John Muir Health Events

Cancer Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 674-2190
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

AARP Driver Safety Training (2-day class)

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: November 10
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300
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!

Welcome to Medicare

John Muir Health Events — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: November 11
Time: 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300
This course is for those new to Medicare, or soon to enroll, who want to understand the many benefits available. Learn about health benefits, drug coverage and how to supplement your coverage. Medicare & You 2009 booklet and other materials are provided. Presented by the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) of Contra Costa County. HICAP does not sell or endorse insurance products.

The Wonders of Guided Imagery and Self-Hypnosis

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: November 12
Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300
Gain the ability to become supremely relaxed. In this class, you'll learn simple techniques that will allow for less stressful daily living, better sleep, and an overall improvement in your quality of life.

The Changing Brain

John Muir Health Events — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: November 13
Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300
Our brains are in a constant state of change and adaptation to our environment. Sometimes these changes enhance our functioning, other times changes are a response to a disease or medical condition that cause a decline in function. This presentation includes information on our changing brains, lifestyle choices that support a healthy brain, diseases and medical conditions that affect our brain, and how to identify differences between normal changes in brain function versus abnormal loss of function.

AARP Driver Safety Training (refresher class)

John Muir Health Events — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: November 14
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300
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!

Memory Screening

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Senior Services, 3480 Buskirk Ave., Suite 100, Pleasant Hill
Date: November 17
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Phone: (925) 947-3300
If you have concerns about your memory, take advantage of a seven-minute screening provided in conjunction with John Muir Health Neurosciences Institute. All appointments are scheduled for thirty minutes.

Care Coordination - Navigating Your Healthcare

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: November 19
Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Phone: (925) 947-3300
In today's complex healthcare system, patients interface with a variety of settings and practitioners. Navigating this system is very challenging. An experienced nurse gives you suggestions on how to navigate the system smoothly and effectively and discuss the role of care coordination.

Mended Hearts Visitors

John Muir Health Events — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek or Concord Campus
Date: Second Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: (925) 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.

Mental Illness Family and Caregivers Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Monday
Time: 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Phone: (925) 957-5146 or (925) 932-9673
An educational support and resource 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.

Couples and Cancer

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: Please call
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107
Meets every 3rd Tuesday 6-8 PM. A program for couples dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by Ron Ellis, PhD. At The Wellness Community .Call 925-933-0107 for more information.

Cancer Support Group in East Bay

John Muir Health Events — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107
Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.

Liver Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: (925) 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

HIV/AIDS Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2190
Support is provided for patients and their partners, families and caregivers.

Spanish Speaking Support Group

John Muir Health Events — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Phone: (925) 933-0107
Support group for younger breast cancer patients. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at JMMC-Walnut Creek Campus. Facilitated by a Breast Health Nurse Educator.