Health Glance - 4/13/09

Hearing Loss Association
 
The Yuma chapter of Hearing Loss Association of America will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday in the SMILE conference room, 1929 S. Arizona Ave. For more information, call Linda Gibbs at 783-7352 or Sherry Appleby at 725-7112.
 
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Free blood pressure checks
  
RTA Hospice and Palliative Care offers complimentary blood pressure checks every Tuesday at Desert Rose Retirement Residence, 1545 S. 14th Ave., from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.; at La Mariposa Senior Villas, 701 E. 24th St., from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and at Emerald Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Community, 1475 S. 46th Ave., from noon to 1 p.m. Blood pressure checks are offered Thursdays at Sunquest Village, 265 E. 24th St., from 8 to 9 a.m. and Catalina Square Apartments, 3000 Catalina Drive, from 10 to 11 a.m.
 
No appointments are necessary. Call 344-6100 for more information.

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Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
 
The Yuma Chapter Depression Bipolar Support Alliance holds support meetings every Tuesday for parents with children or teens who are depressed or bipolar. Meetings take place 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2404 E. 24th St., and 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday, also in the board room. For more information, call Miriam, 580-6645, or Karen, 785-2009.

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Cancer support group
 
 A support group for cancer patients, survivors and families will meet at 7 p.m. today at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call 336-7025.

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Take Off Pounds Sensibly
 
TOPS No. AZ 358, the Yuma chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets every Monday from 7 to 9 a.m. at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. For more information, call  342-6898 or 342-4402.

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Parent Action Council
 
PAC (Parent Action Council), a support group for parents of children who attend children's rehabilitative clinics, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the CHS lobby at Yuma Regional Medical Center. For more information, call 336-7095.

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Lost Peepers
 
The Lost Peepers support group will meet from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, transportation, call SMILE Center for Independent Living at 329-6681.

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La Leche League
 
La Leche League of Yuma will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. The group provides education and support for women who are breastfeeding and their families. For more information, call Karen at 783-0048.

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Alzheimer's groups
 
Two support groups exist for those caring for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias. One meets at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Copper Hills House, 12234 North Frontage Road, and the other meets at 10 a.m. Saturday at Emerald Springs, 1475 S. 46th Ave. For more information about the meeting at Copper Hills House, call Margaret Sparks at 342-0425; for information about the Emerald Springs meeting. call Connie Whitener at 782-0002.

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San Luis Parent Action Council
 
PAC (Parent Action Council), a support group for parents in San Luis of children who attend children's rehabilitative clinics, will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fernando Padilla community center in San Luis, Ariz. For more information, call 336-7095.

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Bereavement support group
 
A bereavement support group at Yuma Regional Medical Center will  meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday for six-week periods in 2009 to help people cope with the loss of loved ones. Advance registration is required. For more information, call palliative care nurse Trina Clark at 336-1529.

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Stroke Survivor Support Group

The Stroke Survivor Support Group meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St. Call 314-8802.

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Overeaters Anonymous
 
Overeaters Anonymous has three chapters in Yuma area. One meets at 1 p.m. every Monday at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St. in the Foothills. Another meets meets 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 651 W. 28th St. The other meets noon on Thursdays at Central Church of Christ. Overeaters Anonymous is for anyone who suffers from compulsive overeating, no matter their body size.

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PTSD support group
 
Women with relatives suffering combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder can join a support group that will show them how to deal with their loved ones' symptoms relating to this chronic condition. The support group meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 2557 S. Arizona Ave., Suite C.

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Depression bipolar group
 
A support group for people living with depression bipolar mood disorders will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2325 S. Engler Ave. off 24th Street. Family and friends are also welcome. The group is affiliated with the National Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (1-800-826-3632). For more information, call Miriam at 783-2632 or Judy at 343-0593.

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Recovery group
 
Recovery, a self-help group for people with nervous symptoms and fears, meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, 150 W. 28th St. For information, call 446-9409 or 329-1260.