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Health Briefs - Page 2
H.E.R.O. (Health Emotional Resource Organization) is a new group being formed for persons with Mental Illness. This group is for anyone living with a mental illness, who wants to take control of their Life or anyone who wants to learn how to manage their illness and not let the illness manage them. The group meets on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays. For more information call Fawn Young at 415-9113 or Michael Buonanno at 213-0326.
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Texas Home Health Hospice is looking for volunteers who can give 1-2 hours per week to provide companionship and support to our patients and family in the local area. The program provides hospice services to patients with life limiting illnesses such as cancer, end stage cardiac disease, CPD and end stage Alzheimer's. To register for the next class, call (254) 756-0404.
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Juvenile Diabetes Support Group meets at 7 PM the 2nd Thursday of each month. Phone 542-5177
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La Leche League Support Group meets at 7 PM the first Thursday of every month at First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove. Phone 220-1807.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services has launched a revised online organ donor registry to make it easier for Texans to register as organ, tissue and eye donors. The Glenda Dawson Donate Life - Texas Registry at www.DonateLifeTexas.org, has information about organ donation and instructions for registering online. Registration online takes less than five minutes. Donor information is protected. Only authorized organ procurement organizations and tissue and eye banks can access resistrant information.
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Overeaters Anonymous meets from 6 to 7 PM Mondays at First Baptist Church in Copperas Cove. Phone 690-2943
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Back to the Basics begins at 9 am the first and third Saturday of each month. For reservations or more information on the free class, call 554-3494
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Parenting classes by Hope Pregnancy Centers is designed for mothers and fathers. Phone 542-5177
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Prostate Cancer Support Group. Phone 254-724-1053
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Scott & White Parkingson's Support Group meets at 3:30 PM the third Thursday of each month. Any interested parties are welcome to attend. Phone: Kathleen Brown - 254-724-6414
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Senior Exercise class, ages 55 and up, is from 10:30 to 11:30 am at MetroFlex, 2300 S Clear Creek Rd, Suite 101
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Sickle Cell anemia Association is looking for a few good volunteers. the association wants to bring awareness about sickle cell with local help. the CTSCAA works entireley on a volunteer basis and only receives revenue from local and national sponosrs in the are. The nonprofit organization is at 402 North 8th St., Room 108, in downtown Killeen. If you or someone you know has sickle cell anemia, contact Ruby Graham at 634-7600 for your volunteer services.
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Team Metroplex meets at 6PM Mondays in the Metroplex Accounting parking lot behind Metroplex hospital for a groung walk/run. Membership is $20 for employees and $30 for other individuals. For more information, call Kristi Allison at Metroplex Wellness at 519-8202 to reserve your spot.
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Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Thursday at 902 Conder St. in the Special Olympics Building. Weigh-ins is from 5:45 to 6:45 PM. Meeting is from 6:45 to 7:15 PM. For more information, call Betsy Eads at 690-6298 or Kerry Campbell at 634-6531
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Texas Home Hospice is looking for volunteers who can give one to two hours per week to provide companionship and support to our patients and family in the area. To register for a local class call 254-756-0404
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CPR
Health Care Provider CPR
Appropriate for anyone in the nursing care field, including nursing students. Reservations and prepayment required.
Friday, Nov 30, 8 am to 1 pm.....$25
Heartsaver CPR
Covers basic cardiac life support for non-health care personnel. Reservations and prepayment are required.
Friday, Dec. 21, 8 am - noon.....$25
First Aid
Covers medical, trauma and environmental emergencies and principes of care. Must have CPR certification prior to taking this class. Reservations and prepayment are required.
Friday, Dec. 21, 1 to 5 pm........$25
Exercise
Arthritis Exercise Class
A certified instructor leads chari excercises to help those with arthritis move their way to feeling better!
Tuesdays, Nov 20 and Nov 27, Dec 4, 11, and 18
2-3 pm.....FREE
Metroplex Pavillion, 2400 S Clear Creek Road, Killeen
Senior Exercise Class
Ages 55 and up! Achive better health with this low-impact class led by Metroplex therapists. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Fridays, Nov. 23 and 30, Dec 7, 14 and 21
10:30 to 11:30 am....FREE
MetroFlex, 2300 S Clear Creek Road, Suite 101, Killeen
Screenings and Classes
Childbirth Class
This course covers prenatal care, labor, delivery and postnatal care. Support people are encouraged to attend. Reservations are required.
Two session course:
Dec 4 and 6 or Dec 10 and 12, 5-9 pm.....$10 ($45 if delivering at a different hospital)
Diabetes Education
Gain a better understanding of diabetes and how to control your blood sugar through healthy lifestyle habits. To register, call 519-8380
Thursday, Dec 6. 12:30 to 5 pm.....FREE
AARP Driver Safety Program
Two-Day driving refresher course. Completion of the course earns you an insurance discounts. Reservations required. Wednesday and Thursday, Nov 28 and 29, 1-5 pm....$10
Greater Killeen Free Clinic
Open every Monday and Thursday. Patient screening - 3:30 to 5 PM Call 519-0763
Hope Pregnancy Centers, Inc.
Prenting classes - Killeen and Copperas Cove
Designed for both mothers and fathers
Call 519-3343
Support Groups
Alzheimer's Support Groups
Second Wednesday of each month, 1:30 pm
Indian Oaks Living Center
Call Ann Simpson at 526-4576
Fourth Thursday of each month, 10 to 11:30 am
Metroplex Hospital, reservations recommended...Call 624-2120
Breast Cancer Support Group
First and third Thursday of each month. Call 288-8845
Diabetes Support Group
Third Tuesday of each month 7pm. Call 542-5177
Dialogue Cancer Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month 1 PM
Metroplex Pavillion Board Room
Call 547-0305
Juvenile Diabetes Support Group
Second Thursday of each month 7 PM
First Baptist Church, Copperas Cove
Call 542-5177
La Leche Support Group
First Thursday of each month 7 PM
Lovett Ledger Conference Room
Metroplex Hospital
Call 471-5424
Overeaters Anonymous
Every Tuesday, 6 to 7
First Baptist Church, Copperas Cove
Call 690-2943
Prevail Women's Support Group for Miscarriage and Infertility
Third Friday of each month. 7 PM Crestview Christian Church
Call 547-4013 for information
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