Health Glance - 5/25

Wittgrove patients support group
 
A weight loss surgery support group for patients of Wittgrove Bariatric Center meets June 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 1901 E. 18th St. The meeting is open to Wittgrove's pre- and post-operative bariatric surgery patients.

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CASPER
 
Clean and Sober People Enjoying Recovery (CASPER) is an organization for people recovering from substance abuse. Meetings take place the last Saturday of the month at Britain's Banquet and Special Events, 4230 W. Riverside Dr. For information, call 376-6970.
 
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Free blood pressure checks
 
Hospice Compassus 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 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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Lupus Support Group
 
A lupus support group in Yuma for individuals suffering the disease and their families will meet 1 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Branch Library, 350 S. 3rd Ave. For more information, call Terri Jones, 782-5079.

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Parkinson's Support Group
 
The Yuma Parkinson's Support Group will meet from noon to 2 p.m. June 1 at Sun Valley, 598 E. 20th St. Lunch or potluck is included. For more information, call Meme Farnsworth at 343-9912.

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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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YRMC 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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Hospice bereavement support group
 
Hospice Compassus offers a six-week bereavement support group for those living with grief and loss. It is open to hospice and non-hospice bereaved. There is no cost to attend this group. For upcoming dates and registration, call Maggie at 344-6100.

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Overeaters Anonymous
 
Overeaters Anonymous has three chapters in the 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.