Wellness

Education Programs at Meadows Health

For your safety during these uncertain times, some face-to-face classes and support groups may be cancelled or adapted to follow social distancing guidelines. In some cases, we may offer virtual alternatives.

Current Health Classes

Diabetes Education

If you have diabetes, you’re not alone. Nearly 30 million people in the United States have diabetes with Type 2, or insulin resistant, being the most common.

If you have diabetes or have been recently diagnosed, it’s important to get routine treatment. Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke and, if left untreated, can lead to complications such as blindness, kidney disease or amputations of the foot or leg.

At Meadows Health, we’re here to help. We offer group and private educational classes specifically designed for those with diabetes. Participants learn about healthy eating, how to monitor glucose levels and avoid complications, and other important topics for living a longer, healthier life.

This service is covered by Medicare and most private health insurance.

In person classes are currently cancelled. For more information, about our vitural session, contact Areli Alvares at 912.538.5325 or email aalvares@meadowsregional.org.

Healthy Lifestyles Class

This course is focused on those who are actively trying to lose weight. Most of our participants see a 5 - 7% reduction in body weight. This class is free to the community.

In person classes are currently cancelled. For more information, about our vitural session, contact Areli Alvares at 912.538.5325 or email aalvares@meadowsregional.org.

Healthy Heart Class: Heart Failure Classes

In person classes are currently cancelled. For more information, about our vitural session, contact Areli Alvares at 912.538.5325 or email aalvares@meadowsregional.org.

High Blood Pressure Classes

In person classes are currently cancelled. For more information, about our vitural session, contact Areli Alvares at 912.538.5325 or email aalvares@meadowsregional.org.

Mammogram Referrals

A printable mammogram referral form for people that are underinsured or uninsured is provided below.
Mammogram Referral and Financial Form
Please return the completed referral form to Mercy Clinic in Lyons or via email to smclendon@meadowsregional.org or aalvares@meadowsregional.org.

Mother/Baby Programs Available at Meadows Health:

Cabbage Patch Workshop

Learn about nutrition, healthy pregnancies, newborn care and lots more in this FREE online workshop -- open to all interested expectant mothers-to-be and their families.

To learn more, call Elaine Rehm, RN, at 912.245.8060 or at Mercy Clinic at 912.524.4000, or email erehm@meadowsregional.org.

Presentation Slides:

Cabbage Patch Videos:

Childbirth Education Class

Our prepared childbirth education class is an all-day overview of everything you need to know to be prepared for one of the most exciting days of your life. This comprehensive class covers anatomy and physiology of birth, the process of labor and delivery, coping skills, comfort measures, and pain management options available to make your delivery easier. We encourage a labor support person to come with you and gain the knowledge and understanding needed to support you during your hospital stay. This class also includes what to expect post-delivery or postpartum care, as well as an overview of newborn care and breastfeeding. The class is free for any expectant mother who plans to deliver at Meadows Regional Medical Center. Those who do not plan to deliver at our hospital, can attend for a minimal fee.
For more information, and to register for the class, you may email: womenshealth@meadowsregional.org

Childbirth Educator - Valerie Pittman
Where: Large Conference Room at the Wellness Center
All classes will be held every other month on the last Friday of the month at the Wellness Center. Dates are subject to change.

Basics of Breastfeeding Class

A FREE class dedicated to learning about Breastfeeding and lactation. Our International Board Certified Lactation Consultant will review the important information for you to know immediately following birth and for those first couple of months of your breastfeeding journey. This class is held every other month on the second Thursday at the Wellness Center. A support person is welcome to attend the class with you. Dates are subject to change.
For more information, contact womenshealth@meadowsregional.org.
See specifics dates for this and other classes on our Meadows Health Women’s Services Facebook Page.

Learning Together - a guide to caring for your newborn

A FREE class dedicated to learning all about the care of your newborn in those critical first couple of months of life. This class is held every other month on the second Thursday at the Wellness Center. A support person is welcome to attend the class with you. Dates are subject to change.
For more information, contact womenshealth@meadowsregional.org.
See specifics dates for this and other classes on our Meadows Health Women’s Services Facebook Page.

Breastfeeding Support Group

Our Breastfeeding Support Group meets monthly at the Wellness Center. The support group is led by Certified Lactation Counselors and meets the first Monday of each month starting at 5:30pm. Dates are subject to change.
For more information email thelactationclub@meadowsregional.org.
See specifics dates for this and other classes on our Meadows Health Women’s Services Facebook Page.

Check out our Meadows Health Women’s Services Facebook Page events tab for other offerings.

Support Group Meetings

Cancer Support Group

Meetings are currently cancelled. For more information call 912.538.7777 or email sdwalker@meadowsregional.org.

CPAP Support Group

Meetings are currently cancelled. For more information call 912.538.5591 or email jhulett@meadowsregional.org.