Classes and Support Groups

The Alzheimer's Support Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. The support group is to help those who care for Alzheimer's patients, Witham Health Services offers this support group. Participants in support groups receive emotional support, practical assistance in coping with the problems they face and the latest information about research. All meetings are confidential. No registration is required. Please call 765-485-8700 for more information. 

Prenatal Education Program. Sessions are free and are held quarterly. Education topics at the event include childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care education. Choose to attend all day or pick the sessions designed for your stage of pregnancy. Please call 765-485-8411 for more information. In-Person classes are held in the North Pavilion, Entrance B in the Jack Jones Community Room.

Come visit our Maternity Center. The Witham Maternity Center offers a homelike setting for labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum care. With experienced nurses working with you and your partner, it's an atmosphere specially designed to make your experience personal, comfortable and memorable. Tours are available upon request. Please contact our Maternity Center at 765-485-8411 to set up your tour.
 

The prenatal yoga class is a specialized yoga class that focuses on supporting a pregnant person through the trimesters, while preparing them for birth and the post-partum period. Prenatal yoga fosters a sense of community and allows pregnant people to connect and share their journey in a safe atmosphere. Modifications of poses for various ailments and those that support physical changes unique to pregnancy will be offered. Students will also practice breathing and relaxation exercises that can assist in managing perinatal mental health, labor and birth. For more information please call the Wellness Department at 765-485-8126.

FREE Breastfeeding Support Group: The Breastfeeding Support Group will meet every Monday (except holidays) from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. in the Witham Health Services V.I.P. Dining Room. This is a recurring event. The support group gives mothers the opportunity to meet and discuss their breastfeeding needs in a group setting with other mothers. Meetings will be facilitated by a board certified lactation consultant. The meetings allow time for breastfeeding infants, checking before and after feeding weights and an opportunity to gain support from other mothers. Support groups are open to breastfeeding mothers and babies of any age. There is no cost associated with this support group and no registration is required. An individual lactation consultation with a board certified lactation consultant may be necessary if you or your baby have additional breastfeeding needs.

The Cancer Support Group is a recurring class that meets on the 4th Monday of every month. Cancer support groups are for the patient living with cancer and for those supporting a loved one with cancer. Classes meet at 6 p.m. at the Boone County Cancer Society. Please call the Boone County Cancer Society at (765) 482-2043 for more information.

Nutrition is so important before, during and after cancer treatments. Energy levels, stress and more can be managed with a healthy diet. Cooking for Wellness classes meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Boone County Cancer Society. Participants will receive recipes that are focused on using fresh, nutritionally dense ingredients and samples of every delicious dish. Please RSVP for this program at (765) 482-2043.
 

Witham's American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized Diabetic Education is designed for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, or gestational diabetes. Dates and Times are flexible depending on your schedule and needs. Class content varies per individual assessment and doctor's order. Classes are held at Witham Health Services in Lebanon and at our Anson location. Registration is required and a physician referral is needed. The fee for these classes is typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid and some Commercial Payors. Please call 765-485-8256 to set up a time.

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A low intensity ride on a stationary bicycle at 60 - 90 rpm. Open to anyone, 

Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. in the Witham Wellness Center. 

Part 1

This class meets on Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and costs $5/class. This class is for those who are new to Tai Chi. Benefits of Tai Chi for Health include; improved flexibility, improved muscular strength, improved fitness and improved balance and fall prevention. Did you know Tai Chi can help prevent falls?

Part 2

This class is for more advanced participants and instructor approval is required. It meets on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. and costs $5/class. 

Please call 765-485-8126 for more information.