Due to the changes in PBMC/WCGH’s visitor guidelines, we are temporarily offering this support group online. Please click here for more information and to register.

 

This group offers breastfeeding support and guidance to breastfeeding mothers. Our certified lactation consultants and certified lactation counselors will lead breastfeeding topics such as the early weeks, fussy babies, common problems and solutions, going back to work, nutrition and long term breastfeeding success. 

The support group meets weekly on Mondays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Women and Infants Healthcare Unit (WIHCU) lactation office at Waldo County General Hospital. For more information, please contact lactation services at Waldo County General Hospital at 505-4109. Please call ahead if it falls on a holiday.

A support group for breastfeeding families. The informal group provides interaction as well as individual assistance when needed. Women wanting more information about breastfeeding are also welcome. Facilitated by a lactation consultant from OB/GYN. Due to the changes in PBMC/WCGH’s visitor guidelines, we are temporarily offering this support group online. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Thank you for understanding. Please call 301-8337 for more information

 Registration is per person.

Join an American Heart Association-certified instructor for this one-night course for parents, childcare providers, teachers, and others who care for children. This course provides basic information on resuscitation for  infants and children. The text Family & Friends CPR will be provided.

Please note: This is not a certificate class.

We recommend attending this class between the 28th and 32nd week of pregnancy.

 

Join us for a free tour of the Family Birth Center. Individuals and families who would like a closer look at the facilities and amenities available during your time at the Hospital are encouraged to attend. For the safety of our mothers and babies, tours of the Family Birth Center must be scheduled in advance.

Registered participants are invited to meet our tour guides in the Main Lobby of the hospital, outside of the Flower Box.

(Note: A tour of the Family Birth Center is also included in the Childbirth Education Series, Childbirth Express and Cesarean classes. If you plan on attending one of those classes, you do not need to register for a separate tour.)

This group provides education, support and local resources. Pleasejoin us to talk about lung diseases, build relationships with others andlearn from each other. This is a free, drop-in group held in thepulmonary rehab education room at PBMC. Please call 301-8880 foradditional information.

Due to the changes in PBMC/WCGH’s visitor guidelines, we are temporarily offering this support group online. Please click here for more information or to register.

The postpartum support group was created by a group of women and moms, who have gone through challenging postpartum experiences themselves and/or have been educated on postpartum experiences. We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for moms and moms-to-be who want to connect with other women for support. No registration required. For more information, please call 505-4140.

The postpartum support group was created by a group of women and moms, who have gone through challenging postpartum experiences themselves and/or have been educated on postpartum experiences. We offer a safe place for new and pregnant mothers and families to talk listen, get support and gain education on postpartum experiences. This is a free group for moms, moms-to-be and family members who want to connect with others for support. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. For more information, please call 505-4140. Due to the changes in PBMC/WCGH’s visitor guidelines, we are temporarily offering this support group online. After you are registered, shortly before the class starts you will receive an email with information as to how to participate in the class. Thank you for understanding.

Maybe you’d like to try gardening but don’t think you have enough space, time or energy. Think again! Container gardening is an easy way to test out your green thumb, whether you have lots of outdoor space, just a patio or even a window sill. Join us to learn the basics of container gardening and discover the wide variety of things you can grow inside (or out). You’ll be eating your own fresh vegetables and herbs in no time! The first five registrants will receive a free five-gallon fabric grow bag. This class is free but pre-registration is required in order to obtain virtual access. Please visit journeytohealth.coursestorm.com or call 301-3950 to register.