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Fall 2015

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506 Sixth Street / Brooklyn, NY / 11215-3609 S U P P O R T G R O U P S O N T H E N Y M C A M P U S RED S T OC K ING S OIRÉE Please call the Department of Public Affairs at 718.780.5367 for updates to this calendar. S U P P O R T G R O U P S New York Methodist Hospital Community Events Oct., Nov., Dec. 2015 & Jan., Feb., Mar. 2016 Celebrate the holiday season at NYM's 5th annual Taste of Brooklyn fundraiser, featuring culinary delights, wine and beverages from Park Slope's best restaurants, and a culinary- inspired silent auction and raffle. Proceeds will help us to increase access to quality care for our growing Brooklyn community. Tue., Nov. 17, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Carrington Pavilion, 506 Sixth Street Tickets: $100–$150 For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nym.org/redstocking or call the Department of Development at 718.501.6880. Bereavement Support Group Thurs., Oct. 15–Dec. 10 (8 Sessions), 6:15 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Call 718.780.5367 for information, location and registration (required). Brain Aneurysm Support Group Sat., Oct. 10, Dec. 12, Feb. 6 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8610 for more information. Breastfeeding Support Group For mothers and their babies from birth to three months old. Every Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Wesley House 3K-C, 501 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5078 for more information. Cancer Support Group For individuals diagnosed with cancer and those dealing with a loved one's cancer. Thurs., Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Mar. 3 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Wesley House 6A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.3593. Diabetes Support Group Thurs., Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 24 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8603 for more information and to register. Hepatitis C Support Group Meets the third Wednesday of the month, 6 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.3125 for information. Insulin Pump Support Group Open to individuals with diabetes who are being treated with or are considering continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy. Tues., Nov. 10, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8603 for additional information and 2016 dates. Look Good … Feel Better ® Helping women with cancer feel beautiful inside and out. Thurs., Nov. 19, Jan. 21, Mar. 17, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Wesley House 6A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.3593. Mind/Body Methods for Managing MS Stress Starts Tues., Oct. 20, and will resume on the second Tuesday of every month. (Dates subject to change due to inclement weather). 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Preregistration required. Call 1.800.344.4867. Parkinson's Caregivers Support Group For individuals caring for loved ones with Parkinson's Disease. Meets monthly. Call 646.704.1792 for dates, location and to register (required). Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meets the third Thursday every month. 2 p.m.–4 p.m. For location and to register (required), call 646.704.1792. Parkinson's Wellness and Exercise Classes Dance: Meets twice monthly. Yoga: Meets twice monthly. 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Wesley House 6B, 501 Sixth Street Call 646.704.1792 for dates and to register (required). Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group Mon., Nov. 2, Jan. 4, Mar. 7 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Wesley House 7A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.5614. Surgical Weight Reduction Seminar/Support Group A surgeon will conduct. Open to pre- and post- operative patients. Thurs., Oct. 22, Nov. 19, Dec. 17, Jan. 28, Feb. 25, Mar. 24, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.3288 for more information. The Mama Sherpas NYM's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will host a free documentary screening of The Mama Sherpas—a film about the experience of childbirth with a midwife. Thurs., Oct. 22, 7 p.m. East Pavilion Auditorium, 506 Sixth Street (at Eighth Avenue) Call 718.780.5217 to reserve your spot. Senior Health Seminars Join NYM's physicians as they lecture about senior health topics. Wed., Oct. 28, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 27, Feb. 17 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Brooklyn College Student Center East 27th and Campus Road Call 718.780.5368 to register (required). Fred L. Mazzilli Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Day Free blood pressure and spirometry screenings, giveaways, celebrity appearances, and educational lecture. Light refreshments will be served. Thurs., Nov. 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information and to register (required). World Diabetes Day Free blood pressure, dental and podiatry screenings. Diabetes educators, pharmacists and registered dietitians available to answer questions. Wed., Nov. 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Give Kids a Smile Day! Free dental exams for children including sealant placement, child prophys, x-rays and more. Children ages 1–16 welcome! Fri., Feb. 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Kirkwood Pavilion, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5410 for more information. Go Red for Women Day NYM will wear red and host a health fair, featuring free heart healthy screenings, educational information and giveaways. Fri., Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Eat Right To mark National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietician's Day, NYM's nutritionists will answer your questions about popular diet myths, heart health issues, weight management, diabetes and more. Wed., Mar. 9, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Carrington Pavilion, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Diabetes Alert! Day Free blood pressure, glucose, podiatry and dental screenings. A pharmacist, nutritionist and diabetes educator will also be available to answer questions. Wed., Mar. 23, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. S P E C I A L E V E N T S

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