May 2008
Featured event:
Women's Expo
Saturday, May 10
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Yuma Regional Medical Center and the American Business Women's Association as we celebrate women at the 2008 Women's Expo on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center. Enjoy a day of pampering and enrichment with free health screenings, massages, shopping, speakers, giveaways, cooking demonstrations & more! FREE tote bag to the first 1,000 women who attend. Admission is only $2 per person at the door. For more information, call 336-7005.
May 1, Thursday, 7 pm Breast Cancer Support Group:
Held at Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. For more information, call 726-0366 or 726-7831.
May 7, Wednesday, 9 am Nutrition Education:
Learn about healthy eating habits and how to read food labels. Class is taught by a registered dietitian. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
May 7, Wednesday, 6 pm Autism Support Group:
Social support group that provides support and understanding to family members who have an autistic child or children. Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Gwen at 210-6914.
May 7, Wednesday, 6:30 pm Bariatric Support Group:
Provides emotional and moral support to individuals who have had or are contemplating weight loss surgery. This month's topic is "New coping skills." Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Kathie Brown at 210-9845.
May 8, Thursday, 1:30 pm Lung Disease Support Group (Huffers & Puffers):
A support group that helps people with respiratory problems live life to the fullest. Held at Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. For more information, call 336-2784.
May 12, Monday, 7 pm Cancer Support Group:
A support group that provides support for cancer patients and family. Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call 336-3919 or 336-3881.
May 14, Wednesday, 9 am Strength Training:
Learn about the different methods of strength training and its benefits. Class taught by an exercise physiologist. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
May 15, Thursday, 3:30 pm Yuma Ostomy Support Group:
Provides support and mutual assistance to individuals who have, or will have, a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, or other ostomy surgery. Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Mary Jo at 336-3334.
May 15, Thursday, 5:30 pm Yuma Stroke Survivors Support Group:
A support group for stroke survivors and their families. Held at Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital, 901 W. 24th St. For information, call 314-8801.
May 15, Thursday, 6 pm Parent Action Council:
A support group for parents of children who attend one or more Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) clinics. Held at the Fernando Padilla Community Center in San Luis. For more information, call 336-7095.
May 15, Thursday, 7 pm La Leche League of Yuma:
Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call Karen at 783-0048.
May 16, Friday, 2 pm to 6 pm Blood Pressure and Spirometry Checks:
Yuma Regional Cardiopulmonary Services offers free blood pressure and spirometry checks on the third Friday of each month at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. For more information, call Jill at 336-7448.
May 20, Tuesday, 6 pm Diabetes Support Group:
Round table discussion with attendees to choose topics for next year. Held at Yuma Regional Corporate Center, 399 W. 32nd St. For more information, call 336-7309.
May 21, Wednesday, 9 am Diabetes Education:
Learn about diabetes and heart disease and how to choose healthy diets from a registered dietitian. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
May 28, Wednesday, 9 am Anatomy/Physiology Exercise Benefits:
Learn about the heart and how it works from an exercise physiologist. Held at YRMC Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation - 2550 S. 4th Ave. To register, call 336-1015.
No meeting this month:Epilepsy support group and A.W.A.K.E. support group
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