LOCAL HEALTH CLASSES

The Ledger
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A variety of pregnancy and delivery classes are available locally.
A variety of pregnancy and delivery classes are available locally.

ADVENTHEALTH

AdventHealth has returned to a combination of in-person and virtual health talks. AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills offer free virtual health talks to be broadcast on AdventHealth Dade City and AdventHealth Zephyrhills’ Facebook pages. https://www.facebook.com/AdventHealthZephyrhills/. https://www.facebook.com/AdventHealthDadeCity//

BARIATRIC SEMINAR - IMAGINE A HEALTHIER YOU: In person, 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 11, AdventHealth Medical Group Multispecialty at San Antonio, 30115 State Road 52, Suite 101, San Antonio. Free. Register at 833-300-2371 or visit AHDadeCity.com. Speaker: Bariatric and general surgeon Naga Thatimatla, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, will speak about surgical weight-less options.

CHILDBIRTH AND NEWBORN CARE: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14, AdventHealth Wellness Center Zephyrhills, 38233 Daughtery Road, Zephyrhills. Free. Register at 877-534-3108 or AHZephyrhills.com. Guest Speaker: Natalie Farrell, R.N., childbirth educator.

ASK THE DOCTOR - BACK PAIN: noon to 1 p.m. May 18, Free. To registration call 877-534-3108 or visit AHZephyrhills.com. Speaker: Mohamed Saleh, M.D., neurosurgeon

BREASTFEEDING BASICS: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 19, AdventHealth Wellness Center Zephyrhills, 38233 Daughtery Road, Zephyrhills. Free. Register at 877-534-3108 or AHZephyrhills.com. Guest Speaker: Janna Hardiman, R.N.

ASK THE EXPERTS - WOMEN’S HEALTH: 2 to 3 p.m. May 26, AdventHealth Dade City, Classrooms 107 and 108, 13020 Fort King Road, Dade City. Free. Register at 833-300-2371 or visit AHDadeCity.com. Guest Speakers: Jennifer Roller, M.D.; Elizabeth John, M.D.; Mona McCullough, M.D.; M. Olga Villa, M.D.

CORNERSTONE HOSPICE

Cornerstone Hospice offers support groups via Zoom to help community members who may be struggling in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. Participants must be age 18 or older, unless otherwise specified. The support groups are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required by emailing bereavement@cshospice.org or by calling the Cornerstone Bereavement Department at 866-742-6655. Once registered, participants will receive log-in instructions. www.CornerstoneHospice.org.

YOUTH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 3 p.m. first and third Mondays, ages 6-11.

TEEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 5 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, ages 12-17.

TEEN TALKS SUPPORT GROUP: 3:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, ages 12-17.

WOMEN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m. first and third Tuesdays, 10 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays.

ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: noon second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays.

LOSS OF A PARENT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 9 a.m. third Fridays, For adults who have lost a parent.

LOSS OF SPOUSE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m. Thursdays.

MINDFUL MONDAYS: 8 a.m. Mondays, open to anyone.

GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE

Good Shepherd Hospice provides grief support for bereaved families and friends in Polk, Highlands and Hardee counties. All support groups are free. Individual counseling with a bereavement specialist is available in person following Centers for Disease Control guidelines or through Zoom video or phone. Registration is required for all support groups due to limited availability. For more information and to register, call 863-968-1739 or 1-800-464-3994 or visit the calendar at www.chaptershealth.org.

ADULT GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS: Closed-format, eight-week support groups for adults grieving the loss of a loved one.

POLK AND HIGHLANDS COUNTIES IN PERSON: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesdays, through June 8, The Bethany Center, 450 Arneson Ave., Auburndale. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, through June 7, Lakeland Hospice House 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. 10:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesdays, to June 7, Lake Ashton Health and Fitness Center 6052 Pebble Beach Blvd, Winter Haven. 10:30 to noon, Tuesdays, through June 7, Good Shepherd Hospice Sun Room, 3003 Herring Ave., Sebring.

POLK, HIGHLANDS AND HARDEE COUNTIES VIRTUAL: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, to June 7.

CHILD & TEEN GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP IN PERSON: The Bethany Center offers support for children and teens, ages 5 to 17.

POLK COUNTY IN PERSON: 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 19, June 16, The Bethany Center 450 Arneson Ave., Auburndale.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE IN PERSON: 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 17, June 21, Lakeland Hospice House, 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT VIRTUAL: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23.

GRUPO DE APOYO EN ESPAÑOL PARA ADULTOS QUE DESEAN SUPERAR PÉRDIDA Y DUELO EN PERSONA: El martes, 7 de Junio 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Lakeland Hospice House 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. VIRTUAL: 17 de Mayo, 21 de Junio 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH

Lakeland Regional Health is offering free support group meetings and informational programs via Zoom.

POSTPARTUM ESSENTIALS: 6:30 p.m. May 10. Via Zoom. Login info sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/Events. Moms- and dads-to-be learn about breastfeeding, newborn care, self-care and more. Led by registered nurses.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP – Medications for Heart and Kidney: 10 a.m. May 11. Via Zoom. Login information sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/support-group. A welcoming environment for participants to find common ground, exchange tips, and encourage each other.

BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: 12:30 p.m. May 11, 25, via Zoom. Register at myLRH.org/Events..Free. Learn breastfeeding tips from LRH certified lactation consultants and share your experiences and questions with other moms.

QUIT YOUR WAY: 5:30 p.m. May 12, Hollis Cancer Center, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Administrative Conference Room. Register at 877-252-6094. Free. Tobacco Free Florida offers free tools and services to help you get started.

STROKE SURVIVOR AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: 11:30 a.m. May 18. Via Zoom. Login information sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/support-groups. Stroke survivors and their caregivers share, learn and support each other.

BREASTFEEDING PREP CLASS: 6:30 p.m. May 18. Via Zoom. Login info sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/Events. Single class led by LRH certified lactation consultants covers everything from latching on to what breast pumps to buy.

SKIN CANCER SCREENING: 9 a.m. to noon, May 20. Hollis Cancer Center, 3525 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland. Free. Register at myLRH.org/events. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a yearly skin screening.

WEIGH-TO-GO! WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP: 11 a.m. May 21, Via Zoom. Login info sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/support-groups. Weight-loss surgery patients and those considering the surgery come together to support, learn and share. Facilitated by Bariatric Program Coordinator.

STOP THE BLEED: 1 p.m. May 26. Via Zoom. Login information sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/Events. The Bleeding Control Basics Course is designed for those who have little or no medical training, but who may be called upon to provide initial trauma care and bleeding control.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN DELIVERING AT LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH: 6:30 p.m. May 26. Via Zoom. Login information sent upon registration. Free. Register at myLRH.org/Event. Labor and delivery nurses provide guidance and support.

WATSON CLINIC

Watson Clinic hosts classes for new and expectant parents. Open exclusively to Watson Clinic patients. For additional information on these or additional special events and education opportunities, visit WatsonClinic.com/Events.

CARING FOR YOUR NEWBORN: 9 a.m. to noon, May 14, 5 West Conference Room, Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland. $25 per couple, includes workbook, coupons and educational information. Confirmation is provided upon receipt of payment. Covers basic newborn care including feeding, changing and bathing your baby, new baby well-care, and much more. Recommended for those who are at least 28 weeks pregnant. Taught by a licensed registered nurse. Call 863-904-6229 or 862-904-6226 to submit payment; 863-393-9475 for additional information on classes.

BREASTFEEDING BASICS: 1 to 4 p.m. May 14, 5 West Conference Room, Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland. $25 per couple, includes workbook, coupons and educational information. Confirmation is provided upon receipt of payment. Covers benefits of breastfeeding, best positions, latching, milk production and pumping, schedules vs. feeding on demand, and answers to common questions. Recommended for those who are at least 28 weeks pregnant. Taught by a licensed registered nurse. Call 863-904-6229 or 862-904-6226 to submit payment; 863-393-9475 for additional information on classes.

PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 28, 5 West Conference Room, Watson Clinic Main, 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Lakeland. $50 per couple, includes workbook, coupons and educational information. Confirmation is provided upon receipt of payment. Covers various concerns experienced during pregnancy, labor and delivery, as well as provide information on breathing techniques, labor pains and medication options during delivery. Recommended for those who are at least 28 weeks pregnant. Taught by a licensed registered nurse. Call 863-904-6229 or 862-904-6226 to submit payment; 863-393-9475 for additional information on classes.

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