Upcoming Events

Click on the links below to learn more about our upcoming events:

S.H.I.N.E. Program

(Servicing Health Information Needs of Elders)
SHINE is a free service for people who have questions regarding their Medicare and/ or Medigap insurance. Appointments may be made to meet on an individual basis with a fully trained SHINE counselor.

Date: Feb. 21, 2012 OR March 20, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Place: Holyoke Medical Center Medical Library

Appointments are necessary: please call (413) 534-2789 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Diabetes Self-Management

Diabetics and their families are invited to attend this program on diabetes self management. The program is held once every other month, the first Thursday of the month and offers a team approach to helping participants make better judgments about their care and to promote independence. Sessions will focus on what diabetes is, medication, diet, and the role exercise plays.

Presenter: Charlotte Langlois, R.N.
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Fran Como Conference Room

To Register: please call (413) 534-2789 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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"CHF: LIVING WITH IT!"

This is an educational program for outpatients living with Congestive Heart Failure. The four week series will consist of: Understanding Congestive Heart Failure, Nutrition for your heart, Medications for your heart, and Physical activity and your heart. The series will be repeated monthly.

Date: Every Tuesday
Series Start Date: March 6, 2012
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Place: Fran Como Conference Room

Registration is requested, but not required. Contact: Cherelyn Roberts at 534-2521

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S.H.I.N.E. Program

(Servicing Health Information Needs of Elders)
SHINE is a free service for people who have questions regarding their Medicare and/ or Medigap insurance. Appointments may be made to meet on an individual basis with a fully trained SHINE counselor.

Date: March 20, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Place: Holyoke Medical Center Medical Library

Appointments are necessary: please call (413) 534-2789 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Dessert with the Docs: Colon Cancer Lecture and Screening

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in both men and women in the United States. The incidence is slightly higher in men than women, and is highest in African American men. Join Dr. Martinez as he discusses who is at risk, early warning signs, treatment and the benefits of early detection. Take home colorectal screening kits will be distributed.

Presenter:  Francis Martinez, M.D., HMC Specialty Surgeons 
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Auxiliary Conference Center

To Register: please call (413) 534-2789 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Support Groups

Alcoholic Anonymous - 
Days/Times: Friday - 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: HMC Outpatient Behavioral Health
Contact: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
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Al-Anon - 
Beginners meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Days/Times: Tuesday - 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: HMC Outpatient Behavioral Health
Contact: www.alanon.org
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Anxiety/Panic Support Group -  
For people suffering from generalized anxiety/panic depression, using cognitive approach, with imagery and positive thinking.
Days/Times: Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m
Location: HMC Outpatient Behavioral Health
Contact: Rita (413) 593-1639
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Business Debtors Anonymous -  
For business owners who have problems with debt. Others are welcome, but asked just to listen.
Days/Times: Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: HMC Outpatient Behavioral Health
Contact: www.debtorsanonymous.org
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Cancer Support Group -
Open to all cancer patients and their families and care givers.
Days/Times: second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fran Como Conference Room
Contact: Maureen Nomakeo, R.N. (413) 534-2543
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Depression & Bipolar Support Group -
An open ended support group for anyone experiencing depression / bipolar symptoms.
Days/Times: Monday - 6:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Location: HMC Outpatient Behavioral Health
Contact: (413) 626-7627 or dbsaofwm@hotmail.com
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MotherWoman Postpartum Support Group -  
For women with baby blues, postpartum stress, anxiety and depression to discuss managing the stress and adjustment to motherhood. This group is bilingual.
Days/Times: every Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: Midwifery Care of Holyoke, 230 Maple St., Holyoke
Contact: Lisa Pack at The Birthing Center at Holyoke Medical Center at (413) 534-2700
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Narcotics Anonymous -;
Days/Times: Tuesday - 7:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: HMC Outpatient Behavioral Health
Contact: www.na.org
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Overeaters Anonymous -
Days/Times: Sunday - 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Location: Fran Como Conference Room
Contact: www.oawmass.org
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Stroke Support Group -
Open to all stroke patients and their families and care givers. A speech-language pathologist will conduct a focused language/memory/therapeutic activity for part of each session; however, the primary goal is socialization and an opportunity for patients and families to share experiences and ideas.
Days/Times: Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: South 4 Conference Room
Contact: Speech and Hearing (413) 534-2508
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