Education For Children, Parents and Families
Call 706-721-KIDS (5437) for more information and to register for classes.

American Sign Language (ASL) Courses
2008 Class Schedule
For more information or to register for a class please call 706-721-6929.

• ABC-123's of ASL for Children (ages 6 to 12)
  February 2, 9, 16 - 10 to 11 a.m.
  Cost:  $25.00
        
• ASL for Teen’s (ages 13 to 17)
  February 2, 9, 16, 23 - 11 to 12 noon
  Cost:  $30.00
       
• 100 Medical Signs You Need to Know 
  April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 - 1to 2 p.m.
  Cost:  $40.00 

Breastfeeding Class
Third Tuesday of each month
6:45 - 9 p.m.
MCG Ambulatory Care Center, 1447 Harper Street
Room 5306
This free class is helpful for expectant parents who are planning to breastfeed to gain as much knowledge and confidence as possible to help ensure success.
To register, please call 706-721-9351.

Car Seat Check
Saturday, February 9
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hosted by: Master Automotive
3710 Washington Road
Don't let your child ride at risk. Four out of five car seats are used or installed incorrectly. Could yours be one of them? For more information, call Rene Hopkins, at 706-721-7606.

Car Seat Classes
Third Monday of each month
9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Children's Medical Center First Floor Classroom, 1446 Harper Street
Classes teach car seat safety, education and training.
You must be Medicaid or Peach Care eligible to take this class.
$10 registration fee. Registration is required.
Please call 706-721-7606 to register or click here to register online.

Child Safety Seat Inspection Stations
First Friday of each month at MCG Annex II on 15th Street
Call 706-721-7606 for an appointment.

Second Wednesday of each month at the Columbia County Sheriff Substation
Call 706-541-3905 for an appointment.

Childbirth Education
Second Saturday of each month
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Children's Medical Center, Conference Center, First Floor, 1446 Harper Street
Come learn from our experienced instructors about your labor, your baby's birth and how to prepare for that exciting day.
$50 registration fee.
To register, please call 706-721-9351.

Growing Up For Girls
A quarterly program for preteen girls (ages 8-12) and their female role models, focusing on the changes that a young girl experiences as she goes through puberty.
Class Schedule:
March 20, 2008
May 15, 2008
6 - 8 p.m.
MCG Children’s Medical Center
Conference Center, First Floor
Program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information, please call 706-721-7606.

P.R.I.D.E.
March 18, 2008
6 to 8 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church
825 North Belair Road Evans, Georgia
Georgia Teens Ride With P.R.I.D.E. (Parents Reducing Incidents of Driver Error) is a national award winning, two-hour free program that helps establish a dialogue between parents and new teen drivers (ages 14-16) prior to the 40 hours of supervised practice driving time required by law. To register, please call 706-721-7606.

Safe Sitter Class
Saturday, January 26, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wesley United Methodist Church
This nationally recognized and award-winning curriculum teaches 11 to 13 year-olds how to handle emergencies while caring for younger children. During the course, instructors provide students hands-on practice in basic practical techniques so they are prepared to act in a crisis. Instructors also provide tips to help sitters become confident caregivers, including safety and security precautions, such as what to do if a stranger comes to the door and when and how to call for help.

Wee Wisdom
Every Wednesday, noon – 1 p.m.
Children's Medical Center Family Resource Library, First Floor, 1446 Harper Street
Free educational program for parents of children under five.
Click here for schedule or call 706-721-KIDS (5437).

Youth Fire-Setters Prevention Program
A program co-led by Safe Kids East Central that provides educational and counseling intervention to youth and their families experiencing problems with fire setting behavior, while providing a better understanding and rehabilitation of the consequences dealing with the misuse of fire setting materials and fire. Call Lt. Carlton Bradley at Augusta Fire Rescue 706-821-2930 for more information.

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Special Events

Alzheimer's Lunch and Learn Series
Second Tuesday of each month
Noon - 1 p.m.
MCG Alumni Center, 919 15th Street
Tuesday, February 12, Behavior
Families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias are invited to these free educational seminars.
Please reserve your place by the Friday preceding the Lunch & Learn by calling 706-721-0609. Lunch will be provided.

MCG Health and Fitness Expo
Thursday, January 31
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MCG Wellness Center
The expo will include health screenings, vendors, workout demonstrations, health presentations and prizes. The event is free and open to all MCG students, faculty, staff, MCGHI employees and Wellness Center members.
For more information, call 706-721-6800.

Bloodless Medicine Seminar
This seminar will educate and inform the community about the alternatives to donor blood transfusions and empower patients to make informed healthcare choices related to blood conservation and bloodless medicine with advance directives. For more information, please call 706-721-2677. Free to the public, refreshments will be served.
Saturday, February 16
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
MCG Alumni Center

Blood Drive
January 28, 29, and 30
7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Children's Medical Center, Room 1809. 

February 12 and 13
9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wellness Center

All blood given stays within MCG Health. The more blood we receive the less that has to be purchased from outside blood banks, which can be very expensive. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids if you are interested in donating. For more information, contact Marguerite Barnard at 706-721-2731.

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Support Groups
Call 706-721-CARE (2273) for more information.

ALS Support Group
Second Thursday of each month
11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
MCG Ambulatory Care Center, 1447 Harper Street
4th Floor, Room BP 4306
The ALS meeting is an essential tool in helping patients, families, friends and caregivers of those effected by ALS. The meetings provide opportunities for individuals to share their personal experiences and learn more about strategies for preserving the independence and quality of life for ALS patients and their loved ones. Participants learn they are neither alone nor without help. Meetings are free and open to all patients, family members and friends. Lunch is provided. To reserve a spot, please call the ALS Association of Georgia at 888-636-9940.

Blood Cancer/Stem Cell Transplant Support Group
Last Thursday of the month
5:30-7 p.m.
MCG Alumni Center, Garden Room
919 15th Street Augusta, GA
The goal of the MCG Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group is to provide educational and emotional support to bone marrow transplant patients, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, please contact Kettely Darden at 706-721-2752.

Brain Tumor Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month
12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
MCG Children's Medical Center, 1446 Harper Street
First Floor, Family Services Conference Room
Patients with brain tumors, their families and loved ones have unique challenges and questions. If you or a loved one has a brain tumor, MCG Health System has a one-of-a-kind program for you to find the support you need.
For more information, please call 706-721-0193.

Breast Cancer Support Group
Second Thursday of each month
5:30 - 7 p.m.
MCG Medical Center Breast Health Services, first floor.
For support of women and families affected by breast cancer.
For more information, please call 706-721-4726.

Chromosome Disorders Support Group
First Tuesday of every month
6:30 p.m.
MCG Children's Medical Center, 1446 Harper Street, Family Resource Library, First floor
Supports families, parents and individuals with chromosome disorders.
For more information, please call 706-721-5160

Huntington Disease Support Group
Last Tuesday of Every Month
6:30 p.m.
MCG Movement Disorders Program building
1429 Harper Street, Room 1122
For more information, please call 706-721-2798.

Support Group For Families Who Have Lost A Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy
Provides forum for discussion as well as resources for friends, family and anyone who has been affected by the loss of a baby. Please call 706-721-8299 for times and location.

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