Medical Notes 2.26
ACA MEETINGS
Adult Children of Alcoholics/ACA of the RGV is a support group that meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 1401 S. Nebraska in San Juan. This is a 30-year-old 12-step-based support group. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired because your childhood included a history of addictions; physical, sexual, mental or emotional and neglect, we welcome you. Call (956) 655-8372 for more information.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS
If your home is unhappy because someone drinks too much, we can help. Al-Anon Family Groups, including Alateen, offer understanding and support to families and friends of problem drinkers. AlLearn more by attending a confidential, bilingual meeting in the RGV: Brownsville, Edinburg, Harlingen, McAllen, Mission and Weslaco. Anonymity observed. For more information, contact 1-800-757-5502 or southtexasais @hotmail.com.
ALZHEIMERS LUNCH AND LEARN GROUP
The Alzheimer's Lunch and Learn Group will meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at La Trinidad United Methodist Church, 105 E. Warren Street in Pharr. The Spanish sessions will meet the third Wednesday of each month. There will be guest speakers and special programs.
AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
The Autism Support Group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in McAllen, Nolana and McColl. Free daycare is available for children with autism and their siblings. For more information, call Michelle Guerrero at (956) 929-5444.
BETTER BREATHER'S GROUP
The Mission Regional Medical Center's Better Breather's Group will meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Hospital Conference Room A. Adults and children with breathing difficulty are invited and this is free of charge. Please join for refreshments, snacks, handouts and activities. For more information, call (956) 323-1600.
DBSA MEETINGS
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, DBSA, have their meetings at Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 210 W. Caffery in Pharr every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Support groups for individuals with mood disorders and their family members will be offered. Those interested are invited to attend. There are no fees to attend.
DIABETES EDUCATION CLASSES
Diabetes Education Classes are offered every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the 3rd Floor East Classroom at McAllen Medical Center, located at 301 W. Expy. 83 in McAllen. Classes are provided in English and Spanish every other week. For more information call (956) 971-5850.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance will be presenting a monthly Stroke Support Group every third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Theresa Yongson, RN, Rehab Center at Renaissance at (956) 971-3550.
HEPATTITIS C SUPPORT GROUP
"New Beginnings" is an anonymous support group facilitated by people who have experience with combination therapy. It offers information sources and provides moral support to those undergoing treatment or considering treatment options. Caregivers are also welcome. Member Texas Liver Coalition. Call (956) 683-7528 or email: hepatitisc8@aol.com. Meetings last Friday of each month in Mission.
MCALLEN ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS
Two Alzheimer's Support Groups meet at First United Methodist Church, located at 4200 N. McColl Road in McAllen, on the third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and are primarily for the caregivers but the loved one may also come if appropriate. The groups are led by Nancy Fox R.N., Wesley Nurse at the church and you may call her at (956) 686-3784 for more information or to answer questions.
MENTAL HEALTH COALITION OF THE RGV
Do you or a loved one suffer from depression, schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder? Do you feel frustrated or isolated while attempting to deal with mental illness? Are you a mental health professional interested in helping to de-stigmatize and de-mystify mental illness? If so, we invite you to join the Mental Health Coalition of the RGV and attend our monthly support group meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, located 2 blocks south of Bus. 83 on Bluebonnet in Pharr. We are not affiliated with the church, and everyone, regardless of religious orientation, is invited to attend. Remember, you don't have to face mental illness alone. For more information, call Stephanie at (956) 624-4960.
PARENTS FOR MASH
Parents for MASH is a nonprofit organization established for foster communication and support among families or individuals with disabilities. MASH offers support, guidance and educational information to assist families in meeting the challenging demands of their child's special needs. The support group meets every third Thursday of every month at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 1105 W. Fern in McAllen. For more information, call Estela Guerrero at (956) 583-3880, Elda Garza at (956) 686-8096, Rosie Pena at (956) 682-6716, Mary Balli at (956) 787-0755 or Aminta Robledo at (956) 687-6834.
PHARR ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Alzheimer's Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at La Trinidad United Methodist Church, located at 105 E. Warren Street in Pharr. A light lunch will be served. Call Martha Williams at (956) 283-8816 for more information.
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Us Too McAllen, the Valley's only Prostate Cancer Support Education and Advocacy Group, will host its first Thursday of each month meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Texas Room of Edinburg Regional Medical Center, located at 1400 W. Trenton Road. For Information, call Bob Wright Chapter leader at (956) 457-9378.
PROSTATE SUPPORT GROUP
Prostate Support Group (Us Too McAllen) meets on the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cactus Room at Edinburg Regional Medical Center, located at 1102 W. Trenton Road in Edinburg. For more information, call (956) 388-2025.
SPANISH ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Alzheimer's Support Group (Spanish) meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room 1 at the South Texas Behavioral Health Center, located at 2102 W. Trenton in Edinburg. Caregivers and Alzheimer's patients and their families are welcomed. For more information call (956) 388-1300.
TEXAS ONCOLOGY/CANCER VOLUNTEERS
Texas Oncology/South Texas Cancer Center Volunteers are seeking interested people to join in support to patients undergoing treatment at the center. Meetings are held monthly for education and sharing support skills. New volunteers work with a member throughout their orientation period. Uniforms are furnished. Volunteers get a tour of the center and information. For more information, call Texas Oncology/South Texas Cancer Center at (956) 687-6169.
TOSA VOLUNTEERS
The Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) would like to invite you to join the Second Chance Volunteer Network in their effort to increase the level of consciousness regarding organ and tissue donation and transplantation in our community. Your association as a volunteer of the Second Chance Network will be mutually beneficial and pleasant. As a member, you will obtain information about the group, organ and tissue donation and transplantation process as well participate in different events such as baseball, football games and various ceremonies. Call us now to become a volunteer and attend our next meeting. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month at 1400 N. McColl Road- Suite 104-A in McAllen. For more information, call (956) 630-0884 or (956) 457-8635.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Auxiliary to McAllen Medical/Heart Hospital is currently seeking individuals interested in becoming a volunteer at McAllen Medical Center or McAllen Heart Hospital. If you have four hours a week to make a difference in someone's life, contact us at (956) 632-4297 for more information. Become a volunteer today.
WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP
Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at McAllen Heart Hospital, located at 1900 S. "D" St. in McAllen.The meeting is for individuals who have had weight loss surgery or are considering it. For more information call (956) 994-2734.
