Annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Conference
Suicide Awareness & Prevention Conference In recognition of Worldwide Suicide Prevention Day, the USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Foundation and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention present the 9th annual Suicide Awareness and Prevention Conference. Live In-Person and Webinar Conference Save the Date Saturday, September 7, 2024 8 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. PST Additional Information All participants should note that the event will be recorded in audio and video formats. Recordings will be available on the hospital’s website after the event. Continuing education units (CEU) will be available. Download the flyer
Babysitting Classes
Our family education program offers babysitting classes tailored for boys and girls ages 11-15. Each class is a single, one-time session and is limited in size.
Infant Care Workshop
You will use lifelike dolls to practice caring for your infant.
Early Pregnancy Class
Learn what to expect during pregnancy and much more. Participants also get a complimentary tour of our labor and delivery and postpartum areas.
Infant CPR and Safety
This class is designed for new or expectant parents, grandparents, babysitters or anyone who deals with infants, from birth to one year, on a regular basis.
Doc Talks Lecture Series
This lecture series will present a variety of health-related topics to community members throughout the year.
Childbirth Preparation Series (Lamaze)
Childbirth Preparation Series (Lamaze) Do you want to feel more prepared for the labor and birth of your baby? Our Childbirth Preparation Class is for you. Class topics include signs of labor, comfort techniques for moving through labor, medication and anesthesia for labor and birth, relaxation and breathing techniques and much more. Our Childbirth Preparation Class meets once a week, for three weeks. You should plan to finish your class approximately four weeks before your due date. For more information and to determine which classes are right for you, contact our Family Education Department at
Caregiving for Aging Parents
Expert tips on how to be an effective caregiver while maintaining your own well-being. We love Mom and Dad, but caring for aging parents isn’t always easy. Feelings of self-doubt and guilt are normal, the shift in power dynamics can be confusing, and you may feel tugged in a million directions as you try to also find time for your own children, your spouse, and yourself. But this isn’t a journey you have to take alone. Think about other challenges or opportunities you faced in life or in work – you likely asked people for advice and read books,
Breastfeeding Class
This practical workshop taught twice a month by a certified lactation educator will help you to prepare to breastfeed your baby.
Siblings Class
Siblings Class Are you expecting a new baby brother or sister at your house? What We Will Cover This is an opportunity for young children to gather in a classroom to hear about babies. A friendly Parent Education Program instructor will be teaching them about babies’ needs and limitations, using a lifelike baby doll to illustrate her talk. A short cartoon CD program tells what to expect when the new baby comes, emphasizing the importance of the “big kid.” The class also includes a tour, to see what a new mother’s room will look like. Each child