Classes & Events

Second and fourth Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Lakeshore Campus, Shelby
Lakes Campus near The Lakes Mall, Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon
Wednesdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Westshore Professional Pharmacy, Mercy Health Pavilion, 1150 E. Sherman Blvd.

Receive assistance with prescriptions, Medicaid, MIChild and other services. Call the Muskegon Community Health Project at 231-672-3201.

Aesthetics

Get the latest in rejuvenation services with these monthly features:

September—$265 for three microdermabrasion sessions and one chemical peel.
October—20 percent off laser hair removal packages.
November—Ladies Holiday Escape event. See page 6 for details.

Call Lakeshore Laser & Aesthetic Center at 888-78LASER (888-785-2737) to schedule an appointment.

Arthritis

Arthritis Pool Class
Lakes Campus near The Lakes Mall
Gentle stretching, endurance activities and strengthening exercises. Call 231-727-7960 for dates and times.

Bereavement
Finding Joy in the Mourning
Available in Muskegon, Whitehall and Shelby
Eight-week grief recovery group. Call Mercy VNS & Hospice Services at 231-672-3266 for dates and locations.

Grief Healing
Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
This weekly support group encourages participants to learn from others who have experienced a loss. Call Mercy VNS & Hospice Services at 231-672-3266 for dates and locations.

Blood Drives
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mercy Campus
For dates and times, call Debbie Sells at 231-672-6126.

Cancer
Breast Friends
Meet with other women to share experiences. Call 231-672-3368 for dates and locations.

Cancer Support Group (Shelby)
Call Phyllis Schlee at 231-861-4382 or 231-873-2723 or Sherry Lessens at 231- 861-5150 for dates and locations.

Living With Cancer
Talk with others who are experiencing a cancer diagnosis. Call 231-672-3368 for dates and locations.

Prostate Cancer Support Group
For men; partners are welcome. Call 231-672-3368 for dates and locations.

Yoga for Women
Tuesdays, 3 to 4:15 p.m.
255 Seminole Road, Suite 204 (corner of Seminole and Seaway Drive)
For women who have had or currently have cancer. Call 231-672-3368 for more information.

Diabetes
Certified Diabetes Program
Individual instruction and classes. Call 231-672-3648 for dates and locations.

Diabetes Support Group
Three special diabetes events each year. For more information, call Kathy Workman at 231-798-7777.

Having a Baby?
Aquatics for Two
Lakes Campus near The Lakes Mall $4 per class
Enjoy prenatal aquatherapy in a heated, indoor swimming pool. Call 231-727-7960 for dates and times.

Baby Signing
Hackley Campus
$50
Teach your little one to communicate through sign language. For more information, call Deb at 231-728-5691.

Breastfeeding Class
7 to 9 p.m.
Free
An introduction to breastfeeding. For Hackley Campus dates, call 231-728-5691. For Muskegon General Campus dates, call 231-672-4800.

Breastfeeding Support Group
Muskegon General Campus
Taught by a certified lactation counselor. For dates and times, call 231-672-4800.

CPR for Infants and Children
7 to 9 p.m.
Hackley Campus
Free
Learn CPR techniques that can save a child’s life. Call 231-728-5691 for more information.

Expectant Parents Class
$40 (no cost for Medicaid)
A two-session evening course or weekend course. For Hackley Campus times and dates, call 231-728-4092. For Muskegon General Campus times and dates, call 231-672-4800.

New Brother/New Sister
$5 for the first child; $2.50 for each additional child
For more information, call 231-672-4800.

Prenatal Refresher Course
For those who have already delivered a baby. Weekday and weekend classes are available. For dates and times, call 231-672-4800.

Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center
The following are programs of the Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center at 1212 E. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon.

Cancer Lifestyle Program
Exercise, nutrition, counseling and spiritual support. For dates and times, call 231-672-3648.

Cardiac Rehab Support Group
For more information, call 231-672-3648.

Cholesterol, Lipid and Glucose Screening
$6 for cholesterol or glucose screenings, $15 for a lipid profile and $21 for both
For more information, call 231-672-3648.

Nutrition
Healthy Nutrition Class
$20
Talk with a registered dietitian. Call 231-672-3648 to register.

Healthy Cooking Class
Second Thursday of each month, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
$10
Learn to prepare healthy food as taught by our dietitian. Call 231-672-3648 to register.

Nutrition Counseling/Education
Nutrition education for adults and children. Call 231-672-4940 for more information. To schedule an appointment, call 231-672-4800.

Healthy Heart
Cardio Challenge Aquatherapy Class
$4 per class
Call 231-727-7960.

Healthy Weight
Medical Weight Management
Achieve healthy weight loss through this 26-week, medically managed weight-loss program. Call 231-672-3648.

Bariatric Surgery Seminar
Learn about weight-loss surgery. Call 866-934-4465.

Get Moving Class
Cardio and resistance fitness classes. Call Donna at 231-798-2346 for dates and times.

HMR Weight-Loss Class
A medically supervised weight-loss program. For a free orientation, call 231-798-2346 or visit www.hackleyhealthmanagement.com.

Stepping it Up Aquatherapy Class
$4 per class
Light-impact aerobics in shallow water. Call 231-727-7960.

Run for Sight

The 5th Annual Run For Sight will take place Saturday, September 4th, and will kick off the Breakwater Festival at Pere Marquette Park. Run For Sight is a great community event - A 5K run/walk in which the community walks for sight. The 5K Walk is dog friendly - dogs must be on leashes. To finish the event, there is a1 Mile Fun Run for children under 9 years old. For more information, call Jennifer Scofield at 231-737-4717 or email at jscofield@shorelinevision.com.

To register for Run For Sight: http://www.run4sight.com

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group
Third Thursday of each month, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

MHP Memory Clinic, Hackley Professional Center, 1675 Leahy, Suite 415A
For caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease. Facilitated by Petra Knight, LMSW, ACSW. For more information, call 231-728-5863.

Celiac Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.
5969 Harvey St. (near The Lakes Mall)
Call Julie at 231-672-3160 or Nancy at 231-798-2637 for more information.

Heart Failure Support Group
Call 231-672-3648 for dates and times.

Interstitial Cystitis Support Group
Reservation required. Call 231-727-7944 for more information.

Journeys Support Group
For those dealing with a loss other than death. Call 231-672-3266 to learn more.

Lakeshore Caregiver Support Group
Call Judi at 231-780-2944 for details.

Stroke Support Group
Call Sarah at 231-728-4835 for more information.
Lakeshore Campus, Shelby

Access Health Clinic
Second and fourth Mondays of every month, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Call 231-672-3201.

Blood Pressure Screening
Free
Walk-ins welcome.

Diabetes Education
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Physician referral required.
Lakeshore Campus - Shelby

Hearing Clinic
Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 888-362-4490.

Orthopedic Clinic
Thursdays
Physician referral required.

Podiatry Clinic
Third Monday of every month
Physician referral required.

Urology Clinic
Third Wednesday of every month
Physician referral required.