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Saint Annes Hospital announced the following healthy opportunities for you and your family:

The following programs and activities offered by Saint Annes Hospital are free of charge, open to the public, and held at locations as noted. Free valet parking at the hospital is available weekdays during normal business hours at the hospitals main entrance and at the Hudner Oncology Center entrance. For additional information, visit https://www.saintanneshospital.org/events, e-mail SAHMail@Steward.org, or call telephone numbers as noted.

Jan. 8: Steward Center for Weight Control support group for pre- and post-operative patients. If you have undergone weight loss surgery, or if you are scheduled for surgery in the coming months, support yourself and others at our free monthly support group. Saint Annes Hospitals bariatric surgery program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Group is held monthly at Saint Annes Hospital. Registration is not required; drop-ins are welcome. Time: 5-6 p.m. Location: Nannery Conference Room (Room 134), Clemence Hall, Saint Annes Hospital. For more information, call 508-672-0483.

Jan.8: Weight loss surgery informational seminar. If traditional diet-and-exercise programs have not helped you lose weight and keep it off, join bariatric surgeon Matthew LeMaitre, MD, for a free informational seminar about advances in weight loss surgery. Dr. LeMaitre is director of metabolic and bariatric surgery at the Steward Center for Weight Control at Saint Annes Hospital. Saint Annes Hospitals weight loss surgery program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Get answers to frequently asked questions and meet with Dr. LeMaitre. Program is held monthly. Interpreter services are available when requested in advance. Time: 6-7 p.m. Location: Nannery Conference Room (Room 134), Clemence Hall, Saint Annes Hospital. There is no charge, but pre-registration is requested. Call 508-235-5305, or email SAHRSVP@Steward.org.

Jan.8, 22: Grief education and bereavement program. Sponsored by Saint Annes Hospital Office of Spiritual Care, this drop-in series is held for those who have lost a loved one. Its the chance to share and explore feelings and learn ways to accept and cope with grief and loss. Programs are facilitated by Sr. Judith Costa, SSD, MDiv, DAPA, CT, ACMC-III, a certified pastoral counselor who is bilingual English-Portuguese. Upcoming sessions include:

Jan.: The Joy-Guilt Syndrome

Jan. 22: Depression and Grief

All are welcome to attend at any time. Advance registration is not required, and drop-ins are welcome. There is no charge. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Robert F. Stoico/FIRSTFED Center for Breast Care at Saint Anne's Hospital, Fall River. For more information, or to speak to a chaplain, call Sr. Judith Costa, 508-345-2660. See the full 2020 schedule at saintanneshospital.org/events.

Jan.14: American Red Cross blood drives. Blood and blood products are critical to maintaining a strong and stable blood supply, but especially crucial during winter months when donations may decline. If you are healthy, have not donated whole blood in the last eight weeks or double red cells in the last 16 weeks, and weigh at least 110 pounds, please stop by this blood drive, sponsored by the American Red Cross. Time: 12-5 p.m. Location: Nannery Conference Room, Clemence Hall, Saint Annes Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments also are available by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App (www.redcrossblood.org/bloodapp), visiting redcrossblood.org, or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Hospice volunteer training. Adults who are interested in providing companionship and support to patients and families served by Steward Hospice, an AccentCare company, in the Greater Fall River-New Bedford area are invited to learn more at a free volunteer training. Training includes the philosophy of hospice care, a comprehensive overview of services offered by hospice, and discussions about the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual issues that people may encounter at the end of life. A special emphasis is placed on effective communication and listening skills. Volunteers with day, evening, or weekend availability, as well as Portuguese-speaking adults and veterans of the U.S. Armed Services, are encouraged to apply. Inquiries are welcome. Office location: Steward Home Care and Hospice, an AccentCare company, 275 Martine St., Fall River. To learn more, contact Kim Urquhart, volunteer coordinator, kimurquhart@accentcare.com, 781-915-9409.

Cancer education and support programs

The following free programs are offered by Saint Annes Hospital Regional Cancer Center for all patients and families who are coping with a cancer diagnosis. Participants in these programs do not need to be patients of Saint Annes Hospital. Programs are held as noted at the Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Annes Hospital, 795 Middle Street, Fall River, or Saint Annes Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 537 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.

Additional support and education programs tailored for Saint Annes Hospital patients and families also are available.

For information about any of our cancer support and education programs, call 508-235-5020, or visit SaintAnnesHospital.org/events.

Jan.7: Life, Part II. This support program for all patients with a cancer diagnosis and their families provides a supportive atmosphere where people can share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other. It is offered on the first Tuesday of the month, and participants can join at any time. Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Saint Annes Hospital Regional Cancer Center, 537 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth.

Jan.2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Facing Cancer Together. This support group is designed for all patients with a cancer diagnosis and their family members. Patients can join at any time. Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Location: Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Annes Hospital, corner of Osborn and Forest streets, Fall River.

By appointment: Wig fittings for patients undergoing cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society provides wig fittings, hats, scarves, and other items for patients who are undergoing cancer treatment and concerned about hair loss. Dates and times vary throughout the month. Location: Hudner Oncology Center at Saint Annes Hospital, corner of Osborn and Forest streets, Fall River.

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