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cancer programs

A Helping Hand

A program introducing a number of complementary techniques to assist patients and their families in coping with a cancer diagnosis. Aromatherapy, therapeutic massage, relaxation techniques and meditation.
Call 508-979-5858, ext. 4001.

Support Group

Mondays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Ongoing support group for anyone who is posttreatment for a cancer diagnosis. This is offered to enable patients to deal with their feelings after treatment and with any effect the diagnosis and/or treatment has had on their lives. Call Barbara Pacheco, LISW, at 508-979-5858, ext. 4001.

childbirth classes

Southcoast offers a variety of childbirth classes to suit every new family’s needs. Please call during the 16th week (10 to 12 weeks for multiples) of pregnancy to ensure placement in the class you need. Not all classes are offered at all locations. Many health insurance companies cover the cost of these 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
Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m.
February 4
A 5-week series scheduled to meet due date needs. Classes include a hospital tour, infant care and car seat safety.
$40/mother and companion, if affordable
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital, Knowles Auditorium
Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Call for dates and times.
A 4-week series scheduled to meet due date needs. Classes include a hospital tour, infant care and car seat safety. A reunion class will be scheduled for after birth. Scheduled according to due date needs.
$50/mother and companion
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.

Prepared Cesarean Classes

Learn everything you need to know about a scheduled cesarean birth.
Scheduled according to due date needs.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Monday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Includes newborn care, car seat safety and tour of Family Centered Unit. Call for dates and times.
$55/mother and companion
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital
Includes infant care, car seat safety and tour of labor, delivery and postpartum care. Call for dates and times.
$65/mother and companion
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.

Refresher Childbirth Class

Charlton Memorial Hospital
Call for dates and times.
Scheduled according to due date needs.
Includes hospital tour, infant care and car seat safety.
$65/mother and companion
Call Gina Keiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital
Call for dates and times.
$65/mother and companion
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.

Birthing Boot Camp

Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
January 10, February 7 and March 7
$125/mother and companion
Vouchers for lunch provided. Includes newborn care, a hospital tour and car seat safety.
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke’s Hospital, White Home Living Room
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call for dates and times.
$135/mom and support person
Includes meals, infant care and car seat safety.
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.

education programs

Babysitting 101

For boys and girls age 11 and up. Teaches children to become safer and more effective babysitters. CPR skills are taught. Children must attend three sessions and will receive a successful completion card and certificate.
Center for Women’s Health
Call for dates, 8 a.m. to noon
$60/child in advance to hold registration
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.

Dialysis Education Class

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
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$35/person, $50/two people
Call Patti McGuire at 508-961-5445.
Preregistration required.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Includes adult CPR.
Wednesdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
January 21 and March 4
$35/person, $50/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. Preregistration required.
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
January 24 and March 28
$30/student
CPR for children course offered for an additional $25
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
Charlton Memorial Hospital

Sugar Blues

Once you eat a little sugar is it hard to stop? Does every day start with something sweet? Did you know kicking the sugar habit can increase your energy, health, concentration and good moods? Learn how you can beat the sugar blues. Seminars are forming now.
Space is limited.
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

exercise and fitness

Ballroom Dancing

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

Cardiac Rehabilitation

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

Feeling Fit

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Physician referral required.
Individualized exercise program for those with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure and those who are overweight.
Call 508-679-7076.
$55/month
Cardiopulmonary Rehab at Somerset

Fitness Volunteer Program

By appointment.
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. Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Golf Conditioning Program

Is your current exercise routine helping your game? A Healthtrax certified personal trainer can show you the way to improve performance, conditioning and injury prevention. This customized stretching and strengthening program is for the serious golfer.
Call 508-999-2171.
Packages available. Please call for rates.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Par-Formance Golf

By appointment.
Individualized program designed to address pain and physical limitations experienced during your golf game while improving your strength, flexibility, balance and swing.
Call 508-910-3434.
$100 initial assessment, $200/8 sessions
SPORT Clinic, Mashpee Building

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.
Call 508-910-3443.
$25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth

Group Weight Loss

A unique weight-loss program utilizing a customized eating plan, educating you on exactly what you need to achieve your healthiest lifestyle. Safe, personal exercises are geared to speed up your metabolism to aid your weightloss journey. Real food, real exercise and real support.
Call Wendy Rose, Certified Sports Nutrition Consultant, at 508-999-2171.
12 weeks/$349
Southcoast Wellness Center

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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

Specialty Yoga Workshops

Thursdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
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.
Call 508-999-2171.
$20/90-minute workshop
Southcoast Wellness Center

Sports Performance Plus

By appointment.
Postrehabilitation, performance enhancement, athletic therapy programs and more available through Southcoast SPORT team. Available at all three hospital sites.
Call Kathy Thornton, ATC, at 508-910-3434.
$25/30-minute session
Mashpee Building, Dartmouth

Swimming Lessons for Adults

Fridays, 6 to 6:30 p.m.
Introductory class for the adult beginner. Learn basic stroke development.
Call 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Tai Chi

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

mind and body

Center for Mind/Body Medicine

Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
You may not be able to change the situations in your life, but you can change your thoughts about them. Christina Johnson, MD, has just retired after 21 years as an ER physician at Charlton Memorial Hospital to teach meditation and a variety of practices that will help you use the power of your own thoughts and emotions to reduce symptoms and stress and enhance your overall health and well-being. Individual counseling sessions and home visits to the infirm available on request. CEUs available for nursing, social work and massage therapists. Call Christina Johnson, MD, at 508-644-8357 or e-mail Dr.Johnson@cfmbm.com.
Southcoast Wellness Center

kids programs

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

Aqua Tots

Call for dates and times.
Swim program for parent/guardian and children ages 1 to 3.

Creative Movement

Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m.
This class will inspire children to become a team member 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.
$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 Fitness Volunteer Program

By appointment.
Volunteers, ages 13 to 18, wanted to participate in a beginner exercise program.
Participants will engage in cardiovascular exercise 3 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks. You must not be currently exercising regularly.

Pre-Swim Team

Mondays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
Build endurance, practice your technique and make new friends. Sign up for 1 or 2 days a week.
$75/6 weeks

Swimming Lessons

Days and times vary.
For ages 3 and older. Classes taught by certified instructors, with small class size for individual attention.

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 Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Second Tuesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
“Tear Soup” Workshop
Thursday, January 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Call 508-673-1589.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Second Wednesday, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 508-673-1589.

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.
Registration is required. Call for dates and times.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
Call 508-673-1589.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Call 508-673-1589.

Insulin Pump Support Group

Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m.
Call 508-679-7143.

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. Autumn Glen of Dartmouth (formerly Heritage of Dartmouth)
Third Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Call Veronica Robdau at 508-961-5769.

Widows & Widowers Support Group

Ongoing support group specifically for widows and widowers. Discussions are focused on issues related to widowhood.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 508-673-1589.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call 508-673-1589.

Ostomy Support Group

A support group for people with ostomies, their family members and friends. Meetings usually include an educational topic, and time for questions, discussion, and sharing among group members in a confidential, non-threatening environment.
Charlton Memorial Hospital, Mooney Room
First Wednesday, 2 to 3 p.m.
Call Diane Peckham at 508-679-3131 , ext.2509.
St. Luke’s Hospital, White Home Living Room
Third Wednesday, 3 to 4 p.m.
Call Donnetta Perkins at 508-961-5550.

smoking cessation

Freshstart

Freshstart is the American Cancer Society’s quit-smoking program. It consists of 4 1-hour sessions held during a 4-week period. Participant’s guide and health education materials included.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Tuesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
January 13, 20 and 27, February 3
St. Luke’s Hospital
Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
January 7, 14, 21 and 28
Tobey Hospital
Thursdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
January 22 and 29, February 5 and 12
Southcoast Wellness Center
Wednesdays, call for dates and times.
$5/Healthtrax members, $15/non-members
Call Josselyn Gouveia at 508-999-2171.