GYNCA :: Support Group Meetings

Recurring Weekly & Monthly Events at St. John's C.H. "Chub" O'Reilly Cancer Center

T'ai Chi Chih - Wednesdays Weekly @ 10:00am in Auditorium, 2nd floor - Join Connie Zimmerman; enjoy and learn this relaxing form of moving meditation!

Wellness Wednesdays - First Wednesday Monthly @ 11:15am - Call to reserve your space at 417-820-2588 - Learn about recent food findings and healthy choices from Connie Rizzo, SJOCC nutritionist. Recipes demonstrated and participants get to sample healthy fare!

Recurring Weekly & Monthly Events at CoxHealth's Hulston Cancer Center

Caregivers Support Group - First Thursday Monthly @ 4:30pm in Allenbrand Resource Center - Support for the family members or friends of people with cancer.

PACS (Patients And Caregivers Support Group) - Third Thursday Monthly @5:30pm in Confrence Room, 1st floor - An informal meeting for people who have been diagnosed with cancer and for those who care for them. This group offers support for the patient and their caregiver as well as information about treatment and resources available.

United Ostomy Association - Second Tuesday Monthly @ 7:00pm in Cox South Meeting Room 1 - Support for people with any type of ostomy.

GYNCA'a monthly New Hope Support Group meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month in the auditorium at The Library Center, 4653 S Campbell, Springfield, MO, unless otherwise noted. Social time begins at 6:00 and the program begins promptly at 6:30.

September 15, 2011 Physicians Panel

CHANGE OF LOCATION- St. John's Hammons Heart Institute. CHANGE OF TIME- Social time 5:30pm prgram at 6:00pm. Also, back by popular demand, Dr. Al Bonebrake of CoxHealth's Ferrell Duncan Clinic and Dr. Jay Carlson of St. John's C.H. "Chub" O'Reilly Cancer Center, Dr. Kristy McCall of CoxHealth's Farrell Duncan Clinic and Dr. Steven Braun of St. John's C.H. "Chub" O'Reilly Cancer Center will update members on GYN cancer treatments, clinical trials and new procedures. The event will be led by Lisa Rose of KY3. Remember, there are no stupid questions!

October 20, 2011 Patient Navigation

Ever wonder if you qualify for Medicare and/or Medicaid? Do you know what SSI stands for? Join us as area Patient Navigators explain all the new assistance available for cancer survivors.

November 17, 2011 Legal Issues

What is the difference in a trust and a will? How do you budget during a financial crisis and what is important to know about your financial health after cancer treatment? We will have specialists on hand to answer questions and explain, in English, the things you need to know.

December 15, 2011 Christmas Party

CHANGE OF LOCATION! St. John's C.H. "Chub" O'Reilly Cancer Center 2nd Floor Auditorium. Bring your family and caregivers for this fun holiday celebration! We'll keep the kiddos entertained while you feast and enjoy holiday music and activities.

417-869-2220