Special Events at Augusta Health
THE BIG SQUEEZE
Wednesday, January 7—Valley Mission in Staunton, 5-6 pm
Wednesday, January 21—Casa de Amistad/Basic United Methodist Church in Waynesboro, 5-6 pm
The Big Squeeze is a free blood pressure screening and education program at community-based sites, with the goal of lowering BP community-wide—reducing the risk for heart attack and stroke.
LUNCH AND LEARN
Speaker: Mary Mannix, an Augusta Health Update
Thursday, January 15
12:00 noon – 1:00 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Reservations Required; Call 540.245.7900
COMMUNITY HEALTH FORUM
Wednesday, January 28
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Augusta Community Care Building
Meeting of community agencies and health providers to identify and address community health needs. Call 540.332.4190 for more information.
Ongoing Consultations
Stop Smoking: Gain Independence from Tobacco (GIFT)
Call 540.332.4988 for information or to schedule a free one-on-one consultation.
Cancer Survivorship Support
For cancer patients who have completed treatment, but still feel the need for continued support. For information, call 540.245.7105.
Wellness Classes
Stop Smoking: Gain Independence from Tobacco (GIFT)
Smoking and smokeless tobacco cessation program that helps participants create and individual ‘quit plan’. The fee of $25 is refunded if the participant attends all classes. For information, please call 540.332.4988.
Mondays, January 19-26
Augusta Community Care Building
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Meetings at Augusta Health
Monday, January 5
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 6
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, January 8
Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
For those with Type 1 Diabetes and their family and friends.
For information, please call 540.213.2537.
Augusta Community Care Building
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Friday, January 9
Shenandoah Valley Stroke Club
For those who have experienced a stroke and their family members, partners and friends.
For information call Shelley at 540.332.4047 or 540.932.4047
Noon-2:00 pm
Monday, January 12
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 13
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, January 15
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, January 19
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, January 20
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Tuesday, January 20
Celiac Sprue (Gluten-Free) Support Group
Practical tips—including samples of food available locally or over the internet, recipes and visits from local restaurants and grocery stores—to manage gluten-free living at home, school and work. For information, call Laura at 540.332.5034.
Augusta Community Care Building
5:00-7:00 pm
Thursday, January 22
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, January 26
Fortitude
A support group for cancer patients with a late stage cancer diagnosis.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm
Monday, January 26
Type 2 Diabetes Support Group
For those with Type 2 Diabetes and their family and friends.
For information, please call 540.213.2537.
Heart and Vascular Center Conference Room
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday, January 27
Friends Listening to Friends
A support group for newly diagnosed cancer patients who have fears, questions or concerns. This group also addresses life after cancer treatments.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
11:00 am-12:15 pm
Thursday, January 29
Lean on Me (Caregivers)
A support group to help those who take care of loved ones take care of themselves.
Augusta Health Cancer Center Conference Room
4:00-5:00 pm