Memorial Health Announces October Events
Staff Report From Savannah CEO
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Tanger Outlets and Memorial Health “Pinking of the Fountain”
11 a.m., Saturday October 1, 200 Tanger Outlet Blvd, Pooler
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tanger Outlets and Memorial Health will host a "pinking" of the fountains in the center of the Tanger Outlets shopping complex. Tanger Outlets will sell Powerful Pink Cards for $5. The card gives you a 25-percent discount off a single item at participating Tanger Outlets stores. You can use the card as many times as you'd like throughout the month of October. The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center receives a portion of the funds, along with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Powerful Pink Cards will be sold at Shopper Services and participating stores throughout the month of October.
Labor and Delivery Tour
3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sunday October 2, Memorial University Medical Center
Want to take a look around before the big day? Register for a complimentary 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 Back On Track Program
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, October 3, Memorial Health Bariatrics, Memorial University Surgeons Building, 1st floor, Savannah
Lost your focus? Hit a plateau? Regained some weight? Then this six-week class is for you. Designed by Bariatric Support Centers International, the Back On Track Program provides education and motivation to help you reach and maintain your weight-loss goals. The class includes a three-month membership in BSCI and booklets covering a variety of subjects including goal-getting, exchanging habits, strength-n-sculpt, and kick start. The cost is $175 for the six-week course. 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 & Wellness Center, Memorial University Medical Center
These weekly yoga classes are free for cancer survivors and those in treatment. The classes help with 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, October 5, 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
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 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.
Mental Health Awareness Movie Night S
6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6, Medical Education Auditorium (across from Georgia Eye) on the campus of Memorial University Medical Center
The Center for Behavioral Medicine at Memorial University Medical Center invites you to an educational and entertaining movie night. Enjoy a popular film with a mental-health theme. A brief discussion will be held at the conclusion of the film. Refreshments are available for purchase. Admission is free. For movie details or other information, please call 912-350-2664.
Bariatric Surgery Information Session -- Brunswick
9 a.m., Friday, October 7, 3226 Hampton Avenue, Suite F, Brunswick., 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.
The One Hundred's 21st Annual Gala
6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, October 7, Plantation Club at the Landings
The One Hundred’s 21st Annual Gala fundraiser to benefit the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah will be held Friday, October 7, at the Plantation Club at the Landings on Skidaway Island. Cocktails and a silent auction will begin at 6 p.m., live entertainment will follow as well as a program honoring this year’s grateful patients: the Armitage quadruplets. Born two months early, the quadruplets’ parents, Sherri and Paul Armitage, credit the team of doctors and nurses at the Willett Children’s Hospital for the excellent care the babies received. For more information about this event and to purchase tickets, please contact Sandy Ljungdahl, 2016 Gala Chair, at 912-598-8528.
Bariatric Back On Track Program
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, October 10, Memorial Health Bariatrics, Memorial University Surgeons Building, 1st floor, Savannah
Lost your focus? Hit a plateau? Regained some weight? Then this six-week class is for you. Designed by Bariatric Support Centers International (BSCI), the Back On Track Program provides education and motivation to help you reach and maintain your weight-loss goals. The class includes a three-month membership in BSCI and booklets covering a variety of subjects including goal-getting, exchanging habits, strength-n-sculpt, and kick start. The cost is $175 for the six-week course. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Bariatric Surgery Information Session -- Vidalia
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friday, October 14, Meadows Wellness Center, 101 Harris Industrial Boulevard, Vidalia
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.
15th Annual Patrick’s Ride
7 a.m., Saturday, October 15, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center
More than 50 people will pedal from Savannah to Augusta to raise money for cancer programs in the 15th annual Patrick’s Ride. Riders will depart from the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah at 7 a.m. and arrive at the Marriott in Augusta around 7 p.m. Also known as the “Harvest of Hope Double Metric Century,” this 140-mile bicycle ride raises money for adults and children with cancer at the ACI. For more information, contact please contact Ann Cordeira at 912-350-8934 or [email protected].
The Next Generation’s Barbecue, Brews, and Bluegrass
2 p.m. to 6p.m., Sunday, October 16, Villa Marie Center, 6 Dolan Drive, Isle of Hope
This outdoor festival features live music and family fun to benefit the Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah at Memorial University Medical Center. Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for ages 5 -17 and free for kids 4 and under. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit memorialhealth.com/bbb
Bariatric Back On Track Program
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, October 17, Memorial Health Bariatrics, Memorial University Surgeons Building, 1st floor, Savannah
Lost your focus? Hit a plateau? Regained some weight? Then this six-week class is for you. Designed by Bariatric Support Centers International, the Back On Track Program provides education and motivation to help you reach and maintain your weight-loss goals. The class includes a three-month membership in BSCI and booklets covering a variety of subjects including goal-getting, exchanging habits, strength-n-sculpt, and kick start. The cost is $175 for the six-week course. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Bariatric Surgery Information Session – Statesboro
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 18, Hampton Inn Statesboro, 350 Brampton Avenue, 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
1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 19 Conference Room of the 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.
Sisters Network
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, October 24, 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.
Bariatric Back On Track Program
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, October 24, Memorial Health Bariatrics, Memorial University Surgeons Building, 1st floor, Savannah
Lost your focus? Hit a plateau? Regained some weight? Then this six-week class is for you. Designed by Bariatric Support Centers International (BSCI), the Back On Track Program provides education and motivation to help you reach and maintain your weight-loss goals. The class includes a three-month membership in BSCI and booklets covering a variety of subjects including goal-getting, exchanging habits, strength-n-sculpt, and kick start. The cost is $175 for the six-week course. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
Labor and Delivery Tour
6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday October 24 Memorial University Medical Center
Want to take a look around before the big day? Register for a complimentary tour of the Women’s Health Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. The tour is held once a month and fills up quickly, so please register early. Call 912-350-BORN (2676).
Basic Breastfeeding Class
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 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).
Caregiver Coffee
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 25, 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.
