Greater Savannah Breast Cancer Support Group

4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, May 3, Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

Breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. The meetings often feature presentations from the local medical community, are informal, and are conducted in a discussion format to encourage participation. For more information, call 912-897-3933. 

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, and 12:45 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor, Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center, Memorial University Medical Center

These weekly yoga classes are free for cancer survivors and those in treatment. The classes help expand flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation. The instructor is Yoga Alliance registered with more than 200 hours of training, including specialized yoga training for cancer survivors at OM Yoga in New York. For more information or to register, call Katy Keyes at 912-350-9031. 

Bariatric Surgery Information Session

6 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, GenerationOne, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah

This session provides 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 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. There is no charge to attend.           

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meeting

7 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, GenerationOne, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah

This support group is open to anybody who has had or is considering having bariatric surgery. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.

Bariatric Surgery Information Session -- Vidalia

9 a.m., Friday, May 8, Meadows Therapy, 101 Harris Industrial Blvd., Vidalia, Ga.

This session provides 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 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. There is no charge to attend. 

Prostate Cancer Support Group: Man to Man

6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

This group is for men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and their caregivers. The group provides a variety of educational and support programs. Each session includes time to share resources and ask questions of other survivors and caregivers. For more information, call John Richardson at 912-897-3933. 

Connect For Kids

2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

This support program is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. For more information about this healing play group, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845. 

Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Multiple Myeloma Support Group

5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 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 on improving quality of life. To reserve your space, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845 

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 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 912-350-BORN (2676). 

Labor and Delivery Tour

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Sunday May 17, Memorial University Medical Center

Want to take a look around before the big day? Register for a tour of our labor and delivery areas. The tour is held once a month and fills up quickly, so please register early. Call 912-350-BORN (2676). 

Bariatric Surgery Information Session – Statesboro

5 p.m., Tuesday May 19, Statesboro Memorial Health, 23630 Highway 80 East, Unit B, Statesboro

This session provides 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 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. There is no charge to attend.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, Conference Room, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

This group is open to individuals with cancers of the head and neck area and their caregivers. We will have a brief discussion from experts in the treatment of head and neck cancer and allow time for group discussion. For more information, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845.

Sisters Network

6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2nd floor Conference Room, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

Sisters Network is a national organization committed to raising awareness about the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African-American community. For more information, call Annie Quarterman at 912- 224- 2561 or Elaine Johnson at 912-695-8009. 

Basic Breastfeeding Class

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, Memorial University Medical Center

This two-hour session is designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. Topics include preparing to breastfeed, basic breastfeeding concepts, nutrition, and a discussion of common concerns. Issues such as family support for the breastfeeding mother, the father’s role in feeding, and how to breastfeed and continue to work are also covered. Your support person is encouraged to attend. The cost is $20 per couple. The class fills quickly so register early. If you have questions, please call 912-350-BORN (2676). 

Connect For Kids

2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

This support program is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. For more information about this healing play group, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912 350-7845.