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ONGOING PROGRAMS
DCH Regional Medical Center
Childbirth Education Classes
For information, call the Department
of Organizational Development and
Education at
205-759-7745
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Beginning Breastfeeding
For expectant mothers who are interested
in learning about breastfeeding.
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Caring for Your Infant
Focuses on the first days after bringing
your newborn home.
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Early Pregnancy
Answers commonly asked questions and
offers expectant parents information
about having a healthy baby.
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Grandparents class
This class covers helpful hints for first-
time grandparents.
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Helping Siblings Adjust
This one-hour class acquaints big brothers
and sisters with their new roles.
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Preparing for Childbirth
For expectant mothers and fathers.
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Refresher to Childbirth
A review for expectant parents who have
already experienced childbirth.
DCH Diabetes Center
At this education and resource facility
for people with diabetes, prediabetes and
gestational diabetes, nurses and dieti-
tians teach classes Monday through Friday
at different times during the day and eve-
ning. Call
205-750-5260
.
Marvelous Multiples
This class is for expectant parents of
twins or more. Call
205-333-4296
.
Slender U
Weight-Management Program
DCH’s SpineCare Center
This weight-loss and nutritional counseling
program consists of meeting once a week
for six weeks. Participants see a registered
dietitian for an initial one-on-one visit be-
fore classes start. Call
205-759-7417
or
email clinicalnutrition@dchsystem.com.
Look Good…Feel Better
Fourth Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
DCH Cancer Center Wellness Room
This program helps women undergoing
cancer treatment deal with the physical
side effects of treatment.
Free.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Second Wednesdays, bimonthly,
noon to 1 p.m.
DCH Cancer Center Wellness Room
Open to prostate cancer patients and their
families. Lunch will be served. Reserva-
tions are required.
Free.
Reach to Recovery
Volunteer breast cancer survivors give
support to women recently diagnosed
with breast cancer. Call
205-342-2008
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Smile A While
Second and fourth Thursdays,
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DCH Cancer Center Art Room
Support group for children and teenagers
who have a loved one undergoing cancer
treatment. For an appointment, call
205-759-6253
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Staying Strong—Nutrition
Can Make a Difference
Monthly, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Nutrition information table, DCH Cancer
Center, first-floor waiting area
Open to patients, family, caregivers and
community members.
STRETCH
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.
The University of Alabama Student
Recreation Center
STRETCH is an exercise class for women
who have or have had breast cancer.
Sponsored by the DCH Cancer Center
and The University of Alabama Student
Recreation Center.
Free.
HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAMS
HealthPlex at the Pickens County Medical
Center in Carrollton is a community-based
wellness and fitness center complete with
equipment and programs to meet the needs
of many different people. Call
205-367-8111
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BETTER HEALTH
Bigger C Encouragers
A communitywide support group for all
cancer patients and their families and
friends. Participation by 20 area churches
and DCH Pastoral Care.
Free.
For information, call
205-345-8444
or go
to
www.TheBiggerC.org
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Breast Cancer Screening
DCH Cancer Center
For an appointment, call
205-343-8493
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DCH Golden Years Program
Fourth Mondays, January through April,
June, September and October, 2 p.m.
Open to people 50 and older. Call
205-759-7931
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DCH Open-Heart Surgery Club
First Tuesdays
Willard Auditorium, DCH Regional Medical
Center
Call
205-759-7660
.
Genesis
Third Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Willard Auditorium, DCH Regional Medical
Center
Genesis is a support group for people who
are planning to have or have had gastric
bypass or Lap-Band surgery.
Free.
Call
205-752-2501
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DCH CANCER CENTER PROGRAMS
To learn about classes or to register, call
205-759-7877
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Heart: Healing With the Arts
Wednesdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DCH Cancer Center Art Room
Patients, family and caregivers welcome!
Cancer Wellness
Fourth Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
DCH Cancer Center Wellness Room
Reservations required.
IMPACT
Third Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Parker Fireside Room, Tuscaloosa United
Methodist Church
Support group for women who have been
diagnosed with breast cancer.
Free.
Northport Medical Center
Childbirth Education Classes
Classes are taught by registered nurses.
You should sign up for classes when
you’re 20 weeks pregnant. To learn more
or to register, call
205-333-4296
.
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All About Infant Care
Teaches first-time parents how to prepare
for the arrival of their newborn. You will
also learn what to expect after delivery
and when you get home.
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Beyond Your First Baby
Learn about aspects of childbirth that might
have changed since your most recent birth.
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Big Brother/Big Sister Class
For children 3 to 8 years old. The class
discusses what life will be like with a new
baby.
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Breastfeeding Class
For expectant mothers planning to
breastfeed.
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Breathing and Relaxation
For couples at least 34 weeks pregnant
who want to learn natural labor and birth
techniques.
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Comprehensive Childbirth Class
First-time parents learn about labor,
delivery and postpartum care.
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Healthy Pregnancy
This class, specifically helpful for first-
time parents, is taken during the second
trimester, at 22 to 28 weeks, to go over
what’s normal and what can happen dur-
ing the third trimester.
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Infant/Child CPR and Safety
Learn how to perform CPR, rescue a chok-
ing infant or child, and prevent childhood
injuries.
Fayette Medical Center
CPR and First Aid Classes
These classes are offered to community
groups on request. Call
205-932-1279
or
205-932-1179
.
Pickens County Medical Center
Pickens County
Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
PCMC cafeteria
Open to cancer survivors and their fami-
lies.
Free.
Call the American Cancer Soci-
ety at
205-758-0700
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Visit us at
www.dchsystem.com
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YOUR
FAMILY’S
HEALTH
Our focus at DCH Health System is on your family’s
health. Check out the many opportunities to improve and
preserve your health and the health of those you love.
DCH. Caring. For life.
HEALTHY COMMUNITY is published as a community
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SYSTEM, 809 University Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
DCH Regional Medical Center, 205-759-7111
Fayette Medical Center, 205-932-5966
Northport Medical Center, 205-333-4500
Pickens County Medical Center, 205-367-8111
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