T.J. Samson | Destination Health | June 2021

DESTINATION HEALTH is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of T.J. REGIONAL HEALTH 1301 N. Race St. Glasgow, KY 42141 270-651-4444 Information in DESTINATION HEALTH comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2021 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. D E S T I N A T I O N HEALTH JUNE 2021 EDUCATION American Heart Association Adult CPR/First Aid Classes are offered quarterly. For dates and times, please call the Continuing Education Department at 270-651-4355. Learn heartsaver CPR skills for people 8 years and older (adult) and basic first aid. $65 for each class. Classes are held in the T.J. Samson Community Hospital fourth-floor classroom. HEALTH AND WELLNESS Health Screenings at the Pavilion Call for dates and times . ■ Lipid panel: $20 ■ Blood sugar: $1 ■ Bone density: $5 Call the Continuing Education Department at 270-651-4355 . Bariatric Surgery Seminar ■ First Monday of each month, 6 p.m., T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center ■ Third Monday of each month, 5 p.m., T.J. Health Columbia Primary Care Informational seminar on the benefits of bariatric surgery, hosted by Patrick Klapheke, MD. For information, call 270-659-5945 . CALENDAR OF EVENTS Our focus at T.J. Samson Community Hospital is on your family’s health. Events may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please call ahead to confirm. Unless otherwise noted, all classes and support groups take place in the Community Center of the T.J. Health Pavilion. For more information, please call 270-651-4522 . SUPPORT GROUPS All support groups are free. A Stroke Ahead First Tuesday of each month, 4:30 p.m. A neuro support group for people who have had a stroke or suffered some other type of brain trauma. For more information, please call Emily Grinstead at 270-659-5650 . Bariatric Support Group Third Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m. For people in the process of having bariatric surgery or who have already had the surgery. For more information, please call Megan Asberry at 270-659-5945 . Bereavement Support Group Third Monday of each month, 2 to 3:30 p.m. For people who have lost loved ones. Call Loretta Boone at 270-651-4430 . Grandparents Support Group Third Friday of each month, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Glasgow/Barren Counties Family Resources and Youth Services Center. Call Tammy Lindsey at 270-651-1327 . Oncology Support Group Call for next day and time. Group sessions are offered quarterly. Open to individuals affected by all types of cancer. The group is formed to give family, caregivers and survivors the support and strength to move forward together. For dates and times, call Amy Stephens at 270-659-5893 . Follow us on social media! Stay up-to-date on health and wellness events, view touching patient stories, and learn about how we’re working to keep our community healthy. Facebook: facebook.com/ tjregionalhealth YouTube: youtube.com/user/ tjsamsonhospital Our website has all the tools you need to manage your medical care. Check it out! tjregionalhealth.org PARENTING Pre-registration is required for all classes. Call Megan Coulter at 270-659-5919 or 270-651-4105 or email megan.coulter@tjsamson.org . Classes will be held at the T.J. Health Pavilion Community Center. Four-Week Childbirth Class July 7, 6 to 8 p.m. Register in your second trimester. To register, call Megan Coulter at 270-651-4105 . One-night Introduction to Parenting Class June 9, 6 to 8 p.m. The course will cover newborn care more in-depth: swaddling, burping, bathing and car seat safety. Call Megan Coulter at 270-651-4105 . Saturday Childbirth Class June 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Megan Coulter at 270-651-4105 to register. 8 DESTINATION HEALTH