Baylor Health Care System
Events
Many support groups, classes and events are free, but some charge a fee. For information or to register to attend, please call 1-800-4BAYLOR or register on-line. Space is limited, so registration is required for many events listed. Classes and support groups listed are offered on the campus of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3500 Gaston Ave. Dallas, Texas 75246.

>> MARCH
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Ovarian Cancer Support Group
March 5, 12, 19, and 26
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room,
Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Basement
3535 Worth St., Dallas 75246

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Virginia R. Cvetko Living with Cancer Series
March 1, 8, 15, and 22
10 a.m. - noon
Cvetko Conference Room,
Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Basement

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Look Good...Feel Better
March 5
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
620 Conference Room, Collins Building

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Prostate Education and Support Group
March 6
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #8

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Living with Advanced Cancer
March 7
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room,
Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Basement

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Weight Loss Program Informational Seminar
March 8, 22
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Roberts Hospital, 17th Floor, Folsom Room

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Amyloid Support of North Texas
March 10
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #7

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Carcinoid Cancer Support of North Texas
March 10
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #1

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North Texas Myeloma Support Group
March 10
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #8

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Breastfeeding
March 13
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Hoblitzelle Hospital, 1st Floor

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Support for People with Oral & Head & Neck Cancer
March 13
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room,
Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Basement

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Headache Support Group Meeting
March 15
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #1

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Wisdom for Women with Cancer:
An Educational Series
March 20
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room 1

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Clinical Update
March 21
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sammons Conference Room, 4 Sammons Tower
"New Advances in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer"
by Carlos Becerra, MD

Heartwell Forum
March 21
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart Hospital, Cree Auditorium
621 N. Hall St., Dallas 75226

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Leap for Life: Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Education
March 29, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
March 31, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Walter I. Berman Cardiovascular Prevention
and Rehabilitation Center
Landry Health and Wellness Center, 3rd Floor
411 N. Washington St., Dallas 75246

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Basics of Baby Care
March 15
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Family Resource Center, 1st floor, Hoblitzelle Hospital
Registration required.

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Prepared Childbirth
Select the most convenient scheduling option:
3-day series
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
March 11, 18 & 25

1-day fast track
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
March 10 or March 24

The Family Resource Center, 1st floor, Hoblitzelle Hospital
Registration required.

>> APRIL
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Ovarian Cancer Support Group
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room, Sammons Cancer Center Basement

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Prostate Education and Support Group
April 3
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #8

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Breastfeeding
April 4, 24
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Hoblitzelle Hospital, 1st Floor

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Support for People with Oral & Head & Neck Cancer
April 10
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room, Sammons Cancer Center Basement
"Managing Oral Cancer Pain"
by Mary Beth Kean, RN-C, MSN, CRRN, CNS

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Living with Advanced Cancer
April 11
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room, Sammons Cancer Center

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Weight Loss Program Informational Seminar
April 12, 26
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Roberts Hospital, 17th Floor, Folsom Room

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Carcinoid Cancer Support of North Texas
April 14
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level Meeting Room #1

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North Texas Myeloma Support Group
April 14
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room #8

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Wisdom for Women with Cancer: An Educational Series
April 17
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, Meeting Room 1

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Clinical Update
April 18
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Sammons Conference Room, 4 Sammons Tower
"Taking Care of Your Heart after Cancer Therapy" by Cara East, MD

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Heartwell Forum
April 18
11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Baylor Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart Hospital, Cree Auditorium
621 N. Hall St., Dallas 75226

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Headache Support Group Meeting
April 19
6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Truett Hospital, lower level, meeting Room #1

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Coping with Illness: An Educational Series for Family and Friends of Cancer Patients
April 24
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cvetko Conference Room,
Baylor Sammons Cancer Center Basement

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Basics of Baby Care
April 3 or April 25
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Family Resource Center, 1st floor, Hoblitzelle Hospital
Registration required.

>> BASICS OF BABY CARE
This 2-1/2 hour course is designed to help first-time parents learn the basics of caring for their newborn. This session includes how to feed, diaper, bathe and care for your baby. There is also information on growth, development and parenting. Registration required, call 1-800-4BAYLOR or register on-line.

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Prepared Childbirth
Select the most convenient scheduling option:
5-week course:
Mondays, April 2 - April 30
or Tuesdays, April 3 - May 1
or Thursdays, April 5 - May 3

3-day series
April 15, 22 & 29
1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

1-day fast track
April 14 or April 28
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Family Resource Center, 1st floor, Hoblitzelle Hospital
Registration required.

Prepared Childbirth Classes
>> PREPARED CHILDBIRTH
This course is designed to prepare you and your support person for the experience of labor and delivery. The topics include breathing and relaxation techniques, coping and support techniques, the labor and delivery process, Cesarean birth, anesthesia and pediatrician selection, plus a tour of the James M. and Dorothy D. Collins Women and Children's Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.

Select the most convenient scheduling option: a five-week evening course, three consecutive Sunday afternoon sessions or a Saturday fast-track one-day session. Registration required, call 1-800-4BAYLOR or register on-line.