May 15, 2009

Turlock - Emanuel Medical Center will offer in June 2009 a variety of community support groups for residents of Turlock and nearby communities.

                                                                                                                                     

Support Groups

 

Breastfeeding Support Group – FREE - Check in at the information desk in the front lobby of the Hospital at 825 Delbon Avenue for meeting location – Preregistration not required.  For questions, contact Debbie Garner, RN, BSN, IBCLC at (209) 664-2666.  This support group will meet every Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  No fee.  This group is open to all pregnant or breastfeeding women.                                                                                                      

           

Cancer Support Groups

 

Cancer Support Groups will be held at the Emanuel Medical Plaza located at 880 E. Tuolumne Road.  Please call Regional Cancer Services at (209) 664-2434 for more information unless otherwise noted. 

 

Cancer in Your Life Support Group – FREE

First and Third Friday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Open to adult women and men who are new or recurring cancer patients, as well as those who have completed treatment.  

 

Caregiver Support Group – FREE

First and Third Wednesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  This support group is to learn ways to care for one’s self and offer support to others as the caregiver.             

 

Healing Paths – Writing Through Cancer Support Group – FREE

Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Open to all who are affected by cancer.  Join in the healing process of writing and journaling through cancer.  Professional writing skills not required.

 

“Look Good…Feel Better” – FREE – Call 1-800-227-2345

Third Monday of every month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This program teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment, to help them combat the appearance related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

 

Monkey Business - FREE – Call to register for the next workshop beginning June 1, 2009. 

This cancer support group has been designed specifically for the emotional support of children, ages 5-12, whose loved one has cancer.  This group utilizes a variety of techniques to help families develop a platform to discuss the emotions surrounding cancer.  Class size is limited. This support group is held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for 8 weeks.  Preregistration required.  Call (209) 664-2434 for information or to preregister.

  

Nutrition Class - FREE

Meets the last Wednesday of every month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Preregistration not required.  The link between cancer and poor nutrition is one that is clearly established.  The goal of this nutrition class is to help all people learn how they can modify their current eating habits in a way that will improve their overall health.  Whether you are a cancer survivor or someone who just wants to learn to eat better, this is a class that will benefit you.  This class will be taught by registered dieticians.

 

Prostate Cancer Support Group – FREE

Meets the 2^nd Monday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Preregistration not required.  This cancer support group is designed for both the men who have a diagnosis of prostate cancer as well as their partners.  

 

Hospice Support Groups

 

Hospice of Emanuel is located at 1850 Colorado Avenue.  Please call the Hospice office at (209) 664-2550 for dates and times of support groups.

 

Adolescent Grief Support Group

For adolescents ages 13 – 17 who have experienced a loss due to a death.  Preregistration is required. A $15.00 donation requested.

 

Children’s Grief Support Group

For children ages 6-12 who have experienced a loss due to a death.  Preregistration is required. A $15.00 donation requested.

 

Bereaved Parents Support Group

For adults who have experienced the loss of a child or grandchild.  Preregistration is required. A $15.00 donation requested.

 

Journey Through Grief Support Group

For adults who have experienced a loss due to a death. Preregistration is required. A $15.00 donation requested.

 

Loss of Spouse Grief Support Group

For adults who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other due to a death. Preregistration is required. A $15.00 donation requested.

 

One-on-One Grief Support

One-on-one grief support is offered by appointment only through Hospice of Emanuel.  There is no fee. 

 

Emanuel Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community-based, Christian hospital serving Turlock and nearby Central Valley communities.

 

For an up-to-date list of classes every month, visit our web site at www.emanuelmedicalcenter.org and click on Calendar.