Show Me the Ozarks August 2022

August 18: Luxury Linen Sale, 8 am-3 pm. The NRMC Auxiliary will be hosting a luxury linen sale Thursday, August 18, in the hospital Mezzanine hallway. This sale is a great time to stock up on new bedding supplies and to get those college students ready for their return to campus. Drop by and check out the large selection of merchandise! Proceeds assist the Auxiliary In its eff orts to support the hospital. August 23: Rich Hill Family Medical Clinic Screenings, 11 am-noon, Kern Senior Center. Free screenings of the month: blood pressure, plus this month’s screening focus: eye exam. Integris Baptist Regional Health Center, Grove, OK August 9 & 23: Depression Support Group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 2 pm, Northeastern Tribal Health System Conference Room, 2301 Eight Tribes Trail. Call 918.675.2093. August 11: Caregivers Support Group meets second Thursday monthly, 11 am, Parish Hall, All Saints Episcopal Church. Call 918.542.3662. Open to the public. August 11: Diabetes Support Group meets second Thursday monthly, 12:30 pm, INTEGRIS Grand Lake Diabetes Center, 1310 S. Main. Call 918.786.1801. INTEGRIS Baptist Regional Health Center, Miami, OK - For more information, visit www.integrisok.com/baptist-regional-health-center Miami-ok. Every Tuesday: Free blood pressure and glucose screenings provided by INTEGRIS Regency Home Care and Hospice. First Tuesday: Commerce Nutrition Center, 10:30-11:30 am. Second Tuesday: Nine Tribes Tower, 10 11 am. Third Tuesday: Miami Senior Center, 10-11 am. Fourth Tuesday: INTEGRIS Baptist Village, 9-10 am. August 2: Alzheimer’s Support Group meets firs Tuesday monthly, 11 am, Generations fourth floo visiting room. Call 918.542.3391. Crisis Text Line Text 741741 Free 24/7 support for those in crisis to create a plan to stay safe and healthy. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code • www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Where are we now?

August 18: Freeman Caregiver Support Group, 10:30 am-noon, Freeman Business Center Conference Rooms, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Are you a caregiver interested in having a safe haven to share your feelings? Receive information about resources and coping mechanisms, gain advice on what lies ahead, make new friends and learn how to deal with family members. Door prizes will be given out. RSVP to Kathy Mason at kdmason@freemanhealth.com or 417.347.8463. August 20: Freeman Prenatal Class, 8 am-3 pm, Freeman Hospital West, 1102 W. 32nd St. Freeman off ers free prenatal education classes each month to help expectant mothers and families prepare for the arrival of a new baby. These classes can ease the tension and fear surrounding labor and delivery, as well as aid in your overall comfort when the time comes. You will learn rhythmic breathing techniques and learn about the choices available to you. Please register for the class at freemanhealth.com/events. August 23: Freeman Bariatric Weight-Loss Seminar, 4:30 pm (registration), 5:30 pm (seminar), Freeman Business Center, Conference Rooms, 3220 McClelland Blvd (back entrance). Better understand the options available for weight-loss surgery. Contact 417.347.1266 or freemanhealth.com/bariatric to register. August 23: Freeman Breastfeeding Class, 6:30-8:30 pm, Freeman HospitalWest, 1102W. 32nd St. Taught by a certifie lactation consultant, Freeman’s free breastfeeding class provides information on how to establish your milk supply, how to help a baby latch and how to establish pumping. The class also teaches signs of adequate milk intake, as well as prevention and treatment suggestions for common breastfeeding problems, such as engorgement, sore nipples and clogged ducts. Please register for the class at freemanhealth.com/events. National Alliance on Mental Illness - For information on NAMI, call 417.781.6264 or visit www.namijoplin.org. Meetings held at the NAMI building, 219 W. 2nd St., in Joplin. Every Monday: NAMI Basics, 6-8:30 pm. A signature education program for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. Every Tuesday: NAMI Connection Support Group, 6:30-8 pm. EveryWednesday: Dual Diagnosis Support Group, 2:30-3:30 pm. EveryWednesday: Post 5/22 Stress Counseling Sessions, 10 am. Every Thursday: Family to Family Class, 6:30-8:30 pm. For families or caregivers of individuals with severe mental illnesses. Includes current information about most major mental illnesses; information about medications, side eff ects and strategies for medication adherence; developing strategies for handling crises and relapse; focusing on care for the caregiver. Neosho, MO August 22: Caregivers Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month, 5-6 pm, Medicalodge, 400 Lyon Drive. Help with care, finan es, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, respite care, hospice care, day care and support for the caregivers. Sponsors: Avalon Hospice & Medicalodges Neosho. Call 417.451.2544. Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, MO Caregivers’ Support Group: Caregiver support is now being off ered over the phone or in a one-on-one session. Those interested in receiving caregiver support are invited to call Stacey at the Barone Care Center. Call 417.448.3999. Every Tuesday: Farmers’ Market, 3-6 pm. Join us each Tuesday afternoon during the summer months for a look at the freshest produce grown by area farmers. Vendors normally set up their tables at the north end of the parking lot at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Every Tuesday: Self Injury Support Group, 5-6 pm. Every Tuesday: Family Support Group, 6:30-8 pm.

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