Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in January 2008

Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org

Baptist Hosts Classes for Multiple Births
Baptist for Women hosts the Marvelous Multiples childbirth class for couples who are expecting more than one baby.
Date: Four-week class starts Thursday, January 3
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 per couple
Place: Baptist Medical Center
Registration is required by calling the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-9486262

Expectant Grandparents Free Class Hosted by Baptist
Expectant grandparents can prepare for their new roles with Baptist Medical Center's Grandparenting Class. The session covers changes in labor and delivery and the focus on family-centered maternity care. The agenda also includes a refresher on baby feeding and safety and a discussion of basic diplomacy for the newly extended family.
Date: Wednesday, January 9
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Baptist Medical Center Busey Auditorium
Registration is required by calling the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-9486262.

Be a Super Hero: Fight Against Childhood Obesity
If you are concerned that your child may be headed toward an unhealthy weight, take action. Bring your child and join Baptist for this fun, family-friendly morning of learning how to eat right, get moving, and get healthy. Speakers include Chef Luis Bruno, who will share his own experience of conquering obesity; Pediatrician Julia Sherwood, M.D., who has a special interest in childhood obesity; Kristina Burrow and Janna McIntosh, R.D., registered dietitians at the Baptist Nutrition Center; and Baptist Education Resource Center Nurse Melanie Fortenberry. In addition, exercise physiologists at the Healthplex will work with the children on exercising.
Date: Saturday, January 12
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Cost: Free
Place: Baptist Healthplex-Clinton
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Car Seat Safety Checks for Infants
Because vehicles and infant car seat styles vary, learning how to position your infant car seat securely isn’t easy. Fortunately, expert help is available. Join Mississippi SafeKids and Baptist for Women for a car seat safety check. Professionals can teach you how to install your car seat properly and also check your already-installed car seat to see if it is positioned correctly.
Date: Saturday, January 12
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Colonnades Medical Office Building parking lot
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Cardiac Calcium Scoring: Can It Predict Heart Disease?
During this session, Cardiologist Douglas D. Harkins, M.D., will give an overview of an important screening tool: cardiac calcium scoring. Find out what this screening tells you, and if you would benefit from it. Space is limited, and a box lunch will be served.
Date: Tuesday, January 15
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Place: Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Chronic Heartburn and Cancer: Is There a Connection?
If you suffer from frequent heartburn, you should attend this free seminar presented by gastroenterologist Ronald P. Kotfila, M.D. You will learn what causes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the potential health hazards—including esophageal cancer—it may lead to if left untreated.
Date: Tuesday, January 15
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Hederman Cancer Center
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Women’s Wellness Seminar: A New Year, a New You
Get your New Year off to the best possible start. Find out what you should be doing—whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond—to stay healthy and strong. Guest speaker OB/
GYN Barbie Sullivan, M.D., will cover a complete range of prevention and wellness topics. A box lunch is included.
Date: Tuesday, January 22
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Freedom from Bladder Leaking: You Don’t Have to Live This Way
Incontinence is a common—but troublesome— problem that can affect your quality of life if it causes you to avoid activities you enjoy, such as walking, jogging, or attending social outings. But many conditions that cause it can be treated without requiring hospitalization. Join Baptist and presenters urogynecologists Robert L. Harris, M.D., and Steven E. Speights, M.D., to learn about the types and causes of incontinence and new treatments available. Space is limited
Date: Tuesday, January 22
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Baptist Hosts Free Creative Arts Program for Cancer Patients
Baptist Cancer Services offers a creative arts program, including knitting, and art therapy for cancer patients at no cost. All events take place in the Hederman Cancer Center. Call the Baptist Health Line to register at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262.
* “Knit Together” is held every third Tuesday of the month at noon.
* “Art Therapy” will be held each Wednesday at noon starting on January 2

Free Cancer Support Group - HOPE (Helping Others Providing Empathy)
Baptist Cancer Services has created a new cancer support group for all types of cancer patients called “HOPE,” which means Helping Others, Providing Empathy.
Dates: Second Thursday of the month: January 10, February 14, March 13
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
Place: Baptist’s Cancer Center
For more information and to register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Baptist Offers Free Cancer Rehab Classes
Baptist's Cancer Rehab Program is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. every week at no cost in the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center, 1227 North State Street, Jackson, Miss. To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 1-800-948-6262 or 601-948-6262. The class helps cancer patients enhance cardiovascular strength and endurance and immune system and bone density. It helps to increase overall strength and stamina, decrease fatigue, weight loss and improve digestion.

“Hearts in Motion” @ Northpark Mall
Baptist Cardiovascular Services hosts its free “Hearts in Motion” exercise class (every Monday, Wednesday & Friday) in the Food Court of Northpark Mall at 8:15 a.m. No registration required. For information call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Support group meets the first Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in Suite 410 of the Medical Arts Building West on State Street. The upcoming free meetings will be held on January 3, February 7, March 6

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