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Classes Calendar Pediatric CPR – Infant and Child This American Heart Association (AHA) course presents information about the AHA pediatric infant and child Chain of Survival, signs of choking in infants and children, reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, and prevention of the most common fatal injuries in infants and children. For more information call 706.272.6493. $15/person (2 to 3 hours). Next class will be held April 29 at 1 pm. Baby Care Basics and Breastfeeding Practical baby care information and tips for new parents. Up to two family members may attend this class with the expectant mom. For more information call 706.272.6493. $20/mom (2 hours). Next class will be held Feb 6. at 6:30 pm. Childbirth Education A two-week interactive class series designed for the expectant mom and a support person. Class should be scheduled during the fourth to fifth month of pregnancy. Call 706.272.6493. $40/mom (2 hours). Next Childbirth Education I class will be held Feb. 13 at 6:30 pm. Next Childbirth Education II class will be held Feb. 20 at 6:30 pm. Breast Cancer Survivor Retreat Casting for Recovery, a support and educational program for breast cancer survivors, will be hosting its first Georgia retreat April 20-22, at Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, Georgia. The weekend retreat will incorporate fly-fishing to promote physical and emotional healing and is FREE to qualifying breast cancer survivors in any stage of their recovery. To apply for a retreat, volunteer, or make a donation, contact Beverly Booth, Casting for Recovery-Georgia Program Coordinator at bb1249@bellsouth.net, 678.480.8052, or visit castingforrecovery.org. Application deadline is March 2, 2012. Hiking Club Register at the Bradley Wellness Center front desk. Upcoming hikes will be held Saturday, Jan. 21, at Pinhoti Trail and Saturday, Feb. 18, at Fort Mountain. Group will depart from Bradley Wellness Center at 8 am. There is no charge for participation. Participants must arrange their own transportation. For more information call 706.278.9355. Ballroom Dance Lessons Getting ready for a wedding, cruise, or a special night on the town? Make your event perfect by learning the elegant art of ballroom dance from Nelson Rodriguez at Bradley Wellness Center. For more information call 706.278.9355. Screenings Cholesterol Screening Full blood lipid profile results, including total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, blood glucose, and other levels, are returned within 48 hours. $25/person. For more information call 706.278.9355. Diabetes Screening Worried that you may have diabetes? Come to a free seminar and screening on Tuesday, March 27, from 5 - 8 pm. Call 706.272.6114 to register. Tours Labor and Delivery Tour Tour Hamilton Medical Center before your special delivery. For more information call 706.272.6493. Tours begin in the Turner Maternal & Infant Care Center lobby and will be held on the following Tuesdays: Feb. 7 at 6 pm, Feb. 14 at 10 am, and March 13 at 10 am. 18 | 19 Winter 2012 Dare to Care This two-part cardiovascular disease program is free to men and women over the age of 60 and those over the age of 50 with vascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or a family history of vascular disease. Screening includes a blood pressure check and a non-invasive ultrasound examination of the carotid arteries, abdominal aorta, and the circulation of the legs. For more information, call 706.272.6022. Upcoming seminars and screenings will be held Feb. 20 & 21 and March 14 & 15. Communication for Couples This free relationship enhancement program provided by Hamilton Health Care System in partnership with Family Frameworks will be held on Wednesdays (Feb. 7, 14, 21, and 28) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Hamilton University in the Winkler Building located at 1275 Elkwood Drive. Call 706.272.6509 to RSVP. Space is limited. Joint Moves This free program provides education on osteoarthritis and joint pain. Call 706.272.6119 to register for the next available session. Space is limited. Take It to Heart This two-part educational seminar and cardiac risk assessment is free to anyone who has a family history of heart disease and who is not currently being treated by a cardiologist. Call 706.272.6114 to register for the next available session. Space is limited.