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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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May 2008
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Skin cancer is related to a lifetime of exposure to UV radiation. Protection should start in childhood to prevent skin cancer later in life. Whenever possible, avoid exposure to the midday sun (from 10:00am - 4:00pm). It is also important to wear protective clothing, such as hats and long sleeves. Sunscreens are also important in skin protection. Sunscreens with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 to 30 block most of the sun’s harmful rays.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin, especially a new growth or a sore that doesn’t heal. Skin cancers do not all look the same. For example, the cancer may start as a small, smooth, shiny, pale or waxy lump. Or it can appear as a firm red lump. Sometimes, the lump can bleed or develop a crust. Skin cancer can also start as a flat, red spot that is rough, dry or scaly.
Most growths or lumps are found on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. However, skin cancer can occur on any part of the body.
It is important to check yourself regularly for new growths or other changes in your skin. Any new, colored growths or any changes in previous growths should be reported immediately to your doctor
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