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Events of note
Spirit Girls’ Night Out
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Thursday, Oct. 11,
Hampton Lake (Bluffton)
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Thursday, Oct. 18,
The Shed in Port Royal
(Beaufort)
Grab your girlfriends and learn
about good health while eating
great food and having fun.
To register,
call
888-
522-5585
or
visit
www
.bmhsc.org
.
Cubes for the Cure
Saturday, Nov. 3, Parris Island
(Beaufort)
Be a part of history as we
raise money for cancer re-
search and attempt a world
record. All proceeds benefit
Keyserling Cancer Center.
For more information, email
cubes@cubesforthecure.com.
Back in Action
Thursday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.
Quality Inn (Beaufort)
BMH orthopedic surgeons talk
about joint pain and what to do
about it. Space is limited, so call
888-522-5585
to reserve a seat.
Free Breast Cancer
Screenings
Thursday, Oct. 4, BMH
Women's Imaging Center
Appointments are required.
Call
888-522-5585
.
Parenting
& Childbirth
Be sure to register early so you’re
attending during your seventh or
eighth month of pregnancy.
The Gift of Motherhood
Your personal journey through
prepared childbirth
Learn the process of labor,
breathing and relaxation
techniques, the role of the labor
support person, and how to cope
with the pain of labor.
The Joy of Parenthood
Your personal journey through
newborn care
Learn about preparing for your
new baby, the newborn’s appear-
ance and characteristics, caring
for a premature baby, feeding
your newborn, and taking care
of yourself. A guest pediatrician
will also be available to answer
questions.
Breastfeeding: A Great Start
Learn more about communicat-
ing with your child, the benefits of
breastfeeding, creating a routine,
guidelines for proper positioning
and latching on, engorgement,
breast pumps, storage of breast-
milk, and going back to work
while continuing to breastfeed.
Infant Massage
A certified educator of infant
massage teaches you how to
massage your baby. Massage
helps reduce stress, relieve diges-
tive discomfort, improve sleep,
stimulate brain development and
promote bonding.
Health & Education
Alala—A Unique Boutique
for Today’s Survivor
Tuesday, Sept. 25
By appointment only
Beaufort Medical Plaza
Alala offers postsurgical sup-
port in fitting mastectomy bras,
swimsuits, medical-grade wigs,
postsurgical camisoles and
lymphedema garments, as
well as lymphedema pumps,
radiation deodorant and lotions,
head scarves, and hats. Call
803-
569-4373
or visit
www.alala.info
for an appointment.
Freedom From Smoking
Learn why you smoke, what
your triggers are, how to handle
them and stress management
techniques. To register, call
843-522-5635
or email
cparker@bmhsc.org.
Look Good...Feel Better
Monday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
Beaufort Medical Plaza
BMH partners with the Ameri-
can Cancer Society to offer
this free service to women
undergoing cancer treatment.
Call
843-522-5570
or email
Brittany.reid@cancer.org.
Support Groups
Better Breathers Club
Support for those with lung
disease or disorders. Call
843-522-5830
.
Cancer Support Group
First Wednesday of each
month, 4 p.m.
Keyserling Cancer Center
Support for cancer patients and
caregivers dealing with all types
of cancer. Call
843-522-7807
.
Cardiac Support Group
Thursdays, 4 p.m.
Beaufort Medical Plaza
A free program for patients and
caregivers dealing with heart
disease. Call
843-522-5635
or
843-522-5636
.
Paula Williams Memorial
Breast Cancer Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of each month,
noon
Beaufort Medical Plaza
Education and support for wom-
en dealing with breast cancer.
Call
843-522-5570
to register.
Stroke Survivors
Support Group
Second Wednesday of each
month, 4 p.m.
Keyserling Cancer Center
Support for stroke survivors
and their caregivers. Call Jessica
Kurpis at
843-522-5593
or Kathy
Campbell at
843-522-7445
.
WISH—
Women In Search of Help
Third Monday of each month,
5:30 p.m.
Keyserling Cancer Center
Support for women newly diag-
nosed with breast cancer. Call
843-522-5897
.
Community
Health
Fall 2012
BMH LifeFit Wellness Services is proud to present
new health education programs for 2012! For infor-
mation or to register, call
843-522-5570
. Online
registration is available at
www.bmhsc.org/events
.
See
details
below.
Nonprofit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Jacksonville, FL
Permit No. 1176
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
955 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902