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The Monroe County Reporter • June 27, 2018
SUMMER Health Matters 2018
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Left to right: Terri’s daughter,
Devon, Terri, Kim, Kims daughter Taylor after their recital.
FIGHT
Continued from Front
Pitmans best friend
and business partner,
Terri Waits, held her hand
through it all, making sure
she never felt alone.
“When I began to lose my
hair, my best friend shaved
her head in support of my
journey. Our dance stu
dents then had TWO bald
dance teachers this year.”
The discovery of her diag
nosis struck fear. But, after
receiving the news, she
immediately snapped
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Enjoy Your Summer and
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We are always Accepting New Patients
Meredith Davis, Jessica Williams, Carolyn Vinson
Haley Vinson and Dr. Clell Morris
Comprehensive dental
care for Children
and Adults.
And we are the only
office in Forsyth
offering surgical implant
placement and restoration
for your missing teeth.
Forsyth Dental Center
Clell m. morris, DMD
forsythdentalcenter.com
94 Bennett St • Forsyth, GA 31029 • (478) 994-0440
HEALTHY DATES July
ME
7/3
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m.
7/12
| Baby Care Basics, 7 p.m., 478.633.BABY or
7/28
Northside Drive, Macon) 478.201.6500 for
information
7 p.m., Wellness Center, Navicent Health (3797
Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.6349 for
information
Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m.,
478.633.BABY or www.navicenthealth.org/
pages/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee /
prepayment required
Chemotherapy Orientation Class, 10 a.m.,
Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent
Health (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537
for reservations
Prostate Cancer 101, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson
Cancer Center, (800 First Street, Macon),
478.633.8537 for reservations
Prepared Childbirth Class (Monday series -
July 9,16, 23), 7 p.m., 478.633.BABY or
www.navicenthealth.org/pages/beginnings-
classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment
required
Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton
Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800
First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for
information and registration
Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street,
Macon), 478.633.2020 for information
Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group,
1 p.m. Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent
Health (800 First Street Macon), 478.633.2020
for more information
www.navicenthealth.org/pages/beginnings-
classes to register for this free class, please
register one month prior to due date
Empower Seniors Fall Risk Screening, Wellness
Center, Navicent Health (3797 Northside Drive,
Macon), 478.757.7817 for information and
registration
Bariatric Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Bariatric &
Metabolic Institute, Navicent Health, (5437
Bowman Road, Macon), 478.633.5200 for
information
to register for this free class
7/14
7/3
| Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group,
17/11
Caring for the Caregiver, a support group for
family caregivers, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson
7/21
7/23
7/11
| Infant CPR Class, 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or
Car Seat Safety Class, 10 a.m., 478.633.BABY or
www.navicenthealth.org/pages/beginnings-classes
to register for this free class
Art Therapy for Cancer Patients and
Survivors, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer
Center, Navicent Health (800 First Street,
Macon), 478.633.8537 for information
Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Rehabilitation
Hospital, Navicent Health (3351 Northside Drive,
Macon), 478.201.6500 for information
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group,
6:30 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent
Health (3351 Northside Drive, Macon),
478.201.6500 for information
Free PSA Screenings for Veterans, Medical
Center of Peach County, Navicent Health (1960
Hwy 247 Connector, Byron), 478.654.2002 to
schedule an appointment
The Pink Alliance breast cancer survivor
group, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center,
Navicent Health (800 First Street, Macon),
478.633.8537 for information and reservations
Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m.,
Rehabilitation Hospital, Navicent Health (3351
Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for details
ALS Support Group, 10 a.m., Rehabilitation
Hospital, Navicent Health (3351 Northside Drive,
Macon), 404.636.9909 to register (required)
Breastfeeding Class, 1 p.m., 478.633.BABY or
www.navicenthealth.org/pages/beginnings-classes
to register for this free class
Chemotherapy Orientation Class, 10 a.m.,
Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health
(800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for
reservations
Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton
Anderson Cancer Center, Navicent Health (800
First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for information
and registration
Angioscreen, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Wellness
Center, Navicent Health (3797 Northside Drive,
Macon), 1.800.627.2393 for information
Sibling Class, for children ages 3-10 with a new
sibling on the way, 10 a.m., 478.633.BABY or
www.navicenthealth.org/pages/beginnings-
classes to register for this free class
RECURRING
Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Cancer WellFit, 9 a.m., Wellness Center, Navicent
Health. Visit www.navicenthealth.org/service-
center/the-wellness-center-at-navicent-health for
information.
Each Tuesday
The Close Knit Bunch, 2 p.m., Golden Opportunities
at Wellness Center, Navicent Health, 478.757.7817 for
information.
Each Tuesday and Thursday
Power Over Parkinson’s, 9:30 a.m., Wellness Center,
Navicent Health. Visit
www.navicenthealth.org/ service-center/the-wellness-
center-at-navicent-health for information.
Each Tuesday and Friday
Free Blood Pressure Screenings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.,
Health Resource Center Library, Navicent Health,
(877 Hemlock Street, Macon)
Each Wednesday
The Card Sharks, 1 p.m., Golden Opportunities at
Wellness Center, Navicent Health, 478.757.7817 for
information.
SmartStart Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
exercise and education program, reduce your risk
for heart disease and stroke, call 478.633.9090 for
more information.
Wings Of Hope grief support for children and
families, and Goodbye Too Soon grief support for
mothers who have lost children, will meet at The
Medical Center by appointment. 478.621.8328 for an
appointment with a transitions counselor.
Are you interested in volunteering?
Navicent Health is in need of bilingual volunteers to assist our
patients, visitors, and staff. To learn more, please visit
NavicentHealth.org/get-involved.html.
iEsta usted interesado en trabajar como voluntario?
Navicent Health necesita voluntarios bilingues para que ayuden
a nuestros pacientes y visitantes y al personal. Para obtener
mas informacion, vaya a la pagina web
NavicentHealth.org/get-involved.html.