Community Education

Mommy University

Mommy University

Mommy University is designed to help guide moms-to-be and their partners through the birthing process step by step with a one-on-one education class and tour of the labor and delivery unit.

When: At your convenience

Fee: No fee

Venue: King's Daughters Medical Center, Labor & Delivery Unit

Address: 427 Highway 51 N Brookhaven, MS 39601

To register: Call 601.835.9174


Breastfeeding Support Group

Child

Join other breastfeeding or pumping mothers and share breastfeeding experiences of how to get started or how to maintain breastfeeding.

For information on local classes please call 601.835.9167.


Education Classes Available

CPR

King's Daughters Medical Center health-care professionals will come to your community group, workplace, civic organization or school to present a variety of wellness topics. For groups with six to ten participants, they also will be glad to visit your business, church or organization for CPR classes and American Heart Association CPR and first-aid classes.

Classes that are available per request with a minimum attendance needed:

  • CPR
  • FIRST AID
  • AARP SAFE DRIVER CLASS
  • HEALTH FAIRS
  • FLU SHOTS

To find out more information, contact Tyson Kirkland, LPN at 601.835.9406.


Diabetic Education

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When: Tuesdays, call for class availability

Fee: No fee

Venue: King's Daughters Medical Center, Education Annex

Address: 427 Highway 51 N, Brookhaven, MS 39601

To register: Call 601.835.9118


Smoking Cessation Classes

Cigarette

American Cancer Society Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes start every four weeks. This is an educational support group with class attendance. Open to any type of tobacco user.

When: First Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m.

Fee: No fee

Venue: King's Daughters Medical Center, Community Services Building

Address: 418 Highway 51 N, Brookhaven, MS 39601

To register: Call Tyson Kirkland, LPN 601.835.9406


KDMC Weight Loss

Weight loss

Promotes successful, affordable weight management with “a hands-on pounds-off approach to weight loss®.”

When: Tuesdays, call for class availability

Fee: No fee

Venue: King's Daughters Medical Center, Education Annex

Address: 427 Highway 51 N, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Call Betsy Henderson, RD, LD at 601.835.9489 for more information.