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.

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This educational and social gathering is for first-time mothers and their babies. Carrie Hartman, RS, BSN, and Courtney Phillips, RN, lactation consultant, will be available to answer questions about breastfeeding and parenting. Meetings are open to all women regardless of where the baby was born. This month, the topic is "Canine Behavior and Babies." Call 585-396-6497 for more information.

This presentation will discuss appropriate therapies for an injured hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder. Learn how to assess and treat the injuries of the upper extremity, and how a fabricated orthotic can be customized for you. Presented by Taryn Mallard, MS, OTR/L, CHT, and Zach Nobles, MS, OTR/L, this event is free and includes a tour of the new facility. For additional event details and to register, visit www.ThompsonHealth.com/HealingHands or call 585-396-6375 for more information.

Join instructor Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center for a gentle mind-body workout. Gentle Yoga will improve your posture and increase your strength and flexibility.

This free, 6-week program is for those who suffer from long-term health concerns or care for someone who does, as well as those who want to learn how to feel more in control of their own health. Developed by Stanford University, the lessons over the course of the six sessions will cover: Techniques to manage symptoms including anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue, pain, frustration, limitations and more. How to start eating and exercising to improve your health. How to create an "action plan" for a healthier life.

This group is sponsored by Thompson's Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and the American College of Cardiology's CardioSmart Initiative. This month's topic is "Killer Ticks Coming to Your Neighborhood," presented by David Smart. David has a PHD from Rutgers University on the Ecology of Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases. For information about Mended Hearts, call 585-396-6253.

This group is for people caring for or about a seriously or chronically ill family member, and is facilitated by Sands Cancer Center Coordinator Deborah Wiepert, LMSW. Call 585-396-6780 for more information.

Join instructor Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center for a gentle mind-body workout. Gentle Yoga will improve your posture and increase your strength and flexibility.

This free, 6-week program is for those who suffer from long-term health concerns or care for someone who does, as well as those who want to learn how to feel more in control of their own health. Developed by Stanford University, the lessons over the course of the six sessions will cover: Techniques to manage symptoms including anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue, pain, frustration, limitations and more. How to start eating and exercising to improve your health. How to create an "action plan" for a healthier life.

This is a 9-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 and spirit through the reshaping of thoughts, emotions, and stress responses. Choose Tuesday or Thursday afternoon series.

Join instructor Rick Lynch of the Finger Lakes Yoga Center for a gentle mind-body workout. Gentle Yoga will improve your posture and increase your strength and flexibility.

This free, 6-week program is for those who suffer from long-term health concerns or care for someone who does, as well as those who want to learn how to feel more in control of their own health. Developed by Stanford University, the lessons over the course of the six sessions will cover: Techniques to manage symptoms including anxiety, stress, depression, fatigue, pain, frustration, limitations and more. How to start eating and exercising to improve your health. How to create an "action plan" for a healthier life.

The overall purpose of this event is to enable participants to integrate care and communication strategies into everyday practice in order to address patient needs. Keynote speaker, Yvonne Conte, will present "The Positive Power of Humor" and sessions from other speakers will address topics of advance directives, adjusting practice to address needs, mental health concerns in the elderly population, suicide prevention and a survivor's perspective of substance abuse. There will also be a panel discussion regarding current gaps in resources and how we can address those. Although this event is geared toward those in health care and education credits are available, the public is welcome to register.

This is a 9-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 and spirit through the reshaping of thoughts, emotions, and stress responses. Choose Tuesday or Thursday afternoon series.