Serving as a community resource is a very important role for Riley Hospital. Seminars, support groups, screenings and health fairs are offered to the community throughout the year to increase awareness of health-related issues. Riley also offers programs in local schools, participates in Career Day events and provides speakers for community and civic clubs. 

Smoking Cessation Classes

This 6 week program meets Thursday evenings beginning November 1st from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Please call 601-484-3435 to register.

WomanCare Birth Place

Childbirth Classes - Monday nights, 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., at the Riley Educational Auditorium. For more information and to register, call (601) 692-2144.

January 8 - January 29
February 26 - March 19
April 16 - May 7
June 4 - June 25
July 23 - August 13
September 10 - October 1
October 29 - November 19

Sibling Class - Helps prepare children ages 3-7 for birth of a baby. Available by appointment.
Please call (601) 692-2144.

Breastfeeding Classes - Monday Nights 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

February 5
March 26
May 14
July 2
August 20
October 8
November 26

Infant CPR Classes - Monday Nights 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

February 12
April 2
May 21
July 9
August 27
October 15
December 3

Ongoing Education/Groups

Meridian Stroke Support and Education Group - Across the nation, stroke support groups are intervening in the lives of stroke families and helping them discover there is life after stroke. Meetings, open to stroke survivors and their families, are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Riley Educational Auditorium. For more information, call (601) 484-3585.