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Southcoast Health announces the following healthy happenings:

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPSThe following support groups will take place this month and are offered at Southcoast Centers for Cancer, 506 Prospect Street in Fall River: Breast Cancer Support Group, for patients with a breast cancer diagnosis; Caregiver Support Group, for the caregivers of patients with cancer; General Cancer Support Group, for patients with any cancer diagnosis. Loved ones welcome to come; Lung Cancer Support Group, a support group specifically for patients with a lung cancer diagnosis; Under 50 Breast Cancer Support Group, for patients under 50 years old with breast cancer. For details on any of these support groups, call the oncology social worker at 508-973-7810 or visit Southcoast.org/cancer-support-groups for details.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUPA support group for people with ostomies, their family members and friends. Meetings usually include an educational topic and provide time for questions, discussion, and sharing among group members in a confidential, non-threatening environment. It is held the fourth Friday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m., Charlton Memorial Hospital, 506 Prospect Street, Fall River in the Mooney Room on the ground floor (enter through the Center for Cancer Care entrance). Call Sheri Furtado, at 508-679-3131 x 27509 for details.

CHILD BIRTH AND FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSESSouthcoast Health offers a wide range of child birth and family education classes on an ongoing basis including Childbirth Classes, Birthing Bootcamp, Childbirth Classes for Young Parents (ages 12 to 17 years), and Safe sitter classes (designed to prepare adolescents ages 11 to 14 to babysit). Pre-registration is required for all classes. For expecting parents, we recommend calling to register during the 18th week (10 to 12 weeks for multiples) of pregnancy to assure placement in the class you need. Not all classes are offered at all locations. Many health insurance companies will reimburse the cost of classes. Be sure to contact your insurance company to ask about coverage. For New Parents we offer Baby Caf, a drop-in session for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, Breast Feeding Basics class, and Breast-Feeding Support Groups. For more information, please contact Patty VanDenBerghe, RN, BSN, CCE, at 508-961-5445 or vandenberghepa@southcoast.org.WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARSSouthcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer free informational sessions on the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, monthly. The free informational sessions will be held the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Charlton Memorial Hospital, 363 Highland Avenue, Fall River.The Southcoast Center for Weight Losss community-based program is designed to incorporate a thorough approach to weight loss surgery utilizing a team comprised of dietitians, psychologists, nurses and surgeons to provide a safe and comprehensive surgical weight loss program. For more information or to register for a free seminar call 508-273-4900. For more information on the Southcoast Center for Weight Loss, bariatric surgery, medical and non-medically assisted weight loss programs visit http://www.southcoast.org/weightloss/.

MEDICAL FITNESS/REHABILITATION PROGRAMSSouthcoast Health will offer the following medical fitness and rehabilitation programs this month.

Medical Fitness ProgramThis individualized exercise program is designed for those with cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, cancer, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, overweight and chronic orthopedic conditions. The program is offered for $60 per month at three classes a week or for $40 per month with two classes a week. A doctors prescription is required to participate. For more information call 508-973-5435.

Cardiac RehabilitationAn ongoing, structured exercise and education outpatient program for individuals recovering from heart attack, heart surgery, heart disease or are high risk for the same. A physician referral is required. The cost of this program is covered by most insurances. For more information call 508-973-5435.

Pulmonary RehabilitationThis is a structured exercise and education program with oxygen saturation monitoring during exercise. It is designed for individuals with pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. The cost of the program is covered by most insurances. The program meets year-round. A physician referral is required.

These classes are being offered at 1565 North Main Street in Fall River. Call 508-961-5435 for details.

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Southcoast Health announces healthy happenings in April - Fall River Herald News

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