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Classes and Programs
ZUMBA! - Join Signature Healthcare every Wednesday from 5-6pm at 41 Libby St., Brockton 02302 for a free fitness class. All ages and levels welcome, no registration required. Call our Wellness Wednesday line at 508-941-7654 with questions.
Free Head & Neck Cancer Screening - Many head and neck cancers can be linked to tobacco use or sun exposure and are preventable. Head and neck cancer can affect your ability to speak, eat, drink, and swallow. If found early, however, they can be successfully treated. Wednesday April 18, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 pm, Radiation Therapy Department at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital - Click for more info and to register.
Free Fall Prevention Screening - Could you be at risk for a fall? A series of tests will identify the factors causing you to be at risk, including physical factors like balance and strength, and environmental factors such as hazards around your home. Call 508-941-7242 to schedule your free appointment. Screening provided by our Physical Therapy Department, 130 Quincy Ave., Brockton, behind the hospital.
Look Good…Feel Better – Certified professional cosmetologists volunteer their skills and time to help patients undergoing treatment for cancer to enhance their appearance. Patients learn how to use make-up, wigs and other accessories to regain their self-image and confidence during a time when their looks may change somewhat, due to treatment. Call OneCall at 866-974-7979 for more info.
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Alcoholics Anonymous – A 12-Step self-help group for those with an addiction to alcohol. Meets every Friday from 7:30-8:30 pm in the Cafeteria at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. No need to register, just show up.
Bereavement Support Group – Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital offers an open bereavement support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. The support group provides a forum for participants to obtain support and share experiences with others who are also in the grieving process. This group, lead by a certified bereavement facilitator, meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm on the second floor of 130 Quincy Ave. (behind the hospital) from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Please call 508-941-7979 to register or for more information.
Cancer Support Group - Connect with others who are going through treatment, share experiences, information and resources. First class will be held Thursday, September 15 from 6-7pm, and continue on the third Thursday of every month. Location: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital Radiation Oncology Department, 680 Centre St., Brockton. For more info, call: 508-941-7450.
Narcotics Anonymous – A self-help group for individuals with drug addictions. Meets every Sunday from 10:00 – 11:30 am in Assembly Room at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Registration not required to attend.
Prostate Cancer Support Group – A group designed to provide caring support and increase knowledge and awareness of prostate cancer. Addresses questions and concerns in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Assembly Room at the Hospital. Registration not required to attend.
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Baby and Me - A fun, informal community play group encouraging exploration, learning and social interactions for babies birth to 9 months and their parents. This free group meets every Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 pm in the Brockton Hospital 4th floor "A4 Conference Room," and benefits include: lactation consulting, infant massage, a parent support group and a social group. Call 508-559-0473 ext.734 for more details.
Breastfeeding Program - Trying to decide whether or not to breastfeed? Finding it difficult to transition back to work while breastfeeding your child? Want to interact with other new moms? If your answer is “Yes” to any of these questions, then Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital can help! Our comprehensive breastfeeding program, led by a certified lactation consultant, is designed to help women address common breastfeeding questions and concerns. Pre-registration and a $25 fee are required to attend. Call 508-941-7353 for more information.
Breastfeeding Support Group - Led by a certified lactation consultant, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital’s Breastfeeding Support Group meets every Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 pm and offers mother-to-mother support for breastfeeding moms. Babies and siblings are welcome. For more information, call the Breastfeeding Warm Line at 508-941-7353.
Childbirth and Parenting Workshop – A workshop for expecting parents. Pre-registration is required to attend. Cost is $65 for a one day intensive class and $75 for a 5-week program. Call 508-941-7380 for information about future classes and to register. 
Refresher Childbirth and VBAC Class – For experienced parents as well as for mothers who are planning to have a vaginal birth after a previous Cesarean section. Cost is $25 and pre-registration is required. Call 508-941-7380 for more information.
Sibling Preparation Class – The arrival of a new baby can be both joyous and stressful to young children. This class can help children prepare for the transition. $10.00 for one child/$15.00 per family. Pre-registration is required. Offered monthly. Call 508-941-7380 to register.
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