Show Me the Ozarks August 2022

August 11: Grief Companions Support Group meets secondThursday of each month, 6 pm, Elm Haven West. Call 620.704.1110. Via Christi Hospital - Pittsburg, KS August 24: Cancer Support Group, 3 pm, Cancer Center conference room. Meets fourth Wednesday of each month. Call 620.235.7900. Joplin, MO Every day: Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings. Call 888.740.4568. Every Monday: Tips for Living a Healthy Life, 10 am-12 pm, South YMCA, 3404 W. McIntosh Circle. Free; registration required. Call 417.625.2492. Every day: 12-Step Recovery Meetings, Alano Club, 1800 E. 30th. Call 417.623.9645. Every Friday: Grief Counseling, 11 am-3 pm, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 706 S. Byers. Free. No appointment necessary. August 9: Brain Injury Support Group meets every second Tuesday, 12-1:30 pm, The Independent Living Center, 2639 E. 34th. Contact 417.659.8086 for information and referral. August 24: Grief Support Group meets every fourth Wednesday of each month, 6-7:30 pm, Hospice Compassus, 2216 E. 32nd St., Ste. 201. Call 417.623.8272. Freeman Health System Joplin, MO August 2: Expresso Yourself Breast Cancer Support Group, 5-6 pm, Joplin Avenue C off ee Company, 506 S. Joplin Ave. Enjoy a c off ee courtesy of Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute. Our monthly breast cancer support group enables members to share, gain helpful information and useful tips, and form new friendships. Enjoy listening to a special guest from time to time. RSVP to Marcella at 417.347.2662. August 2: AHA Family and Friends CPR, 6:30-8:30 pm, Freeman Screen Team Resource Center, 1130 E. 32nd St., Ste. C. Friends & Family CPR is open to the community. This is not a certific tion course, but a participation card will be given. Class will cover adult, child and infant CPR, choking and AED techniques. Cost of course is $20. To register, call Shelby Allen at 417.347.5646. August 3: Freeman Advantage Health and Resource Fair, 7:30 am-11 am, Freeman Business Center, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Travel the world all in one location to explore the great health benefit for those 50 years and older. The come-and-go event features health screenings, informative demonstrations, door prizes, FREE breakfast and MORE! Visit interactive booths with great information and fun activities to improve your health. All activities are free except for the $10 health screenings. If you choose to participate in the screenings, remember to fast 8 hours prior to arriving. For additional information, contact Jamie Gillmore at 417.347.5837. August 3: Freeman Real Living with Diabetes, 12-12:45 pm, Freeman Women’s Center Conference Rooms, 1532 W. 32nd St. A meeting for anyone struggling with diabetes to discuss real issues and concerns. Call 417.347.5700 for more information. August 4: Freeman Early Detection Screenings, by appointment, Freeman Screen Team Resource Center, 1130 E. 32nd St., Ste. C. Early Detection Screenings include abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and stroke/carotid artery screenings, as well as osteoporosis risk assessment. Fees vary. Call 417.347.6555 for an appointment. August 10: Freeman Cancer Support Group, 2-3 pm, Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle. Call Lisa Paugh for questions at 417.347.4029. August 16: Freeman Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group, 5:30 6:30 pm, Freeman Business Center Conference Rooms, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Designed to help those who have had bariatric surgery. For more information, call 417.347.1266.

Galena, KS August 3: Weight Loss Surgery Seminar meets the firs Tuesday of each month, 6 pm, Premier Surgical Institute,1619 W. 7th St. (Just minutes from Joplin, past the Missouri state line.) 620.783.1732 Dr. Kido, one of our fellowship-trained surgeons specializing in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, and his nurse and success story Kelly, are providing free weight loss seminars in the Grand Lounge of Premier Surgical Institute. The seminars are designed to welcome and informmembers of the Four State Area interested in learning about – or already considering – surgery as an option for weight loss treatment. Dr. Kido has an impressive record of patient weight loss results. He off ers a caring approach to improve patients’ overall health and help to those suff ering from the physical, emotional, medical, and financia consequences of being overweight. Dr. Kido provides solutions that will break the cycle for the many who are frustrated with unsuccessful eff orts to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Premier’s luxurious and peaceful hospital grounds promote wellness and off er the perfect setting for you to relax while we provide important information about our weight loss surgery options. No reservations necessary to attend. The seminars are free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. Parsons, KS August 9: Breast Cancer Support Group, 3:30 pm, Cancer Center conference room. Meets second Tuesday of each month. Call 620.235.7516.

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