Don’t miss Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s May events. We are pleased to be easing back to in-person events while still offering virtual options. Expectant mothers can prepare for their childbirth experience in one of our prenatal classes. Be prepared with life-saving techniques to help someone who is injured and severely bleeding. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke. 

If you missed any of the webinars in the Living Healthy Lives series, click on this link and watch them at any time. 

All online events are hosted in Microsoft Teams. You must register to receive an email link to join prior to the scheduled event date. 

Prepared Breastfeeding 

Monday, May 2, 6 – 8 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 17, 6 – 8 p.m. 

Online Class 

This two-hour class will help you get a healthy start to breastfeeding your newborn. Learn about milk production, feeding cues, latching techniques, milk storage and problem-solving tips for successful breastfeeding. This class is taught by a certified lactation consultant. Please feel free to include your spouse or support person. Call 864-560-BABY for more information. Click on the link above to register. 

Prepared Childbirth 

Tuesday, May 10, 6 – 8:00 p.m. 

Thursday, May 26, 6 – 8:00 p.m. 

Online Class 

Learn everything you need to know about the childbirth process and the options available to you during pregnancy, labor and delivery. The information you learn in this comprehensive, fact-based class will help reduce your anxiety and help you have a more positive birth experience. Your spouse or support person is encouraged to participate. Call 864-560-BABY for more information. Click on the preferred date above to register.  

Prepared Parents: Infant Care 

Thursday, May 12, 6 – 8 p.m. 
Online Class 

This class focuses on routine care for your newborn. Topics include breastfeeding, bathing, medical and safety information. Your spouse or support person is encouraged to participate. Click on the date above to register. 

Better Bone Health 

Monday, May 16, 12 – 1 p.m. 
Virtual Webinar 

Learn the risk factors for developing osteoporosis, medical screenings and tests used to help defect the disease and ways to slow or stop the progress. Click on the date above to register. 

Just the Ticket: Child Passenger Safety 

Monday, May 16, 4 – 5 p.m. 
Online Class 

This class is designed specifically for violators of the child passenger occupant law. This class covers information about South Carolina’s child passenger laws, the safest way to secure your child in a vehicle, proper car seat installation, when to update or replace your child’s car seat and other safety tips to help keep your child safe on the road. Click on the link above to register. 

Diabetes Wellness Circle 

Tuesday, May 17, 12 – 1 p.m. 
Online Support Group 

Diabetes care and education specialists offer support, encouragement and education to anyone living with diabetes. Support persons are also encouraged to attend. Click on the link above to register. 

Stroke Update: What You Can Do in 2022 

Tuesday, May 17, 12 – 1 p.m. 
Gibbs Cancer Center – Pelham, Auditorium A 

Join us for lunch and hear neurologist John Pilch, MD with Medical Group of the Carolinas –Neurology – Pelham share ways to reduce your risk of having a stroke, how to recognize the symptoms and the steps to take to get lifesaving care. Space is limited and registration is required. Click on the date above to register. 

Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection 

Wednesday, May 17, by appointment 
Spartanburg Medical Center 

A certified child passenger safety technician will inspect your child’s car seat for proper installation. Click on the link above to register, then call 864-560-6845 before your appointment for directions to the inspection station on the campus of Spartanburg Medical Center. 

Cardiac Connection 

Wednesday, May 18, 12 – 1 p.m. 
Gibbs Cancer Center Auditorium — Spartanburg 

A community for people of all ages with or at risk for heart disease. Relevant topics are presented each month. If you prefer attending online, contact Dawn Maddux 864-560-8185. Click on the link above to register. 

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group 

Thursday, May 19, 12 – 12:30 p.m. 
Online Support Group 

An Upstate area support group for patients in all phases of the surgical weight loss process. Network with others who have experienced similar challenges with the lifestyle changes necessary to lose weight and keep it off successfully. Click on the date above to register. 

Safe Kids 101 for New and Expecting Parents 

Thursday, May 18, 4 – 5 p.m. 
Online Class 

This one-hour webinar includes information about basic car seat features, installation techniques and how to choose an appropriate car seat based on your child’s age, height and weight. You will also learn ways to avoid accidents in the home involving fire, burns, drowning, falls and poisoning. Click on the link above to register. 

Stop the Bleed Instruction Course 

Thursday, May 19, 6 – 7 p.m. 
SMC – Mary Black Campus – Hugh R. Black Conference Center 

Learn the skills necessary to assist in an emergency where someone is injured and severely bleeding. Practice the techniques and earn a certificate of completion. Space is limited and registration is required. Click on the link above to register. 

Virtual Veg Edge 

Wednesday, May 24, 12 – 1 p.m. 
Online Support Group 

This month, explore how mindful eating can help you control your eating habits. Observe as our speakers demonstrate a simple smoothie recipe. Click on the link above to register. 

Weight Loss Surgery – Online Video Presentation 

Available to view anytime 
Online Video 

Is weight loss surgery right for you? This video covers detailed information about gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery. The video lasts approximately 20 minutes and must be viewed in its entirety before a consultation appointment with the physician can be scheduled. If you have questions, please call 864-560-7070 for more information. To view the video, click on the link above.