Support Groups at Mercy Medical
Center-Centerville
EVENTS
UPCOMING
FREE TO THE
COMMUNITY
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.
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: Certied Lactation Counselors
Kyla Spurgeon, RN, and Paula Pratt, RN, along
with Breastfeeding Educator Karen Engle, RN
Meets rst Tuesday of each month from
6 to 8 p.m. in the South Cafeteria.
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Program Leader: [T/F From client]
Meets second Thursday of each month 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 of each month from
5:30 to 7 p.m. in Conference Room A.
EATING FOR A HEALTHY HEART
Change your eating habits and reduce
your nutrition-related risk factors. The
Mercy-Centerville dietician will help you
adjust your diet according to your
medical condition andlifestyle.
Program Leader: Liz Zmolek, RDN, LD
Meets fourth Thursday of each
month at 2 p.m. in the
South Cafeteria.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Program Leader: Sherri Doggett, RN,
641-437-3445 or sdoggett@mercydesmoines.org
Meets third Friday of each month 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 of each month
from 5 to 6 p.m. in Conference Room A.
