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DIABETIC SUPPORT GROUP
The Diabetic Support Group is designed for anyone interested in learning more about diabetes and its treatment. Various health care providers speak to members and discuss a variety of issues relating to the disease. The group meets once a month at Connally Memorial Medical Center.
Second Tuesday Each Month
Connally Memorial Medical Center
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CONTACT:
Annette Garcia-Lerma
(830) 393-1547
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STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
The Stroke Support Group assists stroke survivors and their loved ones to:
Become educated about strokes and stroke prevention
Identify devices, lifestyle changes, and agencies that are important to recovery
Communicate with each other and the health care provider
Present programs of interest to stroke survivors, caretakers, and families
Our membership is composed of stroke survivors, family members, caretakers, nurses, and physical and occupational therapists. The group meets once a month at Connally Memorial Medical Center.
First Wednesday Each Month
Connally Memorial Medical Center
10:00 AM
CONTACT:
Debbie Smith SLP
(830) 393-5447
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ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
The Alzheimer's Support Group is open to families and loved ones of persons with the Alzheimer's Disease. All discussions are handled with the strictest confidentiality.
First Wednesday Each Month
Tejeda Veteran's Home
Training Room
2:00 PM
CONTACT:
Nella Huffman
(830) 216-9456
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February 2010
Heart Healthy Month
Each day, the average heart beats 100,000 times and pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood. In a 70 year lifetime, an average human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times.
Physical activity plays a major role in keeping your heart healthy. You can take a few simple steps at home, work and at play to increase the amount of physical activity in your life.
- Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator.
- Park your car at the far end of the parking lot.
- If you ride the bus, get off a stop before your destination and walk the rest of the way.
- Spend a few minutes of your lunch breaking taking a walk.
- Think of housework as a chance to exercise.
- Mowing the lawn, pulling weeds and raking leaves are great ways to exercise.
- If you have a dog, take time to take it for a walk everyday. A brisk walk is good for both of your hearts.
- Schedule an after dinner walk with your family for both exercise and quality time.
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