Special programs offered by CHS in November

FLORENCE - Carolinas Hospital System offers special programs during the month of November.

CHS AT THE YMCA – Free blood pressure screenings offered Wednesdays from 9 am – 11 am, at the YMCA, 1700 Rutherford Road in Florence.  A nurse will be available to measure blood pressure and to provide educational materials on how to control high blood pressure.

SUPPORT GROUPS

CAROLINAS AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP – Thursday, November 5th from 1 pm – 1:45 pm in Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital’s gym at Cedar Tower, 121 East Cedar Street in Florence.  This support group has been established to provide opportunities for amputees of all kinds from all backgrounds to interact, share information and address issues facing those who have lost a limb.  Whether your amputation was recent or decades ago, whether it was due to disease, accident or congenital defect, all amputees are invited to attend the monthly meetings.  The Amputee Coalition of America will provide materials and information for attendees.  Please join us as we establish this important support group.  For more information, please call 661-3933.

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE SUPPORT GROUP - A program designed to provide education for individuals who suffer from congestive heart failure or who may be at risk.  Patients and family members will discuss topics such as:  What is Congestive Heart Failure? How is Congestive Heart Failure Diagnosed and Treated? and Medications/Diet.  This group meets the third Tuesday of each month in the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classroom of Carolinas Hospital System, Medical Mall B, 805 Pamplico Highway in Florence.  For more information, please call 674-2242.

FREE DIABETES FAIR – Thursday, November 5th from 1 pm until 4 pm at the Floyd Conference Center, 1592 Freedom Boulevard located on the main hospital campus in Florence.

Learn the latest information about diabetes treatment options.  Blood sugar, blood pressure, foot screenings and bone density screenings will be offered at the fair, as well as nutritional cooking demonstrations. Refreshments will be provided.

Anyone with diabetes, their family members and friends are welcome!  For more information, please call Jill Perry, RN, Certified Diabetes Educators at 674-2685.

HEART VISITORS PROGRAM – This support group is for people recovering from heart disease.  One important function of the group is the Heart Visitor Program, where members visit patients who are awaiting heart surgery at local hospitals.  They provide the patient and his or her family with support and encouragement until discharged from the hospital.  For more information, please call 674-2242.

FREE TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT PROGRAM – Tuesday, November 17th from 10:00 AM – 12 Noon, at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility located at 1925 Hoffmeyer Road in Florence.  If you are experiencing severe chronic pain in your knees or hips, have contemplated talking to your doctor or have unanswered questions about joint replacement, then the Total Joint Replacement information class is for you!  For more information or to register, please call 661-4360.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 pm in the main hospital’s education classroom, 805 Pamplico Highway in Florence. Wives and other family members are encouraged to attend.  For more information, please call 674-6211.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP –This group focuses on those in the community who have suffered a stroke and provides an opportunity to share and learn valuable information on adjustment and recovery after a stroke.  The group meets on the third Thursday every month from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Carolinas Hospital System’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 1925 Hoffmeyer Road in Florence.  Caregivers are encouraged to attend. For more information, please call 661-4360.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP - Thursday, November 19th at 1:00 pm in the main hospital’s Education Classroom 3, Medical Mall A, Suite 120, 805 Pamplico Highway in Florence. Members can exchange practical, personal experiences about their ostomies and encourage each other to return to active, productive lives. For more information, please call 674-5645.

FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES
All education classes for expectant parents are offered free of charge as a community service.
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION CLASS – A series of classes, starting the 1st Tuesday of every month (except on holidays). The Women’s Center will be offering this class in the Medical Office Building at 1590 Freedom Boulevard, Suite 101 in Florence. It is designed to prepare the mother-to-be and her labor companion for the birthing experience, focusing on signs of early labor, comfort measures to use in labor and breathing relaxation techniques. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call (843) 674-4662.
MATERNITY ORIENTATION – This orientation familiarizes the patient and their family with the facility and our labor and delivery concept.  To make an appointment, please call (843)
674-4662.