JUNE 30 - July 2009 Events at Memorial University Medical Center
Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center
Anybody considering bariatric surgery is invited to attend one of these free informational sessions with the bariatrics team at Memorial University Medical Center. The presentation includes information about both gastric bypass and band procedures and is the first step for patients seeking to join the program. Please bring contact information and insurance information with you. For more information, call (912) 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Bariatric Support Group
6 p.m., Thursday, July 2, Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center
This support group is sponsored by Memorial Health Bariatrics and is open to anybody who has had or is considering bariatric surgery, as well as their friends and family members. This month we’ll talk about bariatrics and carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. For more information, call (912) 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group
5--6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9 at the Summit Cancer Care office on the Memorial University Medical Center
This educational and support group is for individuals with blood related cancers and their loved ones. Each month the group focuses on a specific topic related to these types of illnesses and improving quality of life. To reserve your space, please call Jennifer Currin at (912) 350-7845.
Prepared Childbirth
9.30 a.m., Saturday, July 11 at Women’s Health Institute Conference Room located in the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center
This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. It is designed for parents who live outside of Savannah or have schedules that make it difficult to attend weekday classes. This course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early. The cost is $75 per couple. For more information, call 350-BORN (2676).
Bariatric Support Group
6 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center
This support group is sponsored by Memorial Health Bariatrics and is open to anybody who has had or is considering bariatric surgery, as well as their friends and family members. This month we’ll talk about bands back on track. For more information, call (912) 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Basic Breastfeeding
6.30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. Women’s Health Institute Conference Room located in the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center
This two-hour session is designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. Topics include information on preparing to breastfeed, basic breastfeeding concepts, nutrition, and a discussion of common concerns. Issues such as family support for the breastfeeding mother, the father’s role in feeding, and how to breastfeed and continue to work are also covered. Your support person is encouraged to attend. The cost is $20 per couple. The class fills quickly so register early. If you have questions, please call 350-BORN (2676).
Every Step Counts Survivors Walk
9 a.m., Saturday, July 25
Every Step Counts enthusiastically invites all cancer patients,
survivors, and caregivers to join us for our monthly walk. The walk is
free and open to all cancer survivors and their loved ones. For more
information about this month’s walk and to register, please call DeDe
Cargill at 398-6554.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Meeting
6 p.m., Monday, July 27, at the Panera Bread Company restaurant off of White Bluff and Abercorn.
This is a group of individuals who have a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and who are there to support families going through this illness. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin at (912) 350-7845.
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center
Anybody considering bariatric surgery is invited to attend one of these free informational sessions with the bariatrics team at Memorial University Medical Center. The presentation includes information about both gastric bypass and band procedures and is the first step for patients seeking to join the program. Please bring contact information and insurance information with you. For more information, call (912) 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Bariatric Support Group
6 p.m., Thursday, July 2, Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center
This support group is sponsored by Memorial Health Bariatrics and is open to anybody who has had or is considering bariatric surgery, as well as their friends and family members. This month we’ll talk about bariatrics and carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. For more information, call (912) 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group
5--6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9 at the Summit Cancer Care office on the Memorial University Medical Center
This educational and support group is for individuals with blood related cancers and their loved ones. Each month the group focuses on a specific topic related to these types of illnesses and improving quality of life. To reserve your space, please call Jennifer Currin at (912) 350-7845.
Prepared Childbirth
9.30 a.m., Saturday, July 11 at Women’s Health Institute Conference Room located in the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center
This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. It is designed for parents who live outside of Savannah or have schedules that make it difficult to attend weekday classes. This course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early. The cost is $75 per couple. For more information, call 350-BORN (2676).
Bariatric Support Group
6 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center
This support group is sponsored by Memorial Health Bariatrics and is open to anybody who has had or is considering bariatric surgery, as well as their friends and family members. This month we’ll talk about bands back on track. For more information, call (912) 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Basic Breastfeeding
6.30 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. Women’s Health Institute Conference Room located in the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center
This two-hour session is designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. Topics include information on preparing to breastfeed, basic breastfeeding concepts, nutrition, and a discussion of common concerns. Issues such as family support for the breastfeeding mother, the father’s role in feeding, and how to breastfeed and continue to work are also covered. Your support person is encouraged to attend. The cost is $20 per couple. The class fills quickly so register early. If you have questions, please call 350-BORN (2676).
Every Step Counts Survivors Walk
9 a.m., Saturday, July 25
Every Step Counts enthusiastically invites all cancer patients,
survivors, and caregivers to join us for our monthly walk. The walk is
free and open to all cancer survivors and their loved ones. For more
information about this month’s walk and to register, please call DeDe
Cargill at 398-6554.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Meeting
6 p.m., Monday, July 27, at the Panera Bread Company restaurant off of White Bluff and Abercorn.
This is a group of individuals who have a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and who are there to support families going through this illness. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin at (912) 350-7845.
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