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Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
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South Boston, VA 24592
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Alzheimer’s Support Group
FourthWednesday of each month,
Feb. 25, March 25, 3:30 p.m.
SentaraWoodview, 103 Rosehill Drive,
South Boston
Join others who are caring for someone
with Alzheimer’s disease or a similar form
of dementia. Call
434-517-7529
for more
information.
The Arc of Southern Virginia
Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.
Leggett Auditorium
The Arc helps people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities in Meck-
lenburg, Halifax and Charlotte counties
to be fully active in their communities.
Call
434-222-8931
for more information.
Baby Basics and Beyond
Monday, March 30, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Edmunds Room
Especially bene cial for rst-time moms
and dads. Topics include diapering, infant
illnesses, feeding and bathing a newborn,
cord and circumcision care, and much
more. Call the Family Birthing Center
at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital at
434-517-3336
to register.
Better Breathers
Support Group
Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m.
Edmunds Room
For people who have lung problems, who
are caring for someone with lung disease or
who are interested in learning about lung
disease. To learn more, call
434-517-3846
.
BosomBuddies Support Group
Monday, Feb. 9, 7 to 9 p.m.
Edmunds Room
Bosom Buddies is open to anyone
who has breast cancer or is interested
in learning more about breast cancer.
Call
434-374-5207
for more information.
Breastfeeding Class
Monday, March 23, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Fuller-Roberts Conference Room
This class prepares moms-to-be for
successful breastfeeding experiences.
To register, call
434-517-3336
.
Diabetes Group Class
Monday, Feb. 9, 16, 23, 9 a.m. to noon
Monday, March 9, 16, 23, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Leggett Auditorium
Learn to monitor your blood glucose levels,
take medication appropriately, plan nutri-
tious meals and snacks, make exercise an
important part of your life, manage stress,
and prevent complications related to
diabetes. Registration is required.
Call
434-517-3694
. Free.
Look Good...Feel Better
Dates scheduled as requested
This hourlong workshop for women under-
going active cancer treatment explains how
tomoisturize your skin, add color and excite-
ment to your face, and achieve a brighter
outlook on life. Free skin care/makeup kit
for participants. Registration is required.
Call
434-476-2714
for more information.
Prepared Childbirth Class
Saturday, Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Edmunds Room
Moms-to-be and their birthing partners learn
how to work together to have a positive
birthing experience. Class includes discus-
sion of relaxation techniques, anesthesia and
postpartum adjustments, as well as a tour of
the Family Birthing Center at Sentara Halifax
Regional Hospital. Call
434-517-3336
to reg-
ister or for more information. Fee required.
RISE (Resource Information
Sessions of Encouragement)
Fourth Tuesday of each month, Feb. 24,
March 24, 1 to 3 p.m.
Leggett Auditorium
A series of monthly meetings o ering sup-
port and encouragement for those who are
experiencing loss. Call
434-517-3716
for
more information.
Stroke/Aphasia Support Group
Tuesday, Feb. 10, March 10, 2 p.m.
Edmunds Room
This support group is for stroke survi-
vors, co-survivors, and anyone wishing
to learn more about stroke and aphasia.
Call
434-454-7606
for more information.
See and search our entire event
calendar online. Go to
www.hrhs.organd click
on “Wellness Events.” All classes
are located at Sentara Halifax
Regional Hospital, unless otherwise
indicated.
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H E A L T H Y L I V I N G E X P O
Sunday, March 22, 1 to 3 p.m. at
Halifax County High School.
Choose from nine free health
screenings and discuss your
results with medical professionals.
See page 4
.