Regional Medical Center | Thrive for Life | Winter 2018

RMC provides health screenings, educational programs and events throughout the year. For more information on these and other programs in the interest of your good health, visit rmccares.org/classes-events . Diabetes Class First Wednesday, 8 a.m. Fourth Wednesday, 3 p.m. RMC Anniston Registration required. 256-235-5671 Arthritis Seminar Fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m. Tyler Center, first-floor classroom Registration encouraged. 256-235-5970 Blood Drives Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. More than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day. Donate today! RMC Anniston Main Lobby (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 17 and 18 Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19 Overflow Room (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Wednesday, Feb. 14 RMC Jacksonville Donation bus at main entrance Thursday, Feb. 15 Preparing for Baby All programs are held at RMC Anniston. Space is limited. Call for available dates and to register: 256-235-5132, ext. 1 . ●   ● Stork School First Sunday of each month, 3 to 5 p.m. No registration needed. ●   ● Prenatal Class Weeknight and Saturday classes available ●   ● New Sibling Class Saturday mornings for ages 3 to 12; must be accompanied by a guardian ●   ● Milk Drop Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon Drop in for infant weight checks, lactation questions or to drop off donor milk. No registration needed. Seniors’ Bingo First Wednesday of each month (including holidays), 8:30 a.m. Cafeteria, RMC Jacksonville Call 256-782-4620 for more information. Support Groups Visit rmccares.org/classes-events to learn more. Upcoming community health screenings and events RMC Foundation/ Eastman Scholly Night Thursday, Jan. 18 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tyler Center, 731 Leighton Ave., Anniston For more information, see page 13. RSVP: foundation@rmccares.org or 256-741-6359 RMC Heart Day Thursday, Feb. 22 RMC Anniston and RMC Jacksonville Heart health screenings ($50): EKG, lipid profile, basic metabolic profile, and blood pressure. Appointments: rmccares.org/heartday or 844-RMC-APPT ( 844-762-2778 ). Get Your Rear in Gear: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 1 to 31 rmccares.org/classes-events Canyon Climb Saturday, March 24 annistonrunners.com RMC Foundation Garden Jubilee Benefiting the Martha Vandervoort Memorial Scholarship Fund Friday, May 11 Longleaf Botanical Gardens For more information, see page 13. 15 rmccares.org COMMUNITY OUTREACH