Healthy Dates Calendar, March 2020
As central Georgia prepares to respond to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Atrium Health Navicent is taking measures to protect patients, visitors and our community. All support groups for the remainder of March will be cancelled, effective Friday, March 13, 2020. If you have questions about a specific group, please contact the event organizer.
3/3 - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group, 6:30 p.m. Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for details
3/3 - Men to Men Prostate Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.633.6349 for details
3/6 - Stop the Bleed training class, 10 a.m., 478.633.1530 to register for this free class
3/7 - Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m., 478. 633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required
3/9 - Prostate Cancer 101, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations
3/10 - Smoking Cessation Class, 6 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2614 for details
3/11 - Infant CPR Class, 6:30 p.m., 478.633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register for this free class, please register one month prior to due date
3/11 - Caring for the Caregiver, a support group for family caregivers, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2020 for details
3/11 - Ribbons of Hope Cancer Support Group, 1 p.m. Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.2020 for more details
3/12 - Bariatric Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Bariatric & Metabolic Institute, Atrium Health Navicent (840 Pine Street, Suite 750, Macon), 478.633.5200 for details
3/14 - Peach Road Race, 8 a.m., Medical Center of Peach County, Atrium Health Navicent (1960 Hwy 247 Connector, Byron), www.racerpal.com for registration and information
3/16 - Art Therapy for Cancer Patients and Survivors, 1 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for details
3/17 - Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for details
3/17 - Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group, 6 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 404.636.9909 for details
3/19 - The Pink Alliance breast cancer survivor group, 12 p.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street, Macon), 478.633.8537 for details and reservations
3/19 - Parkinson's Support Group, 2 p.m., Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 478.201.6500 for details
3/21 - ALS Support Group, 10 a.m., Rehabilitation Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent (3351 Northside Drive, Macon), 404.636.9909 for details
3/21 - Breastfeeding Class, 1 p.m., 478.633.BABY orhttps://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register for this free class
3/21 - Prepared Childbirth Class, 9 a.m., 478. 633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register, $50.00 fee / prepayment required
3/24 Colorectal Cancer Open House. Come and learn from the experts about colorectal cancer and watch a cooking demonstration from a chef and also enjoy light refreshments. Noon - 2 p.m. Peyton Anderson Cancer Center demo kitchen. 800 First Street, Macon, Ga. 31201. RSVP to PatientAdvocate@navicenthealth.org or call (478)633-8555
3/28 - Sibling Class for children 10 and under expecting the birth of a sibling, 10 a.m., 478. 633.BABY or https://navicenthealth.org/service-center/women-s-services-navicent-health/beginnings-classes to register for this free class
Support Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital through these great events!
4/18 - Shootin' & Shuckin', 4 p.m., Idle Hour Country Club, Macon
3/19 - Patient Picnic, 11:30 a.m., Atrium Health Navicent Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital
4/20 - Malcolm Burgess Golf Classic, 8 a.m. and 1:30- p.m. shotgun starts, Idle Hour Country Club, Macon
Call 478.633.7890 for details and information
Recurring
Each Sunday in March - Bowling for Butts supporting colorectal cancer awareness, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Pinstrikes Macon (4318 Sheraton Dr., Macon), purchase tickets at Pinstrikes Macon or at Peyton Anderson Cancer Center, Atrium Health Navicent (800 First St., Macon)
Each Monday - Chemotherapy Orientation Class, 10 a.m., Peyton Anderson Cancer Center Atrium Health Navicent (800 First Street Macon), 478.633.8537 for reservations
Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday - Cancer WellFit, 9 a.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Dr., Macon), visit www.navicenthealth.org/service-center/the-wellness-center-at-navicent-health for details.
Each Tuesday - The Close-Knit Bunch, 2 p.m., Golden Opportunities at Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Dr., Macon), 478.757.7817 for details.
Each Tuesday and Thursday - Power Over Parkinson's, 9:30 a.m., Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Dr., Macon), visit www.navicenthealth.org/service-center/the-wellness-center-at-navicent-health for details.
Each Tuesday and Friday - free Blood Pressure Screenings, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Health Resource Center Library, Atrium Health Navicent (877 Hemlock Street, Macon)
Each Wednesday - The Card Sharks, 1 p.m., Golden Opportunities at Wellness Center, Atrium Health Navicent (3797 Northside Dr., Macon) 478.757.7817 for details
SmartStart Cardiovascular Risk Reduction exercise and education program, reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke, call 478.633.9090 for more details.
Wings Of Hope grief support for children and families, and Goodbye Too Soon grief support for mothers who have lost children, will meet at The Medical Center, Navicent Health by appointment. Call 478.621.8328 for an appointment with a transitions counselor.
Rock Steady Boxing for those with Parkinson's disease -
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m.
Mondays and Tuesdays 6:30 p.m.
Macon United Boxing and Conditioning Club (3301 Roff Avenue, Macon)
Must have a physician's clearance and physical therapist evaluation before beginning
navicentmaconbibb@rsbaffiliate.com for more details
Need a speaker for your community group? https://navicenthealth.org/pages/speakersbureauregistration
About Atrium Health Navicent
Atrium Health Navicent, the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia, is committed to its mission of elevating health and wellbeing through compassionate care. Providing more than 1,000 beds and offering care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region, Atrium Health Navicent provides care for healthcare consumers' through an academic medical center; community, pediatric and rehabilitation hospitals; urgent care centers; physician practices; diagnostic centers; home health; hospice and palliative care; and a life plan community. Atrium Health Navicent is dedicated enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. For more information, please visit www.navicenthealth.org.