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production, nutritional needs of mother and baby, nipple care and milk storage. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Standard First Aid, CPR and AED is Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Aiken Regional Hospital. Registration required. $45 (includes book). Call 800-882-7445 or visit aikenregional.com. Short and Sweet is Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 15, from 1-5 p.m. at Doctors Hospital. This weekend childbirth class covers the process of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and childbirth, medication/epidurals and relaxation and breathing techniques. Call 706-6712229 or visit doctors-hospital.net. Our New Baby Sibling Class is Monday, September 16, from 4-5 p.m. at Trinity Hospital. This class will prepare big brothers and sisters for the new arrival and teach them how to participate in the care of the baby. A visit to the nursery is also included. Call 706-481-7000 or visit trinityofaugusta.com. Total Joint Replacement Class is Tuesday, September 17, from 1-3 p.m. at University Hospital. Free. Call 706-722-9011 or visit universityhealth.org. Breastfeeding Class is Tuesday, September 17, from 6-8 p.m. at Aiken Regional Hospital. This course includes the advantages of breastfeeding for mother and baby, prenatal preparation, keys to successful breastfeeding and expressing and
storing breast milk. $5. Call 800-322-8322 or visit aikenregional.com. The Daddy Class is Tuesday, September 17, at 7 p.m. at Doctors Hospital. Taught by an experienced dad, this class talks about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, and ways to support mom. Call 706-651-2229 or visit doctorshospital.net. Cribs for Kids, a class for caregivers on providing a safe sleep environment for infants, is Wednesday, September 18, from 9:45 a.m.-noon at the Safe Kids Office, Building 1010C. Families who can demonstrate a financial need will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and pacifier for $10. Pre-registration required. call 706-7217606 or visit grhealth.org/safekids. The Living Well Workshop, a program designed to enhance the health and wellbeing of those struggling with a chronic illness or for those caring with someone who does, meets Wednesdays through September 18, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Kroc Center. Free. Call 706-364-KROC or visit krocaugusta.org. Men’s Health Education is Wednesday, September 18, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar St. September is Prostate Health Awareness Month. Learn more about this, and other men’s health issues including diabetes, nutrition and sexually transmitted diseases. Reservations are required. Call 706722-9011 or visit universityhealth.org.
Infant CPR Training is Wednesday, September 18, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Center, 7th floor, Room 7001. Registration required. Call 706-721-9351 or visit grhealth.org/classes. Weight Loss Surgery Seminar meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Columbia County Library. Call 706-721-2609 or visit grhealth.org/weightloss. Yoga Class is offered by the Kroc Center every Saturday at The Augusta Market downtown, 10-11 a.m. Free. Bring your own mat. Call 706-364-5762 or visit krocaugusta.org. Stress Management Classes are held at the University Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute at 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. each Wednesday. Call 706-774-3278 or visit universityhealth.org. Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease Aquatics Class meets every Monday and Friday at noon at the Wilson Family Y. Members, free; non-members, $5. Pre-registration required. Call 706-922-9664 or visit thefamilyy.org. Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation covers topics such as coronary artery disease, heart attack and CHF at the University Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute. Program is held each Wednesday at 8:15 and 9:15 a.m., and 1:45 p.m. Call 706-774-3278 or visit universityhealth.org. Childbirth Tours are offered the second
Tuesday of each month from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month from 10:3011:30 a.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Center, seventh floor west, Labor and Delivery. Call 706721-9351 or visit grhealth.org/classes.
Support
Cancer Survivor Support Group meets Thursday, September 12, from 6-7 p.m. at Augusta Oncology Associates, 3696 Wheeler Rd. This is a support group for people with all different types of cancer and their family members. Call 706-651-2283. Moms Connection meets Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Center, second floor, Terrace Dining Magnolia Room and is a free weekly support group for new mothers. Call 706721-9351 or visit grhealth.org/classes. Breast Cancer Support Group meets the second Thursday of each month, from 12:30-2 p.m. at the GRU Cancer Center. Call 706-721-4109 or visit gru.edu/classes. ALS Support Lunch and Learn meets the second Friday of each month from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Georgia Regents Medical Office Building, 1446 Harper St., fourth floor, room 4306. Registration is required. Call 706-721-4109 or visit grhealth. org/classes. Eating Disorders Anonymous meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Metropolitan Community Church, 557 Greene St. Call 706-871-1384 or visit edaaugusta.com.
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