NYP Brooklyn Methodist

506 Sixth Street / Brooklyn, NY / 11215-3609 T HRI V E! We invite you to join NYM for an evening of women's health information and screenings, pampering, door prizes, goody bags, small bites and wine tasting. Registration Required. Thurs., April 7, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. NYM Carrington Pavilion Admission Fee: $15 for pre-paid admission or $20 at the door (based on availability). Attendees must be 21 and over. To register, visit nym.org/ThriveEvent or call 855.NYM.WELL (696.9355). Space is limited; first-come, first-served. 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 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 Alzheimer's Disease Wellness Support Group* For patients with cognitive deficits/memory loss and their caregivers. Meets last Friday of each month. 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8590 to register (required). Alzheimer's Disease Care 4 Caretakers* For caretakers of patients experiencing cognitive deficits/memory loss. Meets second Monday of each month, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8590 to register (required). *Sponsored by the The Carolyne E. Czap and Eugene A. Czap Alzheimer's Program. Bereavement Support Group Wednesdays, 6:15–7:30 p.m. 8 sessions beginning March 16 Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.3396 for more information and to register (required). Brain Aneurysm Support Group Sat., April 2, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8610 for additional 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., March 3, April 7, May 5, 3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Wesley House 6A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.3593. Caregivers Support Group Led by a licensed social worker, this group is intended to provide support for family members and friends caring for an older adult. Wed., March 9, April 13, May 11, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Wesley House 6A/6B, 501 Sixth Street To register, call 718.780.5367. Diabetes Support Group Meets the last Thursday of every month, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.246.8603 for additional information and to register. Look Good … Feel Better ® Helping women with cancer feel beautiful inside and out. Thurs., March 17, May 19, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Wesley House 6A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.3593. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Group is free and open to anyone living with MS. Second Tuesday of every month. (Dates subject to change due to inclement weather). 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Buckley Room 820, 506 Sixth Street Preregistration required. Call 1.800.344.4867 or visit msnyc.org to sign up. Parkinson's Disease Support Group Meets on the third Thursday of every month, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Call 646.704.1792 for location and to register (required). Parkinson's Disease Caregivers Support Group Open to people caring for loved ones with Parkinson's disease. Meets on the last Monday of every month, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Call 646.704.1792 for location and to register (required). Parkinson's Disease Wellness and Exercise Classes Dance: Meets twice monthly on Thursdays. Yoga: Meets twice monthly on Fridays, 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., March 7, May 2 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., March 24, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.3288 for more information. S P E C I A L E V E N T S New York Methodist Hospital Community Events Feb., Mar., Apr., May 2016 Senior Health Seminars Join NYM's physicians as they lecture about senior health topics. Wed., Feb. 17, March 30, April 20, May 18, 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Brooklyn College Student Center East 27th and Campus Road Call 718.501.6092 to register (required). Eat Right To mark National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian's Day, NYM's nutritionists will answer your questions about popular diet myths, heart health issues, weight management, diabetes and more. Wed., March 9, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. NYM Carrington Pavilion, 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Brain Health Awareness Day Join NYM's neurologists and cognitive care specialists to learn about ways to improve brain health and prevent Alzheimer's Disease. Tues., March 15, 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Diabetes Alert! Day NYM will offer free blood pressure, podiatry and dental screenings. A pharmacist, nutritionist and diabetes educator will provide information and answer questions. Wed., March 23, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Stroke Alert! Day Free blood pressure screenings. Department of Neurosciences specialists will answer questions and provide free educational materials and free promotional items. Wed., May 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. NYM Carrington Atrium Lobby 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information.

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