Strengthening Our Neighbors With Community Education and Support
The healing ministry of Christ isn’t just about healing the sick. At AdventHealth Gordon in Calhoun, GA, we’re committed to strengthening our neighbors with community education and outreach programs — regardless of their background, race, religion, or culture. Driven by the eight universal aspects of CREATION Life — Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition — our providers offer you the wellness tools you need to reach your full potential. That’s why you’ll always get a Choice in how you take ownership of your health with a variety of community health education resources. It’s why you can Trust that even our most-vulnerable neighbors get the quality care they deserve. Most of all, it’s why while you’ll find a brighter Outlook by embracing a health-care philosophy that celebrates the positive.
We All Have a God-Given Potential Let’s Reach It Together
We all deserve a healthy, fulfilling life in body, mind, and spirit. So when you’re faced with challenges, AdventHealth Gordon is here to help you reach your wellness goals. Our elderly and underprivileged neighbors in the Gordon County area can access our popular free community health-education classes, special clinical and non-clinical programs, and spiritual resources along with financial assistance for medical expenses.
All of our neighbors are invited to join our free or low-cost health education classes and support groups, where they can learn healthier habits, discover ways to move through a new life transition, or simply spend time with others who have similar life experiences. It all works toward creating healthier and happier communities and is all part of AdventHealth's mission to provide whole-person care for every one of our neighbors.
Community Education for Learning a New Skill or Healthier Habits
Learning is a lifelong pursuit. As you grow and change, so do your health needs. We provide many community health education opportunities to learn new skills designed to help you live a healthier, happier life.
- Childbirth Education and Breastfeeding Classes
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These free classes are excellent resources for expecting mothers delivering at AdventHealth Gordon's The Baby Place. During childbirth education classes, parents will learn what to expect before, during and after birth to build their confidence. AdventHealth Gordon lactation counselors teach our breastfeeding classes. Classes are excellent opportunities to connect with other moms, make new friends and learn about the various stages of breastfeeding.
- Location: AdventHealth Gordon, The Baby Place Lounge/Classroom
- For more information or to register, call 706-879-4737
- Diabetes Management Classes
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Designed to provide information and education to those diagnosed and living with diabetes, the free class covers topics such as blood glucose monitoring, diabetic risk reduction, living an active life, medication review, healthy eating, problem-solving and healthy coping.
- Location: AdventHealth Gordon, Conference Room E
- For more information or to register, 706-602-7800 x 2310
- The Joint Program
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The Joint Program includes education about total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty using the anterior approach. This free class is for patients preparing for joint replacement and is designed to provide patients with what they need to know before, during and after joint replacement surgery.
- Location: AdventHealth Gordon, Conference Room E
- For more information or to register: 706-625-0039
Continued Healing through Our Support Groups
Knowing that you're not alone, knowing that there are others who understand your feelings and your pain, these are powerful components of the healing process. You will find that the support you get from someone else who has experienced what you're going through is invaluable.
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Beautiful You Program
Beautiful You is a program dedicated to supporting women as they go through cancer treatment by nurturing body, mind and spirit. It provides patients with wigs and turbans free of charge to help patients feel more like themselves, and a makeup representative speaks to patients about skincare and makeup application.
- Location: AdventHealth Harris Radiation Therapy Center Conference Room
- Address: 1035 Red Bud Road NE, Calhoun, GA 30701
- For more information: 706-602-4518
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Cancer and Caregiver Support Group
Designed for cancer survivors, cancer patients currently undergoing treatment and cancer caregivers, this group provides an avenue where you can discuss your treatment, feelings, fears and joys with others who have faced, and are facing, the same battle. This group also provides support by sharing experiences and fears that a cancer diagnosis brings.
- Location: AdventHealth Harris Radiation Therapy Center Conference Room
- Address: 1035 Red Bud Road NE, Calhoun, GA 30701
- For more information: 706-879-5850