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May 2, 2012

SUPPORT GROUPS: May 2, 2012

Anonymous ---- The Tribune Star Wed May 02, 2012, 05:00 AM EDT

TERRE HAUTE — Vigo County

• Cancer Support Group, patients, families, caregivers, radiation oncology waiting room, 5:30 to 8 p.m., every Thursday, Terre Haute Regional Hospital; (812) 237-9326 or 1-800-678-8474, ext. 1630.

• Diabetes Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., first Monday of each month, third floor lounge, Union Hospital Professional Office Building, 1530 N. Seventh St. The discussion will be about stroke risk and managing diabetes. Call (812) 238-7577.

• Journey’s Support Group, bereavement group meets 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Vigo County Public Library. Call (812) 234-2515.

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Edgar County, Ill.

• Health Screenings, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol screenings, $25, 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, (217) 465-2606 or 1-866-465-4141, ext. 228.

Vermillion County

• Union Hospital Clinton Health Fair and Expired Med Disposal, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, 801 S. Main St. Clinton.

Vigo County

• Zorah Shrine mini clinics to screen children in need of specialty pediatric care ranging from orthopedic conditions to cleft lip and palate injuries, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 12, Landsbaum Center for Health Education, 1433 N. 61⁄2 St., (812) 232-8232.

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• Research leads to reduced fibromyalgia pain

  For years, Kay Greenlee couldn’t wash the windows in her home without hurting. The Terre Haute woman suffers from fibromyalgia, and allergic reactions prevented her from taking medicine to relieve the pain in her legs and shoulders.

  June 19, 2013  

• Dine with an orthopedic surgeon

  Senior Education Ministries Inc. will host another Dine with a Doc event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 26 at the Wabash Senior Citizen’s Center, 300 S. Fifth St.

  June 19, 2013  

• Trinity Lutheran Church to sponsor LifeLine Screening

  Trinity Lutheran Church is sponsoring a LifeLine Screening on Saturday at the church, 2620 Ohio Blvd.

  June 19, 2013  

• Stay cool when exercising this summer

  Early summer weather can provide the ultimate motivation to get outside and be active.

  June 12, 2013  

• Support groups: June 12, 2013

  June 12, 2013  

• Mental health education, wellness event planned

  The Human Resources Center of Edgar and Clark Counties is having an open house: “A ‘New Era’ in Mental Health and Recovery,” a free public education and wellness event.

  June 12, 2013  

• Mental health first aid course scheduled

  There will be a mental health first aid course with Youth MHFA certification from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 21 at the Human Resources Center, 118 E. Court, Paris, Ill.

  June 12, 2013  

• CHRIS DAVIES: Good old-fashioned exercise helps you get through the day

  Are you looking for more energy to get through the day? Look no further than good old-fashioned exercise.

  June 2, 2013 1 Photo  

• Weight Watchers open house set

  Weight Watchers will host a “Live Life Active” open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Meadows Shopping Center.

  May 29, 2013  

• Learn about Alzheimer’s disease at free workshop

  “Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: The Basics,” a free workshop on Alzheimer’s disease, will be from 11 a.m. to noon June 5 at the Vigo County Public Library.

  May 29, 2013  

• Newsmaker: May 29, 2013

  The work of health care providers, public safety workers and community leaders who have given above and beyond care to Hoosier children was celebrated at the 2nd Annual Health Care Heroes Breakfast on May 22 at Ruth Lilly Education Center.

  May 29, 2013  

• Skin cancer is next Dine with a Doc topic

  Another free Dine with a Doc lunch event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 22 at the Wabash Senior Citizen’s Center, 300 S. Fifth St.

  May 15, 2013  

• Support Groups: May 15, 2013

  Cancer Friendship Group, featuring a journaling workshop with therapeutic writer Nia Klein, 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, conference room B, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center; 217-465-2606, ext. 290.

  May 15, 2013  

• Protect yourself from skin cancer

  May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Monday was designated as Melanoma Monday to help raise awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and affects more people than lung, breast, colon and prostate cancers combined.

  May 15, 2013  

• Paris Hospital Volunteers' chocolate sale is May 23-24

  The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers will sponsor a South Bend Chocolate Company sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 23 and 24 near the FMC rotunda entrance.

  May 15, 2013  

• Stay safe during flooding with tips

  Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. Floods can develop over the course of a few weeks or happen quickly.

  May 8, 2013  

• Support groups: May 8, 2013

  Wabash Valley Breast Cancer Survivors Inc.,

  May 8, 2013  

• Journal writing workshop coming up at Paris hospital

  Therapeutic writer Nia Klein will conduct a journal writing workshop at the Cancer Friendship Group meeting at 10 a.m. May 21 in conference room B at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center.

  May 8, 2013  

• Church to sponsor blood drive

  Trinity Lutheran Church is sponsoring a blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. on Monday in Fellowship Hall at the church, 2620 Ohio Blvd.

  May 8, 2013  

• Walk to bring hope to bereaved families, awareness

  Compassionate Friends of the Wabash Valley are sponsoring a “Walk to Remember,” to support families after a child dies, from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 18 at Larrison Pavilion in Deming Park.

  May 8, 2013  

• Dine with a Doc to feature ISU professor

  A free Dine with a Doc event, featuring Lisa Borrero Ph.D., is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday at Providence Housing Corp. All Place in West Terre Haute.

  May 8, 2013  

• Free Vial of Life kits available in Paris

  In recognition of National Hospital Week in May, Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center will provide free Vial of Life kits to the community.

  May 8, 2013  

• Free Zumba Gold presentation offered

  The Maple Center for Integrative Health and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offer a free presentation on Zumba Gold by Cathleen Drobny from 1 to 3:30 p.m. May 1 in Westminster Village at 1120 East Davis Drive.

  April 24, 2013  

• Senior Menu: April 24, 2013

  Reservations are required 24 hours in advance at all senior citizens dining sites in Vigo, Clay, Parke, Vermillion, Sullivan and Putnam counties.

  April 24, 2013  

• Child Passenger Safety Tech course coming up

  A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration certification course for child passenger safety will be conducted from 8 AM to 5 PM on May 2, 3, 10, and 11.

  April 24, 2013  

• Health briefs: April 24, 2013

  ‘Alzheimer’s for Caregivers: Late Stage’ presentation set for May

  April 24, 2013  

• Crawford County Triathlon slated for May 25

  Lincoln Trail College and Ecton Hardware are hosting the Crawford County Triathlon on May 25 at the college.

  April 24, 2013  

• April 26 sharing session to be therapeutic for Parkinson’s patients

  Strength in numbers.
  That concept underlies the theme of a gathering Friday, April 26 in Westminster Village. People afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, and friends and family who care for those ailing folks, will share their stories of their struggles and successes with the progressive disorder that touches more than 1 million American lives.

  April 18, 2013  

• Get a hair cut and health screenings all in one stop

  Visiting the barber shop today could mean more than just getting a haircut; it might save your life.

  April 13, 2013  

• Dine with a Doc to feature Dr. Roland Kohr

  Another Dine with a Doc event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Providence Housing Corporation All Place, 219 North Providence Place, West Terre Haute.

  March 6, 2013  

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