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Classes

Our upcoming classes and programs are listed below. Be sure to check back to see new offerings as they are added.

Class/Program	Date	Time	Location
Stop Smoking	ongoing	--	--
Sugar NEWS	1st Tuesday of every month	6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	Norwell
Babysitter Training	Tuesday, June 25 or Tuesday, August 20	4:00 – 8:00 p.m.	Norwell
Home Alone – Staying Safe	Saturday, August 24	1:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Norwell

	Want to Stop Smoking? South Shore Medical Center can help! South Shore Medical Center now offers FREE one-on-one assistance to help you stop using tobacco. Our specially-trained nurses will meet with you to answer your questions and help you develop an individualized “quit plan” that fits your lifestyle. If you are thinking about quitting or just want information, call us today to schedule an appointment: 781-261-4758.

	Sugar NEWS 1st Tuesday of every month from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. *FREE* Monthly Support Group for patients with diabetes. Meet our Wellness Staff and learn more about how to manage your diabetes in a casual group setting. This group Will help you understand YOUR diabetes Will develop a support network Is open to all SSMC patients Location ACR Conference Room South Shore Medical Center 75 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 Please call the SSMC Education Line to register: 781-261-4758

	Babysitter Training Tuesday, June 25 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. or Tuesday, August 20 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that your babysitter have first aid training and be able to handle common emergencies. This is a comprehensive four-hour course for 11-14 year olds. Topics include first aid, choke-saving techniques, mealtime, bedtime, diapering, discipline, safety, contracts and ethics. Course Fee $40.00 Per Child ($35.00 if HPHC or SSMC patient) Location South Shore Medical Center 75 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 Please call the HVMA Patient Education Line to register: 1-877-439-5465 or visit https://www.harvardvanguard.org/health-and-wellness/classes

	Home Alone - Staying Safe According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, children should be prepared in advance for how to deal with situations that may arise when they are home alone. Saturday, August 24 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. This class, for kids ages 9 - 11, will help prepare kids for situations that can happen when staying home alone, from the unexpected knock on the door to the 911 emergency phone call. It will also help ease the minds of parents who decide the time has come to leave their kids at home alone. This comprehensive and fun class covers: Safety to and from school Basic self defense moves Phone safety and calling 911 Food/cooking safety Choking prevention and the Heimlich maneuver Basic first aid and handling emergencies Dealing with fears Lots of prevention! This course meets once for three hours. Course Fee $45.00 ($40.00 if HPHC or SSMC patient) Location South Shore Medical Center 75 Washington Street Norwell, MA 02061 Please call the HVMA Patient Education Line to register: 1-877-439-5465 or visit https://www.harvardvanguard.org/health-and-wellness/classes

Registration Information To register for any class, presentation or workshop, please call the appropriate number (listed at the end of each description) and leave the following information: Name Telephone number The class you are registering for The number of people attending in your party We will confirm your registration by returning your call within 5 days.