June Events at Memorial University Medical Center

5/27/2010 10:36:00 AM

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June Events at Memorial University Medical Center
Prepared Childbirth Class

6:30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 2, 9, 16, and 23, Women's Health Institute Conference Room, Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial University Medical Center

This four-week course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early. The cost is $75 per couple. For more information, call 912-350-BORN (2676). ]

Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions

6 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial University Medical Center

These sessions provide information about bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics. Learn about the surgical procedures we offer, the support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can change your life. For more information call 350-DIET (3438), or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. There is no charge for this program.

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

12:10 p.m., Thursdays, June 3, 10, 17, and 24, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center

This yoga class is free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. Learn to increase your strength and flexibility and improve your overall well-being. For more information, call 350-9031.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meeting

10 a.m., Thursday, June 3, Medical Education Auditorium at Memorial University Medical Center

Mary Ann Beil, bariatric surgery patients, will give a presentation entitled, Creative Approaches to Bariatric Management. This support group is open to anybody who has had or is considering having bariactric surgery. For more information call 350-DIET (3438).

National Cancer Survivors Day

Saturday, June 5

This annual worldwide event is held every spring. The goal of Survivors Day is to show that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845.

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session

9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 5, Women's Health Institute Conference Room, Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center

This full-day course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. It is designed for parents who live outside of Savannah or have schedules that make it difficult to attend weekday classes. This course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early. The cost is $75 per couple. For more information, call 350-BORN (2676), or register online at women.memorialhealth.com.

Children's Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast Telethon

Noon to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, June 5

Tune in to this year's Children's Miracle Network Celebration Broadcast Telethon. This broadcast will air on WTOC-TV, the local CBS affiliate. The Broadcast will showcase the George and Marie Backus Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network. It will also introduce the 2010 Miracle Children.

Young Breast Cancer Survivors Retreat

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 5, Jepson Center for the Arts, 121 Barnard Street

Savannah, GA

This retreat is open to all young adults who are breast cancer survivors and their caregivers. Learn about factors that influence a healthy survivorship, genetic aspects of cancer and inherited family cancer syndromes, relationship dynamics after cancer, and dietary suggestions to lead a healthy lifestyle and keep cancer from returning. This event is free. Please RSVP by May 28 to Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350 - 7845

Wheelchair Tennis Lessons

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mondays, June 7, 14, 217, and 28, Lake Mayer

The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center holds weekly wheelchair tennis practice at the tennis courts at Lake Mayer. We provide trained instructors, specialized wheelchairs, and racquets. Anybody interested in volunteering or playing should contact Corie Turley at 350-7128 or turleco1@memorialhealth.com.

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Support Group

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 10 Summit Cancer Care office, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

This education and support group is for individuals with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Each month the group focuses on a specific topic related to these types of illnesses and improving quality of life. To reserve your space, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meeting

10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, Medical Education Auditorium at Memorial University Medical Center

Anisa Grantham will give a presentation entitled, Exchanging Habits for Success.. This support group is open to anybody who has had or is considering having bariactric surgery. For more information call 350-DIET (3438).

Savannah Uncorked

7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, June 25, Savannah Golf Club

This annual wine tasting event raises funds for The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center, and Memorial's trauma and critical care services. Guests sample a variety of wines from around the world and pair them with cuisine from some of Savannah's finest chefs. Tickets are $100. For ticket information, call 350-1524.

Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

9 a.m., Saturday, June 26

Every Step Counts enthusiastically invites all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to join us on our monthly walk. The walk is free and open to everybody. For more information or to register, call DeDe Cargill at 398-6554.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Meeting

6 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, Panera Bread Company restaurant off of White Bluff and Abercorn, Savannah, Ga.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a group of individuals with a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. The group also provides support for families coping with this illness. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 350-7845.

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