Healthy Connections
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August 2010 – CALENDAR
Your Guide to Good Health
Support Groups
Brain Injury Support Group
For persons who have experienced a brain injury, and for their families and friends. Usually held on the first Thursday of the month.
• Thursday, Aug 5
• 1:30 - 3 p.m.
• Backus Medical Office Building Radiation Therapy conference room
Program free; no registration required. Call 860-889-8331, ext. 4060, for more information.
Breast Cancer Support Group
For breast cancer patients and their families, sponsored by Backus Hospital and ECHO. Usually held on the third Tuesday of each month.
• Tuesday, Aug 17
• 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Medical Office Building Radiation Therapy Waiting Room
Program free; no registration required. Call 860-892-2777 for more information.
Cancer Support Group
Cancer patients and survivors are invited to discuss how cancer has changed their lives. Usually held on the second Tuesday of the month.
• Tuesday, Aug 10
• noon - 1 p.m.
• Backus Medical Office Building Conference Room
Program free but registration required as lunch will be provided. Call 860-892-2777 for more information.
Cardiac Support Group
For patients with cardiac problems and their families, the meetings will focus on heart disease, cardiac systems and new changes in patient care. Usually meets the second Wednesday of every month. Facilitated by Sue Rahn, RN, of the Backus Cardiac Rehabilitation Department and Aimee Stefanski, APRN, Cardiology Associates.
• Wednesday, Aug 11
• 6 - 7 p.m.
• Backus Medical Office Building
Program free; no registration required. Call 860-889-8331, ext. 2554 for more information.
Diabetes Support Group
The Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism offers a Day Diabetes Support Group, usually held on the first Tuesday of every other month. The evening support group is usually offered every other month on the first Wednesday. This offering is perfect for individuals who would like to share information and learn from others with diabetes.
• Tuesday, Aug 4
• 10 - 11 a.m.
• Backus Outpatient Care Center, 111 Salem Tpk., Norwich
Program free but registration required. Call 860-892-6906 and leave a message on the Diabetes Patient Education line for more information.
Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
For cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. Education and support group during treatment and afterward. Usually held the third Tuesday of the month.
• Tuesday, Aug 17
• 5 - 6 p.m.
• Backus Medical Office Building Conference Room
Program free; no registration required. Call 860-892-2777 for more information.
Laryngectomy Support Group
Tri-County New Voice Club for laryngectomy patients and family meets on the third Sunday of the month.
• Sunday, Aug 15
• 1- 3 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Medical Office Building Radiation Therapy conference room
Program free; no registration required. Call Speech Therapy at 860-889-8331, ext. 4082, for more information.
Lyme Disease Support Group
Talk with others about how Lyme disease has impacted your life and learn the latest on diagnosis and treatments. Usually meets the first Thursday of the month.
• Thursday, Aug 5
• 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Medical Library
Program free; no registration required. Call Kimberlee Pappa at 860-303-9020 for more information.
Lymphedema Support Group for Breast Cancer Patients
Offers an opportunity to share experiences and learn about risk reduction and treatment of lymphedema. Meets quarterly.
• Tuesday, Sept. 7
• 4 - 5:30 p.m.
• Backus Outpatient Care Center conference room 1
Program free but registration required. Call 860-823-6317 for more information.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group
“Angels Remembered” is a support group for parents who have experienced pregnancy or early infancy loss. Held the second Tuesday of each month.
• Tuesday, Aug 10
• 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• Backus Hospital Medical Office Building conference room
Program free; no registration required. Call Elynor Carey at 860-889-8331, ext. 4239, for more information.
Sharing and Caring: Stroke Support and Conversation Group
For persons who have experienced a stroke, and for their families and friends. Usually held on the second Thursday of the month.
• Thursday, Aug 12
• 1 - 2 p.m.
• Backus Outpatient Care Center conference room 1
Program free; no registration required. Call 860-823-6317 and ask for Pam or 860-889-8331, ext. 3480, for more information.