Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) is pleased to offer education classes and programs to improve your family’s health. Here is a list of upcoming offerings. Most of these are free of charge, but registration is required.
Click here to register by simply selecting the class you want to register for from the Class or Event title drop down box.
More than Fat
Learn the heart healthy benefits of specific foods and nutrients on Monday, February 20 at 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m., or February 27 at 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4010.
Cancers of the Head and Neck
Bring your lunch and join Dr. Brian McKinley, a surgical oncologist with Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center, for an informal discussion on cancers of the head and neck on Tuesday, February 21, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Exercise Prescription
Learn the components of a safe exercise program on Wednesday, February 22, 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4037.
Principles of Functional Training
Conditioning Specialist Joe Middleton will demonstrate training activities that target core muscles of the abdomen and low back on Wednesday, February 22, noon-1 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4231.
Infertility 101
Join the physicians of Fertility Centers of the Carolinas for a discussion on infertility and the latest treatment options on Thursday, February 23, 6:30 p.m., at Baptist Easley Hospital. Light refreshments served. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Oh What a Relief It Is: Indigestion, Acid Reflux & Heartburn
Join Dr. Daniel Smith of Cypress Internal Medicine-Greer for a discussion on dyspepsia (chronic upper abdominal discomfort), heartburn and acid reflux on Monday, February 27, noon-1 p.m., at The Cottages at Brushy Creek in Greer. Lunch provided. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Facts about Blood Cancers
Learn who is at risk for blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, as well as signs, symptoms and treatment options from Dr. Suzanne Fanning, a medical oncologist and hematologist with Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, on Tuesday, February 28, noon-1 p.m., at Patewood Medical Campus. Lunch provided. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Smoking Cessation Support Group
Greenville Hospital System offers a number of free smoking cessation support groups. Call 455-WELL (9355) for dates, times and locations.
Greenville Hospital System Pink in the Rink
Greenville Hospital System is partnering with the Greenville Road Warriors to raise awareness of breast cancer during the March 2 Road Warriors game at the Bi-Lo Center. The ice will be pink and players will wear pink jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Mary Kay Foundation. A women’s hockey 101 clinic will take place before the game. For tickets or more information, call 674-PUCK.
Fat Counts
Find out how to choose low-fat, low-cholesterol foods on Monday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m., or March 12 at 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4010.
Stress Management
Learn how to control stress so it doesn’t control you on Monday, March 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Fee: $20. To register, call 455-4231.
T is for Tantrums: Causes and Prevention of Meltdowns
Join a physician from Heritage Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and a certified parent educator for tips on handling tantrums on Wednesday, March 7, noon-1 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Hospital. Lunch provided. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Salt Sense
Learn guidelines for eating less sodium, which can help manage congestive heart failure and hypertension, on Wednesday, March 7, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4010.
Know Your Numbers: Understanding Cholesterol
Increase your knowledge of cholesterol and the latest recommendations on Friday, March 9, 12:30 p.m., or March 16, 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-5173.
GHS Centennial 5K & Half-marathon
Greenville Hospital System and On On Tri will host the first-ever GHS Centennial 5K and Half-marathon on Saturday, March 10. Race starts at 8 a.m. at Gateway Park in Travelers Rest and continues on the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail. Deadline to register is March 8. To register, visit
www.active.com.
Kidney Screening
Those with high blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of these conditions or kidney disease are encouraged to get screened on Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the West End Community Development Center. Must be 18 years of age or older. Free; registration required. Register at www.kidneysc.org or 1-800-488-2277.
girl•ology
This program is designed to ease the transition into puberty for girls in 4th or 5th grade. Girls are invited to attend the program with their mothers on Sunday, March 11 or 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Greenville Hospital System’s Patewood Medical Campus. Fee: $50 for mom and daughter. To register, visit the events page at
www.girlology.com.
Look Good … Feel Better
Women with cancer are invited to learn how to look and feel better using a variety of beauty techniques on Monday, March 12, 1-3 p.m., at Greenville Hospital System’s Cancer Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 627-1903 or 1-866-227-4395.
It’s National Nutrition Month – Let’s Get Healthy!
Bring your lunch for a discussion on how to develop and sustain healthy eating habits on Tuesday, March 13, noon-1 p.m., at the Caine Halter YMCA. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Stress: Is It Worth Dying For?
Learn the origins of stress and how your body responds to it on Wednesday, March 14, 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4021.
Caregiver 101
This educational program is for those caring for a loved one with dementia. The final two sessions take place Wednesday, March 14 and 28, 2-4 p.m., at The Cottages at Brushy Creek in Greer. Cost is $20 per session. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Matters of the Heart
Learn risk factors for heart disease, as well as ways to prevent and treat the disease from Dr. Diane Eugenio of Cypress Internal Medicine-Greer on Thursday, March 15, noon-1:30 p.m., at the Jean M. Smith Library Branch in Greer. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Spice of Life Food & Fitness Fest
This interactive food and fitness event takes place March 17 and 18 at the TD Convention Center and includes cooking and exercise demonstrations, innovative entertaining ideas, expert advice on green living and more! For details, visit
www.upstatespiceoflifeshow.com.
Super Foods for the Prevention of Cancer
Bring your lunch and join Dr. Brian McKinley, a surgical oncologist with Greenville Hospital System, for an informal discussion on super foods for the prevention of cancer on Tuesday, March 20, 12:15-1:15 p.m., at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
More than Fat
Learn the heart healthy benefits of specific foods and nutrients on Monday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. or 9:30 a.m., or March 26 at 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4010.
Metabolic Syndrome
Learn the risk factors that make up the metabolic syndrome and steps you can take to prevent or control diabetes, heart disease and stroke on Wednesday, March 21, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4010.
EcoDiet: Eat Clean Go Green
Toni Toney, author of “EcoDiet: Eat Clean Go Green,” will discuss the human body as an ecosystem and how eating clean is key to how humans thrive and die on Monday, March 26, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Fee: $7 members, $10 non-members. Space is limited! To register, call 455-4001.
Exercise Prescription
Learn the components of a safe exercise program on Wednesday, March 28, 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Free; registration required. To register, call 455-4037.
Meet the Midwife
Learn about Greenville Hospital System’s nurse-midwifery program and how a midwife can enhance the birthing process on Thursday, March 29, 6:30 p.m., at Stella’s Southern Bistro in Simpsonville. Light refreshments provided. Free; registration required. To register, call 1-877-GHS-INFO (447-4636) or
click here.
Hoop Fitness
Trim your waist and have fun doing it on Saturday, March 31, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Fee: $8 members, $10 non-members. Hoops provided. To register, call 455-4001.
Kid’s Self-defense
Children age six to 12 are invited to learn basic self-defense techniques on Saturday, March 31, 1-2 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Fee: $8 members, $10 non-members. To register, call 455-4001.
Adult Self-defense
Adults age 16 and older (or ages 12 to 15 with guardian) are invited to learn basic self-defense techniques on Saturday, March 31, 2:30-5:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Fee: $20 members, $25 non-members. To register, call 455-4001.
QuitWell Tobacco Cessation Program
This four-week tobacco cessation program kicks off Thursday, April 5, 6:30 p.m., at the Greenville Hospital System Life Center. Fee: $40. To register, call 455-WELL (9355).