January 2012 Topics
Breast Cancer Support Group
Topic: Lymphedema: What Every Woman with Breast Cancer Should Know
Speaker: Elva Ramirez, RN, The Mermaid Project Navigator
When: Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: BRHS, 4th floor multipurpose room, 100 Medical Drive, Lake Jackson
Fee: None
*The goal of the support group is to provide women coping with breast cancer the opportunity to come together as a group and share common experiences, provide emotional support and promote education.
Contact: Elva Ramirez at 979-297-3733
Diabetes Support Group
Topic: Is Stress Affecting My Numbers?
Speaker: Karen Long, Family Nurse Practitioner for Brazosport Regional Urgent Care Center
When: Meets on the 3rd Monday on the month from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: BRHS Classrooms A, B, C
Fee: None
*Diabetes support group features a speaker each month with diabetes specific topics.
Contact: Barbara Ray at 979-297-7494
Gastric Bypass Support Group
Topic: No Group Meeting in January
When: Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: BRHS Classrooms C
Fee: None
*This is a support group for people who had gastric bypass and for those who are researching this surgery for obesity. The goal is to share successes, questions and experiences and help one another through their journey.
Contact: Sandy Gregory at 979-235-7824
Lap Band Support Group
Topic: Open Discussion
When: Meets on the 2nd Monday of the month from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: BRHS, 5th Floor Conference Room
Fee: None
*The goal of the support group is to provide pre- and post- surgical patients the opportunity to provide emotional support to one another, share experiences, and reinforce positive behaviors to maintain long-term weight loss goals
Contact: Tiffany Eckenrod at 979-285-1602
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Support Group
Agenda: 1st half – Care and Share
2nd half topic – Topics for the New Year
When: Meets on the 2nd Thursday on the month from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: BRHS, Classrooms B & C
Fee: None
*The goal of this support group is to provide support to family and friends with loved ones who have a mental illness. The first hour of the meeting is called care and share; it's a time to discuss issues and give advice to others. The 2nd hour features a speaker and a specific topic.
Contact: Jeanette Taylor at 281-585-3100
Stroke Support Group
Topic: Open Discussion
When: Meets on the 4th Monday of the month from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: BRHS, 5th Floor Conference Room
Fee: None
*The group is designed for people who have had a stroke and their family and friends to support them through rehab as well as find out preventative steps.
Contact: Jeanna Adams at 979-285-1869
TOPS Weight Loss Support Group
When: Meets every Monday night; weigh in: 6:00 PM; meeting: 6:30 PM
Where: BRHS, 4th floor multipurpose room
Fee: $24 annual fee, $1 maintenance fee, $4 monthly local fee
*TOPS Weight Loss Support Group offers a healthy, caring and supportive approach to weight control. The support group will help you learn more about nutrition, healthy eating, portion control, exercise and fun.
Contact: TOPS Chapter President, Debbie Granger at 979-292-4423
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