Sharon Regional Medical Center announces the May health education and wellness calendar of events that are free and open to the public.

When Diet and Exercise Aren’t Enough – Free weight loss informational seminars are scheduled at 3 convenient locations: Featuring Sharon Regional’s Sheetal Nijhawan, M.D., Fellowship trained, Bariatric Surgeon

Select from three locations to attend a free educational session to learn more about the Bariatric Surgery Program at Sharon Regional, led by board certified bariatric surgeon Sheetal Nijhawan, M.D. Sessions include information on obesity, a review of surgical weight loss options including benefits and risks, Body Mass Index, along with other information to assist participants in making an informed decision about surgical weight loss treatments.

• Tuesday, July 11 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM located at Sharon Regional Hubbard Diagnostic & Specialty Center located at 880 W Liberty Street, Hubbard, OH 44525
• Wednesday, July 12 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM & at 6:00 – 7:30 PM located at Sharon Regional Medical Group Surgical Specialists office located at 2425 Suite 101, Garden Way, Hermitage, PA 16148
• Thursday, July 13 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM located at the TMH Center for Radiology located at the Elm Road Medical Park - Building B 2588 Elm Road, NE Cortland, OH 44410

For more information visit SharonWeightLoss.com. Register by calling 724-981-4561.

Sharon Regional Prepared Childbirth Classes

Thursdays, July 6, 13, & 20 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center located at 2435 Garden Way in Hermitage. Join the experienced staff from the Women’s Center at Sharon Regional to help prepare for your childbirth experience. The 5-week preparation program covers breathing and relaxation, the role of the support person, the cesarean birth experience and a tour of the Women’s Care Center. The cost is $25.00 for the series or free for those with a current medical assistance card. For more information visit SharonBabies.com. Register by calling 724-983-5601 or 724-983-5637.

Sharon Regional Orthopedic Joint Camp

Wednesday, July 12 from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Diagnostic & Imaging Center located at 2435 Garden Way in Hermitage. If severe joint pain interferes with your life, take the first step toward relief at Sharon Regional. Whether you’re already scheduled for surgery or are just starting to consider it, we invite you to attend our FREE Orthopedic Joint Camp educational session to learn what to expect as you prepare for surgery, the care you will receive during your hospital stay, and what you can do to ensure that you make a quick and full recovery once you return home. Spouses, significant others or supportive friends and family are welcome. For more information visit SharonOrtho.com. Register by calling 724-983-5444.