Memorial Health February Events Calendar

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Monday, February 1st, 2016

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, and 12:45 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness 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, February 3, GenerationOne, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah

This session provides information about bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics. For more information, call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. There is no charge to attend.

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, February 6, at 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

3:45 p.m. to 4.45 p.m., Sunday February 7, 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 -- Vidalia

9 a.m., Friday, February 12, Vidalia/Meadows Wellness Center, 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.

Bariatric Surgery Information Session – Statesboro

6 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 23630 Hwy. 80 East, Unit B, Statesboro Ga.

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

 Support Group

2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 17, 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. At the meetings, 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 Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845.

Baby Basics

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, February 20, Memorial University Medical Center

This class is strongly recommended for first-time parents. A variety of topics are covered, including basic newborn care, feeding, infant hygiene, life with a new baby, safety in the home, car seat safety, and infant CPR. $45 per couple. If you have questions, please call 912-350-BORN (2676).

Sisters Network

6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, February 22, 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.

Caregiver Coffee

9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 23, in the Lobby of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

Caregiver coffee offers you a time of relaxation and a break from caregiving.  Coffee, treats and entertainment provided by the Steward Center for Palliative Care, Hospice Savannah, and the Anderson Cancer Institute. For more information call Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845.

Basic Breastfeeding Class

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, Memorial University Medical Center

This two-hour session is designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. Topics include information on 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).

Southern Women’s Show

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, February 26 through 28, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, One International Drive, Savannah

Memorial Health is once again the healthcare sponsor for the Southern Women's Show. We will offer information on nutrition, heart health, women’s health, children’s health, and trauma and emergency services. Also, look for our dietitians on the show’s cooking stage on Friday and Saturday for some special presentations on healthy eating. Please check the website for a listing of screens that will be offered at this year’s show. Visit southernshows.com/wsa.

Jewish Genetic Counseling Open house

2 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Sunday, February 28, Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannah, Ga.

Join Dina Linfoot, M.D., Provident OB/GYN, and Libby Malphus, certified genetic counselor at Savannah Perinatology Associates, and other experts at a Jewish genetics open house. There will be Jewish genetic counseling, onsite testing, and panel discussions. For more information please contact Libby Malphus at 912-350-3584.