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Bellingham and Whatcom County is a very lucky to have St. Joseph Hopspital as a great resource for the community.  St. Joseph offers many community health education classes and support groups to help area residents deal with illness, disease prevention, nutrition and so much more. Below is a sample of the classes and service being offered this winter. For a full list feel free to visit the St. Joseph Hospital website at www.PeaceHealth.org/whatcom

Simple Steps to Healthy Blood Pressure: A one hour class teaching you simple ways to manage your blood pressure.  Call LifeQuest to register at 788-6720

Healthy Weight:  Improve key health factors that can lead to weight loss, great recipes are included.  Register with LifeQuest 788-6720

Grief Support Group:  Drop in sessions to help deal with loss and grief of loved ones.  Offered on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday afternoons. For more information call 733-5877

Family Caregiver Support Center:  Provides resources for family caregivers and offers support for individual care situations.  Call for more information at 788-6410

Kids Konnected:  A wonderful support group for children who are dealing with or have dealt with cancer in their family.  Offered the third Monday of each month. 788-6701

 

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