Baptist Announces Upcoming Events in March 2008

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

Talking About Colorectal Cancer
Perhaps you’ve felt too embarrassed to ask questions about colorectal cancer. But don’t be embarrassed to death. According to the American Cancer Society, after skin cancer, cancers of the colon and rectum are the third most common type of cancer in America. But when discovered early, colorectal cancers can be successfully treated. Attend our free seminar, featuring gastroenterologist Reed B. Hogan, M.D., to learn what you can do to reduce your risk.
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Hederman Cancer Center
To register, call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.

Do You... Snore? Wake Up Tired? Have No Get-Up-and Go?
Learn more about sleeping problems and ways to help in a seminar presented by William Frazier, M. D. Then tour of the Sleep Disorders Center of Mississippi.
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Colonnades Building 5th Floor Conference Rom
To register, call 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 is recommended for ages 11 to 15 years of age. The class teaches essential babysitting skills and last from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be a class held March 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost is $45, which includes books, boxed lunch and snack. Please call (601) 968-1712 or email clink@mbhs.org to reserve space.

Do you know a Strong Woman?
One who perseveres, a leader, mentor, defender, or a young woman filled with potential.
Nominate her online at www.mbhs.org by April 6, 2008 for Baptist’s annual Strong
Women honors. For more information call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262.

Baptist for Women’s Latest Podcast Series
The latest additions to the Women’s Health Inside Out Podcast Series shows a childhood obesity video series, audio sessions on cervical screening, osteoporosis and birth control
methods. Visit www.mbhs.org/insideout or subscribe for free on iTunes.

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.

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: 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.

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 March 6.

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