TODAY, Sept. 1
SPIRITED SURVIVORS BREAST CANCER GROUP
Where: ‘Imiloa Sky Garden
When: 11 a.m. Sept. 1
Details: Social support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and survivors in an informal, peer-led setting. Welcoming network shares info, personal experiences, concerns. No-host lunch.
Contact: Cecily Nago, 935- 0025, cecily.nago@cancer.org
MONDAY, Sept. 3
IMPROVING BIRTH ‘RALLY FOR CHANGE’
Where: Hilo Medical Center
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 3
Details: Part of the National Rally for Change, which urges maternal health care providers to “practice evidence-based care” and questions “long-term effects of unnecessary inductions and caesareans.”
Contact: Breanna Cahoon, (253) 576-6535, breannacahoon@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 5
WELLNESS WORKSHOP
Where: Naniloa Palm Lounge
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 5
Details: Total Health Hawaii free wellness workshop by Dr. George Kosmides. Register.
Contact: Jessica, 747-5832, jhtakaya@gmail.com
TALK STORY TOO, BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Hilo Medical Center, 1285 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo
When: 6 p.m. Sept. 19
Details: New group meets on third Wednesday of each month. Sessions designed to offer emotional support and education; open to all with cancer, families and caregivers.
Contact: Donna Faria, 968- 7050, donna.faria3@gmail.com
FRIDAY, Sept. 7
RAPID TRAUMA & PTSD RESOLUTION GROUP
Where: Rapid Resolution Center, 11 Furneaux St. Suite 211, Hilo
When: 5 p.m. Fridays
Details: Healing opportunity for rapidly resolving trauma, grief and PTSD. Free.
Contact: Martin Blackwell, RRS, 989-9849, rapidresolutioncenter@gmail.com
COMING
EARLY SIGNS HEALTH FAIR
Where: Life Care Center of Hilo
When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 8
Details: Free physician presentations, demonstrations, information booths, screens of blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, ear, vision, eye, foot, chiropractic, oral, memory checks, reiki.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 959- 9151, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER PROGRAM
Where: ACS, 120 Pauahi St., Hilo
When: 1-4 p.m. Sept. 10
Details: Free program to help women overcome apprearance-related side effects of cancer. Classes taught by professional cosmetologist open to all women undergoing cancer treatment. Registration required, make-up included.
Contact: Cecily Nago, 935- 0025, cecily.nago@cancer.org
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: 10 a.m. Sept. 11
Details: Get help, tips from community volunteers, Alzheimer’s Association. If you help someone, then come and be helped.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Aging and Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Sept. 12
Details: Support for caregivers who help someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
FORGETFUL? GET HELP
Where: Aging and Disability RC
When: 5 p.m. Sept. 12
Details: Support group for forgetful people and their family members.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
US TOO! PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Where: Church of Holy Cross
When: Noon Sept. 13
Details: Share concerns and experiences in a supportive and positive environment. Prostate cancer survivors assist others in understanding treatment options and new and/or unfamiliar medical terms and procedures. Caregivers encouraged to attend. No registration fees.
Contact: Al Manliguis, 935- 2723, cecily.nago@cancer.org
DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS
Where: Hawaii Island Adult Care
When: 9 a.m. Sept. 20
Details: Support group for caregivers. Free respite service available.
Contact: Chris Ridley, 443- 7360, ridley@hawaii.rr.com
