Show Me the Ozarks September 2022

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. September 13: Brain Injury Support Group meets every secondTuesday, 12 1:30 pm, The Independent Living Center, 2639 E. 34th. Contact 417.659.8086 for information and referral. September 28: 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 September 6: Expresso Yourself Breast Cancer Support Group, 5-6 pm, Joplin Avenue Coffee Company, 506 S. Joplin Ave. Enjoy a coffee 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. September 7: 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. September 14: Freeman Cancer Support Group, 2-3 pm, Freeman Cornell Beshore Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle. Call Lisa Paugh or Kelley Wheeler for questions at 417.347.4000. September 16: Freeman Blood Drive, 9 am-5 pm, FreemanWest Conference Rooms 1W-4W. Roll up your sleeve and help someone in need. Photo identification required. Please eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating. September 20: 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 September 6: Weight Loss Surgery Seminar meets the first 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 inform members 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 offers a caring approach to improve patients’ overall health and help to those suffering from the physical, emotional, medical, and financial consequences of being overweight. Dr. Kido provides solutions that will break the cycle for the many who are frustrated with unsuccessful efforts to lose weight or maintain weight loss. Premier’s luxurious and peaceful hospital grounds promote wellness and offer 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 September 13: Breast Cancer Support Group, 3:30 pm, Cancer Center conference room. Meets second Tuesday of each month. Call 620.235.7516. September 15: Grief Companions Support Group meets second Thursday of each month, 6 pm, Elm Haven West. Call 620.704.1110. Via Christi Hospital - Pittsburg, KS September 28: 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.

Hosted by C overs for a Cause 12th Annual

Thursday, October 27, 9 am-5 pm Located at Freeman Hospital West Main Entrance, in front of Freeman Gift Gallery Bring your family, friends and co-workers! For only $15 per print, take home your own cover ready for framing!

ALL Proceeds Benefit

Sponsored by ShowMe The Ozarks, Freeman Health System and Lakeland Office Systems

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