Support Groups & Classes
Breast Cancer Support and Survivors Group
A community group for breast cancer survivors, their family members and caregivers who wish to share experiences, provide emotional support and education, and to enhance breast cancer awareness in the community. Quarterly meetings are held at Lakeland Regional Cancer Center. For more information, please contact Tina Weakland, Nurse Navigator, LRCC at 603-6565. The Breast Cancer Survivors Group is also on Facebook – become a fan today by visiting our Facebook page.
Cardiac Rehab Classes
The LRMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Department provides free classes most Tuesday afternoons for individuals with heart disease or multiple cardiac risk factors. Classes are open to patients and anyone from the community; family members are encouraged to attend. Classes focus on risk factors and heart-healthy living. For more information or for a schedule of classes, please call the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at 687-1128.
Community Education Series
LRMC offers a variety of health education programs throughout the year focusing on prevention, detection and treatment of disease. Most lectures are held on Tuesday or Thursday evenings in the hospital auditorium. For a current schedule, check out the Home page under “Events.”
CPR and First Aid
Citizen CPR, Inc. provides a variety of infant, child and adult CPR classes, as well as first aid and baby/child safety classes. Recommended for all parents, grandparents, baby-sitters and child care providers. For a class schedule, contact Citizen CPR, Inc. at 680-1277, email citizencpr@msn.com, or visit their website at www.citizencprinc.com.
Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Support Group meets monthly (except summer months) from October through May. The program includes a guest speaker. Call LRMC’s Diabetes Education Department at 284-1604 to be added to the mailing list. The meeting location alternates between LRMC and Watson Clinic.
Diabetes Self-Management Class
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or need a refresher, LRMC’s Diabetes Self-Management class helps people to understand and care for their diabetes, so they can feel their best and prevent complications in the future. The program is accredited by the American Diabetes Association. Most insurance plans cover the class fee. Day and night classes available. A doctor’s referral is required. For more information or to register, call 284-1604.
Total Joint Replacement Pre-operative Education Class
Location: B-Wing Classroom, B201 (located on the 2nd floor)
Date and Time: Wednesdays from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m.
This class is designed to inform elective total joint replacement patients and their families about what to expect with regard to surgery, from the pre-operative period to post hospital recuperation. The class is lead by an interdisciplinary team compromised of physical therapists, social services and orthopedic nurses. Topics covered include pain management, daily routine, ambulation, exercises and discharge planning.
Prepared Childbirth Weekday Course
Days of Class: Weekdays
Class Duration: 4 weeks
Price: $55 per couple (includes interactive book)
Empowers expectant parents with a comprehensive picture of labor and the birthing process. The classes are held for 4 consecutive weeks from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Topics include signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, and comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, massage, visualization, IV medication and epidural. Also discussed are medical management of labor such as inductions, assisted delivery and cesarean section. Call 687-1100 ext. 2097 for more information or register online.
Prepared Childbirth Saturday Course – all day
Days of Class: Saturday
Class Duration: All Day
Price: $55 per couple (includes interactive book)
For those who cannot attend the weekday childbirth classes. The class is condensed with a primary focus on the labor & delivery aspect. The classes are held from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. Lunch on your own from 12:00 to 1 p.m. Call 687-1100 ext. 2097 for more information or register online.
Prepared Childbirth Saturday Course – 2 consecutive Saturday mornings
Days of Class: Saturday
Class Duration: 2 weeks
Price: $55 per couple (includes interactive book)
For those who cannot attend the weekday childbirth classes. The classes are condensed with a primary focus on the labor & delivery aspect. Classes are held on two consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Call 687-1100 ext. 2097 for more information or register online.
Breastfeeding Class
Days of Class: Select Weeknights and Saturdays
Class Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Price: $15 (includes breastfeeding book)
For expectant mothers who are considering breast-feeding their newborn. This class will give parents the knowledge that leads to successful breast-feeding. Partners are encouraged to attend. The class is held on select weeknights from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m and also on select Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Call 687-1100 ext. 2097 for more information or register online.
Newborn Care Class
Days of Class: weekday evenings
Class Duration: 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Price: $15 per couple (includes book about newborn care and parenting)
For expectant parents who are seeking to learn more about caring for their new baby during the first few months of life. Topics covered include infant bathing, diapering, and cord care, dressing, feeding and burping. Also covers various ways the infant communicates through body language and crying patterns, signs of illness, when to call a care provider and how to adjust to becoming a family. This class is held on select nights once a month from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. and select Saturdays. Call 687-1100 ext. 2097 for more information or register online.
Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group
Days of Class: the third Wednesday of every month
Class Duration: 2 to 3 p.m.
Location: Wellman Center Conference Room at Lakeland Regional Medical Center
For more information, please contact Stroke Program Coordinator Robin Testerman, MSN,MBA,RN at 863-603-6526 or by email at Robin.Testerman@lrmc.com. Registration is not required for this free program.