Florence SC (PRESS RELEASE) – AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP: The Amputee Support Group has been established for people in the community affected by amputation to offer support, information and encouragement. Care partners, family members and friends are welcome. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria at Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital, 121 E. Cedar St. in Florence. For more information or to register, please call 843 661-3600. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: This support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in Carolinas Hospital System’s Educational Classroom, Medical Mall B, 805 Pamplico Hwy in Florence. This support group has been established for those in the community affected by breast cancer to offer support, encouragement and to share information. For information, call 843-674-6206.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: This support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 10 am – 11 am, to provide updated information on the treatment of diabetes. Health care professionals provide answers to questions for diabetic patients and their families. Meeting location: main campus of Carolinas Hospital System, Medical Mall C, Suite 103. For information, please call 674-2685.
HEART VISITORS PROGRAM: This support group is for people recovering from heart disease. One important function of the group is the Heart Visitor Program, where members visit patients who are awaiting heart surgery at local hospitals. They provide the patient and his or her family with support and encouragement until discharged from the hospital. For more information, call 674-2242.
FREE SMOKING CESSATION: Let us help you kick your smoking habit once and for all! If you are ready to set a date to stop smoking, call us at 674-2242.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS (MS) SUPPORT GROUP: This support group is for people living with MS and their families, to offer support, information and encouragement. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Community Meeting Room at Carolinas Rehabilitation Hospital located at 121 E. Cedar St. in Florence. For more information, please call 843-661-3600.PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP: This support group is for people in the community affected by Parkinson’s to provide support to one another while also learning more about the disease and ways to manage it. Care partners, family members and friends are welcome. For more information or to register, please call 843 661-3600. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: The Stroke Support Group has been established for people in the community affected by stroke to offer support, encouragement and to share information. Care partners, family members and friends are welcome. The group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 pm at Carolinas Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 1925 Hoffmeyer Road in Florence. For more information or to register, please call 843 661-3600.
SENIOR CIRCLE is an organization that improves the lives of people 50 and better. Members enjoy fellowship, activities, hospital benefits, health education, parties, travel, local and national discounts and more – for $15 a year. The Carolinas Chapter of Senior Circle is sponsored by Carolinas Hospital System. For information, call Sheree Meadows at 674-2975. Payments for activities may be sent to CHS/Senior Circle, 805 Pamplico Hwy, Florence, SC 29505.PRENATAL CLASSES
The Women’s Center is proud to offer education classes and orientation sessions for expectant parents free of charge as a service to our community.
Childbirth Preparation – This class is designed to prepare the mother-to-be and her labor companion for the birthing experience, focusing on signs of labor, comfort measures to use in labor and breathing relaxation techniques. The class will include a tour of the facility where you will learn about our labor and delivery methods.
Class is held the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Floyd Conference Center. Registration is required.
Breastfeeding Preparation – This class offers consultation in methods to promote lactation and tips for a successful breastfeeding experience both during your hospital stay and beyond.
Class is held the second Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Floyd Conference Center. Registration is required.
To register for these classes, call 843-674-4525, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information or to learn more about our services, please call 843-674-4665.
The Floyd Conference Center is located at 1592 Freedom Blvd. in Florence, on the main campus of Carolinas Hospital System.2015 Class ScheduleChildbirth Classes
July 7 August 4
September 1 October 6 November 3 December1Breastfeeding Classes
July 14 August 11
September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8