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DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP
The Diabetic Support Group is designed for anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment. Various health care providers speak to members and discuss a variety of issues relating to the disease. The group meets once a month at Connally Memorial Medical Center.
Second Tuesday Each Month
Connally Memorial Medical Center
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONTACT:
Annette Garcia-Lerma
(830) 393-1547
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STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
The Stroke Support Group assists stroke survivors and their loved ones to:
Become educated about strokes and stroke prevention
Identify devices, lifestyle changes, and agencies that are important to recovery
Communicate with each other and the health care provider
Present programs of interest to stroke survivors, caretakers, and families
Our membership is composed of stroke survivors, family members, caretakers, nurses, and physical and occupational therapists. The group meets once a month at Connally Memorial Medical Center.
First Wednesday Each Month
Connally Memorial Medical Center
10:00 AM
CONTACT:
Debbie Smith SLP
(830) 393-5447
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ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
The Alzheimer's Support Group is open to families and loved ones of persons with the Alzheimer's Disease. All discussions are handled with the strictest confidentiality.
First Wednesday Each Month
Tejeda Veteran's Home
Training Room
2:00 PM
CONTACT:
Nella Huffman
(830) 216-9456
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September 2008
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in America.
All men should know the facts. Prostate cancer takes 1 life every 18 minutes.
Prostate cancer represents 33% of all new cancer cases in American
men. That is more new cases than any other cancer.
An estimated 27,350 men will lose their life to prostate cancer in 2006.
What can men do to protect themselves?
Talk to your doctor about screening for prostate cancer. Annual
screening should start at age 50 for the general population.
Consume less fat and more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity can increase certain hormones in
the body related to increased prostate cancer risk.
For more information visit www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
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