October Community Classes & Support Groups Offered at BRMC & OGH

October Community Classes & Support Groups Offered at BRMC & OGH

BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY - During the month of October, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection.

If you are scheduled for total joint replacement surgery, join our Total Joint Care Class. This class provides an overview of your procedure, the recovery process and the rehabilitation you will need. It is led by an experienced member of our outpatient rehabilitation team. This month, the class will be held on Thursday, October 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. To register, call (716) 375-7481.

For those that are completing CPR training for licensure or work, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) classes are being offered to the community by the clinical education department. October's class will be held at OGH on Wednesday, October 15, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in meeting room #4. The cost to attend is $40. For more information or to register for the class, please call (716) 375-6926.

At BRMC, individuals can connect with others dealing with a loss of a friend or loved one by attending the Grief Relief Support Group. Grief can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. The meeting is held in the Community Room inside the BRMC Main Lobby. This compassionate and supportive group provides a place where you can share your journey with others who understand. The group will meet on Tuesday, October 28, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 362-8288. No registration required. The meeting is free and open to the public.

For more details on these and other upcoming events, visit www.brmcogh.org/events/#community.