BRADFORD, PA / OLEAN, NY – During October, Bradford Medical Park (BMP) 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.

            ConnectLife will be hosting blood drives in both Bradford and Olean in October. The

blood drive in Bradford will take place at Bradford Medical Park in the main lobby on

Wednesday, October 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive in Olean will take place on

Thursday, October 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the ConnectLife bus across from OGH. All donors will be entered to win a pair of tickets to a Buffalo football game at the new stadium. Donors can pre-register by calling 716-529-4270 with sponsor codes 000468 for Bradford and 000485 for Olean. Donors can also register online at connectlifegive.org/donor. Walk-ins are also welcomed.

            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, October 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the OGH Education Center on the first floor. To register, call 716-375-7481.

At BMP, 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 BMP Community Room inside the 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, October 27, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 814-362-3200. 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.