Want to learn about the advantages of breastfeeding your baby? New parents are invited to a class from 6:30 till 9:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Johnston Health Medical Mall auditorium. The fee is $30 per couple.

Life-support classes

Want to learn advanced cardiac life support or need to re-certify in pediatric advanced life support? An ACLS class will meet from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Nov. 9-10 in the mall auditorium. A PALS re-certification class will meet from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. Nov. 25 in the mall auditorium. To pre-register for either class, call 938-7736. The fee is $200 and includes materials.

CPR class

Want to learn CPR or need to re-certify? A beginner's class will meet from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Nov. 18 in Room 1404B of the Medical Mall. A re-certification class will meet from 1 till 4 p.m. Nov. 11 in Room 1404B. To register, call 938-7736. The fee for each class is $71 and includes materials.

Diabetes class

Want to learn how to better manage your diabetes? A class for outpatients will meet from 8:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Nov. 24 in Room 1404B of the Medical Mall. Participants must have orders from their doctors to attend and must contact the hospital's scheduling department for an appointment. Insurance will be filed.

Offering support

If you've lost a loved one or have been diagnosed with diabetes, you can find information and encouragement from others in support groups. A grief support group will meet from 6 till 7 p.m. Nov. 24 in Room 1404A of the Medical Mall. A diabetes support group will meet from 6 till 8 p.m. Nov. 17 in rooms 1404A and B. The events are free.