Learn how to prepare yourself for this type of elective surgery, covering topics such as getting your home ready, beginning an exercise program and more. Nancy Buerman, Clinical Coordinator of Physical Therapy at Thompson Health, facilitates. For details, call 585-396-6050.

A nine-week stress reduction program for people with ongoing illness or other sources of chronic stress. Presenters Jennifer Klein, MA, and Rev. Dr. Richard McCaughey, focus on wholeness of mind, body an spirit through the reshaping of thoughts, emotions and stress responses. Choose Tuesday evening or Thursday afternoon series. Please note classes will not be held on April 16 or April 18. Call 585-396-6111 to register.

This group provides support and education to women with breast cancer. Your support person is welcome. Jennifer Klein, MA, certified holistic stress management instructor, facilitates the group. Call Klein at 585-394-3302 for additional information.

This group, open to anyone who has experienced a loss due to death, is facilitated by Sands Cancer Center Coordinator Deborah Wiepert, LMSW, and Eileen Alven, coordinator of Thompson's Chaplain's volunteers. Call 585-396-6780 for more information.

This group, sponsored by Thompson's Respiratory Care Deportment, is designed to help individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties improve their quality of life. This month, MVP Medicare Products Advisor Rene Pettenski will discuss Medicare basics, as well as provide an update on MVP 2019 Medicare plans. For information, call 585-396-6277.

This program, for kids undergoing surgery and their families, includes a tour of the Surgical Care Center, Operating Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, followed by a question/answer session.

This group provides support and education to women with breast cancer. Your support person is welcome. Jennifer Klein, MA, certified holistic stress management instructor, facilitates the group. Call Klein at 585-394-3302 for additional information.

This group welcomes all looking for support in dealing with all types of lymphedema. Those attending are welcome to share their experiences with lymphedema, including forms of treatment and therapy. This month's topic is compression alternatives. For more information, call 585-396-6050.

This new group has formed out of the need for honesty ans support amongst mothers struggling with a mood and/or anxiety disorder that occurs during pregnancy, or after the birth of a new baby, This includes mothers struggling with depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Facilitated by Maureen Kellogg of Thompson's Social Work Department, Thompson Health Lactation Consultant/RN Courtney Phillips and a volunteer from the community. The group provides opportunities to talk with others who have been through or are currently walking through this same season of life. Call 585-396-6295 for information.

The guild will be selling a wide variety of hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, herbs and more, with all of the plants provided by Soring Valley Garden Center in Canandaigua and the proceeds benefiting the guild's programs within the health system and in the community. Cash, check and credit card payments will be accepted in addition, Thompson associates may use payroll deduction.

This program, for kids undergoing surgery and their families, includes a tour of the Surgical Care Center, Operating Room and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, followed by a question/answer session.

Free screening will be offered by Drs. A. David Peter, Joseph Talarico and Thomas Wormer of Advanced Surgical services in Canandaigua. Attendees will learn the causes and symptoms of a hernia as well as the benefits of minimally invasive hernia surgery using robotic assisted technology. Participants will be able to take part in a hands-on demonstration with Thompon's daVinci surgical robot.