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Education

Food Safety in Emergencies

Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.  The following brochure provides that information for you. 

HELP - The Power Is Out

Having a baby?

Pregnancy Education Classes: Prenatal classes are offered seven times a year.  Please visit www.ricehospital.com/eLearning or call 320-231-7860 and enroll around your seventh month of pregnancy. The classes are taught by Kandiyohi County Public Health Nurses and Rice Memorial Hospital Obstetrical Nurses.

Pregnancy to Parenting   *Class Registration form online at www.ricehospital.com/eLearning or call 320-231-7860

A Childbirth Education Series desgined to give you variety of leraning experiences and flexible scheduling options.  This program combines an online childbirth education series with three face-to-face classes: Online: The Gift of Motherhood, Classes: All About Newborns, Breastfeeding, and Preparing for Delivery.