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Health and Wellness

RSS for Health and Wellness

Natural Childbirth Classes
Jan 23 – Apr 24.
Four classes will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27 and April 24. Learn about topics such as pregnancy exercises and what to expect during labor and birth. Fees are due two weeks before classes begin.
Eudora Welty Library.
$100 (includes materials).

filed under: Community, Health and Wellness.

Stress Presentation
Mon, Mar 22, 11:300am.
In the Community Meeting Room. The presentation about managing stress will be presented by the JSU chapter of the Master of Social Work Sorority, Inc.
Jackson Medical Mall.
Free.

filed under: Community, Health and Wellness.

Infant CPR Class
Mon, Mar 22, 6:30 pm.
At St. Dominic Education Services. Learn the correct CPR techniques for a new infant.
St. Dominic Hospital.
Free.

filed under: Community, Health and Wellness.

UMC Blood Drive
Mar 29 – Mar 30.
Donate blood and save a life. Mississippi Blood Services will be taking donations from 7:30-5 p.m. each day in two donor coaches between the School of Medicine and Guyton Research Building. Please bring ID.
University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Free.

Upcoming
University of Mississippi Medical Center Wednesday Mar 31 7:30 am
University of Mississippi Medical Center Wednesday Mar 31 9:00 am
University of Mississippi Medical Center Thursday Apr 1 7:30 am
University of Mississippi Medical Center Friday Apr 2 10:00 am

filed under: Community, Be the Change, Health and Wellness.

SafeHeart Screenings
Fri, Mar 30, 8:00 am.
In the Community Room. SafeHeart Health Screens of Hattiesburg will do five ultrasound and EKG screenings that target risk for heart attack, stroke, abdominal aortic aneurysm, atrial fibrillation, and peripheral arterial disease. No needles will be used, and no disrobing is required. Testing time is about 10 minutes. Medicaid accepted; bring Medicaid card and photo ID. Call to register or come early.
Jackson Medical Mall.
$129, free for those who qualify.

Upcoming
Jackson Medical Mall Thursday Apr 29 8:00 am
Jackson Medical Mall Friday Apr 30 8:00 am
Jackson Medical Mall Wednesday May 12 8:00 am
Jackson Medical Mall Friday May 21 8:00 am
Jackson Medical Mall Wednesday Jun 9 8:00 am
Jackson Medical Mall Friday Jun 11 8:00 am

filed under: Community, Health and Wellness.

Health Fair
Tue, Mar 30, 9:00 am.
Get basic screenings and advice on staying healthy. The fair will be open until noon.
YMCA Flowood.
Free admission.

filed under: Health and Wellness, Community.

Self Defense Essentials: Six Week Series
Apr 11 – May 23.
The six-week series of classes will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Sundays, excluding April 25. Learn to recognize and avoid dangerous situations, how to mentally prepare yourself to respond to an attack, and basic offensive and defensive techniques. No martial arts experience is necessary.
Butterfly Yoga.
$60 series, $15 per session.

filed under: Health and Wellness, Community, Creative Classes.

Walk & Roll
Sat, May 15, 10:00 am.
Walk in honor of a past stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury patient helped by Methodist Rehabilitation Center. Participants may walk individually, join a team, or form a team. Proceeds benefit the Wilson Research Foundation.
Methodist Specialty Care Center.
Donations welcome.

filed under: Community, Be the Change, Health and Wellness.

 


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