Month-At-A-Glance

Athens Regional Foundation Events

Community Education Classes

Diabetes Education

Events at the Loran Smith Cancer Support Center

Healthcare Provider Courses

Medical Explorer Scouts

Parent-Child Programs

Support Groups

National Health Observances - Year at a Glance

Community Education Programs
Contact Misty Bradberry, Corporate Communications Associate
(706) 475-2293, FAX (706) 475-6774; mbradberry@armc.org 
* Scholarships available for all classes

ARMC Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Athens Regional Medical Center will offer an American Heart Association Heartsaver Course on Saturday, August 17 from 1-5 p.m. The class covers CPR for adults, children and infants. Participants will receive a two-year certification card at the end of the course. Registration required. The cost of the class is $40 per person. Call ARMC's Health Education at 475-5620 for more information.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Athens Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for our community. It is for people who have heart problems such as recent heart attack, balloon treatment (angioplasty), or open heart surgery. A doctor's order is required. The program helps people improve their health by designing an individualized program for them that includes monitored exercise, activity, and education on what they can do to improve their health. The Cardiac Rehabilitation area is located on the first floor of the Medical Services Building, accessible from the King Avenue entrance. Call 475-5960 for more information.
Nutrition Counseling Services
Athens Regional Medical Center offers nutrition counseling. Meet with a registered dietitian for individualized nutrition recommendations. No referral is necessary, by appointment only. The cost is $25 for initial visit and $15 for follow-up. Call Jennifer Burnell at 475-2252 for more information or call ARMC's Nutritional Services at 475-3686 to schedule an appointment.

CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens Class
This one-day program is designed for business and industry medical first response teams. The next class is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2005, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. Call (706) 475-5620 for more information or to register.