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| Alcoholics Anonymous Support
groups and 24-hour hotline for people suffering from alcoholism. 2200 meetings
per week throughout the Houston area. For meeting site in your area or 24-assistance:
713-686-6300. www.aahouston.org.
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| Al-Anon
Support to families and friends of alcoholics. For meeting site in your
area or 24-hour assistance: 713-683-7227. www.hal-pc.org/~alanontx |
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| Alcoholics Anonymous
Dallas Intergroup Support groups for people suffering from alcoholism.
214-887-6699. www.dallas-aa.org. |
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| Alcoholics Anonymous
Fort Worth Intergroup Support groups and 24-hour phone coverage
for people suffering from alcoholism. 817-332-3533. www.fortworthaa.org. |
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| The Council
on Alcohol and Drugs Houston 303 Jackson Hill. 713-942-4100. www.council-houston.org |
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| Arthritis Foundation-North
Texas Chapter 2824 Swiss Avenue, Dallas. 214-826-4361; 800-442-6653.
www.arthritis.org. |
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| Aquatic Program
Gently exercises joints and muscles; builds flexibility, strength and endurance.
Swimming not required. Accessibility and fees vary. |
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| Coppell YMCA
146 Town Center Blvd. 972-393-5121 |
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| Baylor Fitness
Center-Tom Landry Center 411 N. Washington St. 214-820-1366. |
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| Central YWCA 4621
Ross Ave. 214-827-5600. |
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| Dallas Country
Club (Members Only)-4100 Beverly Dr. 214-521-2151 x212. |
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| Finley Ewing
CVC & Fitness Center 5721 Phoenix. 214-345-7074. |
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| HealthSouth
Medical Center 9713 Harry Hines Blvd. 214-904-6264. |
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| Genesis Fitness
Center 8430 Abrams Rd. 214-954-0777. |
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| Park Cities-N.
Dallas YMCA 6000 Preston Rd. 214-526-7293. |
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| NovaCare, Dallas
Sports Rehab 10233 E. Northwest Hwy. 214-343-2300. |
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| Sports & Industry
Care Center Doctors Hospital 9330 Poppy Dr. 214-324-6000. |
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| TownNorth YMCA
4332 Northhaven. 214-357-8431. |
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| Duncanville
Athletic Club 111 S. Cedar Ridge. 972-709-9936. |
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| North Star Athletic
Club 1332 Beltline Rd., Garland. 972-495-7501. |
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| Kirby Creek
Natatorium 3201 Corn Valley Rd., Grand Prairie 972-264-8258. |
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| North Texas
Physical Therapy & Rehab Center 2696 N. Galloway, Mesquite. 972-270-5555. |
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| HealthSouth
Plano. Rehab Hospital 2800 W. 15th St., Plano. 972-612-9000. |
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| Texas Back Institute
Hydro Therapy 6300 W. Parker Rd., Plano. 972-608-5069 x5103. |
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| Medical Center
of Plano 3901 W. 15th St. 972-596-6800 x7851. |
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| Richardson YWCA
1416 E. Collins Blvd. 972-231-7201. |
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| Rockwall YMCA
1210 N. Goliad St. 972-772-9622. |
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| BaylorWorx
507 N. Hwy. 77, #700, Waxahachie. 972-938-3311. |
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| Arthritis Support
Group Informal meetings include guest speakers on a variety of
topics related to living with arthritis diseases, a time for listening and
learning from each other. Accessibility and fees vary. |
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| Finley Ewing
CVC & Fitness Center 5721 Phoenix Dr. 214-345-7074. |
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| Juvenile Arthritis
Family Education/Information Arthritis Foundation. 214-826-4361. |
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| Methodist Medical
Center Oak Cliff Support Group. 1441 N. Beckley Ave. 214-947-1860. |
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| Baylor Medical
Center 1901 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. 972-253-4690. |
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| Kingsley Place
@ Stonebridge Ranch 1650 S. Stonebridge Dr., McKinney. 972-529-1420. |
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| McKinney Senior
Center 600 N. Tennessee. 972-752-5711. |
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| HealthSouth
Plano Rehab Hospital 2800 W. 15th St. 972-612-9000. |
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| Lake Point Medical
Center 6800 Scenic Dr., Rowlett. 972-412-3268. 2nd Thursdays 11
a.m. |
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| Arthritis, Fibromyalgia,
Lupus Support Group Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville. 4215 Joe
Ramsey Blvd. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Third Tuesdays.
7 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| P.A.C.E. (People
with Arthritis Can Exercise) A fun, safe program especially designed
for people with arthritis; includes non-impact exercises, games and relaxation
techniques. Accessibility and fees vary: |
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| Park Cities-N.
Dallas YMCA 6000 Preston Rd. 214-526-7293. |
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| TownNorth YMCA 4332
Northhaven. 214-357-8431. |
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| Chambrel at
Club Hill 1245 Colonel Dr., Garland. 972-278-8500. |
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| Lively Park
Senior Activity Center 915 N. O'Connor, Irving. 972-721-2496. |
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| Goodbar Senior
Center 3000 Concord, Mesquite. 972-279-6881. |
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| Richardson Senior
Center 820 W. Arapaho. 972-231-4798. |
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| Rockwall YMCA
1210 N. Goliad St. 972-772-9622. |
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| BaylorWorx
507 N. Hwy. 77, #700, Waxahachie. 972-938-3311. |
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| Fibromyalgia
Support Groups HEALTHSOUTH Medical Center 2124 Research Row. 214-904-6100. |
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| Presbyterian
Hospital of Greenville 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Conference Room #2,
Medical Pavilion, Second Floor. Third Tuesdays. 7 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| Mesquite Community
Hospital 3500 Motley Dr. 972-270-1984. |
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| HEALTHSOUTH
Plano Rehab Hospital 2800 W. 15th St. 972-612-9000. |
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| BaylorWorx
507 N. Hwy. 77, #700, Waxahachie. 972-938-3311. |
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| Arthritis Foundation
3701 Kirby. Periodic seminars and educational information on arthritis.
713-529-0800. |
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| Arthritis Support
Group Memorial Northwest Professional Building, 1631 North Loop
West. Fourth Thursdays. 1:30-2:30 p.m. 713-222-CARE. |
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| P.A.C.E.-People
with Arthritis Can Exercise. Arthritis Foundation. Exercise program
designed for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase
joint flexibility and range of motion, and to help maintain muscle strength.
Classes available at various locations listed below: |
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| Houston Northwest
Medical Center 710 FM 1960 West. 281-440-2535. |
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| Masterson YWCA
3615 Willia. 713-868-6075. |
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| Houston Northeast
Medical Center Hospital 18951 Memorial North, Humble. 281-540-7700. |
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| Christus St.
John Hospital 18300 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay. 281-333-5503. |
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| HealthSouth
Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital 655 E. Medical Center Blvd.,
Webster. 281-286-1500. |
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| Aquatics
Arthritis Foundation. Warm water exercise program designed to help decrease
pain and stiffness, improve joint flexibility, maintain muscle strength
and improve balance and coordination. Classes available at various locations
listed below: |
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| Cossaboom YMCA
7903 South Loop East. 713-643-4396. |
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| HealthSouth
Houston Rehabilitation Institute 17506 Red Oak Drive. 281-580-1212. |
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| Houston Swim
Club 8307 Augustine. 713-774-7946. |
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| Langham Creek
YMCA 16725 Longenbaugh Drive. 281-859-6143. |
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| Masterson YWCA
3615 Willia. 713-868-6075. |
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| M.D. Anderson
YMCA 706 Moody. 713-697-0648 |
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| Memorial Athletic
Club 14690 Memorial Drive. 281-497-7570. |
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| Memorial Hermann-HBU
Wellness Center 7737 Southwest Freeway. 713-448-8000. |
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| Westside YMCA 1006
Voss Road. 713-467-5911. |
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| Mary Jo Peckham
Park 5597 Gardenia, Katy. 281-391-4482. |
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| HealthSouth
Rehabilitation Hospital 18550 I-45 South, Conroe. 281-364-2000. |
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| Kingwood Athletic
Club 806 Russell Palmer, Kingwood. 281-358-7765. |
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| Port Arthur
YMCA 6760 9th Avenue, Port Arthur. 409-962-6644. |
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| T.W. Davis YMCA
911 Thompson Highway, Richmond. 281-341-6300. |
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| Southwest Sports
Medicine 14857 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. 281-242-8900. |
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| Coastal Therapist
6501 Memorial Drive, Texas City. 409-935-1393. |
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| The Woodlands
Athletic Center 11111 Winterberry Place, The Woodlands. 281-363-9500. |
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| Texas Sports
Medicine Center 28120 Tomball Parkway, Tomball. 281-351-6300. |
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| Arthritis Self-Help
Courses Participants learn how to take an active role in their
own care. Basic information about exercise, medication usage, stress management
skills and other aspects of the disease. Classes available at the following
locations: |
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| HealthSouth
Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital 655 E. Medical Center Blvd,
Webster. 281-286-1500. |
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| Memorial Hermann
Northwest Hospital 1635 North Loop West. 713-867-3350. |
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| Memorial Hermann
Southeast Hospital 11800 Astoria Blvd. 281-929-6259. |
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| Memorial Hermann
Southwest Pavilion, Outpatient P.T., 7600 Beechnut. 713-776-5221. |
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| Memorial Hermann
Rehabilitation Hospital 3033 North Gessner. 713-462-2515. |
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| Community Health
Education Center 16535 Southwest Freeway, Suite 905, Sugar Land.
281-265-1100. |
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| Arthritis Foundation
Support and Education Groups Support groups enable people with
arthritis and their families and friends to share experiences, while gaining
valuable information from guest speakers and discussion topics. |
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| Optimum Rehabilitation
and Fitness 3120 Highway 36 South, Brenham. 409-277-9935. |
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| Christus St.
John Hospital 18300 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay. 281-333-5503. |
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| Columbia Mainland
Medical Center 6801 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City. 409-938-5774. |
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| HealthSouth
Clear Lake Rehabilitation Hospital 655 E. Medical Center Blvd.,
Webster. 281-286-1500. |
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| Asthma Support
Group Memorial Hospital Memorial City, 902 Frostwood. First Thursdays.
7-8 p.m. 713-222-CARE. |
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| Dallas Lighthouse
for the Blind 4306 Capital Ave. 214-821-2375. Independent Living
Group. A group for the visually impaired that teaches how to live with low
vision, how to do everyday things in different ways (alternative techniques).
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10-12. No Fee. Lunch served. Braille class at
1 p.m. |
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| Texas Society
to Prevent Blindness 329 South Henderson, Fort Worth. 817-332-8125.
Low Vision Support Groups: |
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| Prevent Blindness
Texas Office Third Thursdays. 12-1 p.m. Mary Schimmoller; 817-332-8125. |
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| Harris Methodist
South West 6100 Harris Pkwy., Fort Worth. Meeting Room A. Third
Tuesdays. 1-2 p.m. Cathy Simpson; 817-346-5240. |
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| Low Vision Center
of Texas 5616 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite B, Arlington. Second
Fridays. 11-12 p.m. Melanie; 817-572-2050. |
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| Lake Arlington
Baptist Church 2912 Little Road. Second Saturdays. 2-4 p.m. Ken
or Joan Wright; 817-446-3513. |
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| Harris Methodist
HEB 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford. Cafeteria Meeting Room. Fourth
Tuesdays. 12-1 p.m. Kris Stull; 817-685-4873. |
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| Texas Society
to Prevent Blindness 3211 W. Dallas. 713-526-2559. |
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| Breast-Feeding
Support Group Medical City Dallas Hospital. 7777 Forest Lane.
Building D, 7th Floor classroom. Mondays 1 p.m. The Lactation Consultants;
972-566-4811. |
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| American Cancer
Society Dallas Office: 8900 Carpenter Freeway. 214-819-1200. Fort
Worth Office: 3301 West Freeway, Room 107. 817-737-9990. |
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| Dialogue American
Cancer Society. An ongoing, general support group designed to help patients,
their families and friends better understand and learn to live with cancer.
General cancer support: |
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| Dallas-Southwest/Duncanville Texas Cancer Center 3555 W. Wheatland Rd. Second Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. Judy Norton; 972-709-2580. |
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| Charlton Methodist
Hospital 3500 Wheatland. Cancer Center Lobby. First and third
Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Tammy Pikey, RN; 214-947-0399. |
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| Dallas-Medical
Center St. Paul Cancer Center 5909 Harry Hines Blvd. Conference Room. Second Tuesdays 10-11:30 p.m. Kay Crawford; 214-879-2146. |
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| Dallas-North
Central Medical City Hospital 777 Forest Lane, Suite D400. Second Mondays 6-8 p.m. Beth Streeter, RN; 972-566-7790. |
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| Dallas-Northeast Presbyterian Hospital Radiology/Oncology. 8200 Walnut Hill Lane. Second and fourth Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Pam Jenkins, MS, LPC; 214-345-7355. |
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| Dallas-OakCliff Methodist Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley. First Thursdays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Stephanie Hepner, RN; 214-947-0750. |
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| Farmers Branch Valwood Park Baptist Church 2727 Valwood Parkway. Second and fourth Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 p.m. King Neale; 972-247-5396. |
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| Garland-Highland
Oaks Church 10805 Kingsley Road. First and third Wednesdays 7-8:30
p.m. Greg Holton; 972-423-0261. |
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| Irving-Baylor
Cancer Center 2001 N. MacArthur Blvd., #120. First and third Tuesdays
7-8 p.m., Wednesdays 10-11 a.m. Martha McCrady, LMSW; 972-579-4300. |
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| Mesquite-Mesquite
Cancer Center 4700 Galloway. Second Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Terri Wells;
972-686-6411. |
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| Plano-Medical
Center of Plano 3901 W. 15th St. Second Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Ginny
Robinson; 972-519-1588. |
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| Fort Worth-JPS
Health Network 1500 South Main Street. First Fridays 12-1:30 p.m.
Gelena Wilson; 817-927-1500 x5060. |
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| Harris Methodist
Fort Worth 1300 Pennsylvania. Chaplain's Office. Mondays 7-8:30
p.m. Nancy Shreve, RN; 817-882-2777. Ken Altfather; 817-882-2092. |
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| HealthSouth
Rehab Hospital 1212 West Lancaster. Second Thursdays 6-7 p.m.
and fourth Thursdays 2-3 p.m. Eric Ensminger, RN; 817-810-2336 x3223. |
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| Huguley Memorial
Medical Center 11801 South Frwy., Texas Cancer Care Conference
Room. 2nd Floor. First and third Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. American Cancer
Society; 817-737-9990. |
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| Arlington-Arlington
Memorial Hospital 801 West Randol Mill Road. Health Service Center
Basement. Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. Debbie Wrenn; 817-538-0124. |
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| Texas Cancer
Center 515 West Mayfield Road. Every other Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Judy Lundgren, RN, or Paula Sturiale, RN; 817-419-4270. |
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| Denton-Texas
Oncology 2501 Scripture, Suite 300. First Tuesdays 7 p.m. |
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| Cleburne-Walls
Regional Hospital Classroom, Lower Level. Second Tuesdays 7-8:30
p.m. Quiva Hays; 817-558-6232. |
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| Lindsay-Lindsay
Health Clinic 117 East Main Street. Second Thursdays 7 p.m. Kelly
Lampkin; 940-665-9891. |
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| Bedford-Harris
Methodist HEB Professional Building 1604 Hospital Parkway, Suite
506. Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. HEB Chaplains; 817-685-4811. |
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| Greenville-Presbyterian
Hospital of Greenville 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. Conference Room
#2, Medical Pavilion, Second Floor. First Thursdays 6 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| Coping with
Breast Cancer American Cancer Society support group that promotes
educational and emotional support: |
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| Dallas-Medical
Center WINGS: UTSW Medical Center Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines. Faculty Club. Fourth Mondays 5:30-7 p.m. Marla Hathcoat; 214-648-7069. |
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| Dallas-Oak Cliff Methodist Medical Center 1441 N. Beckley. 1st Floor Pavilion. Third Thursday 6-8 p.m. Kim Talac, RN; 214-947-3621. |
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| Dallas-North
Central Medical City 7777 Forest Lane. Building A, Room B & C. First Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. Michelle Hicks, LMSW; 972-566-4997. |
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| Dallas-Southwest/Duncanville Texas Cancer Center 3555 West Wheatland Rd. Third Thursdays 1:30-3 p.m. Judy Norton; 972-709-2580. |
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| Irving-Bosom
Buddies: Baylor Medical Center. 2001 N. MacArthur (AB). Second
and fourth Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Dawn Reed; 972-579-8668. |
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| DeSoto-Haven
Rehabilitation Center 800 Kirnwood. Second and fourth Thursdays
7-8:30 p.m. Christine Cantrell, LMSW; 214-857-0388. |
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| Greenville Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville 1205 Commerce. Conference Room #1, Medical Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Third Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| Richardson-Baylor
Hospital 401 W. Campbell Rd. First and third Tuesdays 7:30-9:30
p.m. Hila Pepmiller; 972-414-8690. |
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| Plano-Medical
Center of Plano 3901 W. 15th St. Third Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Ginny
Robinson; 972-519-1588. |
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| Sherman-Texas
Cancer Center First Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Shirley Hagan; 903-892-2857 |
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| Lewisville-Medical
Center of Lewisville 500 West Main St. Fourth Mondays 7 p.m. 972-420-1000.
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| Bedford-Harris
Methodist HEB 1600 Hospital Parkway. Private dining room, Crystal
Café. Second Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. Jenny Ellis; 817-685-4440 or Wanda Stutsman;
817-431-7624. |
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| Fort Worth-American
Cancer Society 3301 West Freeway, Room 107. Third Thursdays 5:30-7
p.m. Linda Stanko; 817-737-9990. |
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| Kuperferle Breast
Center Harris Southwest. 6100 Harris Parkway. Third Mondays 5:30-7:30
p.m. Lee Anne Vandegriff; 817-685-4700. |
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| Time For Me
For children who have loved ones with cancer. Call American Cancer Society
for dates, times and locations. 214-819-1200. |
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| Clinical Trials
For patients involved in clinical trials, their family and friends. Methodist
Medical Center. 1441 N. Beckley. Women's Center, Pavillion 2. Mary Padilla,
RN; 214-947-3621. |
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| Gynecological/Ovarian
Cancer American Cancer Society. 8900 Carpenter Freeway. Second
and fourth Mondays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kathryn Oberheu, RN; 214-351-2030. |
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| Lost Chord Club-Laryngectomy
Support Group American Cancer Society Dallas: 8900 Carpenter Freeway.
Second Mondays 7-9 p.m. Martha Reed; 817-858-6968. American Cancer Society
Fort Worth: 3301 West freeway. First Tuesdays 2-3 p.m. Jessie Hart; 817-737-9990.
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| Ostomy Support
Group American Cancer Society. Presbyterian Hospital. 8200 Walnut
Hill. Third Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Dave Darnell; 972-931-9651. |
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| Man to Man/US
TOO!-Prostate Cancer Support Group American Cancer Society |
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| Baylor-Sammons
Building 3500 Gaston Ave. Cvetco Center. First Tuesdays 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Travis Maxwell, chaplain; 214-820-2608. |
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| Methodist Hospital
Pavillion 2, 1st Floor, Early Detection/Prevention Center. Second Thursdays
7-8:30 p.m. Stephanie Hepner, RN; 214-947-0750. |
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| Medical City
Dallas Hospital 7777 Forest Lane, Building A, Classrooms 3 and
4. Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Joanne Nesbith; 972-566-6365. |
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| Arlington Cancer
Center 906 W. Randol Mill Road. Auditorium, 2nd Floor. Second
Thursdays 6-8 p.m. Matt Helmick; 817-261-4906. |
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| HealthSouth
Rehab Hospital 3200 Matlock. Fourth Tuesday 6-8 p.m. Russ Bailey;
817-468-4000. |
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| Harris Methodist
HEB Hospital 1600 Hospital Pkwy. Crystal Café, Private Dining
Room, Lower level. Third Thursdays 6-8 p.m. American Cancer Society; 817-737-9990. |
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| American Cancer
Society Offices 3301 West Feeway. First Thursdays 6-8 p.m. 817-737-9990.
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| Look Good… Feel
Better Licensed cosmetologist teamed with oncology health professionals
provide information to women undergoing cancer treatment to help them look
and feel more comfortable with changes in their appearance. American Cancer
Society for dates, times and locations. Dallas: 214-819-1200. Fort Worth:
817-737-9990. |
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| Candlelighters
Support Group (for families with children who have cancer). |
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| Ronald McDonald
House 5641 Medical Center Drive. 214-631-7354. Fourth Tuesdays
7 p.m. Deb Echtenkamp; 972-566-7367 or Ami Tankersley; (972) 566-4987 |
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| Texas Oncology
Building D, 4th Floor. Second Mondays 7 p.m. Deb Echtenkamp; 972-566-7367.
Ami Tankersley; 972-566-4987. |
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| Cook Children's
Medical Center 801 Seventh Street. Mary Jane Garcia; 817-810-1382
or Tamera Hernandez; 817-292-9533. |
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| Lymphedema Education
& Discussion Groups HealthSouth Rehab Hospital 3200 Matlock Road, Arlington. Third Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. Laurie Lamb or Judy Lundgren; 817-468-4000. |
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| Harris Methodist
HEB 1615 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, 3rd Floor. Second Thursdays
6:30-8 p.m. Laura Alton or Irma Jenkins; 817-267-2146. |
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| Faces of Survivors
An African American Cancer Survivor support group. Stop Six Clinic, 3301
Stalcup Road. Last Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. Denise Blakney; 817-461-5525. |
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| Teens 'N Cancer
Group Medical City Dallas Hospital, 7777 Forest Lane. Teen Room.
Building D, 6th floor Pediatrics. Second Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Deb Echtenkamp;
972-566-7367 or Sandie Colson; 972-566-4606. |
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| WIN Breast Cancer
Support Group Medical City Dallas Hospital, Building D, Conference
Room. First Wednesdays 7 p.m. Michele Hicks; 972-566-4979. |
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| North Texas
Myeloma Support Group Medical City Dallas Hospital, Building D,
Conference Room. Second Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Peter Tischler; 817-277-6280. |
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| Brain Tumor
Support Group American Cancer Society, 8900 Carpenter Freeway.
Second Wednesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Alice Anderson, RN; 972-416-4868 or 972-342-7272. |
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| Cancer Care
Services Support Groups Open to all people with cancer, their
families and health professionals. 605 W. Magnolia, Fort Worth. Wednesdays
2-4 p.m. 817-921-0653. |
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| Cancer Care
Services Family Support Group Support group targeted to the families
of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and Hodgkin's disease. Sponsored
by the Leukemia Society of America. Third Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. 817-921-0653. |
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| Cancer Care
Services Cancer 101 Support class to address general questions
about cancer. Free for all persons with cancer, significant others and health
professionals. Mondays 2 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m., Thursdays 3 p.m. and
7-8:30 p.m. 817-921-0653. |
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| Leukemia/Lymphoma
Support Group American Cancer Society. Third Tuesday 7-9 p.m.
Barbara West; 817-921-0653. |
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| "Woman to Woman"
Breast Cancer Support Group Arlington Cancer Center, 906 W. Randol
Mill Rd. Second Floor Auditorium. Fourth Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. 817-261-4906.
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| HOUSTON CANCER
LISTINGS America Cancer Society 6301 Richmond. 713-266-2877. |
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| CanCare of Houston
Inc. Church-based volunteer service for and by cancer patients
and their families. 9575 Katy Freeway, Suite 240. 713-461-0028. |
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| Dialogue
Ongoing support group to help patients, their families and friends to better
understand and learn to live with cancer. Meetings at various locations: |
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| Medical Center-Ben
Taub General Hospital 1504 Taub Loop. Second Floor Clinic, Conference
Room #2CL-2000999. Last Thursdays 1-2 p.m. Dorothy Okwuenu, RN. 713-793-3028. |
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| Park Plaza
Hospital 1313 Hermann Drive. South Building, 2nd Floor, Radiology
Oncology Conference Room. Every Wednesday. Noon-1 p.m. Belinda Calimi, RN.
713-527-5043. |
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| V.A. Hospital
2002 Holcombe Blvd. Nursing Unit 4C, Conference Room. First and third Wednesdays
of each month. 1:30 p.m. 713-794-7442. |
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| Southwest-Memorial
Southwest Hospital 7600 Beechnut, 6th Floor Resource Center. Tuesdays
Noon-1 p.m. Rehana Yenkana, LMSW. 713-776-5825. |
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| St John's Presbyterian
Church 5020 West Bellfort. Vivian Ivy; 713-723-6262. Mary Hughes,
MS, RN; 713-792-7546. |
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| Memorial Drive
United Methodist Church 12955 Memorial Dr. Fridays Noon-1 p.m.
Sharon Lum; 713-780-5886. |
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| Southeast-St.
John's Hospital 2050 Space Park Drive, Nassau Bay. First Floor
Conference Room. First Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Mary Greely, RN; 281-333-4049. |
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| Bayshore Medical
Center 4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena. Classroom 1 Basement. Second
Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. Bethanna Nation-Graves, RN; 713-359-1407. |
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| Northwest-Houston
Northwest Medical Center 710 FM 1960 West. Medical Mall II, First
Floor Physicians Dining Room. Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. Dalphna Barnes, RN;
281-852-3521. |
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| Memorial Hospital
Northwest 1635 N. Loop West. Second and fourth Tuesdays 1:30-3:30
p.m. Linda Dunn, LMSW; 713-867-4657. |
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| St. Patrick's
Cancer Survivor Support Group 4918 Cochran. Parish Hall. Second
Mondays. 713-695-0631. |
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| Houston Northwest
Cancer Center 17323 Red Oak. Second and fourth Mondays 7 p.m.
Mary Frances Heep, LMSW; 713-267-0553. |
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| Northeast-LBJ
Hospital 5656 Kelley. 2nd Floor Conference Room. Second Mondays
10 a.m. Cynthia Green, RN; 713-636-5068. |
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| Montgomery County Conroe Regional Medical Center Hospital 504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe. Private Dining Room A. Second and fourth Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Pat Martin, LMSW; 409-539-7060. |
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| The Woodlands
Cancer Center 920 Medical Plaza Drive. Second and fourth Wednesdays
1:30-3 p.m. Linda Dunn; 281-364-5655. |
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| Kingwood-Humble Northeast Regional Cancer Center 18960 Memorial North, Humble. Third Tuesdays 3-5 p.m. Gayle Bratsakis, CTR; 281-540-7905. |
|
| Look Good… Feel
Better Licensed cosmetologist teamed with oncology health professionals
provide information to women undergoing cancer treatment to help them look
and feel more comfortable with changes in their appearance. |
|
| Southwest-Memorial
Hospital Southwest 7600 Beechnut. 6th Floor Cancer Resource Center.
First Wednesdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Grace Payton; 713-222-6237. |
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| Northwest- Memorial
Hospital Northwest 1635 North Loop West. Linda Dunn; 713-867-4657.
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| The Woodlands Memorial Hermann Hospital-The Woodlands Cancer Center 920 Medical Plaza Dr., Suite 100, The Woodlands. Linda Dunn; 713-867-4657. |
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| West- Memorial
City Hospital 902 Frostwood. Linda Dunn; 713-867-4657. |
|
| Columbia West
Houston Medical Center West Houston Community Health Center. 2808
Highway 6 South, Suite #13. Last Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Manjit Kaur; 281-759-3800. |
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| Medical Center-
MD Anderson Cancer Center Beauty Barber Shop. 1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Third Thursdays. Mary Donnelly; 713-792-3792. |
|
| West University
The Rose Joan Gordan Center 3400 Bissonnet, Suite 185. Margie
; 281-481-2391. |
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| Southeast- The
Rose Diagnostic Center 12700 N. Featherwood, Suite 260. Margie
Skyles; 281-481-2391. |
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| Deke Slayton
Cancer Center 501 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Amy Tucker; 281-316-4916. |
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| Pasadena- Columbia
Bayshore Hospital 4000 Spencer Highway, Pasadena. Pat Thompson;
281-484-4708. |
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| Conroe Regional
Medical Center 504 Medical Center Blvd. |
|
| Coping With
Breast Cancer American Cancer Society support group that promotes
education and emotional support. Meets at various locations: |
|
| Southwest- The
Rose-Joan Gordan Center 3400 Bissonnet, Suite 185. Wednesdays
6-7:30 p.m. Carol Bloomfield; 713-937-8259. |
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| Rosebuds, Too
(A Recurrence Group). 3400 Bissonnet, Suite 185. First and third Thursdays
5:30-7 p.m. Annette Carr; 713-807-7647. |
|
| Memorial Hospital
Southwest 7737 Southwest Freeway, Learning Center B. First Mondays
5:30-7:30 p.m. Jean Morgan, RN; 713-776-5770. |
|
| Southeast-Breast
Diagnostic Center 200 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 106, Webster.
First Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Aven Coulson; 281-997-6953. |
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| Quentin Mease-MLK
Clinic "Reaching for the Stars," 3601 N. Macgregor Way. Second
Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Velma Watson; 713-746-6679. |
|
| Columbia Bayshore
Medical Center Rose Breast Imaging Center, 3rd Floor Learning
Center Classroom 4, 4000 Spencer Highway., Pasadena. Second and Fourth Tuesday's.
Pat Thompson; 281-484-4708. |
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| Kingwood-Humble Northeast Regional Cancer Center 18960 Memorial North, Humble. Second and fourth Thursdays 6:30-8:30 p.m. Joyce White, RN; 281-540-7356. |
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| The Woodlands
Cancer Center 920 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 300, The Woodlands.
Second Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. LeAnne Brandt, RN; 281-363-1313. |
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| Surgery Center
of the Woodlands 1441 Woodstead Court, The Woodlands. Second Tuesdays
7-8:30 p.m. LeAnne Brandt; 281-363-1313. |
|
| Prostate Cancer
Support Group-Man To Man American Cancer Society education and
support group for men and their families dealing with prostate cancer. |
|
| Northeast Regional
Cancer Center 18960 Memorial North, Humble. Third Mondays 7 p.m.
Gayle Bratsakis or Heidi Carnahan; 281-540-7905. |
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| M.D. Anderson
Cancer Center Place of Wellness, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Fourth Wednesdays
6-8 p.m. Sarah Olson; 713-792-0753. |
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| Prostate Cancer
Support Group-Us Too Memorial Hermann Hospital South-west The Learning Center, 7737 Southwest Freeway. First Thursdays 7-9 p.m. 713-776-6127. |
|
| Conroe Regional
Medical Center ACS Resource Room, 504 Medical Center Blvd., Conroe.
Second Mondays 6:30 p.m. |
|
| The Woodlands
Cancer Center 920 Medical Plaza Dr., Professional Bldg., Suite
100. Second Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Jaime Ramirez, RN; 281-364-5655. |
|
| Cancer Family
Support Group The Methodist Hospital 6565 Fannin. Every Thursday. 3-4 p.m. Beverly Hughes; 713-793-1731. |
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| Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Information Line 713-623-4935. |
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| Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Support Group Memorial Hospital Memorial City 920 Frostwood,
Conference Center, First Floor. Last Monday 7-8 p.m. 713-222-CARE. |
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| Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation of America 5120 Woodway. 713-572-2232. |
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| Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation of America-North Texas Chapter 2655 Villa Creek, Suite
111, Dallas. 972-243-8959. www.ccfa.org. |
|
| Pediatric/Adolescent
Support Groups-Children's Hospital Dallas. Nancy Belt; 214-456-6137. |
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| Cook Children's
Medical Center 801 7th Ave., Fort Worth. Third Mondays every other
month 7 p.m. Sherry Hamilton; 817-332-2233. |
|
| Adult Groups-Medical
City Hospital 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Building A, Visitors Center.
Second Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Tim Gilliland; 972-385-1614. |
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| All Saints Hospital
City View, Fort Worth, 2nd Floor Atrium. Second Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Chérie
Hundley; 817-447-1193. |
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| Baylor Medical
Plaza 1600 West College, Grapevine. First Thursdays 6:30 p.m.
Marcy McHenry; 817-481-9691. |
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| Baylor Medical
Center Irving Conference Room 3, Basement. Amy Downs; 972-579-8155. |
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| Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation 50 Briar Hollow Lane. 713-621-0006 |
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| Working Through
Grief St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5308 Buffalo Speedway. Second
and fourth Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. Mary Hughes, RN; 713-745-3895. |
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| Life After
Loss Support Group Memorial Hospital Southeast, 11800 Astoria
Blvd. Group series for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one
to help understand the grief process, their emotions, and how to deal with
them. Five-week session meets every Fall and Spring. 713-222-CARE. |
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| Grief Therapy
Groups Six-week therapy group for persons grieving the death of
a loved one. Primarily for the gay and lesbian community. Bering Memorial
United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold. Scheduled as needed. Christine Coberly;
713-526-1017 ext. 211. Email: chbmumc@clearsail.net. |
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| Grief Support
Groups On-going support group for persons grieving the death of
a loved one. Primarily for the gay and lesbian community. Bering Memorial
United Methodist Church 1440 Harold, 77006, Room 224. Second and fourth
Mondays. Christine Coberly; 713-526-1017 ext. 211. Email: chbmumc@clearsail.net.
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| Solace Grief
Support-Survivor of Loss: Assistance, Comfort, Encouragement Free support group to help people deal with the death of a loved one or other personal losses. Houston Northwest Medical Center, 710 FM 1960 West, Physician Dining Room (#300). Second and fourth Tuesdays. Doug Laws; 281-440-2534. |
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| Life After Loss
American Cancer Society. A six-week bereavement support program for anyone
who has experienced the death of a loved one in the past two years due to
any cause. Groups are facilitated by experienced health professionals. American
Cancer Society. Dallas: 214-819-1200. Fort Worth: 817-737-9990. Also Presbyterian
Hospital of Greenville, 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd. 903-408-5000. |
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| Neonatal Loss
Support Group Medical Center of Lewisville, 500 West Main St.
First Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. 972-420-1000. |
|
| Loss Of A Child
Medical Center of Lewisville, 500 West Main St. Third Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.
972-420-1000. |
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| Alzheimer's
Association Greater Dallas Chapter, 7610 N. Stemmons, Suite 600.
214-827-0062. Telephone support groups for all counties; 800-515-8201. www.alzdallas.org. |
|
| Collin County-Provident
Living Center 1601 Eldorado, McKinney. First Tuesdays 6 p.m.
Sue Plaster; 972-569-8660. |
|
| Young @ Heart
Adult Day Care 6100 Ave K, Plano. Fourth Thursdays 4 p.m. Debbie
Reinhardt-Young; 972-941-7335. |
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| Cooke
County-Stanford House 401 W. Garnett Street, Gainesville. First
Wednesdays 10 a.m. 214-827-0062; 800-515-8201. |
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| Dallas
County-C.C. Young 4829 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas. First Tuesdays
2:30 p.m. 214-827-0062; 800-515-8201. |
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| Grace Presbyterian
Village 550 E. Ann Arbor, Dallas. Third Wednesdays 3 p.m. Karen
Salmon; 214-376-1701. |
|
| Walnut Place
5515 Glen Lakes Drive, Dallas. First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Pam Kovacs; 214-361-8923. |
|
| Juliette-Fowler-Pearl
Nordan Care Center 200 S. Fulton, Dallas. Second Sundays 2 p.m.
Lue Taff; 214-827-0813. |
|
| Jewish Family
Services 5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas. Third Wednesdays 6:45 p.m.
Sue Carr-Reed; 972-437-9950. |
|
| Farmers Branch
Senior Center 14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch. First and third
Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Catherine Fowler; 972-242-4464. |
|
| Golden Meadows
Baptist Church 1610 W. Buckingham, Garland. First Tuesdays 7 p.m.
Shirley Tullos; 972-475-2098 or 972-276-5821. |
|
| Merrill Gardens
355 W. Westchester, Grand Prairie. Third Tuesdays 2 p.m. Kathy Camarillo;
972-263-3663. |
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| Christian Care
Center 1000 Wiggins Pkwy., Mesquite. Third Mondays 1:30 p.m. Patsy
Westbrook; 972-270-2156 or Joan Blazey; 972-412-1870. |
|
| University Park
United Methodist Church 4024 Caruth Haven, Room 235, Park Cities.
Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Dennise Richardson or Richard Browne; 972-980-4409. |
|
| Alterra Clare
Bridge 410 Buckingham, Richardson. Second Tuesdays. Noon. Michael
Jones; 972-235-1200. |
|
| Denton County Sterling House/Clare Bridge Cottage of Carrollton 1029 W. Seminole Trail, Carrollton. Fourth Wednesdays Noon. Nancy Smith; 972-395-9559 or Mike Jones; 972-235-1200. |
|
| Atria
1825 Arbor Creek, Carrollton. Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Kay Paggi, Terry Frisk,
Natalie Brown; 972-862-8700. |
|
| Flow Rehabilitation
Hospital 1310 Scripture St., Denton. Fourth Thursdays 10 a.m.
Geri Sams; 974-566-0902 or Paula Yosten; 940-566-4520. |
|
| Merrill Gardens
2525 Lillian Miller Pkwy., Denton. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Kathy Pettiford;
940-565-3517. |
|
| Lewisville Senior
Center 1950-A S. Valley Pkwy., Lewisville. Third Wednesdays 10
a.m. Janie Bittick; 940-241-1182 or Senior Center; 972-219-5050. |
|
| Medical Arts
Building 475 West Elm, Suite 101, Lewisville. Classroom #4. Third
Tuesdays 7 p.m. Carol Almond; 972-221-2947. |
|
| Ellis County-First
United Methodist Church 800 9th St., Midlothian. Second Tuesdays
7 p.m. Jan Fite-Miller; 214-944-7711. |
|
| Fannin County-Sam
Rayburn Veteran's Center Nursing Home, Unit-B Wing, 1201 E. 9th
St., Bonham. Last Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. Amy Clark; 903-583-6533 or Linda Moseley;
903-583-6533. |
|
| Mullican Care
Center 105 N. Main, Savoy. Third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Camille Roddy;
903-965-0200. |
|
| Grayson County-The
Greenbriar at Denison 1616 Life Search Way, Denison. First Mondays
6 p.m. Jo Ann Small; 903-465-5051. |
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| Renaissance
in Sherman 3701 Loy Lake Road, Sherman. 2nd Floor Meeting Room.
Third Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. Rae Nita Martin; 903-893-4147 or Nora Habal;
903-813-3506. |
|
| Sunbridge Post
Oak Care & Rehab 1518 S. Sam Rayburn Frwy., Sherman. Second Saturdays
2 p.m. Judy Stark; 903-893-5553. |
|
| First Christian
Church 206 South Waco Street, Van Alstyne. Second Wednesdays 11
a.m. Clay Stephenson; 903-482-6455 or Judy Hunt; 903-813-3505. |
|
| Hunt County-Presbyterian
Hospital of Greenville 4215 Joe Ramsey, Greenville. Fourth Thursdays
6-8 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
|
| Kaufman County
Senior Citizens Services 200 S. Virginia St., Terrell. Second
Tuesdays 2 p.m. Phyllis Walker; 972-524-1423 or Kay Martin; 972-563-7668. |
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| Kaufman County
Senior Citizens Services 200 S. Virginia St., Terrell. Fourth
Tuesdays 2 p.m. Phyllis Walker; 972-524-1423 or Kay Martin; 972-563-7668.
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|
| Navarro County-First
Baptist Church 510 W. Collins St., Corsicana. Family Life Center.
Fourth Thursdays 6 p.m. Kathy Smith; 903-654-3075. |
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| Rockwall County-First
United Methodist Church 1408 S. Goliad, Rockwall. Second Wednesdays
7 p.m. Kathi Miller; 972-771-9953. |
|
| Specialty Groups-Adult
Children Support Group All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadow
Creek, Dallas. Third Mondays 7:30 p.m. Judy Mims; 214-352-8657 or Barbara
Ramp; 469-384-2444. |
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| Adult Children
Support Group Walnut Place, 5515 Glen Lakes Dr., Dallas. 1st Floor
Parlor. First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Pam Kovacs; 214-361-8923. |
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| Under 65
Spouses who have a partner with dementia who is under 65 years old. ActivCare
@ Gleneagles, 5521 Village Creek Dr., Plano. Third Sundays 2:30 p.m. Marilyn
Smith; 972-931-6975. |
|
| Spouses Only
Walnut Place, 5515 Glen Lakes Dr., Dallas. 1st Floor Parlor. First Tuesdays
6:30 p.m. Pam Kovacs; 214-361-8923. |
|
| Alzheimer's
Association 11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300. 713-266-6400.
Dementia support groups provide a forum for family members and friends of
dementia patients to share feelings, concerns and information and to support
each in other in coping with the effects of Alzheimer's disease or one of
the related disorders. |
|
| Special Groups Early Stage Peer Groups-North Group 11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300. Grace Jackson or Kristi Marx; 713-266-6400. |
|
| Early Stage
Peer Group-Northeast Group Lakewood United Methodist Church, 11330
Louetta Rd. Grace Jackson or Kristi Marx; 713-266-6400. |
|
| Men's Support
Group 11251 Northwest Freeway, Suite 300. First Tuesday 1-2:30
p.m. Bob Busch; 713-266-6400 ext.138. |
|
| Spanish Speaking
Group Magnolia Multiservice Center, 7037 Capitol. Second Tuesdays
6-7:30 p.m. Chapter Office; 713-266-6400. |
|
| Chinese Speaking
Group Chinese Bible Church, 6025 Sovereign Dr. Chapter Office;
713-266-6400. |
|
| Rice University
Group Rice University, Rice Memorial Center. First Fridays Noon-1
p.m. Daria Lawrence; 713-527-4657. Email: daria@rice.edu |
|
| Central The Heights American Transitional Hospital, 1917 Ashland. Cafeteria Conference Room. Second Mondays 6:30-8 p.m. Diana Clauder; 281-897-9838. |
|
| Garden Terrace
Center 7887 Cambridge. First Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. Maggie Camp;
713-796-2777. Respite available. |
|
| Sheltering Arms
Center 3847 Turnberry Circle. Fourth Mondays 9:30-11 a.m. Joan
Arnold; 713-667-2840. Respite available. |
|
| The Senior's
Place 2714 Joanel. Third Wednesdays 10-11:15 a.m. Melinda Vanzant;
713-552-0420. Respite available. |
|
| Northeast Tri-County Support Group (Northeast Harris, Montgomery, Liberty). Kingwood Medical Center, Senior Friends Office, 22999 Highway 59, Humble. Third Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Mila Sprouse; 832-722-1123. |
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| Northwest Cypress United Methodist 13403 Cypress North Houston Rd. Fourth Thursdays 7-8:30 p.m. Marianne Johnson; 281-469-2818. |
|
| Northwoods Presbyterian
Church 3320 FM 1960; in library. Second Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m.
Jerry Barton; 281-376-8842. |
|
| Sheltering
Arms West Houston Memorial Spring Shadows Pine, 3033 Gessner.
Third Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. Leslie Racine; 713-460-2633. Respite available. |
|
| Doss Community
Center 2500 Frick Road. Third Mondays 7 p.m. Vali McNeal; 281-999-0019. |
|
| Memorial City
Memorial City Hospital, 920 Frostwood. Third Sundays 2-3:30 p.m. Sara Blummer;
713-686-3096. |
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| Memorial Drive
Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive. Second Wednesdays
1-2:30 p.m. Church Office; 713-468-8356. Respite available. |
|
| Southwest Memorial Southwest Memorial Southwest Professional Building, 7500 Beechnut. Third Saturdays 2-3:30 p.m. Faith Brock; 713-774-9611. |
|
| Seven Acres
6200 N. Braeswood. First Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. Fran Floersheimer; 713-778-5778. |
|
| Kingsland
St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 20775 Kingsland Blvd. Third Mondays
1:30-3 p.m. Beverly Deerhake; 281-856-6217. |
|
| Galleria
St. Martin's Episcopal Church, 717 Sage Road, Room 215. First and third
Mondays 3-4:30 p.m. Jackie Baldwin; 713-621-0464. |
|
| Southeast Bay Area-Clear Lake St. John's Hospital, 2050 Space Park Dr, Nassau Bay. Karen League; 713-266-6400 ext.122 |
|
| South Belt-Ellington
Memorial Hospital Southeast, 11800 Astoria. Second Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m.
Bob Foster; 281-929-4199. Respite available. |
|
| Baytown
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 712 Schilling Dr., Baytown. Second Thursdays
7-8:30 p.m. Lois Manier; 281-424-1431. |
|
| Pasadena
Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer Highway, Cafeteria Classrooms 3 and 4. First
Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. Lois Munchalfen; 713-944-4782. |
|
| Fort Bend County Rosenberg Central Christian Church, 5015 Mustang Ave., Rosenberg. First Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Marion Tresvant; 281-491-2200. |
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| Sugar Land
First United Methodist, 431 Eldridge Rd., Sugar Land, Room 703. Fourth Wednesdays
9:30-11 a.m. Marion Donley; 281-265-6327. |
|
| Galveston
Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball, Galveston. Second Tuesdays 12-1:30
p.m. 409-747-1629. |
|
| Texas City
Heritage Danforth Gardens, 519 9th Ave. North, Texas City. Third Wednesdays
12:15-1:15 p.m. Teresa Webb; 409-949-9499. |
|
| UTMB
UTMB Family Medicine Clinic, Pavilion A, 400 Harborside. Second Wednesdays
12-1 p.m. Linda Coleman; 409-747-9136. |
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| Montgomery County Conroe First Christian Church, 3500 Loop 336 W., Conroe. Third Wednesdays 2-3:30 p.m. Church Office; 936-756-3554. |
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| The Woodlands
Christ Church United Methodist, 6363 Research Dr., Room 210. Second Wednesdays
10-11:30 a.m. Chapter Office; 713-266-6400. |
|
| Brazos Valley
Alzheimer's Conference The Brazos Valley Alzheimer's Association
Regional Office will be holding a conference on Alzheimer's entitled: "Alzheimer's:
Promoting Quality Care," Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, on
April 17. Linda Caraway 979-776-5932. Email: lcaraway@mail.st-joseph.org |
|
| 4th Annual Houston
Area Alzheimer's Educational Conference November 9. For location,
date and time, call the Alzheimer's Association; 713-266-6400. |
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| Mental Health
Association of Greater Houston 2211 Norfolk, Suite 810. 713-523-8963.
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|
| Depressive
and Manic Depressive Association Support Groups 713-528-1546.
Support group for patients, family and friends of people dealing with depression
or manic depression. |
|
| Spring Branch
Support Group Memorial Hermann Behavior Healthcare Center, 2801
Gessner. Every Wednesday 7:30-9 p.m. 713-462-4000. |
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| Southwest Support
Group Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, 7600 Beechnut, Classroom
F. Every Tuesday 7:30-9 p.m. 713-776-4000. |
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| Sharpstown Support
Group West Oaks Hospital, 6500 Hornwood. Every Thursday 7:30-9
p.m. 713-795-0909. |
|
| Chapelwood United
Methodist Church 11140 Greenbay, Room #W204. Every Tuesday 7-8:30
p.m. 713-465-3467. |
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| Methodist Hospital
6565 Fannin, Room #M 788. Every Thursday 7-8:30 p.m. 713-790-2405. |
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| Astrodome Area/Intracare
Hospital 7601 Fannin. Every Saturday 10-11:30 a.m. 713-790-0949. |
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| 1960 Area/Northwest
Support Group Cypresscreek Hospital, 17750 Kelly Drive. Every
Thursday 7:30-9 p.m. 281-586-7600. |
|
| Conroe Support
Group Columbia Conroe Regional Medical Center, 504 Medical Center
Blvd., doctor's section of Cafeteria. Every Tuesday 7:30-9 p.m., 409-539-1111. |
|
| Pasadena Support
Group Columbia Bayshore Hospital, 4000 Spencer Highway, Conference
Room #2, Lower Level. First and third Mondays 7:30-9 p.m. 713-944-6666. |
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| American Diabetes
Association 2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 420. 713-977-7706. |
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| Juvenile Diabetes
Foundation 2425 Fountain View. 713-334-4400. |
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| Diabetes Education
Classes General education, weight management, and meal planning.
Park Plaza Hospital, 1313 Hermann Drive. Hospital recommends taking the
general education class first. 713-285-1140 or 24-hours 888-836-3848. |
|
| Diabetes Support
Groups Central Ben Taub Hospital 1504 Taub Loop, Patient Education Department. Third Mondays. Debra Stiller; 713-793-3021. |
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| The Methodist
Hospital 6565 Fannin, Diabetes Educators Department. Fourth Wednesdays
11:30-12:30 p.m. Joan Seidel; 713-790-4619. |
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| Park Plaza Hospital
Educational Center 1200 Binz, #140. Third Thursdays. Galen Rickey;
713-527-5761. Diabetes screenings every Monday (bone density, blood pressure,
blood glucose). |
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| St. Mark's Episcopal
Hospital 3816 Bellaire Blvd. First Thursdays 6-7 p.m. Susan Hricko
or Sheryl Rucker; 713-791-4347. |
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| St. Joseph Hospital
Diabetes management program, 1919 La Branch. Barbara Mueller; 713-757-1000
ext. 5655. |
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| West Columbia Bellaire Medical Hospital 5314 Dashwood, Diabetes Management Center. Last Tuesdays. Alicia Frattni; 713-512-1200 or 713-521-1671. |
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| Memorial Hospital-Memorial
City 920 Frostwood. Second Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Gayle Baker; 713-932-3890. |
|
| Columbia Fort
Bend Medical Center 3803 FM 1092, Missouri City. Elaine Roberts;
281-499-4800. |
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| Memorial Southwest
Hospital 7737 Southwest Freeway. Fourth Thursdays 1-2 p.m. Janice
Hurz; 713-776-4523. |
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| Memorial Hermann
Health Center Sugar Land. 1211 Highway 6, Sugar Land. First Tuesdays
9-10:30 a.m. 713-222-CARE. |
|
| Columbia Rosewood
Medical Center 9200 Westheimer. Outpatient Education, Conference
Center. Third Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Kathy Fannin; 713-780-5837. |
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| North Memorial Hospital Northwest 1635 North Loop West. Sharon Hamlin. 713-222-2273. |
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| Columbia Conroe
Regional Medical Center Diabetes Management Center. First Tuesdays
7-8 p.m. Margaret Green; 409-539-7104. |
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| Columbia Kingwood
Medical Center Diabetes Center, 22999 Highway 59. Third Thursdays
7-9 p.m. Becky Bennett; 281-348-3533. |
|
| Cypress Creek
Hospital 17750 Cali. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Connie Sasser; 281-586-7600. |
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| Montgomery County
Diabetic Group Vicky Musgrove; 713-760-1666. Bonnie Duncan; 409-539-2145.
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| Northeast Columbia East Houston Medical Center 13111 I-10 East, Diabetes Center. First Thursdays 6 p.m., Cindy Harris; 713-393-9242. Diabetes screenings. |
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| Southeast Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center 500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Third Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lynn Williams; 281-338-3357. |
|
| Baytown Coast
Medical Hospital 1700 James Bowie Drive. Third Thursday in January,
March, May, September, November. 7 p.m. Julie De Torre, 281-837-2273 or
Doug Huddley, 281-442-6782. |
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| South Galveston County Diabetes Support-Outreach Group Columbia Mainland Medical Center. First Thursdays 7-9 p.m. Marylynn Gorski; 409-945-5442. |
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| St. Luke's Diabetes
Support Group 6720 Bertner. 713-791-1000. |
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| Parents of Children
With Diabetes Memorial Hospital Memorial City, 920 Frostwood.
Second Mondays in January, May, September, November. 7:30-9 p.m. Judy Haley;
713-464-8707 |
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| Columbia Clear
Lake Regional Medical Center 500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster.
Second Thursdays in January, March, May, September, November. Gail Pierce;
281-338-3357. |
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| Community Outreach
Lecture on Diabetes Columbia Clear Lake Regional Medical Center,
500 Medical Center Blvd., Webster. Second Thursdays in January, March, May,
September, November. 7 p.m. Gail Pierce; 281-338-3357. |
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| Support Group
for Teens 281-929-6145. |
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| American Diabetes
Association 12850 Spurling Dr., Ste. 100, Dallas 972-392-1181. |
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| Baylor Healthcare
System at Irving 1901 N. MacArthur, Irving. Type 1: Third Tuesdays
7 p.m. Type 2: First Tuesdays 7 p.m. Mabyn Hager; 972-579-4354. |
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| Columbia Medical
Center at Lewisville 500 W. Main St., Lewisville. Classroom A.
Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Sharon Buntyn; 972-420-1012. |
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| Good Shepherd
Medical Center Tower 700 E. Marshall, Longview. 5th Floor, Room
3. Type 2: First Thursdays 7 p.m. Type 1: Last Mondays 6 p.m. Sandy Holton;
903-236-2001. |
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| North Central
Medical Center-McKinney 4500 Medical Center Dr., McKinney. Karen
Esposito; 972-540-4643. |
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| Mesquite Community
Hospital 3500 I-30, Mesquite. 2nd Floor, Maternity Classroom.
Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Cheryl Reifer; 972-698-2570. |
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| Medical Center
of Plano 3900 American Dr., #202, Plano. Third Thursdays 7:30
p.m. Teresa Allen; 972-519-1207. |
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| Plano Senior
Center 401 W. 16th, Plano. Third Mondays 1-2:30 p.m. Janice; 972-941-7335. |
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| Lakepoint Medical
Center 6800 Scenic Dr., Rowlett. First Thursdays 7 p.m. Mary Kenny;
972-412-3392. |
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| Baylor Medical
Center Waxahachie. Third Thursdays 8 p.m. Mary Frank; 972-923-7298. |
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| United Regional
Health Care System 1600 11th St., Wichita Falls. First Thursdays
6:30 p.m. Nancy McMahan; 970-764-7934. |
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| American Diabetes
Association Patient Education Forum 12850 Spurling Dr. #100, Dallas.
Type 1: First Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Type 2: Third Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. Sherry
Hill; 972-392-1181 x6097. |
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| Arlington Memorial
Hospital 800 W. Randol Mill, Arlington. Health Services Center.
Third Thursdays 6 p.m. Charlotte Pierce; 817-548-6500. |
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| Harris HEB Methodist
Hospital 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford. Edward Cancer Center.
First Tuesdays. Meg; 817-685-4829. |
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| Charleton Methodist
Hospital 3500 W. Wheatland, Dallas. Jennie; 214-947-1390. |
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| Doctors Hospital.
Diabetes Center 9323 Garland Rd., Dallas. Cheryl Ransom; 214-324-9290. |
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| Medical City
Dallas Hospital 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, Building D, Conference
Room. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Carolyn 972-566-7106. |
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| RHD Memorial
Medical Center 7 Medical Parkway, Dallas. Community Room. Third
Tuesdays 7-8 p.m. Peggy Pratt, RD, LD; 972-888-7223. |
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| St. Paul Medical
Center Diabetes Management Institute 5909 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas.
Third Thursdays. Evelyn Manuel; 214-879-3287. |
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| Denton Community
Hospital 207 N. Connie Brae, Denton. Second Tuesdays 7 p.m. Marie
Mayfield; 940-898-7063. |
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| Denton County
Health Department 1300 Wilson, Denton. Fourth Mondays 6 p.m. Wileen
Goga; 940-349-7575. |
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| All Saints Hospital
1400 Eighth Ave., Fort Worth. Karen Perry; 817-927-6298. |
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| Harris Methodist
Hospital 1301 Pennsylvania, Fort Worth. Education Center. Fourth
Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Karen Nelson; 817-882-3646. |
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| Cook Children's
Hospital 801 7th Ave., Fort Worth. Diana Jones; 817-885-4000. |
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| Baylor Medical
Center at Grapevine 1650 W. College St., Grapevine. Second Mondays
7 p.m. P.J. Pugh; 817-424-4542. |
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| Presbyterian
Hospital of Greenville 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville. Conference
Room #2, Medical Pavilion, Second Floor. Second Mondays 5:30 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| Narcotics Anonymous
Provides 24-hour help line and support groups throughout the city. 972-699-9306.
www.dallasareana.org.
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| Cocaine Anonymous
Offers support to people addicted to cocaine. 713-668-6822. |
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| Narcotics Anonymous
713-661-4200. |
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| The Council
on Alcohol and Drugs Houston 303 Jackson Hill. 713-942-4100. www.council-houston.org
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| Eating Disorders
Support Group Support group for people suffering from anorexia,
bulimia and other eating disorders. West Oaks Hospital, 6500 Hornwood. Wednesday's
5:30-6:30 p.m. Elaine Rose; 713-736-6967. |
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| Overeaters Anonymous
713-973-6633. |
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| A la Light
Weight management support group and dining club. 713-791-8680. |
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| Gastroplasty
Support Group (Obesity Surgery). Medical City Dallas Hospital,
7777 Forest Lane, Dallas. Building D, Conference Room. Second Mondays 7:30
p.m. 972-566-7810. |
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| National Association
of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Weekly group meetings
for young adult and adult anorexics and bulimics. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. 3701
Kirby, Suite 1216. Free. Constance Moore, M.Ed, LPC. 713-942-9779 |
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| Dallas Epilepsy
Foundation Support Group Medical City Dallas Hospital, 7777 Forest
Lane, Dallas. Building A, Room A. Second Wednesdays 7 p.m. 214-823-8809.
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| Headache Support
Group Park Plaza Hospital, 1313 Hermann Drive. Meets every other
month. Call for date and time. 713-285-1140 or 24-hours 888-836-3848. |
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| American Heart
Association 1415 La Concha Lane. 713-610-5000. |
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| Mended Heart
Support group for heart patients and their families. Teaches about reconditioning
the heart through exercise, diet, and lifestyle change. |
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| Bay Area Columbia Bayshore Medical Center 4000 Spencer Highway, Conference Center 1. Third Tuesdays 4:30 p.m. Bill Schliemann or Janie Rodriguez; 713-943-2751. |
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| North Houston
Second Thursdays 7 p.m. Judy Hilleary; 281-443-2896. |
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| Spring Branch
Medical Center 8850 Long Point, Classroom 1A-1B. Second Thursdays
6:30 p.m. Jerry Koudelka; 281-448-5374. |
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| Southwest-Memorial
Hermann Wellness Center 7731 Southwest Freeway, Second level,
Dining Room A, B, C. Third Thursdays 6:30 p.m. RSVP; 713-448-8000. Free
parking. |
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| West Houston-Memorial
Hermann Hospital Memorial City, Conference Center. Fourth Tuesdays
6 p.m. Bob Groce; 713-465-9020. |
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| Heart Failure
Group St. Luke's. 713-791-1000. |
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| Fit Heart
St. Luke's. For people who have had heart surgery and want to get back to
exercising with the help of a trained professional. 713-791-1000. |
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| Heart Transplant
Support Group For candidates and recipients. St. Luke's Episcopal
Hospital, 6720 Bertner. Second Saturdays 7 p.m. 713-791-1000. |
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| Preventive Cardiology
Forum XI American Heart Association. UT-Medical School-Houston.
713-610-5028. |
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| "Women's Night"
Community Education American Heart Association. Health and Medical
Science Museum. 713-610-5024. |
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| Mended Heart
Support group for heart patients and their families. Teaches about reconditioning
the heart through exercise, diet and lifestyle change. Support groups scheduled
throughout city. 214-706-1442; 800-242-8721 |
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| ICD. Implantable
Cardioverter-Defibrillator Group Medical City Dallas Hospital,
7777 Forest Lane, Dallas. Building D, Conference Room. Third Tuesdays every
other month. 7 p.m. Chris Baker; 972-416-0404. |
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| The Living Gift,
Support Group for Transplant Patients Medical City Dallas Hospital.
Building A, Cardiac Rehab. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Frieda Hudspeth; 972-566-4689. |
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| Medical City
Dallas Congestive Heart Failure Support Group Medical City Dallas
Hospital. Second Thursdays 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Liz; 972-566-6739. |
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| AIDS Resource
Center 214-528-0144 |
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| At The Kitchen
Table Support Group for women living with HIV/AIDS. Resource Center.
2701 Reagan. Meets every other Tuesday. Danine; 214-521-5124 x1013. |
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| 13th Texas HIV/STD
Conference April 16-20. Hyatt Regency on Town Lake. Austin. Texas
Department of Health-STD/HIV. 817-264-4393. |
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| AIDS Foundation
of Houston Provides educational programs citywide. 3927 Essex
Lane. 713-524-AIDS. |
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| Bering Spiritual
Support Group Support group for people living with HIV/AIDS, friends,
family members and caregivers of people with HIV/AIDS. Bering Memorial United
Methodist Church, 1440 Harold. Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Christine Coberly; 713-526-1017
ext. 211. |
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| Friendship Spiritual
HIV/AIDS Support Group Church-based support group for people living
with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church,
4812 Bennington. Every Tuesday 6-7 p.m. Marie Sampson; 713-631-0329. |
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| Lunch Bunch
Gang Support group for retired persons living with HIV/AIDS. Bering
Memorial United Methodist Church, 1440 Harold. Tuesday's 11 a.m. Russ Robinett;
713-526-1017. Email: rbmumc@clearsail.net. |
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| Huntington's
Disease Support Group Monthly support group for people diagnosed
with Huntington's Disease, their families and caregivers. Presbyterian Hospital
of Greenville. 4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville. Conference Room #2, Medical
Pavilion, 2nd Floor. Fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| Resolve of Houston
. Non-profit organization dedicated to providing information, support, and
advocacy for those struggling with infertility. P.O. Box 441212, Houston,
77244-1212. www.resolveofhouston.org.
713-975-5324. |
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| Resolve Infertility
Meeting Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Admiral Room. Third
Wednesdays 7-9 p.m. 713-975-5324. |
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| Annual Infertility
and Adoption Symposium A full day of 30-plus workshops, 40 exhibitors
and lectures in September. Resolve of Houston. www.resolveofhouston.org.
713-975-5324. |
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| Infertility
Support Group Memorial City Hospital, 920 Frostwood Tower, Conference
Room. Third Sundays 3:30-4:30 p.m. 713-222-CARE. |
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| Kidney Foundation
of Southeast Texas 713-952-5499. |
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| The Living Gift
Support Group for Transplant Patients. Medical City Dallas Hospital. 7777
Forest Lane, Dallas. Building A, Cardiac Rehab. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Frieda
Hudspeth; 972-566-4689. |
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| The Living Gift
Support Group for Transplant Patients. Medical City Dallas Hospital. 7777
Forest Lane. Building A, Cardiac Rehab. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. Frieda Hudspeth;
972-566-4689. |
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| American Liver
Foundation 2425 West Loop South, Suite 660. 713-622-1318. |
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| Liver Transplant
Support Group For either pre- or post-transplant. St. Luke's Episcopal
Hospital, 6720 Bertner, Room B610. Fourth Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m. 713-791-1000. |
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| Liver Update
Meetings American Liver Foundation. For patients who want to learn
more about liver disease. Meetings held monthly. Patti Wittlif; 713-622-1318. |
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| Arthritis, Fibromyalgia,
Lupus Support Group Presbyterian Hospital of Greenville, 4215
Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville. Conference Room #2, Medical Pavilion, 2nd
Floor. Third Tuesdays 7 p.m. 903-408-5000. |
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| Lupus Foundation
of America 3730 Kirby, Suite 720. 713-529-0126. Lupus support
groups in conjunction with Memorial Hermann |
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| Sugar Land
Memorial Hermann Health Center, 1211 Highway 6. Third Fridays 1-2:30 p.m.
713-222-CARE. |
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| Southeast
Memorial Hospital Southeast, 11800 Astoria. Fourth Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Tamera
Ross 281-338-8044. |
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| Southwest
Memorial Hermann Southwest. Third Wednesdays 7 p.m. Ann Marie Vick; 713-529-0126. |
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| Northwest
Brookhollow Baptist Church. Last Saturdays 10 a.m. Yosheka Francis; 832-467-0295. |
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| South Houston
Windsor Village Methodist Church. Second Saturdays 10 a.m. Alice Butler;
281-416-8081. |
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| Cy-Fair
Cypress-Fairbanks Hospital. Second and fourth Thursdays. Valerie Cavenaugh;
281-469-7753. |
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| Conroe
Conroe Regional Medical Center. Second Mondays 7 p.m. Judy Lawson; 713-529-0126. |
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| Brazoria County
Vineyard Christian Fellowship Building in Lake Jackson. Third Saturdays
1 p.m. Tom Taylor; 409-265-1803. |
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| Texas City
Mainland Hospital. Third Thursdays 7 p.m. Gail Kelly; 409-935-1236. |
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| Baytown
San Jacinto Hospital. Fourth Thursdays 7 p.m. M.T. Thomas; 281-422-9627. |
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| Brenham
Trinity Medical Center. First Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Tess Pieper; 979-251-9806. |
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| Matagorda County
Matagorda County Hospital in Bay City. Fourth Monday 6:30 p.m. Ernestine
Bennette. 409-245-5983. |
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| Spanish Speaking
Southwest Houston. Third Tuesday. Maribel Ramirez; 713-270-9434. |
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| Patient Orientation
Support Group 3730 Kirby, Suite 720. First Tuesday. 713-529-0126.
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| 1-800-THERAPIST
Mental health referral service that provides callers with referrals to licensed
mental health professionals. Free. |
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| National Multiple
Sclerosis Society-Lone Star Chapter 2105 Luna Rd, Suite 390, Carrollton.
Aimee Bramlet; 214-373-1400. Support groups |
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| Carrollton/Farmers
Branch Trinity Medical Center, 4325 North Josey, Plaza II, Carrollton.
Hospital Cafeteria. Third Fridays 11:30 a.m.. |
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| Denton County
"New" Denton Regional Medical Center, I-35E South, Denton. 1st Floor Classroom.
Second Saturdays 10 a.m. |
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| Mesquite/Garland
Florence Community Center, 2501 Whitson Way. Second Wednesdays 7 p.m. |
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| Plano/Richardson
W. Plano Presbyterian Church, 2709 Custer Road. First Saturdays 10-11:30
a.m. |
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| Plano/Richardson
Schimelptening Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. First Saturdays 10 -11:30
a.m.. |
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| Rowlett
First United Methodist Church, 4405 Main St., Room 174. Second and fourth
Mondays 10 a.m. |
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| Sherman
Community Medical Center of Sherman, 1111 Gallagher Dr. SNF Dining Room.
Fourth Tuesdays 6 p.m.. |
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| Southwest Dallas
The Medical Group of Dallas, 4201 Brookspring Drive. Fourth Saturdays 11
a.m. |
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| Multiple Sclerosis
Support Group Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, 3043 Gessner,
Room 4. Third Saturdays 2-4 p.m. 713-222-CARE. |
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| Muscular Dystrophy
Association 5615 Kirby. 713-522-8561. 10850 Richmond Avenue, Houston,
TX 77042 713-334-4076. |
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| Dallas Water
Polo Club Practices at North Lake College in Irving Mondays and
Wednesdays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. Frank Connor; 940-387-5284. |
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