Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in June 2008
Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org
Men's Health Week is June 9-15
Join Baptist Health Systems for “Check it Out, Daddy-0,” a free educational seminar covering these valuable topics: Cardiovascular Risk, Mental Health/Stress, Cancer, Diabetes & Obesity, and Erectile Dysfunction. You’ll learn important information about prevention of many conditions that can be life-altering if not detected early.
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room
Registration is required by calling the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or
1-800-948-6262
Super Sitters Baby Sitting Class
Baptist Medical Center will host “Super Sitters” class recommended for ages 11 to 15.
The class teaches essential babysitting skills. The cost is $45 which includes books, boxed lunch and snack.
Date: June 21, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Where: Baptist Medical Center
Please call 601-968-1712 to reserve space.
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 at noon June 11, July 9, and August 13 during the summer.
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.
Date: Second Thursday of the month: June 12
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.
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 meeting will be held on June 5.
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