Cartersville Medical Center

COMMUNITY calendar of events Childbirth Education & Breastfeeding Classes CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS SCHEDULE: Thursday night classes—meet for three weeks from 6 to 9 p.m. in Classroom 2 (located by The Café). The series includes: Childbirth Education, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding. » January 9, 16 and 23; February 6, 13 and 20;   March 6, 13 and 20 All classes are free of charge. For detailed information or to register, visit cartersvillemedical.com and click on "Events & Classes" or call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. Diabetes Education Classes Offered free of charge, diabetes education classes are available at CMC. Classes will be taught by a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator and/or registered dietitian. The diabetes education program is certified by the American Diabetes Association. For detailed information or to register, visit cartersvillemedical.com and click on "Events & Classes," or call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. Meet at Cartersville Medical Center. » December 16 and 17 (4:30 to 9 p.m.), January 6 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), January 16 and 17 (4:30 to 9 p.m.), February 3 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), February 17 and 18 (4:30 to 9 p.m.), March 3 (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.), March 17 and 18 (4:30 to 9 p.m.) Diabetes Support Group Meetings The diabetes support group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month (with holiday exceptions) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Cartersville Medical Center. » January 28, February 25, March 25 For detailed information or to register, visit cartersvillemedical.com and click on "Events & Classes," or call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. Cardiac Nutrition Class Note: In 2014, our Cardiac Nutrition Class will be part of our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Please contact Cardiac Rehab at 678-721-5572 for services or scheduling. Class is held in the hospital classrooms and taught by a registered dietitian (RD, LD). No physician referral is required for the class. Class is free of charge. To register and to verify classroom location, call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. For more information about the Cardiac Nutrition Class, contact Tiffany Gokey, MS, RD, LD, clinical dietitian, at 770-606-2122, or email tiffany.gokey@hcahealthcare.com. Stroke Support Group » March 25 Support group is offered free of charge and held from 6 to 7 p.m. in Classroom 3, located by the cafeteria. To register, call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. Contact Jan Hartness at 770-382-1530, ext. 2212, with any questions or concerns. Gestational Diabetes Education Classes Cancer Support Group Meetings & Classes Wednesday afternoon and evening classes » December 18 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), January 8 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), January 22 (4 to 6 p.m.), February 5 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), February 19 (4 to 6 p.m.), March 5 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), March 19 (4 to 6 p.m.) All classes are offered free of charge and are held in the Hospital classrooms, located by the cafeteria. A physician referral is required to attend. Classes will be taught by a registered nurse and registered dietitian. The diabetes education program is certified by the American Diabetes Association. For detailed information or to register, call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. The Hope Center Foundation offers several support programs for cancer patients and their caregivers. To learn more and to register, visit cartersvillemedical.com and click on "The Hope Center," then "Support Groups," or call The Hope Center at 678-721-5555. Cancer Support Group Schedule: Meets once a month on Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:45 in the Hope Center Conference Room, Suite 102. » January 2, February 6, March 6 The Hope Center offers a free support group for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones in our community, facilitated by Pamela Barge, MS, licensed professional counselor. For more information, call Wendy at 678-721-5508. WINTER 2013-14 Community calendar for Cartersville Medical Center Project Hope: Painting Workshop Schedule: Meets the first Wednesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the Hope Center Conference Room, Suite 102. » January 8, February 5, March 5 For cancer patients and survivors, this workshop is designed to promote expression of feelings through art. Participants will experience the creative process, self-expression and self-healing by painting on canvas. (All paint is nontoxic.) Participants will complete a 12x18-inch painting during this workshop. The program is free, and local artist Nancy Allen leads the classes. To register or for more information, please contact The Hope Center at 678-721-5555. Look Good...Feel Better® Session Schedule: Meets on the second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in the Hope Center Conference Room, Suite 102. » January 13, February 10, March 10 A collaboration between the American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association Foundation, and the National Cosmetology Association, Look Good…Feel Better teaches women how to deal with the appearancerelated side effects of cancer treatment on skin and hair. Programs are free and nonmedical. When you look good, you do feel better! Registration is required, and class size is limited to 12 people. To schedule a session or to get more information, contact Wendy Bailey, Nurse Navigator, at 678-721-5508, or call 800-ACS-2345. Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Group Meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in Classroom 2, located by the cafeteria. » January 6, February 3, March 3 For more information, contact facilitator Tracey Cawthon at 678-206-5027.

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