Southcoast Health has announced times and dates for two weight loss information sessions and its monthly bereavement group for August. All three events are free. For more information, see below.

Weight management

Southcoast Center for Weight Loss will offer a free weight management informational session during the month of August in Wareham.

The informational session will review the different non-surgical weight loss options offered at the Southcoast Center for Weight Loss. The sessions will include information on Optifast, a weight loss program which combines lifestyle education, meal replacements, medical management and individual and group counseling.

The session takes place Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. at 100 Rosebrook Way on the third floor conference room. For more information or to register, call 508-525-3114.

Bariatric surgery

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

The session will be held at Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Tobey Hospital, located at 43 High St. in the operating room waiting area.

Bereavement support group

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association offers free bereavement programs for grieving adults and children during the month of August. Registration is preferred for all groups. Call Bereavement Manager Lindsay Coe at 508-973-3227 to learn more.

The group will meet Aug. 16 from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in Tobey Hospital’s Stillman Library, located at 43 High St. Enter through the main entrance.