Palmetto Health December Calendar of Events
November 30, 2016
Dec. 6: Ostomy Support Group
Palmetto Health offers a free support group for anyone in the community with an ostomy or fistula of any type, as well as those seeking information about ostomies. The meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, 6-7 p.m., at Palmetto Health Baptist, 1501 Sumter St., classroom A. For more information, call 803-296-8906.
Dec. 13: Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
The Weight Management Center at Palmetto Health will offer a free weight loss surgery seminar for individuals interested in bariatric surgery Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6-7 p.m., at Palmetto Health Baptist auditorium, 1501 Sumter St. The seminar will review the various types of weight loss surgery options and what to expect during and after surgery. For more information or to register, call 1-855-391-1120.
Dec. 15: Joe Niekro Foundation Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group
If you are someone you love has been affected by a brain aneurysm or AVM (arteriovenous malformation), the Joe Niekro Foundation holds a support group for affected people to support one another and share their stories. The support group will meet Thursday, Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m., Palmetto Health Richland, 5 Richland Medical Park Dr., Auditorium, first floor. For more information, please contact Mary Pat Baldauf at [email protected].
Dec. 27: Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
The Weight Management Center at Palmetto Health will offer a free weight loss surgery seminar for individuals interested in bariatric surgery Tuesday, Dec. 27, noon-1 p.m., at Palmetto Health Baptist 1501 Sumter St., auditorium. The seminar will review the various types of weight loss surgery options and what to expect during and after surgery. For more information or to register, call 1-855-391-1120.
Bariatric Support Groups:
The Weight Management Center of Palmetto Health offers support groups designed to meet the needs of patients who are two or more years post-surgery Monday, Dec. 12 and 26, noon-1:30 p.m., Weight Management Center, 1501 Laurel St. and Tuesday, Dec. 13 and 27, 6:30-8 p.m., Palmetto Health Baptist, Breast Health Center, 1501 Sumter St., Meeting Room 2. For more information, call 803-376-5982.
Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings:
Palmetto Health will offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings Tuesday, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 5:30-7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-11:30 a.m., at Palmetto Health Women’s Center, 1801 Sunset Dr. Registration is required. To find out if you qualify or to register, call 803-296-CARE (2273).
Take Five–Free Prostate cancer and Diabetes Screenings:
Palmetto Health will offer free prostate cancer and diabetes screenings Thursday, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Palmetto Health Baptist, 1501 Sumter St., basement level. Registration is required. To find out if you qualify or to register, call 803-296-CARE (2273).
CPR and BLS Classes:
American Heart Association CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) classes are offered weekly by the Palmetto Health/USC Simulation Center every Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Cost is $75. Heart Saver CPR classes are offered two Tuesday afternoons each month; cost is $50. All classes begin at 1 p.m. at 14 Medical Park, Suite 300, Palmetto Health Richland campus. Course materials and a certification card are included. For more information or to register for a course, call 803-296-CARE (2273).
