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Support
Groups
Making people well
again is the focus of our industry. But sometimes, the healing process
takes more than a pill or even surgery. Total healing, physically and
mentally, can be both equally challenging and time consuming. At Valley
View Regional Hospital we commit ourselves to you throughout your
illness, during your recovery, and after you go home.
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Cancer
Support Group: An informal support group for cancer patients and their families and
friends. This program was developed by the American Cancer Society to
meet the emotional needs of cancer patients. The group meets the third
Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m., in VVRH classroom #4. Contact:
Steven Myers, BSW, at 580/421-1176.
· Reach
to Recovery:
A visitation program for breast cancer patients that provides
information from someone who has been in their shoes, another breast
cancer survivor. Visits are scheduled per the request of a patient,
healthcare provider or social worker. Contact: Steven Myers, BSW, at
580/421-1176.
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Moving
Forward: An
educational and emotional support program for women with cancer (with
emphasis on breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers). The group
meets the third Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m., in VVRH classroom
#4. Contact: Steven Myers, BSW, at 580/421-1176.
·
Look
Good...Feel Better:
A program developed by the American Cancer Society designed to help
cancer patients cope with the appearance related side effects of
chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Demonstrates how women can use
makeup, wigs, and other accessories to look like themselves again, to
restore self-image, confidence and a sense of control. The program is
scheduled as needed for a group, or on a one-on-one basis. Contact:
Steven Myers, BSW, at 580/421-1176.
· Better
Breathers Club:
A support group made up of people with long-term respiratory disease
such as COPD, emphysema, asthma, or chronic bronchitis. Meetings provide
an opportunity to share concerns, laughter and solutions to common
problems with others who understand. Educational sessions are led by
qualified health professionals. The club meets every first Monday of the
month at noon (12:00 p.m.) in VVRH classroom #4. Contact: Stan Briley at
580/421-1157.
· Type
1 Diabetes Support Group: Provides members of the community with a resource for education,
support and insight from others with the same disease. The group meets
on an as needed basis. Contact: Stephanie
Mowdy, RN, CWOCN, CDE, at 580/421-1143.
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Diabetes
Outreach Program for Kids: Made up of volunteers that serve as outreach support
resources for parents and kids newly diagnosed with disease. Available
as needed and on a one-on-one basis. Contact: Stephanie
Mowdy, RN, CWOCN, CDE, at 580/421-1143.
·
Ada
Ostomy Association: The AOA is sponsored by VVRH. It is a non-profit organization dedicated
to the support and aid of people with ostomies. It provides personal
assistance, education and information, and psychosocial support. The AOA
is a charter member of the United Ostomy Association. Contact: Stephanie
Mowdy, RN, CWOCN, CDE, at 580/421-1143.
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Parkinson's
Support Group:
Made up of members with the disease and their caregivers. Information is
shared through open meetings, a newsletter, library resources and live
speakers. The group meets quarterly on the third Thursday of September,
December, March, and June at 4:00 p.m., in the VVRH classrooms. Contact:
Belinda Runnells at 580/421-1467.
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Breast-Feeding
Support Group:
A unique resource that provides moms with an opportunity to talk and
share their breast-feeding experiences with other mothers. The group
meets every first Tuesday of the month in VVRH classroom #4, at 7:00
p.m. Contact: Katie Sampson, RN, BSN, at 580/421-6184. (Click
Here for Information about our Breast-feeding Class.)
Community
Education Programs
·
I
Can Cope: A
four-week educational series sponsored by The American Cancer Society
and VVRH. I Can Cope seminars offer an opportunity to listen and talk to
healthcare professionals about all aspects of cancer care and living
with the disease. Classes are offered twice a year. Contact: Steven
Myers, BSW, at 580/421-1176.
·
Healthy
Heart Club: A
group for men and women 55 or over who want to stay active and healthy.
The Healthy Heart Club includes a variety of exercise classes and
socialization activities, trips, and preventive health screenings and
educational programs. Contact: Susan Coleman at 580/421-1285.
· Diabetes
Self-Management Education Program: Created to help patients and non-patients with diabetes
prevent long-term complications associated with their disease. It
features one-on-one individualized counseling, education and treatment
plans. Group sessions are also offered weekly. All material is
coordinated with the patient's physician's orders. Contact: Stephanie
Mowdy, RN, CWOCN, CDE, at 580/421-1143.
· The
Pre-natal/Childbirth Class is a comprehensive four-night program
that prepares expectant parents in their 28th week of pregnancy (or
beyond), for the actual experience of birth. Topics include the stages
of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, medications used during
delivery, C-section deliveries, and the equipment used during birth. Pre-registration
is required. For more information, call the Valley View EduCare
department at 580/421-1467. Click
here for this month's class times.
· Breast-feeding
Classes teach the medical and physical aspects of breast-feeding,
including:
·
History & Anatomy/Physiology of Breast-feeding
·
Benefits of Breast-feeding
·
Nipple Types & Care of Breasts
·
Pumping and Storing of Breast Milk
·
Actual "How-to's" of Breast-feeding.
The class meets the third Monday of the month, in VVRH classroom #4 at
12:00 p.m. The program is free to those registered in the
Pre-Natal/Childbirth Class. There is a $5 fee for individuals who do not
participate in the Pre-Natal/Childbirth Class.
· Sibling
Tours lets "big brother or sister" tour The Family Center
with their parents before the baby is born. The program is offered at
the request of the parent for siblings age 14 and below. Appointments
are necessary. Pre-registration is required. For more information,
call the Valley View EduCare department at 580/421-1467.
· Baby
& Beyond is a one-on-one instruction for parents after the baby
is born. Techniques on how to care for baby are shared with parents and
caregivers. Pre-registration is required. For more information,
call Valley View EduCare department at 580/421-1467.
Health
Education Programs/Screenings
Through
Valley View Regional Hospital's public education programs, we help
prepare you for possible future illnesses, the aging process, and
medical challenges so that you can lead a healthy, full life. We offer a
variety of programs and health topics to both young and old, sick and
well. Audience sizes vary from an average of 15 participants to
hundreds, depending on subject matter. Most workshops and seminars are
provided free of charge, or for a minimal fee.
What: "I Can Cope"
When Every Tuesday for four weeks, begins May 4, 2004 at
4p.m.
Where: VVRH conference dining room
Who: Cancer patients and their loved ones
About: This free educational
program will discuss the certain pressures and problems in which cancer
patients and their families must cope with, while providing
opportunities to obtain information from professional sources, as well
as share questions and concerns with other members in the group.
For More Information: Phone Steven Myers, BSW, at 580/421-1176 or e-mail.
Sometimes
the cost of medical care is a deterrent to seeking proper health care.
That's why we offer services such as prostate and cholesterol
screenings, and immunization clinics. They not only provide a benefit to
our patients, but they also give us an opportunity to meet the public we
serve.
Please check back with us for information
regarding upcoming programs.
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