Habersham County Medical Center offers a wide variety of educational programs and support groups and wellness classes. For a complete listing of wellness classes, call (706) 778-2744.

On-going Programs/Support Groups:

Childbirth Preparedness
The HCMC Family Birth Center provides various programs including prepared childbirth, breastfeeding, Big Brother-Big Sister and Infant Care Skills. For more information, call (706) 754-3113, ext. 2122.

Alzheimer's
Meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Class is located in the Habersham County Senior Center. Coordinated by Elizabeth Strait, RNC. Cost: Free

Smoking Cessation
A four-week course designed to walk you through each step of quitting smoking. Contact the HCMC Health Institute for more information to pre-register at (706) 754-3433. Cost: Free.

Community CPR
If you want to become certified or recertified in CPR, contact the HCMC Wellness Department at (706) 778-2744. Instructors are certified through the American Heart Association, and classes will be scheduled according to the number of registrants. Cost: $25

Nutritional Counseling
A dietician will help you to make changes according to special dietary needs such as low-sodium, low-cholesterol, low-fat, weight control, food allergies and other special cooking. To schedule an appointment, call (706) 754-3113, ext. 5201.

We Do Recover
This Narcotics Anonymous 12-step program support group meets every Sunday evening at 8 p.m. in the HCMC Dining Room. Call 754-5735 for more information. Cost: Free.

Diabetes, Stroke and Cancer Support Groups are available. For more information, call 706-754-3113, ext. 1106.