Events:
2016 Live Your Life Well Race Series
Races held throughout the year until December 24.
Halifax Health is proud to announce the dates for its 2016 Live Your Life Well Race Series in partnership with the Volusia Flagler Family YMCA. The Live Your Life Well Race Series consists of 19 distinct events that will take place throughout 2016. To register, go to LYLWseries.com. Upcoming races include:
- January 24: Port Orange LIVESTRONG at the YMCA 5K, Aunt Catfish’s on the River, Port Orange
- March 26: Tomoka Marathon/Half Marathon/5K, The Casements, Ormond Beach
Healthy Living Center Programs:
Created through a partnership between Halifax Health and Volusia Flagler Family YMCA, Healthy Living Centers are open to the community, providing residents a convenient resource for health education and screening opportunities. The centers are staffed by health and wellness professionals from both The YMCA and Halifax Health.
Healthy Living Center at Ormond Beach Family YMCA
500 Sterthaus Drive, Ormond Beach
January 18.Talk With A Doc - Stuck in the Middle: Let’s Talk Pre-diabetes. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn more about the diagnosis of pre-diabetes and how to prevent the onset of diabetes.
January 15 & 29. Happiest Baby on the Block. 4:30 p.m. Learn how to soothe your newborn by using the “Happiest Baby” approach designed by Dr. Harvey Karp. Cost: $10. Space is limited. Childcare available at no cost in the Y Kidzone.
To register or to view a complete calendar of upcoming programs, visit vfymca.org.
Support Groups:
Assure - Suicide Support
BeginAgain Children’s Grief Center
655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste.A, Daytona Beach
Dr. Kimberly Beck-Frate, LMHC
Dee Swihart, MAPC
For more information call 386.258.3237
Bereavement Groups
Halifax Health-Hospice offers several Bereavement Groups throughout Volusia and Flagler counties. They include:
- New Beginnings – Ormond Beach, Port Orange, DeLand, Orange City, Palm Coast
- Young Widows – Port Orange,
- Reflections – DeLand, Orange City, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach
- Children’s Grief Support – Daytona Beach, DeLand, Flagler Beach
- Pet Loss Support Group – 386.258.5100 (Daytona Beach), 386.822.4852 (DeLand)
- Restorative Retelling – Daytona Beach, DeLand
- Traumatic Loss Support Group – Daytona Beach and Edgewater (386.258.3237), DeLand (386.822.4852)
Please call Halifax Health-Hospice Bereavement Department at 386.425.4738 for more information.
Bipolar and Depression Support Group at Halifax Health
Wednesday and Thursday of each week (January 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 28, 29/ February 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31)
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Halifax Health – Medical Center of Daytona Beach
Fountain Building, East Entrance, Ground Floor
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
Call 386.254.4080 for more information.
Caregiver Support Line
386.947.4652
Informational and uplifting support.
Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Calls received Friday, Saturday and Sunday or after hours will be returned within 48 hours.
Facilitators: Christi Gorgans, MSW and Jen Watley, LCSW
Sponsored by Halifax Health – Center for Transplant Services
Kidney Health Education Classesat Halifax Health
Second Tuesday of each month (January 12/February 9/ March 8)
2:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room G
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
Call: 386.258.7719, 904.823.1594
KidneySmart.org
COPD Education and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes at Halifax Health
First and Second Tuesday of each month (January 5, 12 / February 2, 9 / March 1, 8)
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Halifax Health, 201 Building Conference Room
201 N. Clyde Morris
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Call 386.947.4644 for more information.
Diabetes Support Group
Meets Second Wednesday of each month (January 13 / February 10 / March 9)
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower – Meeting Room D
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
Group does not meet on holidays.
Contact: Christine Goudreau, RN, CDE, B.S. Ed, Outpatient Diabetes Education, 386.238.2242 or fax 386.255.3109
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Support Group at Halifax Health
For patients and adult family members. Offered in affiliation with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Second Thursday of every month (January 14/ February 11/ March 10)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Halifax Health - Center for Oncology
First Floor Conference Room
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
For information please contact Kathy Carver at 386.254.4212.
Parkinson’s Support Group and Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group
Bishop’s Glen
900 LPGA Blvd., Holly Hill
Flagler Beach Methodist Church
1520 S. Daytona Avenue, Flagler Beach
Both the Parkinson’s Support Group and the Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group meet monthly. For dates and times call Karen Grant, LCSW, at 386.258.5100.
Pregnancy/Infant/Baby Loss Parent Support Group
Third Thursday of every month (January 21/February 18/March 17)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
BeginAgain Children’s Grief Center
655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
A warm and caring atmosphere where grieving parents with similar experiences can come together and feel comfortable sharing their feelings about loss and their love for their babies. Participation is free, voluntary and all information is kept confidential.
Contact/Peer Facilitator Cathy Hartman at . For more information call 386.490.2234.
Renal Transplant Support Group at Halifax Health
Fourth Tuesday of every month (January 26/February 23/March 22)
10:30 – 11:30 am
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room D
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
For more information,please call Jenny Ketring, MSW, at 386.947.4651 or email at .
Speakers & Sneakers Series presented by Halifax Health
First Thursday of every month 9:00 - 10:00 am
(January 7/ February 4 / March 3)
Halifax Health Medical Center, Auditorium
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
This fun and educational program offers monthly presentations featuring a wide variety of healthcare topics. Participants are encouraged to walk their choice of indoor and outdoor walking trails. Walking logs are available for participants and collected at the monthly meetings. A light breakfast is provided. For applications or more information, call 386.322.4767.
Stroke Support Group
Fourth Tuesday of each month (January 26/February 23/March 22)
3:00-5:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room F
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach
Contact: Jessica Hamilton, 386.425.0508 or
This free, support group is offered to newly diagnosed stroke survivors, long-term stroke survivors and their caregivers. Topics explored include: equipment, challenges in communication, patient independence, role changes for caregivers and stroke survivors and resources. Light refreshments provided.
Tender Paws Pet Loss Support Group
This free pet loss support group provides emotional support to grieving pet lovers. Participants will find a supportive environment where pet lovers can share their varied experience of loss and grieving. It also provides them a place to remember and honor the life of their pet, as well as the opportunity to connect with other bereaved pet owners and learn additional ways of coping with the loss. There is no charge for the group, however, donations are welcome.
Daytona Beach: Halifax Health – Hospice, 655 N. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite A., 386.258.5100
DeLand: Halifax Health – Hospice, 1250 S. State Road 15A, Suite 3, 386.822.4852
Think Pink Connection
Third Thursdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (January 21/ February 18/ March 17)
This networking support group is open to patients of all stages of breast cancer, including initial diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. For more information contact Certified Breast Patient Navigator, Jennifer Peludat, ARRT, RT (R)(M), CBPN-I at 386.425.2378 .
Information Sessions:
East Coast Bariatrics at Halifax Health
Free Information Sessions
Every Thursday at 6 p.m. (January 7, 14, 21, 28 /February 4, 11, 18, 25/ March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)
Halifax Health Medical Center France Tower
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
Reserved Seating Only
Call 386.238.3205 for more information.
Orange City
Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm (January 12/ February 9/March 8) Preferred Medical Center
2777 Enterprise Rd.
Orange City, FL
Reserved Seating Only
Call 386.238.3205
Community Classes/Activities:
Understanding Birth
January 30, February 27, March 12, April 23, May 21, June 4
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room E
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call: 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
Join us for a day full of real discussions, tips and preparation for what to expect before, during and after delivery. You will leave this class feeling ready and prepared for that amazing day when you welcome your baby into this world. Your class is led by Certified Childbirth Educator Valarie Urquhart, RNC-OB. Class Fee:$50/couple
Breastfeeding Class
January 11, March 14, May 16
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room F
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call: 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
If you are choosing to breastfeed your baby you may have a number of questions like “How do I know if my baby is getting enough?” and “Is breastfeeding really best for my baby?” All of these topics and more are covered in our four-hour class led by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants Ellen Barton, RNC and Susan Bekken, RNC. You will learn positioning techniques, what to expect during the early days of breastfeeding, how to be prepared for breastfeeding at work and also discuss the best products to help during breastfeeding. Please bring a pillow and baby doll (if available) to class.Class Fee: $25/couple.
Infant Massage Series
January 6, 13, 20, 27/February 1, 8, 15, 22/March 2, 9, 16, 23
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room E
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call: 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
The Infant Massage Series is a wonderful way for parents to bond with their baby, while learning the styles and strokes of infant massage. This four-week class is intended for babies newborn to six months of age and combines different routines of soothing and rhythmic strokes with guided instruction. This class is led by Susie Johnsen, RN. Susie is a mother of four, a NICU Registered Nurse, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Neonatal Touch and Massage Nurse Certified and Neonatal Development Care Specialist. Class Fee: $50.
Grandparenting 101
January 17, March 20, May 22
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room F
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
Class Fee: $50 per couple. To register online go tohalifaxhealth.org/ob.
Tummy Time, Back To Sleep and Diaper Genies. These were certainly not a part of the script when we had our children decades ago. As times have changed, we want to make sure you are equipped to be the best grandparent on the block. We will bring you up to speed with a CPR demonstration, diapering options, comfort measures and much more. This class is led by Susan Bekken, RNC, IBCLC. Class Fee: $30.
Newborn Care Class
January 9, February 6, March 5, April 9, May 14, June 18
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room E
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call: 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
Our Newborn Care Class will teach you everything you need to know from bathing, diapering, what to expect with newborn appearances and also how to soothe your colicky baby using Dr. Harvey Karp’s Happiest Baby on the Block method. This class is led by Valarie Urquhart, RNC-OB, Certified Childbirth Educator and Certified Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor. You will leave this class with a Happiest Baby on the Block Parent Kit that includes a DVD available in English/Spanish and a Super-Soothing Sleep Sounds CD along with an education manual on infant CPR from the American Heart Association. Class Fee: $35/couple. Class size is limited to 10 couples.
Sibling Celebration
February 28, April 10, June 5
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room F
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call: 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
Going from a household of an only child to a home with siblings can be a challenge. Sibling Celebration is a fun, interactive program, which provides a special way to introduce the newest addition to your family. Parents and children together learn “what baby does best,” how to change a diaper and we also share the “Berenstein Bears” story of bringing home their new baby. We will also provide a short tour of the Center for Women & Infant Health at the end of this class. This class is intended for parents and their children ages three to 10 years of age. Class Fee: No cost.
Welcome Baby Series
February 3, 10, 17, 24/April 6, 13, 20, 27/June 1, 18, 15, 22
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower - Meeting Room F
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To RSVP, call: 386.254.4008. Register online at halifaxhealth.org/ob.
The Welcome Baby Series is a combination class that encompasses two of our most popular classes, Understanding Birth and Newborn Care, into a four-week series. You will learn everything you need to be prepared for childbirth and how to care for your newborn baby once you go home. This series is led by experienced parent educators Rebecca Sarwi, Labor & Delivery RN and Patti Hoffman, RN, IBCLC. Class Fee: $75 for four-week series.
Parenting Group
Every Tuesday
(January 5, 12, 19, 26/ February 2, 9, 16, 23/March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)
6:00-7:00 pm
Halifax Health-Behavioral Services
841 Jimmy Ann Dr., Daytona Beach
386.425.3900
This six-week program covers topics such as parenting styles, how to deal with anger, role modeling, conflict resolution, how to handle stress, and more. Each class costs $5. Participants receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
A children’s group takes place during the parenting group. Call for a referral.
Pre-Op Joint Education Classby Halifax Health - Center for Orthopedics
Every Monday and Friday (January 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29/February 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29/March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28)
10:00- 11:00 am
Halifax Health Medical Center
France Tower, 6th Floor
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL
To reserve your seat call 386.238.2251.