Monday, August 22
Diabetes Education Class
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Erlanger Chattanooga Lifestyle Center
This class will explore ways to manage diabetes. Call 778-9400 for more information on physician referral and insurance reimbursement.
Bariatric Support Group
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Siskin Hospital
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-2906 for more information.
Tuesday, August 23
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs.
Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesday and Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Wednesday, August 24
Bariatric Support Group
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Erlanger Medical Mall (C620)
Bariatric Support Group meetings are for individuals scheduled to have Bariatric surgery or who have already had weight loss surgery. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-2906 for more information.
Thursday, August 25
Monogrammed Maternity
10 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Monogrammed Maternity at Erlanger East Hospital provides a personalized approach to childbirth education and is tailored to each couples' unique needs. Registration is recommended around 36-weeks gestation; and is for patient's delivering at Erlanger East. This one-on-one session with our Prenatal Educator provides couples with the opportunity to privately discuss their personalized birth plan, begin the admission process for delivery, visit with a lactation consultant if needed for breastfeeding preparation, ask questions, and receive assistance in making those all important decisions that help make the birth experience less stressful and uniquely their own. The session is available every Tuesday and Thursday. Space is limited. Registration is required. Registration fee is $40. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-LINK (5465) to register.
Bariatric Surgery Seminar
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Erlanger East (Gunbarrel Road)
Area residents who are overweight and /or with health problems related to obesity are invited to learn more about the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center at Erlanger. It is a free seminar and registration is required. Call Erlanger’s HealthLink at (423) 778-2906 to register.
Moments to Share (Grief) Support Group
7:00 p.m.
Ronald McDonald House
For parents who have lost a baby during pregnancy or in intensive care. Call (423) 778-5149 for more information.
Friday, August 26
Cancer Support Group
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Ronald McDonald House
Have you or someone you know been touched by cancer? Erlanger Cancer Center and Pastoral Care services offers a cancer support group open to patients, family members and friends and offers education through self-care topics and support with discussions and fellowship. A cancer navigator and pastoral care representative will guide attendees through topics that include navigating through a cancer diagnosis, management of cancer treatment, emotional support and much more. For more information on the support group, call 423-778-5030.