference Rooms
Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center
100 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For more information or to register, call (209) 223-7452.
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Breastfeeding Success Group

This free group meets every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Family Birth Center on the second floor of SAH.

A certified lactation consultant is available for personal assistance. All mothers and their breastfeeding babies are welcome. Attend once, or as often as you like.

Family Birth Center
Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For more information, call (209) 223-7460.
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Cancer Support Group

Co-sponsored by Sutter Amador Hospital and Amador STARS, this group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Amador STARS office. The Cancer Support Group offers an opportunity to ask questions and meet other cancer patients and survivors while learning about nutrition, pain management and other topics. All cancer survivors and cancer patients actively pursuing treatment are encouraged to attend.

Amador STARS
631 Court Street
Jackson

For more information, call Amador STARS at (209) 223-1246.

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Childbirth Education Classes

SAH's Family Birth Center offers a range of childbirth education classes to fit your needs. We are now offering the classes FREE to all families delivering at our Family Birth Center. Call for information on cost of classes if not delivering your baby at SAH.

Great Beginnings Series meets in the evening for six weekly classes.

Great Beginnings Express is a condensed all-day Saturday class.

Breastfeeding Basics and Breastfeeding: Beyond the are available to families wanting information before the birth of their baby.


Mountain/Meadow Conference Rooms
Sutter Amador Outpatient Services Center
100 Mission Boulevard
Jackson


For more information and a schedule of upcoming classes, call (209) 223-7452.
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Community CPR Classes

SAH’s Education Department provides American Heart Association CPR classes throughout the year. Courses include Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, Heartsaver CPR, Heartsaver First Aid and CPR for Family and Friends. The Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers is recommended for the professional rescuer, and the Heartsaver CPR courses are recommended for the lay rescuer who requires a course completion card. CPR for Family and Friends is recommended for anyone who would like to learn the lifesaving skills of CPR and does not require a course completion card. Fees vary depending on the type of course, and registration is required.

Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For more information, call (209) 257-7609.
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Diabetes Support Group

Coordinated by SAH's Outpatient Diabetes Education Program, this group meets the fourth Thursday of every month (excluding December) from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Sutter Amador Hospital. Speakers cover all aspects of education pertaining to diabetes.

Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For more information, call (209) 223-7448.
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Man to Man (Prostate Cancer Support Group)

Co-sponsored by SAH and the American Cancer Society, this group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at the hospital. This group provides a comfortable setting among peers for discussion, education and support through the recovery process for prostate cancer.

Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For more information, call (209) 257-7609.
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Safe Sitter Classes

SAH's Education Department offers Safe Sitter classes throughout the year. Students learn what to do when a child chokes, how to call for emergency help, baby-sitting business skills and basic child care skills. Students receive a completion card when they complete the two-day program. The cost is $50 with a $25 refund upon completion.

Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For a class schedule or more information, call (209) 223-7442.
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Smoking Cessation Classes

Developed by the American Lung Association, this free class is for anyone interested in stopping smoking—whether you are a full or part time smoker, have quit before or have never quit. This 8-session program will help you identify reasons to quit and prepare you for the quitting process.
Group and individual support is provided throughout the class so you will have the tools you need to remain a non-smoker.

Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

2009 Class Schedule

To register, call (209) 223-6638.
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Stroke Support Group

The Gold Country Stroke Support Group meets the first Thursday of every month (excluding July and August) from 4 to 5 p.m., at the hospital.

Sutter Amador Hospital
200 Mission Boulevard
Jackson

For more information, call (209) 295-3485.


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