Disease Management
Henry Medical Center is committed to the health and wellness of our community. Educators provide group programs, either at Henry Medical Center or at other community locations. Programs may be free or fee-based. Programs are offered throughout the year, call 678-604-1040 to find out about specific programs.
Fresh Start (Smoking Cessation/ACS): Four 1-hour sessions over 4 weeks for tobacco users who want to quit and stay quit. For more information on the Fresh Start Program, visit the American Cancer Society. Candidates for this program must have been a tobacco user in the past 12 months. If attending this program to remove surcharges from insurance premium, all four sessions must be attended. Non-smokers (users more than 12 months ago) must contact their employer for questions regarding their insurance premiums. Click here to register.
2010 Class schedule:
May 4, 11, 18 and 25 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
August 10, 17, 24 and 31 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
November 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Diabetes Self-Management: This program is nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Participants learn about diabetes, management of medications, nutrition, exercise, and much more. Classes are conducted regularly on the hospital campus, and are taught by Certified Diabetes Educators. To register call 678-604-1040.
Get Moving Again: A joint surgery pre-operative class. Meets every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. on the South Tower 1st Floor Surgical Waiting Area. Register through your surgeon’s office.
Look Good Feel Better: This program is designed to help women undergoing cancer treatment to regain self-confidence and control over their lives. Monthly from 10a.m. - noon, Foundation Education Center. For more information and registration call 770-631-0625. For cancer information, visit the American Cancer Society.
To register for programs or for more information contact Community Education at 678-604-1040.
For more information about custom group programs contact Vicky Ayers RN Community Educator, 678-604-5182 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).