Support Groups at Mercy Medical
Center-Centerville
EVENTS
UPCOMING
Mercy Medical Center Centerville
1 Saint Joseph Dr
Centerville, IA 52544-9017
This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional
medical care. Consult your doctor before undertaking any form of medical
treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.
FREE TO THE
COMMUNITY
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
This group, which provides breastfeeding education and support for new mothers, will include
pre-delivery assessments, help with equipment and tools, and education about milk supply and
production, low weight gain, breastfeeding, and returning to work or school.
Program Leaders: Certified Lactation Counselors Kyla Spurgeon, RN, and Paula Pratt, RN, along with
Breastfeeding Educator Karen Engle, RN
Meets first Tuesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the South Cafeteria.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Program Leader: Becky Marvin, 641-437-3452
or rmarvin@mercydesmoines.org
Meets second Thursday monthly from
4 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room A.
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
Program Leader: Katy Dykes, DPT, 641-437-3564
or kdykes@mercydesmoines.org
Meets third Thursday monthly from
5 to 7 p.m. in Conference Room A.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Leader: Sherri Doggett, RN, 641-437-3445 or
sdoggett@mercydesmoines.org
Meets third Friday monthly from
9 to 10 a.m. in the South Cafeteria.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Program Leader: Jackie Kelly, RN, 641-437-4420
or jkelly@mercydesmoines.org
Meets second Wednesday monthly from
5 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room A.
