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COMMUNITY CALENDAR As part of our mission to improve health and well-being in the communities we serve, we strive to offer people the health education resources they need to live a health-centered life. We hope that through the following classes, we will be able to better meet our neighbors' needs. Please visit Unity-Health.org to confirm class dates, as they are subject to change. Unity Health Searcy locations AARP DRIVE SMART COURSE June 9, July 15, August 12 Hubach Conference Center, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. To reserve a space, call the Prime Times office at (501) 278-3230. ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP June 13, July 11, August 8 Willow Room (Unity Health—Specialty Care at 1200 S. Main St.), 3 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (501) 230-0342. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE June 8 Hubach Conference Center Rooms A & C, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-GIVELIFE. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION CLASSES June 6, 13, 20 The Diabetes Center (3214 E. Race Ave.), 4 to 7:30 p.m. The Diabetes Center is dedicated to improving the education and care of people living with diabetes through 10 hours of classroom instruction and personalized training. An individual assessment is required prior to starting the class. For more information, call (501) 380-3455. DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP June 5, July 3, August 7 Hubach Conference Center Rooms B & D, 5 p.m. The $5 fee for each session includes a meal; the meeting is free if you do not get the meal. For more information, call (501) 380-3450. INSULIN PUMP SUPPORT GROUP June 5 4 North Conference Room, 3:30 p.m. This support group is for adults who use insulin pumps to control diabetes. To register or for more information, call (501) 380-3455. LOOK GOOD ... FEEL BETTER ® June 19, September 18 Cancer Center of Excellence Conference Room (415 Rodgers Dr.), 1 to 3 p.m. This program is offered to all women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment. For more information, call (501) 278-3230. SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE June 6, July 11, August 1 Willow Room (Unity Health—Specialty Care at 1200 S. Main St.), 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Dr. Robert E. Elliott Foundation, this grief support group is for people coping with the suicide of a family member or friend. For more information, call (501) 278-4357. A DAY OF CARING July 29 See the story on page 8. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS Every Saturday Conference Room 1, 7 p.m. AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE June 1 Blood Mobile in front of Unity Health—Harris Medical, 3 to 7 p.m. For more information, call (501) 515-4669. WEIGHT WATCHERS Every Tuesday Conference Room 1, 5:30 p.m. For more information call (870) 512-3030. Unity Health—Harris Medical Center 1205 McLain St. in Newport Paten, son of Unity Health Ambassador, Sarah Oxner NEW LIFE CENTER CLASSES BREASTFEEDING CLASS June 19, July 17, August 21 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy 3 South Conference Room, 6:30 to 9 p.m. A lactation consultant will discuss establishing a good milk supply and latching and positioning techniques. Class fee: $10. To register, call (501) 380-1260. CHILDBIRTH & BABY BASICS CLASS June 1, 8, 15 July 6, 13, 20 August 3, 10, 17 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy Hubach Conference Center Rooms B & D, 6 to 9 p.m. An experienced New Life Center registered nurse will cover topics that may include the stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, pain management, care of newborn, etc. Class fee: $10. To register, call (501) 380-1260. INFANT CPR & SAFETY CLASS July 11, September 12 PRENATAL YOGA Every Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m. 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy Annex Building (corner of Hartsfield Drive and Hawkins Street, across from the Emergency Department entrance in Searcy) This is a specially designed yoga class for expectant mothers in any trimester. Free with physician's written permission to join the class. Dress comfortably and bring water. To register, call (501) 380-1277 or email mpound@wcmc.org. REFRESHER CHILDBIRTH CLASS Scheduled as needed. 3214 E. Race Ave. in Searcy This refresher class is available for those who have been through the birthing process. The class reviews the labor process, coping techniques, hospital procedures and pain management. To register or for more information, call (501) 380-1260. SPRING 2017 7 Unity Health Wellness Today