The Cancer Program of Mary Bird Perkins and St. Tammany Parish Hospital will host free Mindful Meditation classes for cancer patients, their caregivers and health professionals, Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Jan. 12 to March 1 at the STPH Paul D. Cordes Outpatient Pavilion, 16300 Hwy. 1085, Covington. Participants may attend at any time. The classes are guided by Ellen LaRocca, LMT, CPSM, Certified Meditation Instructor and longtime retreat facilitator. These free stress management classes help you learn to use the power of your mind to fight disease, boost your immune system, find strengths, make the best of treatments and meet the challenges a significant illness brings. The class will introduce various meditation, guided-imagery and simple relaxation techniques. Call 985-898-4581 to register or for more information.