BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – During the month of April, Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are offering a variety of classes and support groups designed to provide health education, encouragement and community connection.

            A newly formed Bereavement Support Group, in partnership with HomeCare & Hospice, is launching Thursday, April 2 at OGH. The support group will meet at 6 p.m. in the OGH education center and convene on the first Thursday of each month. The community-based group is free and open to anyone experiencing loss. For more information, please call (716) 372-2106.

            If you are scheduled for total joint replacement surgery, join our Total Joint Care Class. This class provides an overview of your procedure, the recovery process and the rehabilitation you will need. It is led by an experienced member of our outpatient rehabilitation team. This month, the class will be held on Wednesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. To register, call (716) 375-7481.

At BRMC, individuals can connect with others dealing with a loss of a friend or loved one by attending the Grief Relief Support Group. Grief can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. The meeting is held in the Community Room inside the BRMC Main Lobby. This compassionate and supportive group provides a place where you can share your journey with others who understand. The group will meet on Tuesday, April 28, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (814) 362-8288. No registration required. The meeting is free and open to the public.

          For more details on these and other upcoming events, visit www.brmcogh.org/events.