Local Happenings

Monday
Jan 1, 2018 at 2:01 AM

DOH-Volusia offers breastfeeding classes

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) will host no-cost breastfeeding classes for new and expectant mothers. Classes cover the basics of breastfeeding and are scheduled at DOH-Volusia locations from 6 to 8 p.m.:

• Jan. 9, 775, at 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City.

• Jan. 10, at 717 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach.

• Jan. 18, at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach.

Each evening class is a one-time session. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Lactation consultants from the department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offer resources and assistance to breastfeeding mothers. WIC also offers breastfeeding peer counseling programs. Trained peer counselors are chosen from the same socio/economic/ethnic groups as WIC clients and have successfully breastfed their own babies. Breastfeeding peer counselors provide mother-to-mother basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

For information or to register for a breastfeeding class, call 866-WIC FOOD (942-3663).

Oral, head, neck cancer group to meet

Support for People with oral, head and neck cancer (SPOHNC) will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Classroom D, Palm Coast.

This monthly meeting provides patient-directed support, offering information and encouragement to newly diagnosed patients and survivors.

For information, call 386-864-7895.

Art of healing class

Begin the new year by creating a place to plant new seeds from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. In this art healing class, you’ll paint and decoupage beautiful terracotta flower pots that will be vessels for new growth. All supplies provided and no experience is necessary. Class led by Kristin Heron. (Plants not included). The class is free, but space is limited. To register call, 386-676-3347.

CONTACT US: To submit health- or fitness-related news and events, email features@news-jrnl.com. Deadline is one week before publication.

Monday
Jan 1, 2018 at 2:01 AM

DOH-Volusia offers breastfeeding classes

The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) will host no-cost breastfeeding classes for new and expectant mothers. Classes cover the basics of breastfeeding and are scheduled at DOH-Volusia locations from 6 to 8 p.m.:

• Jan. 9, 775, at 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City.

• Jan. 10, at 717 W. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach.

• Jan. 18, at 1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach.

Each evening class is a one-time session. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Lactation consultants from the department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offer resources and assistance to breastfeeding mothers. WIC also offers breastfeeding peer counseling programs. Trained peer counselors are chosen from the same socio/economic/ethnic groups as WIC clients and have successfully breastfed their own babies. Breastfeeding peer counselors provide mother-to-mother basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

For information or to register for a breastfeeding class, call 866-WIC FOOD (942-3663).

Oral, head, neck cancer group to meet

Support for People with oral, head and neck cancer (SPOHNC) will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at Florida Hospital Flagler, 60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Classroom D, Palm Coast.

This monthly meeting provides patient-directed support, offering information and encouragement to newly diagnosed patients and survivors.

For information, call 386-864-7895.

Art of healing class

Begin the new year by creating a place to plant new seeds from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach. In this art healing class, you’ll paint and decoupage beautiful terracotta flower pots that will be vessels for new growth. All supplies provided and no experience is necessary. Class led by Kristin Heron. (Plants not included). The class is free, but space is limited. To register call, 386-676-3347.

CONTACT US: To submit health- or fitness-related news and events, email features@news-jrnl.com. Deadline is one week before publication.

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