Methodist Rehabilitation Center has joined with St. Dominic Hospital, Baptist Health Systems and the University of Mississippi Medical Center to host City-Wide Stroke Connection, a monthly support group for stroke survivors, family members and caregivers.

The first support group meeting will be 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9 at Methodist Specialty Care Center, One Layfair Drive, Suite 500 in Flowood. Samantha Harrison will speak about heart healthy diets.

The event is free to the public and no RSVP is required. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 601-936-8888.

Future meetings also will be held at 2 p.m. Fridays at Methodist Specialty Care Center and will feature various topics and speakers. Meetings have been scheduled for Feb. 6, March 6, April 10, May 1, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4.

Check Methodist Rehb’s website and Facebook page for information on upcoming meetings.