Bariatric Surgery Information Session

6 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, 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.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meeting

7 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, GenerationOne, 1100 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah

This support group is open to anybody who has had or is considering having bariatric surgery. Coordinator and counselor Anisa Grantham facilitates the group, providing educational material, insight, and encouragement. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.

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.

Savannah Uncorked

7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 4, Savannah Golf Club

This annual wine-tasting raises funds to support Parker’s Emergency & Trauma Center and the critical care division at Memorial University Medical Center. Guests sample a variety of wines from around the world and pair them with cuisine from some of Savannah’s finest chefs. This year’s event will honor Carl Boyd, M.D., who is retiring after 40 years of service at Memorial Health. Boyd will be honored as the visionary who worked tirelessly to open Memorial’s first trauma center in 1985. Tickets are $100. For ticket information, call 912-350-1524 or email [email protected].

Prepared Childbirth Saturday Session

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 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. The 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 - 4:45 p.m., Sunday June 5, 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. Registration required so please register early. Call 912-350-BORN (2676).

Bariatric Surgery Information Session -- Vidalia

9 a.m., Friday, June 10, 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.

Baby Basics

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Memorial University Medical Center

This class is strongly recommended for first-time parents. Many 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).

The Next Generation's Summer Soiree

7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, June 11, Savannah Yacht Club, 730 Bradley Point Road, Savannah

This event includes live entertainment and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Funds raised benefit the Angel Wings Campaign at the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of Savannah.  Please visit nextgenerationsavannah.com for more information, or contact Janet Kolbush at 912-350-6369 or [email protected].  

Hiring Event For Nurses and Anesthesia Professionals

10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday June 11, Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial University Medical Center

Memorial University Medical Center is hiring registered nurses for: critical care, emergency department, medical/surgical, as well has hiring R.N.s, CNRAs, and anesthesia assistants for the operating room and post-anesthesia care unit. Candidates should bring a resume to the open house. For more information or to RSVP, contact [email protected], or Catherine Sauers at 912-350-2762.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 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 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

Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meeting - Rincon

6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., Thursday, June 16, Rincon Recovery Resources, 613 Towne Park Drive West, Suite 103, Rincon, Ga.

This support group is open to anybody who has had or is considering having bariatric surgery. Coordinator and counselor Anisa Grantham facilitates the group, providing educational material, insight, and encouragement. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.

Bariatric Surgery Information Session – Statesboro

5 p.m., Tuesday June 21, 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

Sisters Network

6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, June 27, 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, June 28, 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 June 28, 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).