Southcoast Health has announced several free programs for the month of March in Wareham.

Those programs include:

Bariatric Informational Sessions

The Southcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer free informational sessions on the risks and benefits of weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, during the month of March.

The Wareham session will take place on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. at Tobey Hospital, 43 High Street at the Operating Waiting Room area.

Medical Fitness/Rehabilitation Programs

• Medical Fitness Program

This individualized exercise program is designed for those with cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, cancer, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, high blood pressure, overweight and chronic orthopedic conditions. The program is offered for $60 per month at three classes a week or for $40 per month with two classes a week. A doctor’s prescription is required to participate.

• Cardiac Rehabilitation

An ongoing, structured exercise and education outpatient program for individuals recovering from heart attack, heart surgery, heart disease or are high- risk for the same. A physician referral is required. The cost of this program is covered by most insurances.

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation

This is a structured exercise and education program with oxygen saturation monitoring during exercise. It is designed for individuals with pulmonary diseases including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. The cost of the program is covered by most insurances. The program meets year-round. A physician referral is required.

Call 508-961-5435 for details.

Diabetes Support Group

The group helps people live with diabetes. This support group, led by the Southcoast Diabetes Management program, is a way to meet and offer support to people who share similar experiences. Practical advice and tips will help guide each member toward living well with diabetes.

The group will meet on Monday, March 9 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Rosebrook Building, 100 Rosebrook Way. For more information, call 877-212-9135 or visit diabetesmgt@southcoast.org. This month's topic will be "Let Food Be Thy Medicine."