■ Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Ten-minute discounted heart score screenings for people age 35 and older will be offered at the Outpatient Pavilion from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the United Way. $50 cash or check only to United Way of Lowndes County. To make an appointment, call 662-244-2979 or 800-544-8767, ext. 2979.
■ Feb. 2: A Lupus support group meets at 10 a.m., classroom 6PT, first floor, Baptist Golden Triangle Patient Tower, near the gift shop. The support group is open to anyone who has Lupus, family member or friend. For information call Rashell Hopkins at 662-570-8342.
■ Feb. 11, 25: CPR classes held in the Patient Tower at 6 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call the Education Department at 662-244-2498 or 800-544-8762, ext. 2498.
■ Feb. 12: The BMH-Golden Triangle annual cancer fundraiser prize drawing will be held at 2 p.m. in front of the main cafeteria. Tickets are $1 each. Valentine’s Day baskets will be on display from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds go to Baptist Cancer Foundation-GT. For more information, call 662-244-1132.
■ Feb. 15: Baptist Cancer Center will hold a support group meeting for cancer survivors and their families in classroom 5PT from noon-1 p.m. Lunch provided. For information call 662-244-2923 or 800-544-8762, ext. 2923.
■ Feb. 20: A diabetes support group meets from 10-11 a.m., room 6PT. For information, call Lacy Smith at 662-244-1392 or 800-544-8762, ext. 1392.
■ Mar. 29: Free prostate PSA screenings for men over 40 from 8-11:45a and 1-2 p.m. Make an appointment by calling 662-244-4673 or 800-544-8762, ext. 4673. Walk-ins accepted.
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