John Muir Health Events

Setting Boundaries

John Muir Health Events — Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: May 19, 2008
Time: 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
Do you struggle to say no to a coworker, relative, spouse or friend? Do your emotions easily erode to match the bad moods of those around you? In this interactive seminar, Valerie Keim, M.Ed., teaches simple skills that make it easier to set your boundaries and define comfort zones for your state of mind and sense of self.

Cancer Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Memory Screening: What's Your Memory Fitness?

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 20 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: Senior Services Office, John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus and John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: May 20, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Phone: 674-2586 or 947-3301
If you're 65 or older and have concerns about your memory, take advantage of a seven-minute screening that will provide you with information to discuss with your physician. These screenings are provided in conjunction with John Muir Health Neurosciences Institute. Locations:

Simple and Quick Ways to Eat Heart Healthy

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: May 22, 2008
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
Simple and Quick Ways to Eat heart healthy. The speaker is Kathy Napoli, R.D.

AARP Driver Safety Training Program (Refresher Class)

John Muir Health Events — Sat, 24 May 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: May 24, 2008
Time: 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300 or 674-2586
Senior Services offers the AARP Driver Safety Training program at JMMC, Concord Campus and JMMC, Walnut Creek Campus. This eight-hour classroom course, designed for motorists over age 50, helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Also offered is the new four-and-a-half hour refresher course for those who have taken the eight-hour course within the last four years. Bring your certificate for verification. The refresher course can be repeated every three years. Classes fill up quickly so please register early! Cost is $10, includes a book and certificate of completion.

Mended Hearts Visitors

John Muir Health Events — Fri, 30 May 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek or Concord Campus
Date: Second Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 947-5206
This national organization affiliated with the American Heart Association provides support to patients and family members who are dealing with heart disease. Volunteers in the John Muir chapter are people with heart disease, their spouses, family members, medical professionals and other interested individuals. Their personal experiences with heart disease help assist and support other heart patients and their families. Meetings alternates between Walnut Creek and Concord campuses.

Memory Coaching

John Muir Health Events — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus
Date: June 2, 2008
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
Learn easy, proven systems to build memory. Find out what normal memory problems are; how memory really works, and non-drug alternatives to boost memory.

Mental Illness Family and Caregivers Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Monday
Time: 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Phone: 957-5146 or 932-9673
An educational support and rersource group for families, friends and caregivers of the mentally ill with information about resources, treatment, medications, social security, conservatorship and other important topics. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek in the Sterns Conference Room. Sponsored by NAMI aka The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Contra Costa. Co-facilitated by a board certified psychiatrist.

First Mondays

John Muir Health Events — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: June 2, 2008
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900 option 3
Connect with other women on the first Monday of each month. Enjoy a relaxed evening of fun, informa�tion and opportunities to make new friends. This lightly structured social forum blends informal networking, guest speakers, savvy life skills, and professional and personal support aimed at renewing your sense of pur�pose, style and energy every month. First Mondays will be facilitated by Valerie Keim, M.Ed.

Cancer Support Group in East Bay

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 933-0107
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.

Liver Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: 820-4644
Support is provide for liver patients and their families. We are affiliated with the American Liver Foundation and welcome patients with all liver diseases. For more information e-mail LiversupportWC@aol.com

Flawless Face

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: June 5, 2008
Time: 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
A little goes a long way: Sandra Badillo, makeup artist to the stars, will teach you how to achieve a fresh, natural-looking complexion in min�utes, using the smallest amount of makeup imaginable.

NAMI Speakers Meeting

John Muir Health Events — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 465-3864
A monthly meeting sponsored by NAMI Contra Costa formerly know as the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Opportunity to hear speakers talk on a variety of subjects relating to the treatment of various mental illnesses, library books available, information on various treatment programs, etc.

Blood Pressure Screening

John Muir Health Events — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: Lafayette Senior Center
Date: Fourth Friday
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Diabetes Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Fourth Tuesday
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2077
Meets at John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord