Support Groups and Classes offered by SJRMC

Public Service Announcement
for immediate release
July 9, 2008

Contact: Dennis Mathis, Public Relations Coordinator, San Juan Regional Medical Center, 505-324-2238 or email dmathis@sjrmc.net

Blood Pressure Screening: Monday through Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. SJRMC South Campus (2325 E. 30th St.).

  • Monday – Friday
    1:00 – 4:00
    30th Street
    2325 E. 30th St.

Four Corner’s Women’s Cancer Support Group: A support group for women with any type of cancer that offers emotional and educational support meets May 3 at 10:00 am in the Umbach Building. Call 327-2271 for more information.

  • 1st Saturday
    10:00 am
    Umbach Building
    710 S. Lake St.
    Linda Canyon 609-6575

Sibling Classes: A tour of the Childbirth Center for kids expecting a new brother or sister will be held on Saturday, February 2 at 10 am in the Childbirth Center, 5th floor of the hospital. Call 327-2271 to register.

  • 1st Saturday
    10:00 – 10:45
    Childbirth Classroom/SJRMC
    Rebecca Mrzlak
    Sign up by calling 327-2271

Better Breathers Support Group: A support group for those with chronic lung or cardiac disease meets Monday, May 5 at 1:30 pm in the Mesa Verde Room at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Call 327-2271 for more information.

  • 1st Monday (not in January)
    1:30 – 3:00
    Carol Cherry
    Mesa Verde Room/SJRMC
    (if on a holiday, cancel)

Alzheimer’s Support Group: For the family members and friends of those dealing with Alzheimer’s. This group will meet Tuesday, July 8 at 6:00 pm at the SJRMC South Campus (2325 E 30th St).

  • 2nd Tuesday
    6:00 pm
    Small Conference Room/30th

Childbirth Center Tours: Tours of SJRMC’s Childbirth area for mothers-to-be are available each Tuesday in April from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Tours will start at the San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Childbirth Classroom on the 5th floor of the hospital.

  • Tuesdays
    OB/Childbirth Floor/SJRMC
    8:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Weight Loss Surgery Group: This support group meets Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 pm at the SJMRC South Campus (2325 E. 30th St.).

  • 2nd Thursday
    7:00 pm
    Small Conference Room/30th

Breast Cancer Support Group: This support group meets on Wednesday, April 9 at the Connelly Hospitality House (950 South Drake Avenue) from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. Call 609-2273 for more information.

  • 2nd Wednesday
    12:00 – 1:00 pm
    Connelly House
    A light lunch is provided

Hip and Knee Pain Seminars: A free and informative one hour seminar on the causes and treatments of common hip and knee pain will be held on April 14 and April 17 at San Juan Regional Rehabilitation Outpatient Center Conference Room (301 S. Auburn). Please call 327-2271 to reserve a space.

  • 2nd Monday
    3rd Thursday

    12:00 noon
    301 S. Auburn

"I Can Cope" Cancer Support Group: This support group meets on Thursday, April 10 at the Connelly Hospitality House (950 South Drake Avenue) from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. A Light lunch will be provided. Call 609-2273 for reservations.

  • 2nd Thursday
    12:00 – 1:00 pm with Light Lunch
    Lunch is provided

Mother-Baby Link Group: Meet with other parents of infants 0-6 months old to share information and get support during the transition to parenthood. Mothers, Fathers and preschool aged siblings are welcome to attend. This meeting will be held April 9 at 11:30 am at the Children’s Discovery Place (620 W. Pinon St.)

  • Every Other Wednesday (starting January 16, 2008)
    11:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Childbirth Center Classroom
    SJRMC
    In September switch to
    Children’s Discovery Place
    620 West Pinon
    327-2271 to register

Stroke Support Group: This group is for individuals and/or family members. The group will meet at the Farmington Civic Center, April 22 at 7:00pm. Call 598-3826 or 334-7511 for more information.

  • Every 4th Tuesday
    7:00 pm
    Farmington Civic Center
    Contact: Beth Rabourn 598-3826 or 334-7511

Heart of Caring: A support network for caregivers of patients with any illness. This group will meet for lunch on April 16 at 11:30 am. The luncheon will be at the Connelly Hospitality House (950 South Drake Avenue). For more information or to RSVP call Leslie at 609-2273.

  • Every 1st Thursday
    Every 3rd Wednesday

    A support network for caregivers of patients (not only cancer but any kind)
    Lunch is provided
    11:30 – 1:00
    Connelly Hospitality House
    609-2273 Leslie Fitz

American Cancer Society Potluck Lunch: Come join us for the potluck lunch on April 28th at 12:00 noon. This lovely lunch will be at the Connelly Hospitality House ((950 South Drake Avenue).

  • Every 4th Monday
    12:00 – 1:00 pm
    Connelly House

Basic Breastfeeding Class: Mothers breast-feeding, or expecting to, can bring a support person along to learn about the basics of breastfeeding. This class will be April 17 at the SJRMC South Campus (2325 E. 30th St.). Register by calling 327-2271.

  • 3rd Thursday
    30th Street
    6:00 pm

Accelerated Childbirth Education Course: A condensed version of the Childbirth Education course will be offered on Saturday, April 12 at the SJRMC South Campus (2325 E. 30th St.). Call 327-2271 to enroll

  • 1st Saturday
    30th Street
    10:00 am

MS Support Group: This group will meet at the San Juan Center for Independence (3535 E. 30th St.). It will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 9:00 am. For more information please call Glenn at 327-2189 or Donna at 334-3316.

  • 4th Thursday
    Summer: May – September 9:00 am
    Winter: October – April 1:00 pm

    San Juan Center for Independence
    For more information call
    Glenn 505-327-2189
    Donna 505-334-3316

Fibromyalgia Support Group: This new group will offer positive lifestyle support for fibromyalgia patients. The first meeting will be June 3 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at the SJRMC South Campus (2325 E. 30th St.). Call Judy Hale for more information 326-0129.

  • Date changes month to month
    6:00 – 7:30 pm
    30th St. Large Conference Room
    Call Judy Hale at 326-0129 for more info

Diabetes Interest Group: This group will meet on Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm at the SJRMC South Campus (2325 E. 30th St.). Call Ann Anthony at 327- 4461 for more information.

  • 4th Thursday
    Ann Anthony 327- 4461
    30th Street / Large Conference Room