Classes and Events

Sept. 14 Balance Screening. 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean Springs YMCA Active Adult Center, 1820 Government St. Physical Therapists from SRHS Neuro/Vestibular Rehab will be offering a free balance screening and will speak with attendees on various health related issues. Attendees can receive a simple and quick balance screening and will be given written results along with recommendations from a licensed physical therapist for improving balance. These tests may discover balance problems before they cause a fall, allowing the individual to possibly prevent serious injury.

Sept. 14 General Cancer Support Group. 6 p.m. in the J.F. Turner Center at SRH. Cancer survivors give support to other survivors and those close to them. Caregivers, family members and loved ones are encouraged to attend. New members are welcome. For more information, call 228-809-5598 or 228-809-5664.

Sept. 16 Moving Forward Stroke Support Group. 11:30 a.m. in the SRH Medical Staff Conference Room. This support group is for patients and their caregivers. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. For more information, contact Jodie Picciano-Swanson, LMSW, ACSW, at 228-809-5626.

Sept. 18 Prepared Childbirth Class. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Education Center at OSH. You and your coach will learn about the stages of labor, delivery and recovery, as well as the different types of anesthesia available. You will learn about your newborn's appearance and general newborn care. The class concludes with a tour of the Labor and Delivery area of the hospital. Register online now or call 228-497-7470.

Sept. 20 Prostate Health Seminar and Screening. 6 p.m. at Ocean Springs Hospital. This seminar is for men age 40 and above. The seminar will run until approximately 6:30 p.m.. All seminar participants have the option of getting a free PSA test after the seminar, but the PSA is not mandatory. The PSA is a blood draw. The seminar will cover general prostate health and options to patients if they are diagnosed with prostate cancer. There is no cost for the seminar or the PSA test. Register online now or call 228-497-7470.

Sept. 21 Prostate Health Seminar and Screening. 6 p.m. at Singing River Hospital. This seminar is for men age 40 and above. The seminar will run until approximately 6:30 p.m.. All seminar participants have the option of getting a free PSA test after the seminar, but the PSA is not mandatory. The PSA is a blood draw. The seminar will cover general prostate health and options to patients if they are diagnosed with prostate cancer. There is no cost for the seminar or the PSA test. Register online now or call 228-497-7470.

Sept. 29 Bridging the Gap Bridge Walk. 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Isle Casino parking lot. Dress in red and join us to walk the Ocean Springs/ Biloxi Bridge in celebration of National Women’s Fitness Day. Participants can take advantage of free gifts, health information and screenings, and can register for door prizes, including a spa package from the Isle Casino. If walkers prefer to only cross the bridge once (a one-way trip), a shuttle will be available to transport walkers back to their starting point. For more information, call the American Heart Association at 228-604-5315.