Baptist Health Offers Events, Classes for March

During the month of March, Baptist Health Paducah will offer the following eents, classes and support groups - all to better the health of our community and region:

Incredible Colon Exhibit
9 am to 1 pm-Friday, March 1
Larry Barton Atrium, Baptist Heath Paducah
This informative exhibit features a 20-foot long, 10-foot tall replica of the human colon. See examples of healthy colon tissue, several non-cancerous diseases of the colon and stages of colorectal cancer.
Phone 270-442-1310 for more information.
 
Kangaroo Klub for Breastfeeding Mothers
1 to 2:30 pm-Friday, March 1
Classroom A, Medical Park 2, Baptist Health Paducah or 10 to 11:30 am
Thursday, March 21, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1119 Market St., Metropolis, IL
Support group for women who breastfeed or expectant mothers who plan to breastfeed.
Phone 270-415-4680 for more information.
 
Baptist Health Paducah Prepared Childbirth Classes
9 am to 1 pm-Saturday, March 2
5 to 7 pm-March 4 and 11
Meeting Room A, Medical Park 2, Baptist Health Paducah
Free class designed to help expectant parents in their second or third trimester learn about the labor and delivery process.
 
Baptist Health Paducah Stroke Support Group
3 to 4:30 pm-Monday, March 4
Carson-Myre Heart Center conference room
The group provides support for stroke survivors and their caregivers, family and friends. Light refreshments are served.
Phone Mary Legge at 270-575-2880 to register.
 
Lymphedema Awareness Event
9 am to 1 pm-Monday, March 6
Larry Barton Atrium, Baptist Health Paducah
Lymphedema is a chronic condition caused by a build-up of fluid when the lymphatic system is either faulty or damaged. This walk-through event will provide information about lymphedema and treatment options, vendors and a free lymphedema assessment test.
 
Parkinson’s Support Group
9:30 to 11 am-Wednesday, March 6 and March 20
Atrium Classroom, Medical Park 2, Baptist Health Paducah.
Phone 270-575-2721 for more information.
 
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
6 pm-Thursday, March 7
Radiation therapy conference room, Ray & Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Care Center
The group provides support for patients, caregivers, family members and friends and allows them to learn the latest advances in the treatment and management of myeloma.
Phone 270-559-3005 for more information.
 
Diabetes classes
1 to 4 pm-Monday, March 11 and
Wednesday, March 13
Atrium Classroom, Medical Park 2, Baptist Health Paducah.
Free class with a certified diabetes instructor to assist with any question or concerns about diabetes. A physician order is required.
Phone 270-575-2918 for more information.
 
Breastfeeding Classes
6-8 pm-Monday, March 18
Meeting Room A, Medical Park 2, Baptist Health Paducah
Free class helps prepare expectant mothers for the breastfeeding experience.
Phone 270-575-2229 to register.
 
Cancerport Breast Cancer Support Group
6 pm-Tuesday, March 19
Oncology Resource Room, Ray & Kay Eckstein Cancer Care Center.
The group provides support for those diagnosed with breast cancer and living in recovery.
Phone 270-442-1310 for more information.