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HRMC Calendar of Events
May – July 2007

Calendar information was correct at time of printing and is subject to change. Groups interested in having a health-related event listed on this calendar should call 605-353-6573 or e-mail info@huronregional.org.

May 14, June 11, July 9, 2007
Diabetes Support Group

Where:    Huron Area Senior Center
When:    Meets every second Monday at 7 p.m.
Topics:   
May –  Body Garden, Exercise Tips
June –  Travel Tips and Skin Care
July –  Potluck Picnic
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Melanie Kludt at 605-352-8291.

May 15, June 19, July 17, 2007
Alzheimer's Support Group

Where:    Sunquest Village
When:    Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Promotes support and education for family members and caregivers with loved ones affected by Alzheimer's disease. Contact Nancy Ziegeldorf at 605-352-8471.

May 16, June 20, July 18, 2007
Heart Smart Cardiac – Better Breathers Pulmonary Support Group

Where:    Huron Towers Auditorium
When:    Meets the third Wednesday of every month at noon
Topics:    TBA
Everyone is welcome to attend. Promotes support and education for community members who have heart and lung disease and their family members. Contact Cardiac Rehabilitation Services at 605-353-6531.

May 16, June 20, July 18, 2007
Huron Area Breast Cancer Support Group

Where:    Huron Towers Auditorium
When:    Meets the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m.
Topics:   
May –  Chemotherapy Treatment Tour
June –  Good Nutrition
July –  TBA
All breast cancer survivors, patients and their families are welcome to attend. Through monthly meetings, educational speakers and a lending library, participants will learn about the disease, treatment options and support. The lending library includes books, videos and cancer support items like scarves, turbans, hats, music CDs and journals available for check out. Contact Cheri Fast at 605-353-6326.

May 17, June 11, July 9, 2007
Huron Area Parkinson's Support Group

Where:    Huron Towers, Classroom 108
When:    Beginning in June, meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Topic:   
May –  Preventing Falls
June –  Separate Patient and Caregiver Sessions
July –  Driving and Parkinson's
Open to all area Parkinson's patients and their caregivers. Contact Bonnie Younkin at 605-352-4801.

May 19, 2007
MS Walk

Where:    NorthWestern Energy, 600 Market Street W.
When:    9 a.m. Check-in, 10 a.m. Walk
For more information, call Brenda Welch at 605-354-2783.

June 8, 2007
HRMC Cancer Education Booth
Beadle County Relay for Life

Where:    South Dakota State Fairgrounds – Huron, SD
When:    6 p.m.
The public is invited to visit the cancer education booth for important risk and treatment information about the most common cancers for the region. Screenings will also be available.

June 9, July 14, 2007
MS Self Help Support Group

Where:    NorthWestern Energy, 600 Market Street W.
When:    Meets the second Saturday of every month at 9 a.m.
For more information, call Brenda Welch at 605-354-2783.

June 13, July 11, 2007
Peripheral Neuropathy (PN) Self-Help Support Group

Where:    Huron Towers Auditorium
When:    Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Offers medical pointers as well as camaraderie for sufferers of PN. Contact 605-352-5181.

July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2007
HRMC Prenatal Education Classes

Where:    Huron Towers Auditorium
When:    7:30 p.m.
Prenatal education classes are structured to prepare expectant parents for childbirth and are taught by certified childbirth educators. Each session includes four classes and is recommended to be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy. A one-time fee of $20 covers the cost of materials. To pre-register for class, visit us online at www.huronregional.org/babyu. Contact HRMC maternity staff at 605-353-6251.

Breastfeeding Class
A breastfeeding class is also offered on the third class date of each session at 6:30 p.m.

September 29, 2007
South Dakota Women's Expo – A Day for Women

Where:    South Dakota State Fairgrounds – Huron, SD
When:    9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
HRMC and the HRMC Foundation have teamed up with the South Dakota State Fair and several other organizations to present a Day for Women that is bigger and better than ever. Keynote speaker Marci Shimoff, co-author of "Chicken Soup for a Woman's Soul" and star of "The Secret," will headline the event. Two lucky women will receive full makeovers, and everyone will enjoy a day full of enlightening speakers on topics that matter to women. Exhibitors will offer interactive displays on topics such as women's health, finance, decorating, cooking, time-saving techniques, crafts and more. For more information, contact the State Fair office at 800-529-0900.

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