WJMC Calendar of Events

West Jefferson Medical Center wishes the community well and knows that it takes more than good well wishing to help optimal health come true. The Medical Center and its divisions, departments and members of the Medical Staff have developed a number of health classes, offerings, speakers bureau topics and support groups. These are focused on physical fitness, nutrition, wellness, family health education and parenting, safety and injury prevention, disease prevention, understanding and management, stroke prevention, heart health, cancer awareness, stress reduction and more.

Fitness Center-Oakwood and Marrero
Be an advocate for your health. Partner with a team of professionals to establish and meet your health and well-being goals. State-of-the-art equipment, counseling and a variety of classes are offered. A lap pool is available at the Marrero site. Special child and adolescent equipment, programs and child care services are available at the Oakwood site.

See the schedules for:
Group Exercise (Oakwood)
Group Exercise (Marrero)
Aquacise (Marrero)
Swim Lesson (Marrero)

Behavioral Medicine Center
Knowing you are not alone in managing your health and dealing with issues and concerns related to your health and well-being can be comforting. Learn about the many support groups and related services available to members of the community in this section.

WJMC Events
Provides you special highlights on upcoming events open to the public or persons with specific health conditions and their families.

CPR
Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills for the lay person at one of several American Heart Association CPR programs sponsored each year by West Jefferson Medical Center. Learn more in this section about program offerings.

Additional Classes and Programs
Find more information on programs offered by the Health Center and Behavioral Medicine Center. Some Support Groups are listed here, as are classes pertaining to Family & Parenting, Health & Wellness, and Disease Management.