Preparing for Birth & More
Education & Videos
Cancer Support Groups
Global Expertise. Local Care.
South County Health is the first health system in Rhode Island to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Now patients can access global expertise through their South County Health provider, at no additional costs.
Blood Drive
October 15
12:00-4:00 p.m.
Bloodmobile will be parked at South County Hospital Balise Entrance
Meet the Doulas
Presented with Doulas of RI
October 17 (originally scheduled for September 26)
10:00-11:30 a.m.
South County Hospital Potter Conference Room
Join us and learn more about the many ways that doulas support patients.
Includes a tour of the Women & Newborn Care Unit!
Meet the Ortho Rhode Island Surgeons
October 27, 2026
6:00-7:30pm, doors at 5:30 pm
Join us for a free community event featuring a panel of expert orthopedic surgeons from Ortho Rhode Island. Whether you’re dealing with joint pain, recovering from an injury, or simply want to stay active as you age, this is your chance to get trusted advice straight from the specialists who help people move—and feel—better every day.
Preparing for Birth & Beyond
Breastfeeding Success
This 2-hour prenatal breastfeeding class is taught by a Women and Newborn Care Unit lactation consultant. Learn the art and science of providing the perfect nutrition before baby's arrival. Emphasis is on strategies to promote successful breastfeeding. Topics include: what you can expect at the hospital, how to avoid common breastfeeding issues, dispelling breastfeeding myths, and tips on ensuring an adequate milk supply. Partners or a single support person are encouraged to attend.
Free Classes held monthly in Newport and Wakefield.
Preparing for Birth
Preparing for Birth focuses on an in-depth preparation for the birthing experience. From identifying the early stages of labor, to comfort measures and pain management options, we cover all aspects of labor, delivery, and the early post-partum period to help prepare you and those supporting you for a successful birthing experience. This class includes a video tour of the Women and Newborn Care Unit. Partners are strongly encouraged to attend.
Blood Cancer Support Group
Third Wednesday of the Month from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Registration required. Scan QR code above or visit na.eventscloud.com/ribcsg
Look Good Feel Better
South County Hospital Potter Conference Room
Every Look Good Feel Better workshop is led by a specially trained, highly talented beauty professional to provide you with hands-on instruction to address the appearance related side-effects of cancer treatment. Free Look Good Feel Better makeup kit will be provided.
4:00 -6:00 p.m.
Monday, February 1, 2027 Register >
Monday, April 5, 2027 Register >
Monday, June 7, 2027 Register >
Prefer a Virtual Option? Click Here
Use this link to register for an LGFB Alliance Skin Care and Makeup workshop and request a free Look Good Feel Better makeup kit.
Use Site Referral Code SC02879 when registering. Code is case sensitive
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