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community calendar of events Fall 2012 Community calendar for Cartersville Medical Center and Redmond Regional Medical Center. Cartersville Medical Center Girls’ Movie Night Out A Free Community Health Education Series for Women “What to Expect When You’re Expecting… and More!” » Thursday, September 20, 6:30 p.m. Clarence Brown Conference Center – Carter Hall Join us for fun, refreshments and the 2012 movie “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” Meet Mother/Baby staff and midwives from Cartersville Medical Center and learn more about our “Special Beginnings” services. Not expecting? Join us anyway, enjoy the movie and learn more about da Vinci® gynecologic robotic surgery, which offers less scarring, less risk of complications and infection, a shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery time. Space is limited for this free event. Call MedLine® today to register: 800-242-5662. FREE Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Screenings » September 28 Screenings are available from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Hope Center, Market Place Medical Plaza, Suite 102, in Cartersville. To register, call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. Childbirth Education & Breast-Feeding Classes All classes are offered 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 & Support Group Meetings Offered free of charge, diabetes education classes are available in Cartersville and Acworth. The Diabetes Support Group meets monthly in hospital classrooms. For detailed information or to register, visit cartersvillemedical.com and click on “Events & Classes” or call MedLine® at 800-242-5662. Cardiac Nutrition Class » September 25, October 23, November 20 and December 18 Classes are held in the Hospital Classrooms. All classes are taught by a registered dietitian (RD, LD). No physician referral required for the class. Classes are free of charge. To register and to verify classroom location, call 800-242-5662. For more information about the Cardiac Nutrition Class, contact Jan Tidwell, RN, BSN, CDE, Director, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition Services, 770-607-1070 or JanTidwell@HCAhealthcare.com. Cancer Support Group & Classes The Hope Center Foundation offers several support programs for cancer patients and 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. Redmond Regional Medical Center Cancer Support Group » September 10, October 8 and November 12 Classes meet the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classroom. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group » September 17, October 22 and November 19 Classes meet the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Redmond Regional Lower Level Classrooms. Heart Failure Support Group » September 6, October 4 and November 1 5:30 p.m. in Classroom B Dinner served. For more information, call Toni Puckett at 706-802-3898. Get together, share experiences and LEARN from one another. Prostate Health: What Men (and Their Wives) Need to Know » September 18 5:30 p.m., Redmond Regional Lower Level Classrooms According to the American Cancer Society, more than 190,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. Fortunately, you can do a lot to keep your prostate healthy as you age—and stay ahead of the game—because prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men older than 50. To register, call 706-368-8480 or visit redmondregional.com, click on “For Patients,” then “Events and Classes.” Why Is My Heart Racing? Just What Is the Truth About Irregular Heart Rhythms? » September 25 5:30 p.m., Redmond Regional Lower Level Classrooms This seminar will help you understand the most common abnormal heart rhythm, atrial fibrillation. You may be one of more than 2 million Americans experiencing infrequent episodes of irregular, rapid heartbeats caused by atrial fibrillation. Come learn what this disorder is and how it can be treated. To register, call 706-368-8480 or visit redmondregional.com, click on “For Patients,” then “Events and Classes.” Battle Against Breast Cancer » October 9 5:30 p.m., Coosa Country Club One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. However, in today’s world, we have innovative technology to improve detection and treatment. Learn about the latest advances in the fight against this prevalent disease and the exciting statistics that accompany the new technology. To register, call 706-368-8480 or visit redmondregional.com, click on “For Patients,” then “Events and Classes.”