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MAY 11

What: Bariatric Surgery Seminar

When: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center - Conference Room #1& #2, 6900 N. Durango Dr.

Where: 6 p.m.

Info: 369-7618

MAY 12

What: Young Survivor's Breast Cancer Support Group

When: The Breast Center at Sunrise, 3006 S. Maryland Pkwy., Ste 250

Where: 6-7:30 p.m.

Info: 784-1947

MAY 15

What: Childbirth Education Class

When: Graduate Medical Education Auditorium at Valley Hospital

Where: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Info: 388-4888

MAY 18

What: Bariatric Surgery Seminar

When: Spring Valley Hospital - Women's Care Conference Center, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.

Where: 6 p.m.

Info: 369-7618

MAY 19

What: 3rd Annual Senior Health Fair

When: Desert Springs Hospital - Lobby, 2075 E. Flamingo Rd.

Where: 9 a.m. - noon

Info: 853-3276

MAY 26

What: Outpatient Diabetes Nutrition Class

When: Sunrise Hospital Rendezvous Room, 3186 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Where: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Info: 233-5300 for reservation

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