MEDVAMC Events Calendar
June 2020
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| Tuesday, Jun 2, 2020 |
Transplant Support Group
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11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST) |
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Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317. |
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Pre and post-transplant patients, transplant support persons, and friends and family are encouraged to attend. No appointment or advanced notice required. Walk-ins are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Where: Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317.
POC: Group facilitator, Midge Myhre, LCSW, at 713-791-1414, ext. 26286.
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| Wednesday, Jun 3, 2020 |
Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
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First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics. |
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For Veterans living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Meet other patients, explore individual coping and grief processes, and gain knowledge and skills to help yourselves and each other. Each session will include a rotating topic with coping skills education, as well as time for open discussion and support.
When: Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
POC: Register with Group Facilitator, Dr. L. Alexis Correll at 713-791-1414 ext. 26948.
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| Thursday, Jun 4, 2020 |
MOVE! Weight Management Support Group
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9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST) |
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Prime Care Clinic 2 |
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Parkinson's Disease Education/Support Group (PADRECC)
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12:30 PM- 1:30 PM (CST) |
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Teleconference |
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Parkinson's Disease Education/Support Group (PADRECC)
When: Teleconference first Thursday of each month.
Where: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., 800-767-1750, code 39135#.
POC: Group Facilitators Sally Samuel at 713-794-8410 or Olga Diverse at 713-794-7842 (schedule available)
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| Friday, Jun 5, 2020 |
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group
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1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST) |
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MEDVAMC |
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Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group: Bravely Becoming Real
A group for that offers a safe place for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning Veterans to discuss and explore topics related to identity, relationships, military and VA culture, coming out, stigma, sexuality, health, grief, stress, current events, and many more.
When: Every Friday, 1:00 p.m.
POC: If you are interested in participating or finding out more about the group, please contact Dr. Mallorie Carroll, 713-791-1414, extension 23981.
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| Tuesday, Jun 9, 2020 |
Transplant Support Group
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| Time: |
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST) |
| Location: |
Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317. |
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Pre and post-transplant patients, transplant support persons, and friends and family are encouraged to attend. No appointment or advanced notice required. Walk-ins are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Where: Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317.
POC: Group facilitator, Midge Myhre, LCSW, at 713-791-1414, ext. 26286.
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Breast Cancer Support Group
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11:00 AM- 12:30 PM (CST) |
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Cancer Center |
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| | Surviving cancer can be physically and mentally challenging, but you are never alone. Come to a support group to share your story, hear others' experiences, and learn about your condition. Veteran-focused, confidential, and facilitated by cancer psychologist. Veterans and family members are welcome to drop in, no appointment is needed. Have a seat in the Cancer Center waiting room and you will be called back at 11 a.m.
Breast Cancer: Second Tuesday of every month, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Cancer Center.
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| Wednesday, Jun 10, 2020 |
Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
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First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics. |
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| | Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
For Veterans living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Meet other patients, explore individual coping and grief processes, and gain knowledge and skills to help yourselves and each other. Each session will include a rotating topic with coping skills education, as well as time for open discussion and support.
When: Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
POC: Register with Group Facilitator, Dr. L. Alexis Correll at 713-791-1414 ext. 26948.
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| Thursday, Jun 11, 2020 |
MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!
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9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST) |
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MEDVAMC |
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MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!: Second and fourth Thursday of each month. 9:00 a.m. Check in Clinic 2. For more information, please contact the Group facilitator Jordyn Forsyth at 713-791-1414, extension 26166.
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
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1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST) |
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Nursing Unit 2A Dayroom, Room 2B-210 |
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Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
When: Second Thursday of each month, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Nursing Unit 2A Dayroom, Room 2B-210.
POC: Group Facilitators Angelica Rivera, PT, Rosa Lane-Smith, LCSW, or Rose Galicia, LCSW at 713-791-1414 ext. 24034 or 27951.
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| Friday, Jun 12, 2020 |
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group
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1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST) |
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MEDVAMC |
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Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group: Bravely Becoming Real
A group for that offers a safe place for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning Veterans to discuss and explore topics related to identity, relationships, military and VA culture, coming out, stigma, sexuality, health, grief, stress, current events, and many more.
When: Every Friday, 1:00 p.m.
POC: If you are interested in participating or finding out more about the group, please contact Dr. Mallorie Carroll, 713-791-1414, extension 23981.
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| Monday, Jun 15, 2020 |
MOVE! Weight Management Support Group
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9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST) |
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Room 3C-115 |
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MOVE! Weight Management Support Group: First and third Thursday of each month. 9:00 a.m., Prime Care Clinic 2. | Third Monday of each month. 1:00 p.m., Room 3C-115
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| Tuesday, Jun 16, 2020 |
Transplant Support Group
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11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST) |
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Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317. |
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| | Transplant Support Group
Pre and post-transplant patients, transplant support persons, and friends and family are encouraged to attend. No appointment or advanced notice required. Walk-ins are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Where: Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317.
POC: Group facilitator, Midge Myhre, LCSW, at 713-791-1414, ext. 26286.
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| Wednesday, Jun 17, 2020 |
Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
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First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics. |
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| | Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
For Veterans living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Meet other patients, explore individual coping and grief processes, and gain knowledge and skills to help yourselves and each other. Each session will include a rotating topic with coping skills education, as well as time for open discussion and support.
When: Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
POC: Register with Group Facilitator, Dr. L. Alexis Correll at 713-791-1414 ext. 26948.
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| Thursday, Jun 18, 2020 |
MOVE! Weight Management Support Group
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9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST) |
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Prime Care Clinic 2 |
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MOVE! Weight Management Support Group: First and third Thursday of each month. 9:00 a.m., Prime Care Clinic 2. | Third Monday of each month. 1:00 p.m., Room 3C-115
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MOVE! Weight Management Women’s Support Group
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10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST) |
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Women’s Clinic |
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MOVE! Weight Management Women’s Support Group: Third Thursday of each month. 10:00 a.m., Women’s Clinic
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| Friday, Jun 19, 2020 |
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group
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1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST) |
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MEDVAMC |
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Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group: Bravely Becoming Real
A group for that offers a safe place for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning Veterans to discuss and explore topics related to identity, relationships, military and VA culture, coming out, stigma, sexuality, health, grief, stress, current events, and many more.
When: Every Friday, 1:00 p.m.
POC: If you are interested in participating or finding out more about the group, please contact Dr. Mallorie Carroll, 713-791-1414, extension 23981.
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| Tuesday, Jun 23, 2020 |
Living with Prostate Cancer Support Group
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Cancer Support Groups
Surviving cancer can be physically and mentally challenging, but you are never alone. Come to a support group to share your story, hear others' experiences, and learn about your condition. Veteran-focused, confidential, and facilitated by cancer psychologist. Veterans and family members are welcome to drop in, no appointment is needed. Have a seat in the Cancer Center waiting room and you will be called back at 11 a.m.
Living with Prostate Cancer: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. - noon, Cancer Center.
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Transplant Support Group
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| Time: |
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST) |
| Location: |
Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317. |
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| | Transplant Support Group
Pre and post-transplant patients, transplant support persons, and friends and family are encouraged to attend. No appointment or advanced notice required. Walk-ins are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Where: Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317.
POC: Group facilitator, Midge Myhre, LCSW, at 713-791-1414, ext. 26286.
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| Wednesday, Jun 24, 2020 |
Caregiver Support Group
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11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST) |
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Fisher House III |
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Caregiver Support Group
This monthly support group is open to all Caregivers of Veterans. The group will provide information about various VA and community resources while providing Caregivers with a time to interact and ask questions. .
When: Fourth Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to noon
Where: Fisher House III (Parking is available at Fisher House III on a first come, first serve basis.)
VA Outpatient Clinics: Beaumont, Conroe, Galveston, Lake Jackson, Lufkin, Texas City, and Tomball.
POC: Caregiver Support Program Coordinators: Ronda Anderson, at 713-791-1414, ext. 24757.
More information: VA Caregiver Support Program
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Veteran’s Amputee Support Team (VAST)
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2:00 PM- 3:00 PM (CST) |
| Location: |
Conference Room 2A-311 |
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| | Veteran’s Amputee Support Team (VAST)
Friends and family are welcome to attend as well.
When: Last Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Conference Room 2A-311
POC: Bismy Joseph, Amputation Rehabilitation Coordinator at 713-791-1414, extension 28054. |
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Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
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| Location: |
First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics. |
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| | Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
For Veterans living with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Meet other patients, explore individual coping and grief processes, and gain knowledge and skills to help yourselves and each other. Each session will include a rotating topic with coping skills education, as well as time for open discussion and support.
When: Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
POC: Register with Group Facilitator, Dr. L. Alexis Correll at 713-791-1414 ext. 26948.
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| Thursday, Jun 25, 2020 |
MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!
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9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST) |
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MEDVAMC |
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MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!: Second and fourth Thursday of each month. 9:00 a.m. Check in Clinic 2. For more information, please contact the Group facilitator Jordyn Forsyth at 713-791-1414, ext. 26166.
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| Friday, Jun 26, 2020 |
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group
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1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST) |
| Location: |
MEDVAMC |
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Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group: Bravely Becoming Real
A group for that offers a safe place for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender questioning Veterans to discuss and explore topics related to identity, relationships, military and VA culture, coming out, stigma, sexuality, health, grief, stress, current events, and many more.
When: Every Friday, 1:00 p.m.
POC: If you are interested in participating or finding out more about the group, please contact Dr. Mallorie Carroll, 713-791-1414, extension 23981.
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| Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 |
Transplant Support Group
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| Time: |
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST) |
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Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317. |
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Pre and post-transplant patients, transplant support persons, and friends and family are encouraged to attend. No appointment or advanced notice required. Walk-ins are welcome!
When: Every Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Where: Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317.
POC: Group facilitator, Midge Myhre, LCSW, at 713-791-1414, ext. 26286.
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