May 1-9:                                                                                                                                                                                  

Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Syndrome Support Group

Saturday, May 2, 2015, 1 - 3 p.m.

Coliseum Medical Centers

First Floor Classroom

Call (478) 475-4908 for more information. 

Lap-Band Surgery Seminar

Saturday, May 2, 10 – 11am

Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Boulevard, Macon, Georgia 31210

Learn more about the revolutionary LAPBAND bariatric weight-loss procedure – the safest, most affordable surgical weight-loss option available. Presented by local bariatric surgeons from the Georgia Bariatric Center at Coliseum Northside Hospital – who have the most LAP-BAND experience than anyone in the state of Georgia.  For reservations, call (478) 273-8572 or (855) 415-9231. 

Helping Hands Grief Support

Monday, May 4, 2015, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C Suite 120

This group offers emotional support for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information, call (478) 464-1401. 

Bosom Buddies + (PLUS)

Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Noon

Coliseum Medical Centers

Bldg. C, Suite 120

This group originated as a support group for breast cancer survivors, but now it is open for ALL cancer survivors. Call (478) 765-4805 for more information.

Bipolar Support Group

Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6 – 7:30pm

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health 340 Hospital Drive

This support group is for patients, family and friends who want to better understand how to live more productively with bipolar disorder. Call (478) 741-1355 for more details. 

May 10-16:                                                                                                                                                                            

Helping Hands Grief Support

Monday, May 11, 2015, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C Suite 120

This group offers emotional support for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information, call (478) 464-1401. 

Late Night Mammograms

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 4:30 – 7pm

The Women's Center at Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, GA 31217

The Women's Center at Coliseum Medical Centers is offering Late Night Screening Mammogram appointments until 6:50pm every 2nd Tuesday of each month. To sign up for an appointment, please call 877-357-0161 or visit our website page dedicated to pre-registering for a screening mammogram for further details. 

Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6 – 7pm

Coliseum Medical Center Rehabilitation Services
Main Hospital, 4th Floor Dining Room

350 Hospital Drive, Macon, Georgia 31217

Please join us for our monthly Caregiver Support Group where we share a common bond as caregivers , discuss resources available, and enjoy fellowship. This Support Group is meant to foster emotional well-being for caregivers, allowing them to better care for their loved ones. Caregiver Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm. Contact person: Ashley Allen, LMSW-478-765-4336 

GYN Cancer Survivors Support Group

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6 – 7pm

Coliseum Cancer Center

330 Hospital Drive, Building C, Suite 120

Macon, Georgia 31217

A support group for those being treated and survivors of any gynecological cancer.  
Call 478-765-4805 with any questions. 

Survivors of Suicide

Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6 – 7pm

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health 340 Hospital Dr.

This group provides support for family and friends of persons whose deaths were intentional.

Call (478) 741-1355 for more information.  

Cookies & Canvas with Mary Parks
Wednesday, May 13, 10 a.m. to Noon

Coliseum Northside Hospital
First Floor Classroom

400 Charter Blvd, Macon GA 31210
$20 Checks payable to Mary Parks

Enjoy cookies while Mary Parks introduces you to decorative painting with a seasonal focus.  No experience required.  Learn how to use different brushes & leave each session with a finished acrylic painting. Call (478) 746-4646 to register 

“Breathe Easy” Support Group

Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 12 – 1pm

Coliseum Medical Centers First Floor Classroom

This group is intended to help meet challenges that chronic lung disease brings to daily life! In affiliation with the Better Breathers Club and American Lung Association.
Reservations are required; please call (478) 751-0449.

May 17-23:                                                                                                                                                           

Helping Hands Grief Support

Monday, May 18, 2015, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C Suite 120

This group offers emotional support for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information, call (478) 464-1401. 

Look Good... Feel Better

Monday, May 18, 2015, 6 – 7pm

Coliseum Medical Centers Bldg. C, Suite 120

This free program given by the American Cancer Society is designed to help women overcome the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Registration is required. Call (478) 765-4805 to make your reservation or for more information.

Acting F.A.S.T. can be a STROKE of Genius:

A Lunch & Learn Featuring Dr. Lori McIntosh & Dr. Nicole Jasper

Tuesday, May 19, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Suite 120

330 Coliseum Drive, Macon

Attending this free seminar could save your life. Join Dr. Lori McIntosh and Dr. Nicole Jasper as they discuss all aspects of a stroke, including prevention, causes, signs, treatment, and rehabilitation. Learn the appropriate steps to take if you or someone close to you begins to show signs of having a stroke. Blood pressure screenings and stroke risk assessments will also be provided.  A free lunch will be served. Reservations are required. Call (478) 746-4646 to reserve your spot. 

Strive from Stroke and Heal The Heart Support Group

Thursday, May 21, 2015, 11:30am – 1pm

Coliseum Medical Centers’ Cafeteria 350 Hospital Drive Macon, Georgia 31217

This support group is for patients, families and caregivers whose lives have been touched by stroke. Lunch is served.
Call 765-4413 for more details 

Bipolar Support Group

Thursday, May 21, 2015, 6 – 7:30pm

Coliseum Center for Behavioral Health 340 Hospital Drive

This support group is for patients, family and friends who want to better understand how to live more productively with bipolar disorder. Call (478) 741-1355 for more details.

Lap-Band Surgery Seminar

Thursday, May 21, 2015, 6:30 pm

Coliseum Northside Hospital, 400 Charter Boulevard, Macon, Georgia 31210

Learn more about the revolutionary LAPBAND bariatric weight-loss procedure – the safest, most affordable surgical weight-loss option available. Presented by local bariatric surgeons from the Georgia Bariatric Center at Coliseum Northside Hospital – who have the most LAP-BAND experience than anyone in the state of Georgia.  For reservations, call (478) 273-8572 or (855) 415-9231. 

May 24-31:                                                                                                                                                          

United Ostomy Association Support Group

Sunday, April 24, 2015, 3 – 4pm

Coliseum Medical Centers Cafeteria, 350 Hospital Drive, Macon, Georgia

For people who have had a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery. Call (478) 405-7996 for more information.

H2U Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Coliseum Medical Centers Cafeteria, 350 Hospital Drive Macon, Georgia 31210

All H2U members are invited to join us for a free breakfast and hear a special speaker.  Call (478) 765-4116 to learn how you can become a member and reserve your spot.  

A-Z Diabetes Self-Management

Thursday, May 28, 2015, 9am – 5pm

Coliseum Medical Centers, Building C, Suite 120 350 Hospital Drive Macon, Georgia 31210

Let us teach you how to live with diabetes! A physician referral is required.
Call (478) 765-4338 for more information. 

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

Thursday, May 28, 2015, 6 – 7pm

Georgia Bariatric Center, 520 Charter Boulevard, Suite 200, Macon, Georgia 31210

Share your weight loss surgery story and listen to others talk about their journeys. For more information, please call (478) 476-8045 or email [email protected].

Helping Hands Grief Support

Monday, May 31, 2015, 2:30 – 3:30pm

Coliseum Medical Centers, Bldg. C Suite 120

This group offers emotional support for someone who has experienced the loss of a loved one. For more information, call (478) 464-1401.