Forrest General Hospital’s Support Group Meetings in March and upcoming Family Birthplace Classes | Events

Adult Diabetes Support Group
March 27
12 noon – 1 p.m.
LiveWell Center
Cloverleaf Medical Plaza (next to Wal-Mart)
5909 Highway 49, Suite 40
The Adult Diabetes Support Group offers ongoing support to adults who live with diabetes and want to learn how to improve their diabetes management skills and knowledge. Facilitated by a Certified Diabetes Educator, Registered Nurse and Registered Dietitian who specialize in diabetes. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m., and are free to the public. Lunch is provided. For more information, call 601-288-1781. The LiveWell Center is a service of Forrest General.

Autism Spectrum Support Group
March 17
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Institute for Disability Studies
USM Campus- Bond Hall, 4th Floor
The Autism Spectrum support group offers parents, family and community members the opportunity to share information about the disorder and learn how to cope with it. The meetings provide resources and guest speakers who are knowledgeable on autism. The meetings usually occur on the third Sunday of every month and are free to the public. For more information, contact Julie Cook at 601-266-4849 or Julie.Cooke@usm.edu.

Bereavement Support Group
March 5
6 p.m.
Forrest General’s Home Care and Hospice
1414 South 28th Avenue
The Bereavement Support Group is for individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The meetings occur on the first Tuesday of every month and are free to the public. For more information, call 601-288-2500.

Better Breathers Support Group
March 20
Noon
LiveWell Center
Cloverleaf Medical Plaza (next to Wal-Mart)
5909 Highway 49, Suite 40
The Better Breathers Support Group gives patients, families and friends an opportunity to gather and share information about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as well as other breathing disorders. COPD includes conditions such as emphysema, asthma and chronic bronchitis. The group also has access to informational resources and speakers who are knowledgeable about the special needs of people with breathing disorders. The meetings occur on the third Wednesday of every month and are free to the public. For more information, call 601-288-1951. The LiveWell Center is a service of Forrest General.

Breast Cancer Support Group
March 18
6 p.m.
Forrest General Hospital’s Elm Room
(adjacent to Forrester’s Food Court)
6051 U.S. Hwy 49
The Breast Cancer Support Group, sponsored by Forrest General Hospital and the American Cancer Society, offers support for women who have experienced breast cancer. Both the newly diagnosed and those who have lived with breast cancer for years may benefit from the hope generated from shared thoughts, feelings and experiences. The meetings occur on the third Monday of every other month and are free to the public. For more information, contact FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445, and press 1.

CanSurmount Support Group
March 5
7 p.m.
Forrest General Hospital’s Elm Room
(adjacent to Forrester’s Food Court)
6051 U.S. Hwy 49
The CanSurmount Support Group helps cancer patients and their families cope with the overwhelming burden the disease places on them. In addition to emotional support, CanSurmount provides informational resources designed to help patients better understand the nature of the disease and treatment methods. The meetings occur on the first Tuesday of every month and are free to the public. For more information, contact FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445.

Grief Support Group
March 13 & 27
12 noon – 1 p.m.
Forrest General Hospice Office
1414 S. 28th Avenue
This group is designed to help support those who have lost a spouse. This group meets from noon until 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. For more information on this group, contact Mitzi Spears at 601-310-8357.

Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
March 19
7 p.m.
Forrest General Hospital’s Elm Room
(adjacent to Forrester’s Food Court)
6051 U.S. Hwy 49
The Prostate Cancer Support Group offers support for those men and their families who have experienced prostate cancer. Meetings of this group occur on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information call 601-520-4740 or FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445.

Parkinson’s Support Group
March 6
1 p.m.
Forrest General’s LiveWell Center
The Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month, and is designed to support those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers and family members. For more information on this group, call facilitator Verna Smith at 601-582-5350.

Surviving After Infertility or Loss (SAIL)
March 5 & 19
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Heritage United Methodist Church (Next to Newpointe Shopping Center)
3 Baracuda Drive
SAIL is a support group for women who are enduring infertility or who have lost a baby due to miscarriage, still birth or neonatal loss. The meetings occur on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 601-261-3371.

Upcoming Forrest General Family Birthplace Classes

Childbirth Preparation Course
Prepares participants for labor and delivery and offers a tour of the Family Birthplace. This class is free for those delivering at Forrest General, or $50 for others who wish to attend.
Classes meet for three weeks on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.
March 5, 12, 19 (Tuesdays)
April 4, 11, 18 (Thursdays)
May 7, 14, 21 (Tuesdays)

Saturday Childbirth Preparation Course
Prepares participants for labor and delivery and offers a tour of the Family Birthplace. This class is free for those delivering at Forrest General, or $25 for others who wish to attend.
Meets on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
March 9
April 6
May 11

Breastfeeding Class
Provides details about breastfeeding for expectant and new moms as well as breastfeeding mothers who are having difficulty nursing or have questions. This class is free for those delivering at Forrest General, or $20 for others who wish to attend.
Meets on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 8 p.m.
April 30
May 28

Baby Care Class
Teaches skills for new and expectant parents and baby caregivers such as bathing, diapering and recognizing signs and symptoms of illness. This class is free for those delivering at Forrest General, or $20 for others who wish to attend.
Meets Tuesday or Thursday evenings from 6 – 8 p.m.
March 21 (Thursday)
April 23 (Tuesday)
May 23 (Thursday)

Sibling Class
Helps children ages 4-8 to adjust to the birth of a new family member. Teaches children about their role as big brothers or sisters and includes a tour of The Family Birthplace.
Meets on Thursday evenings from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
April 25, July 18, October 24

All Family Birthplace classes are held in Forrest General’s Maple Room located near Forrester’s Food Court in the hospital. All classes last only one session except for the Childbirth Preparation Course, which lasts for three sessions or a longer Saturday session. Classes can be repeated. Please call to register, as space is limited. To register or for more information and verification of class locations, dates and times, call Forrest General’s Spirit of Women at 601-288-4968 or visit forrestgeneral.com.