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HRMC Calendar of Events
February – April 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.
Feb. 12, Mar. 12, Apr. 9, 2007
Diabetes Support Group
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Huron Area Senior Center |
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Meets every second Monday at 7 p.m. |
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Feb. – Cardiac Review
Mar. – Foot Care
Apr. – Diabetic Burnout |
Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information,
contact Melanie Kludt at 605-352-8291.
Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 11, 2007
Peripheral Neuropathy (PN)
Self-Help Support Group
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Huron Area Senior Center |
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Meets every second Wednesday 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.
Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 17, 2007
Alzheimer's Support Group
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Sunquest Village – Huron |
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Meets every third Tuesday 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.
Feb. 21, 2007
Go Red For Your Heart
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HRMC Huron Towers Auditorium |
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Noon to 1 p.m. |
Heart disease is the number one killer of women.
Join Cardiologist Dr. Kevin Vaska as he explains
the unique symptoms and characteristics of heart
disease in women. A heart-healthy lunch will
be served. Tickets are available for $5 at HRMC
information desks.
Feb. TBA, Mar. 30, Apr. TBA, 2007
Heart Smart Cardiac – Better
Breathers Pulmonary Support Group
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Huron Towers Auditorium |
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Noon |
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Feb. – TBA
Mar. – Early Signs of Lung Problems and
FREE Breathing Tests (call for appt.)
Apr. – TBA |
Everyone is welcome to attend. Promotes support
and education for community members who have
heart and lung disease and for family members who
have loved ones that have been affected with the
disease. Contact 605-353-6531.
Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, 2007
Huron Area Breast Cancer
Support Group
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Huron Towers Auditorium |
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Meets every third Wednesday at 6 p.m. |
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Feb. – Tell Your Story
Mar. – Post-Chemotherapy Medication
Apr. – Getting Fit for Prosthesis |
All breast cancer survivors, patients and their
families are welcome to attend. Through monthly
meetings, educational speakers and a lending library,
participants learn about the disease, treatment options
and support. The lending library includes books,
videos and cancer support items such as scarves,
turbans, hats, music CDs and journals available for
check out. Contact Cheri Fast at 605-353-6326.
Feb. 22, Mar. 22, Apr. 19, 2007
Huron Area Parkinson's
Support Group
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Huron Area Senior Center |
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Meets every third Thursday at 2 p.m. |
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Feb. – Benefits of Being an Advocate
Mar. – Depression and Anxiety
Apr. – Environmental Issues and Parkinson's |
Open to all area Parkinson's patients and their
caregivers. Contact Bonnie Younkin at 605-352-4801.
Feb. 24, 2007
Papa Luigi Goes Tex-Mex
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Huron Event Center |
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6 p.m. |
Call 605-353-6315 for tickets or more
information. More details are also online at
www.hrmcfoundation.org.
Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 2007
Discounted Heart Screening – $15
See details in the Know Your Diet article.
Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2007
HRMC Prenatal Education Classes
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Huron Towers Auditorium |
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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 your
pregnancy. A one-time fee of $20 covers the
cost of materials. Contact HRMC maternity
staff at 605-353-6251. To pre-register, visit
www.huronregional.org/babyu.
Breastfeeding Class
A breastfeeding class is also offered on the third
class date of each session at 6:30 p.m.
Mar. 24 & 25, 2007
YWCA Town & Country Show
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Huron Arena – stop by HRMC's health
education booth |
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Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
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