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childbirth classes

Southcoast offers a variety of childbirth classes to suit every new family’s needs. Preregistration is required for all classes. Please call during the 16th 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 cover the cost of classes. Be sure to contact yours to ask about coverage. Call the following numbers for information on classes offered at each location.
Charlton: 508-679-7308
St. Luke’s & Center for Women’s Health: 508-961-5445
Tobey: 508-273-4060

Childbirth Classes for Young Parents

Charlton Memorial Hospital
A 5-week series scheduled to meet due date needs. Classes include a hospital tour, infant care and car seat safety.
$50/mother and companion, if affordable
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
A 4-week series scheduled to meet due date needs. Classes include a hospital tour, infant care and car seat safety.
$50/mother and companion
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.

Prepared Cesarean

Learn everything you need to know about a scheduled cesarean birth.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Scheduled according to due date needs. Includes newborn care, car seat safety and tour of Family Centered Unit.
$65/mother and companion
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital
Scheduled according to due date needs. Includes infant care, car seat safety and tour of labor, delivery and postpartum care.
$65/mother and companion
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.

Refresher Childbirth Class

Scheduled according to due date needs. Includes a hospital tour, infant care and car seat safety.
$65/mother and companion
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
Charlton Memorial Hospital

Birthing Boot Camp

education programs

Dialysis Education Classes

Fall River Dialysis Clinic
Third Tuesday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m.
Call Ann Marie Correia or Leslie Moniz at 508-677-4911.
Plymouth Dialysis Clinic
Second Tuesday of the month, 4 to 6 p.m.
Call Christine Punchard at 508-732-9272.

Infant and Child CPR for Families and Friends

Pediatric CPR course covering techniques for newborns to 8-year-olds.
Center for Women’s Health
Preregistration required.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$40/person, $60/two people
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Includes adult CPR. Preregistration required.
$40/person, $60/two people
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.

Safe Sitter

Designed to teach 11- to 15-year-olds how to become safe and effective babysitters. Heimlich maneuver taught. CPR classes offered every other month. Preregistration required.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
$40/student
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
Charlton Memorial Hospital

exercise and fitness

Ballroom Dancing

Waltz, Fox-trot, Swing, Cha-cha, Rumba, Tango and Salsa. Instructor: Lee Terry.
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Beginners: Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Fridays, 6 to 7 p.m.
Advanced Beginners: Wednesdays, 8 to 9 p.m., Fridays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Intermediate: Wednesdays, 7 to 8 p.m., Fridays, 8 to 9 p.m.
$45/person/8 weeks
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Cardiac Rehabilitation

An ongoing structured exercise and education outpatient program for individuals recovering from heart attacks, heart surgeries or heart disease and those who are at high risk.
Physician referral required
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Charlton: 508-679-7076
St. Luke’s: 508-961-5460
Tobey: 508-273-4170

Feeling Fit

Individualized exercise program for people who are overweight and those who have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease and high blood pressure.
Physician referral required
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
$60/month
Call 508-679-7076. Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Somerset

Fitness Volunteer Program

Volunteers wanted to participate in a 4-week beginner exercise program at Healthtrax at the Southcoast Wellness Center. Participants must be older than 30 and not currently exercising regularly.
By appointment
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Hip-Hop Dance Class: Feel the Beat

This beginner Hip-Hop class will teach the basic eight counts. Learn each dance step with classmates and add to the routine each week.
Mondays and Fridays
$45/6 weeks
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Par-Formance Golf

Individualized program designed to address pain and physical limitations experienced during your golf game while improving your strength, flexibility, balance and swing.
By appointment
$100 initial assessment, $200/eight sessions
Call 508-910-3434.
S.P.O.R.T. Clinic, Mashpee Building

Personal Training

Certified personal trainers are available for one-on-one fitness training in Nautilus, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Includes a free consultation and fitness assessment.
By appointment
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

PREP (Post-Rehabilitation Enhancement Program)

For active people who have been discharged from a formal therapy program and need an enhanced program to return to work, athletics or an active lifestyle. Includes evaluation by an athletic therapist and one-on-one sessions.
$25/30-minute session
Call 508-910-3443.
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Structured exercise and education program with oxygen saturation monitoring during exercise. For individuals with pulmonary diseases, including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD.
Physician referral required
Meets year-round
Charlton: 508-679-7076
St. Luke’s: 508-961-5460
Tobey: 508-273-4170
Somerset: 508-675-3202

Specialty Yoga Workshops

Yoga for Back Health, Depression, Fibromyalgia or Diabetes.
Join Marcia K. Hathaway for intensive, comprehensive, doable yoga sessions designed to create home practices for specific health concerns. Each 90-minute session will address the issues specific to a category, provide handouts of specific yoga and Pilates work for each issue and offer time to practice and modify the asanas and Pilates exercises.
Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
$20 for each 90-minute workshop
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Sports Performance Plus

Post-rehabilitation, performance enhancement, athletic therapy programs and more available through the Southcoast S.P.O.R.T. team. Available at all three hospital sites.
By appointment
$25/30-minute session
Call Kathy Thornton, ATC, at 508-910-3434.
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth

Tai Chi

For the mind, body and spirit. Includes meditation, Chi Kung exercises, form and healthy breathing. Instructor: Nic Ukleja.
Fridays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
$85/8 weeks
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Yoga (FMO) for Men Only

Calling all men to challenge themselves to balance their strength with flexibility. Special attention to problem areas such as backs, necks and hips.
Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
$120/12 weeks
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Hula Hooping Class

kids programs

The following programs take place at the Southcoast Wellness Center. Call 508-999-2171 for dates and times.

Aqua Tots

Parents and children go into the water in this fun learn-to-swim program. In addition to leading songs and games, instructors coach you on how to teach your child. Ages 1 to 3 years.
$12/class

Creative Movement

This class will inspire children to become team members and encourage them to be unique. There will be plenty of opportunities to cooperate in a group activity and to feel the energy of their peers. During each class, there will be time for each child to shine. For boys and girls ages 3 to 8.
Monday, 6 to 7 p.m.
$45/6 weeks

Junior Fitness

Five training sessions. One-on-one training instruction for 10- to 15-year-olds. Safe exercise techniques and equipment operation are stressed. Sessions can be customized for young athletes.

Kids’ Yoga

Classes are appropriate for children ages 7 to 12.
Rates vary depending on age.

Pre-Swim Team

Build endurance, practice your technique and make new friends. Sign up for one or two days a week.
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
$75/6 weeks

Swimming Lessons

For ages 3 years and older. Classes taught by experienced instructors with small class size for individual attention.
$12 per class

new parent/new baby

Big Brothers and Big Sisters Are Special

A friendly, informative gathering of expectant families to help children prepare for having a new baby in the family.
Preregistration required
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
$20/family
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
$20/family
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.

Breast-Feeding Basics

Learn about the healthy option of breastfeeding, basic skills to provide a good foundation and how to avoid potential stumbling blocks. Expectant mothers and their partners are encouraged to attend.
Call to register.
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 15, November 12 and December 10
$20/mother and companion
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
October 14, November 4 and December 9
$20/mother and partner
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.

Breast-Feeding Support Group

A place to come for physical, mental and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Donna Manna, RN, IBCLC, facilitator. No registration required. Drop-ins welcome.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.
Center for Women’s Health

smoking cessation

Freshstart

Freshstart is the American Cancer Society’s quitsmoking program. It consists of four one-hour sessions held during a four-week period. Participant’s guide and health education materials included.
Call Kris Aimone at 508-961-5054.
$15/4-week program
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Private Dining Room
Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.
September 14, 21, 28 and October 5
St. Luke’s Hospital, Cafeteria Conference Room
Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m.
November 9, 16, 23 and 30
Tobey Hospital, Cranberry Room
Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
October 14, 21, 28 and November 4

support groups

Adult Bereavement Support Group

Southcoast offers support groups for adults grieving the loss of a loved one at many convenient locations and times. All are free of charge.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
First Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Second Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 508-673-1589.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Second Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 508-822-1447.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services
Biweekly, Wednesdays, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Call 508-984-0202.

Children and Adolescents Bereavement Support Group

Southcoast offers support groups for children and adolescents grieving the loss of a loved one. Please call each location for more information. These programs are free of charge.
Registration is required. Call for dates and times.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
First Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
October 6, November 3 and December 1
Children between the ages of 6 and 13
Call 508-673-1589.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
First Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
October 1, November 5 and December 3
Children between the ages of 6 and 12.
Call Christine McMichael at 888-423-8001.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services
Tuesday, 4 to 5 p.m.
Six-week program.
Call 508-984-0202.

Ostomy Support Group

A support group for people with ostomies and their family members and friends. Meetings usually include an educational topic and time for questions, discussion and sharing among group members in a confidential, nonthreatening environment.
First Wednesdays, 2 to 3 p.m.
Special hours for December holiday lunch: 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
All meetings will be held in the Education Classroom next door to Mooney A.
Call Sheri Caron at 508-679-3131, ext. 2509.
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room

Stroke Support Group

A monthly forum where stroke survivors and their families, caregivers and friends can gather and meet others in similar circumstances. The group is informational and allows for sharing and social interaction. Third Wednesday of the month, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Call Veronica Robdau at 508-961-5769.
Autumn Glen of Dartmouth (formerly Heritage at Dartmouth)

Join Us! for a day of women’s health

A Day of Women’s Health Join us for a day of health, wellness and education. The Southcoast Health Van will be on hand to offer screenings for bone density, glucose level, blood pressure and more. Partake of our healthy breakfast foods and participate in our hourly gift-card giveaways. Don’t miss the chance to try out these FREE offerings:

• Relax with sessions of reflexology, Reiki, acupuncture and chair massage by local practitioners.
• Enroll in the Body Sculpting weight-loss program.
• Get a custom bra fitting from Fabulous Foundations by Nancy.
• Listen to a panel discussion on women’s health issues.

All activities and screenings are FREE. Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. to noon
Center for Women’s Health
300 Faunce Corner Road, Dartmouth