These classes fill up early, so register as soon as possible.

The cost is $60 for mother and coach. For more information, call

770-389-2143.

· A Fresh Start Smoking Class free to the community, will

begin Jan. 7. The four-week American Cancer Society course is aimed

at assisting individuals in stopping smoking.

The class will be held each Thursday from Jan. 7-28,

1999 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The class will cover reasons why

people smoke, how to manage the first few days without smoking,

how to overcome obstacles, and how to "stay quit" forever and enjoy it.

To register, call the Henry Medical Center Education

Department at 770-389-2143.

· Henry Medical Center and the American Lung

Association will offer "Better

Breathers" classes for people with emphysema, chronic bronchitis,

asthma and other adult lung diseases Jan. 12,14, 19, and 21, 1999 from

9:30-11:30 a.m. at the McDonough Medical Pavilion.

The classes will conducted by health care professionals who

are volunteering their time. The panel will consist of a physician,

registered nurse, physical therapist, pharmacist, social worker and

registered dietitian.

Classes are free and open to lung disease patients and

their families. Pre-registration is required. Call 770-389-2143.

· Henry Medical Center will offer a six-week session of

the American Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Class beginning

Jan. 26, 1999 and continuing through March 2. The course is

designed to offer support and education to those affected by arthritis.

The classes meet on Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. in the conference room

in the Emergency Department of the hospital.

The classes are free of charge . To register, call 770-389-2143.

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