Are you considering weight loss surgery? Come and listen to Baritric surgeons talk about the different procedures, risks and benefits, and learn what you need to consider when deciding if it's right step for you. Northeast Baptist Hospital, Bariatric Conference Room (3rd Floor), 8811 Village Dr.

Every other Thursday starting January 14, 2010. Topics vary each session. Classes are free, but registration is required. Please RSVP to Stacy Kemp at (210) 595-0258.

Bariatric weight loss surgery is helping people live lives they've only dreamed of. In addition to weight loss, patients find they no longer suffer from serious health issues associated with obesity. The support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month and offers talks by physicians and other health experts. To find out more, please call Debra Marsh at (210) 297-2030.

The Baptist Cancer Center is offering FREE gentle Hatha style yoga classes for cancer patients and cancer survivors on Friday mornings at 10 am. The classes are FREE and open to the general public. Fridays at 10am at the Baptist Cancer Center at Northeast Baptist Hospital. Call 210-297-CNCR to reserve your spot.

Our Stroke Support Group is a community organization for stroke survivors and their family members as well as friends. It helps people learn more about stroke, and become inspired to move forward after experiencing a stroke. Meets every 1st Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. at Baptist Medical Center. For more information call (210) 297-8191.

Stroke Education Classes for patients and caregivers, are just a few of the services offered for patients recovering from stroke through the Brain and Stroke Network at Baptist Health System. Classes held weekly, Monday through Thursday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital Rehabilitation Dining Room (3rd floor). For more information contact Gayla at (210) 297-5175.

Join the St. Luke’s Stroke Survivor Support Group. The group offers education, support and resources for individuals and families who have been affected by stroke. Every 3rd Thursday, 2pm, at St. Luke's Baptist Hospital. For more information call (210) 297-5175.

The ostomy support group is here for patients who have had or will have an intestinal or urinary diversions including urostomy, cystectomy, colostomy and ileostomy. Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at Northeast Baptist Hospital. Contact Shanna at (210) 355-6894 for more information.

The Gestational Diabetes Program is a 1 1/2 hour course designed to help you take control of your diabetes. Classes held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 9 a.m., call (210) 297-7005 to register.