Health Glance - 5/11/09

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance

  The Yuma Chapter Depression Bipolar Support Alliance will hold a support meeting Tuesday for parents with children or teens who are depressed or bipolar. The meeting will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Yuma Community Food Bank board room, 2404 E. 24th St. For more information, call Miriam, 580-6645, or Karen, 785-2009.

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Lupus Support Group

  A lupus support group exists in Yuma for individuals suffering from the disease and their families. For more information, call Terri Jones, 782-5079.

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Cancer support group

  A support group for cancer patients, survivors and families will meet at 7 p.m. second Monday 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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NAMI-Yuma

  NAMI-Yuma Education/Support/Advocacy will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the welcome center at The Excel Group Main Campus, 3220-C E. 40th St. The public is invited to attend this local advocacy group event for mental health consumers, families and professionals. For more information, call Evelyn Reddick of The Excel Group at 341-4269.

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Huffers and Puffers

  The lung disease support group, Huffers and Puffers, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. The organization is for adults with lung disease and related health problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. For more information, call 336-2784.

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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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Amputee Support Group

  The Amputee Support Group meets Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St.

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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.