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Please call the Department of Public Affairs at 718.780.5367 for updates to this calendar. Alzheimer's Disease Wellness Support Group* For patients with cognitive deficits/memory loss and their caregivers. Fri., Aug. 26, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Nov. 18, 1 p.m.–3 p.m. Carrington Pavilion, Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.246.8590. Alzheimer's Disease Care 4 Caretakers* For caretakers of patients experiencing cognitive deficits/memory loss. Mon., Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Carrington Pavilion, Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.246.8590. *Sponsored by the The Carolyne E. Czap and Eugene A. Czap Alzheimer's Program. Bereavement Support Group For individuals who have lost a spouse or other close adult loved one within the past year. Led by a non- sectarian chaplain. Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m.–7:30 p.m. 8 sessions beginning Oct. 19 For more information and to preregister (required), call 718.780.3396. Brain Aneurysm Support Group For individuals and families who wish to gain awareness about brain aneurysms. Led by a neurosurgeon. Sat., Oct. 1, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. Carrington Pavilion, Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street For additional information, call 718.246.8610. 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 Room 3K-C, 501 Sixth Street For more information, call 718.780.5078. Caregivers Support Group For family members and friends caring for an older adult. Led by a licensed social worker. Wed., Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Nov. 9 3 p.m.–5 p.m. Wesley House Room 6A/6B, 501 Sixth Street To register, call 718.780.5367. Diabetes Support Group For individuals who are living with diabetes. Led by a diabetes educator. Meets the last Thursday of every month, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. Buckley Pavilion Room 820, 506 Sixth Street For additional information and to register, call 718.246.8603. Look Good … Feel Better ® For women with cancer. These sessions will help women to feel beautiful inside and out. Thurs., Sept. 15, Nov. 17 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Wesley House Room 6A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.3593. Mind/Body Methods for Managing MS Stress For anyone with an MS diagnosis. Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Buckley Pavilion Room 820, 506 Sixth Street To register (required), call 1.800.344.4867 or visit msnyc.org. Parkinson's Disease Support Group For individuals with Parkinson's disease. Led by NYM's Parkinson's disease coordinator. Wed., Aug. 17; Thurs., Sept.29; Wed., Oct. 19; Thurs., Nov. 17, 3 p.m.–5 p.m. For location and to register (required), call 646.704.1792. Parkinson's Disease Caregivers Support Group For people caring for loved ones with Parkinson's disease. Group meets monthly. For more information, location and to register (required), call 646.704.1792. Parkinson's Disease Wellness and Exercise Classes For individuals with Parkinson's disease. Dance: Meets twice monthly Yoga: Meets twice monthly Wesley House Room 6B, 501 Sixth Street For location, dates, times and to register (required), call 646.704.1792. Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group For those who wish to learn about the disease and meet others managing it. Mon., Sept. 12, Nov. 7, 5 p.m.–7 p.m. Wesley House Room 7A, 501 Sixth Street To register (required), call 718.780.5614. Surgical Weight Reduction Seminar/Support Group For pre- and post-operative patients. Led by a bariatric surgeon. Thurs., Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Oct. 27, Nov. 17, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Carrington Pavilion, Executive Dining Room, 506 Sixth Street For more information, call 718.780.3288. 506 Sixth Street / Brooklyn, NY / 11215-3609 FRED L. MA ZZILLI LUNG C ANCER SCREENING AWARENESS DAY S U P P O R T G R O U P S New York Methodist Hospital Community Engagement August, September, October, November 2016 C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S 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 Bone Marrow Donor Registration Day Be the match! Sign-up to become a bone marrow donor at NYM's marrow donor registry drive sponsored by the New York Blood Center. Tues., Sept. 27, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information. Senior Health Seminars Join NYM's physicians as they lecture about topics of interest to older adults. Wed., Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Brooklyn College Student Center East 27th and Campus Road Call 718.501.6092 to register (required). Free blood pressure and spirometry screenings, giveaways, celebrity appearances, and educational lecture. Light refreshments will be served. Thurs., Nov. 3, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium 506 Sixth Street For more information and to register (required), call 718.780.5367. World Diabetes Day Free blood pressure, dental and podiatry screenings. Diabetes educators, pharmacists and registered dietitans will be available to answer questions. Tues., Nov. 15, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Carrington Pavilion Atrium 506 Sixth Street Call 718.780.5367 for more information.

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