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Be Tobacco Free Smoking Cessation Classes
Starts first Monday of each month; 5:30-6:30pm, SMMC Cardiopulmonary Wellness Center
Four-week session: Free. Southern Maine Medical Center and Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition have joined forces to offer free smoking cessation classes to assist you in being successful when you quit smoking. This program is offered to any group or individual seeking to be tobacco free. To sign-up, please call (207) 283-7272.
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Diabetes Education Program
The Diabetes Education Program at SMMC Visiting Nurses, led by Diabetes Nurse Educator Deb Dumoulin, includes assessment by a Registered Nurse and Registered Dietician. This program assists those with diabetes in learning the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to achieve and maintain good diabetes control. The goal is to prevent acute and long-term complications which result in unnecessary hospitalizations. Physician referral required; cost covered by Medicare and most private insurances. Call 985-1000 for more information.
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Gastric Bypass Information Session
Second Wednesday of Each Month; 6 to 7pm; SMMC
Free. Is gastric bypass the right decision for you? Have you tried the other weight loss methods and nothing seems to work? If you're considering gastric bypass surgery, then this introductory class is for you. Information will be presented about nutrition, resources, and other topics to help with the lifestyle and emotional adjustments you may face. For more information, call 283-7987.
- Gastric Bypass & LapBand Information Session Schedule: 2010
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Heartsaver CPR
Courses include instruction, textbook and a 2-year certification card from the American Heart Association. All courses will be held at Kennebunk Fire & Rescue and cost is $35. Call Deputy Chief David Cluff at 985-2102 (ext. 1315) for more information.
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Total Joint Replacement Education Class
Second and Fourth Wednesday of each month
2 to 3:30pm, SMMC
Free. An informational educational session in which staff members share information about what patients can expect before, during and after the procedure and stay in the hospital. Information is provided and questions are answered by a team of professionals - an operating room nurse, an occupational therapist and a physical therapist. Open to our patients, potential patients, family members and the general public. For more information and to pre-register (NOT a requirement), please call 283-7767.
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Where and how to sign up...
Most of our programs take place at SMMC (One Medical Center Drive, Biddeford), SMMC Visiting Nurses (Park Square: 72 Main Street, Kennebunk),
or at one of SMMC's Diagnostic and Therapy Centers in Saco (13 Industrial Park Road), Kennebunk (4 Shape Drive) and Biddeford (9 Healthcare Drive). Locations are noted as either Biddeford-SMMC, SMMC Visiting Nurses, Saco, or Kennebunk. Other venues are clearly specified. Unless otherwise noted, there is
no charge. indicates that pre-registration is required.
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