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cancer programs

Look Good, Feel Better

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this program for female cancer patients addresses makeup, skin and nail care and ways to deal with hair loss, including the use of wigs, turbans and scarves. Volunteer beauty professionals meet with small groups and participants get free makeup kits to use during and after the workshop.
Southcoast Center for Cancer Care in Dartmouth
Monday, January 11 (RSVP by January 6) 2 to 4 p.m.
Southcoast Center for Cancer Care in Fall River
Monday, February 22 (RSVP by February 15) 2 to 4 p.m.
RSVP for both sites: 508-897-4325 or linda.aguiar@cancer.org

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

Birthing Boot Camp

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

education programs

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
This course teaches adult, child and infant CPR.* Preregistration required.
$40/person, $60/two people
*Please note that this does not provide a CPR certification.
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.
Charlton Memorial Hospital
Call for dates and times
$40/student
Call Gina Kiser at 508-679-7308.
St. Luke's Hospital
Call for dates and times
$40/student
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.

exercise and fitness

Boot Camp

Burn loads of calories and tone up while experiencing a variety of fun, dynamic and challenging exercises in a highly motivational format. Boot Camp Group Coaching Program is limited to eight participants.
$15/session
Call Matt Nottingham at 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

Hollywood Workout

This cross-training experience focuses on functional strength by fusing calisthenics, core training, balance training and cardio with proper technique and innovative progressions. Attention to form and body mechanics will reeducate, re-align, strengthen and stretch every muscle in your body. Instructor Jeff Costa spent the past 10 years in California coaching and training Hollywood's top celebrities.
Sundays, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
January 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21
$150/6 weeks
Call Greg Kohler at 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

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

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

Women on Weights

Strengthen, tone and improve bone density in a supportive setting. The program focuses on safety, technique and results. Women on Weights Group Coaching Program is limited to eight participants.
By appointment
$15/session
Call Matt Nottingham at 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

Senior Fitness

The emphasis is on exercises that will improve balance, bone density and functional strength. Senior Fitness provides a fun and safe way to improve your health and wellness. Senior Fitness Group Coaching Program is limited to eight participants.
$15/session
Call Matt Nottingham at 508-999-2171.
Southcoast Wellness Center

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.
January 7, February 11 and March 11
$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.
January 13, February 10 and March 10
$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.
January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Call Patty Bernardino at 508-961-5445.
Center for Women's Health

mind and body

Freshstart

You may not be able to change the situations in your life, but you can change your thoughts about them. Christa Johnson, MD, 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.
Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
January 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2
Contact Dr. Johnson at DrJohnson@cfmbm.com or call 508-644-8357.
Southcoast Wellness Center

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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
Second 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.

Caring for Caregivers

An ongoing, open support group to help caregivers care for themselves as they care for another.
Mondays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Call Jo-Ann Richard at 508-984-0277.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services

Children and Adolescents Bereavement Support Group

Southcoast offers support groups for children and adolescents grieving the loss of a loved one. These programs are free of charge.
Call for dates and times
Call Sara King at 508-910-0316.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
Tuesday, December 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call Christine McMichael at 508-673-1589.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Wednesday, December 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call Christine McMichael at 508-673-1589.

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.
January 6, February 3 and March 3
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)

Widows, Widowers and Partners Support Group

Ongoing support group specifically for widows, widowers and significant others and/or partners. Open discussion about coping with loss.
Hospice & Palliative Care, Fall River Site
Fourth Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Call Christine McMichael at 508-673-1589. Hospice & Palliative Care, Raynham Site
Fourth Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Call Christine McMichael at 508-673-1589.
Southcoast Home Care, Hospice & Infusion Services
Call for dates and times
Call Sara King at 508-910-0316.