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Diabetes Support Group
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2nd Saturday of every month | 11am - 12:30pm | Second Floor, Conference Room 4
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A social network that provides peer support for people living with diabetes via open discussions and speakers on various diabetes topics. Light snacks available. Call Maria Chamberlain, Diabetes Nurse Educator, at 301-896-3056 with questions. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11. SUPPORT GROUP MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE DIABETES CONFERENCE AND HEALTH FAIR AT THE WASHINGTON DC CONVENTION CENTER. http://tcoyd.org/national-conferences/washington-2012.html
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| 6/9/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 7/14/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 8/11/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 9/8/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 10/13/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 11/10/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 12/8/2012 |
11am - 12:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
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MS Family Caregiver Support Group
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2nd Tuesday of every month | 6:45 - 8:15 pm
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Join other family caregivers of people with MS — spouses, partners, siblings, adult children, parents — to share concerns, stories, and resources. New members are always welcome. There is no charge for the group, but registration is required. Please call 202-296-5363 or email Kdougherty@MSandYOU.org.
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Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
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3rd Satruday of the month | 10am - Noon
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Call Bill DeLarenzo; 301 384-1229 for details.
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Sjogren's Syndrome Support Group
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2nd Tuesday of the month | 6:30-8:30 pm
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Sjögren's ("SHOW-grins") is a chronic autoimmune disease in which white blood cells attack the moisture-producing glands. The hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, but it is a systemic disease, and can spread throughout the entire body causing joint pain, major organ failure, and lymphomas. Provides Sjogren's Syndrome patients and family members an opportunity to learn more about the disease, how to manage its symptoms, and provides emotional support. This is done by confidential patient-to-patient sharing discussions and/or by having an informative presentation by a healthcare professional or other expert.
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Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers
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1st Tuesday of every month | 7-9
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A social-worker facilitated session presented by The Bethesda Chapter of the Montgomery County Stroke Association. All sessions are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the MCSA Web site at www.mcstroke.org or call the MCSA hotline at 301.681.6272.
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Hematology Cancer Support Group
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Thursdays | April 19, May 17 and June 21 | Meets third Thursday of each month | 5:30-7 pm | Free
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This monthly support group is open to all leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma patients and their family members. It offers an opportunity for mutual support and education to help you cope with cancer and its treatments in the best way possible. Guest speakers will provide valuable information and guidance. Drop-ins welcome. Co-sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For information, call Margo DeLong, patient services manager at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 703-399-2959.
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| 6/21/2012 |
5:30-7pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
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Prostate Cancer Support Group
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Mondays | April 16, May 21, and June 18 | meets third Monday of each month | 7-8:30 pm | Free
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This ongoing, monthly support group is open to all prostate cancer patients and their families and friends and provides an opportunity to gain new knowledge and share common concerns. Guest speakers alternate with informal discussions among participants. Drop-ins welcome. For more information call 301-896-2193.
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| 5/21/2012 |
7-8:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
| 6/18/2012 |
7-8:30pm |
Suburban Hospital
8600 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda |
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