Healthy Living Program

Healthy Living offers a variety of support groups for our community members offering a positive, friendly and informal environment for people to share, listen and be heard. Please contact our office for additional details at (585) 344-5331.

• Cancer Support Group (monthly)
• Diabetes Support Group for adults (bimonthly)
• Baby Café drop-in support for breastfeeding parents and those thinking about breastfeeding (weekly)

Individuals: Our registered 1:1 dietitian/nutritionist evaluates your specific needs and daily routine, and offers practical suggestions on meal planning, dining out and more. You’ll learn how to establish good eating habits, which are essential for managing medical conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, celiac disease and chronic kidney disease.

Groups: We offer supportive and informative setting for individuals to learn about and implement healthy eating and lifestyle habits. These sessions, typically led by a registered dietitian or other qualified professional, focus on shared nutrition goals, label literacy, recipe sharing, meal prepping skills, and provide a fun and welcoming platform for participants to connect, share experiences, and learn new skills.

Shop with a RD: Join our Registered Dietitian on a 1-hour guided grocery store tour and learn how to read nutrition labels with confidence, choose budget-friendly & nutritious foods, plan meals that support your goals, discover new ingredients and healthy swaps. This is perfect for individuals, families, or anyone ready to take control of their health – right from the grocery aisle!

Our certified educators help you to understand and manage diabetes, with an emphasis on self- management, allowing you to achieve your health goals.

Individual or group options available. Please contact us for more information or to register at (585) 344-5331.

Our education programs are accredited by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Topics include:

• Getting to Know Diabetes
• Understanding and Making Lifestyle Changes
• Breaking Down the Numbers
• Medications and Complications

We offer daytime and evening classes to best meet your needs. Please contact us for more information at (585) 344-5331.

This group offers a supportive environment designed exclusively for people with diabetes and their families.

Please contact us for more information at (585) 344-5331.

This CDC-recognized program helps participants prevent type 2 diabetes by making real lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, integrating physical activity into their daily lives and improving problem-solving and coping skills.

For anyone who has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes, previous gestational diabetes, and anyone with risk factors who wants to work toward preventing diabetes. Please contact us for more information at (585) 344-5331.

Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings are available at no cost to women over 40 and men over 45 who do not have health insurance, and any uninsured/underinsured individual who is having symptoms or has a family history that requires earlier screening.

The program pays for annual mammograms, pap smears, fecal tests and colonoscopes for eligible patients. Any further tests or diagnostics required as a result of the screenings are also covered.

Our team can also assist uninsured members of the community diagnosed with breast, cervical, colorectal or prostate cancer with obtaining health insurance through the Medicaid Treatment Act.

The Medicaid Treatment Act is a New York State health insurance.

Contact us at (716) 278-4898 with questions or information about registration.

Open to all people with any type of cancer, our group meets monthly to provide positive support in a friendly, informal environment.

Please contact us for more information at (585) 344-5331.

UMMC’s Baby Café welcomes pregnant and breastfeeding moms to join our weekly support group. This drop-in group is a safe space for networking and gaining support from fellow breastfeeding moms as well as our trained CLC's and international board-certified lactation consultants.

We meet every Tuesday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Rochester Regional Health – GLOW YMCA Healthy Living Campus, 1^st floor. We also meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Monday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Hoag Library in Albion.

Visit the Breastfeeding and Beyond Baby Café Facebook page for more information.

Childbirth education classes are recommended for parents during weeks 28-34 of pregnancy. These classes feature an overview of labor and delivery, relaxation, pain management, Cesarean delivery care, informed consent, postpartum care, and newborn care.

• Numbers of classes: One 4-hour class
• Frequency of offering: In person, offered 1 Saturday per month
• Cost (includes registration for up to 2 people): FREE
• For: Women and families who have not yet attended childbirth classes or those looking for a refresher

A variety of additional classes are offered on a rotating basis covering topics such as:

• Bringing Home Baby
• Infant CPR
• Childbirth Lab
• Preparing and Pumping for Back to Work

Please call Healthy Living for questions or to register at (585) 344-5331.

Our Infant Feeding Classes are recommended for parents during weeks 30-37 of pregnancy, and are strongly suggested for families interested in learning more about infant feeding, including breastfeeding. Breastfeeding, chest feeding, and bottle feeding methods will be discussed in the Infant Nutrition Class, as well as how to maintain milk with latching difficulties, while pumping, and beyond.

• Number of classes: 1 (2 hours)
• Frequency of offering: Bimonthly
• Cost (includes registration for up to 2 people): FREE

UMMC is a Baby-Friendly Hospital offering the golden hour after birth for bonding, Lactation Consultant assistance while in the hospital, and discharge support. A continuum of care and support provided by trained and board-certified Lactation Consultants can address important challenges in infant feeding, establish skills for breastfeeding, and competency and confidence among mothers.

This course will help you develop the confidence you need to feed and support your baby with the help of our certified lactation specialists. For more on upcoming classes as well as registration, call (585) 344-5331.

Call (585) 344-8104 to schedule an appointment during pregnancy to address any questions or concerns or after delivery and discharge if additional support is needed. Partners are welcome at these appointments.

This message line is available to any parent who needs assistance. We check this line frequently and return calls within 24-48 hours. Please call us at (585) 344-8104.

MOMS Program promotes a healthy pregnancy and optimal birth outcomes through early prenatal education and postpartum follow-up care for eligible mothers.

If you’re pregnant, the MOMS Program can quickly provide you with help in applying for coverage for you and your baby and connect you to a network of resources, education, support and transportation to aid you in leading a healthy pregnancy, delivering your baby and beyond.

Call (585) 344-5355 to schedule an appointment.

Healthy Moms and Healthy Dads offers parents support and resources to assist in achieving their goals, including:

• Childbirth classes
• Breastfeeding/chest feeding support
• Doula services
• Community resources and referrals
• Parenting education
• Medical transportation
• Family planning resources
• Mental health services
• Home visits (during pregnancy until children turn 2 years old)

Parents, grandparents and caregivers will discover safety issues to address, such as poison control and first aid. You will also learn how to perform hands-only CPR on adults, children and infants. An American Heart Association CPR guide is included with each registration. Call our Healthy Living office at (585) 344-5331 option 1 for a schedule of classes.