Jackson Purchase Medical Center Events for August
By WestKyStar Staff
MAYFIELD, KY - Jackson Purchase Medical Center will be hosting several educational events to the general community during the month of August.
Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group is held the first Monday of each month from 11:00 am – noon in the second floor conference room of the Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is very excited to provide information, education, and support to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Survivors of stroke or brain injury, or those interested in serving on a planning committee for this group, are welcome to attend. Information and activities for caregivers will also be provided at selected times. Please call 251-4121 for information on upcoming meeting topics.
Childbirth Classes will be held on Tuesdays, August 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm in the Private Dining Room and Saturday, August 11th from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Classes are FREE of charge but pre-registration is required. Class participants will become familiar with topics such as physiologic changes in late pregnancy, warning signs in late pregnancy, breast-feeding information and support, labor and delivery, coping techniques including breathing and relaxation, available pain medications and anesthesia, cesarean section, hospital policies and procedures and newborn care. To register call 270-251-4580 or 877-554-JPMC.