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High Hopes Cancer Support Group
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Diabetes Education Program Personal Health Manager
Alzheimer's Support Group Stroke Survivor Support Group

ACS Days, American Cancer Society.  
An ACS Community Representative will be conducting ACS Days in the Cancer Center Lobby, every other Wednesday from 9:00 -11:00 a.m.  Patients will be screened for eligibility for travel assistance (ACS gas cards), wigs, supplement, disease specific support groups, etc.  

ACS Nutritional Supplement Program, American Cancer Society. Partnering with ACS on this patient support program provides free nutritional supplement (Boost) to: 1) Patients undergoing a cancer therapy that require nutritional support; or 2) Cancer patients with long-term nutritional effects related to their disease or treatment. This program will inventory and distribute supplement through the Cancer Center after patient enrollment into the program.  Patients receive one case of supplement per month for as long as they need it. Request nutritional support during your follow-up appointment with: William Decker, M.D., Radiation Oncology and/or Bassem Chaar, M.D., Medical Oncology.

Arthritis Support Group - Sedalia, MO and Surrounding Areas
Meetings – First Wednesday of each month • 6:00- - 7:30 p.m. 3rd Floor Classrooms
Objectives:
• To give support to individuals and their families who have arthritis.
• To educate the public about all forms of arthritis.
• To learn from others and to form a continuing support system.
• To learn from professionals on how to cope and have a better quality of life.
FACT: Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nations leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15.
FACT: Arthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. Arthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Patty Smith 660-827-3824

Brain Injury Support Group - Beyond Survivor – Barrier Free
Sedalia, MO and Surrounding Areas
Meetings – First Thursday of each month • 6:30-8:00 p.m.
3rd Floor Classrooms
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicole Davis 660-827-9577

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Diabetes Education Program Our unique Diabetes Education Program at Bothwell Regional Health Center provides individuals with diabetes the skills and knowledge needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of long-term complications. For more information click here.

High Hopes Cancer Support Group –
Meeting Time: 7 – 9 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
Location: Cancer Center Lobby
We welcome all patients with cancer and their families to attend.
Sandra Hewlett, MS, RN, CHPN, AOCN Director of Oncology Services, Bothwell Regional Health Center 660-829-8835

Look Good, Feel Better (LGFB); American Cancer Society (ACS).
A patient support program. Four cosmetology/hair/skin & nail experts are trained to assist cancer patients in hair, skin, nail, and make-up care while undergoing treatment with chemo &/or radiation therapy.  To attend a session, you must register in advance by contacting Lisa Althoff at 573-635-4821. 2008 Look Good, Feel Betters sessions: March 12, May 14, July 9, September 10 and November 12. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Bothwell Regional Health Center Cancer Center.

Personal Health Manager, American Cancer Society (ACS)
This is an individualized, disease-specific patient support and education portfolio that will be available in April. This program is free to all BRHC cancer center patients.  BRHC is ACS's first oncology program to launch the PHM in Missouri. For more information, please contact Radiation Oncology Nurse at 660-827-9538 or Cancer Center Nurse at
660-829-7792.


Stroke Survivor Support Group
Growing together in encouragement and understanding
Meetings – First Friday of each month • 11a.m. – Noon
Ground Floor Board Room
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:
660-827-9136 or 660-827-9268


Knowledge can be a powerful tool, especially when it comes to medical issues and Bothwell Regional Health Center has many educational and support groups to help you learn to live and enjoy a healthier life style.

                                                                                                  601 East 14th Street, Sedalia, Missouri 65301 • (660) 826-8833                      

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