Jun 06, 2021 - Jun 12, 2021

Tuesday, Jun 8, 2021
Transplant Support Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (CST)
Location: Transplant/Dialysis Conference Room, check-in at 3B-317.
 
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.
 
Breast Cancer Support Group
 
Time: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM (CST)
Location: Cancer Center
 
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.
 
 
Wednesday, Jun 9, 2021
Palliative Care Support Group: "Finding a Path Through the Wilderness"
 
Location: First floor, Building 108A. Available at select VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics.
 
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.
 
 
Thursday, Jun 10, 2021
MOVE! Weight Management Group: MOVE! 101 - Introduction/Enrollment into MOVE!
 
Time: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM (CST)
Location: MEDVAMC
 
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.
 
VA Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Conroe area Veterans on June 10
 
Time: 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM (CST)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
 
The Conroe VA Outpatient Clinic, Houston VA Regional Benefits Office, and Houston VA Medical Center will host a virtual Veteran town hall meeting on Thursday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. The town hall will take place via Zoom.

Veterans who join the meeting (either by phone or via video on Zoom) will hear the latest on VA’s operations during COVID, information about the COVID vaccine, and information about the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act as well as general claims related information.

VA leaders will be on hand to answer Veteran questions. Please submit your questions ahead of time if at all possible by emailing them to vhahougeneralquestions@med.va.gov. 
 
You can join the meeting on June 10 by clicking on the link below:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1609788678?pwd=Kzc0ZGlwYjJhcWpEU0hMQUJEMGE5dz09
 
You can also call in to the meeting via phone: 
  • Meeting ID: 160 978 8678 
  • Passcode: 705736
  • One tap mobile: 
    • +16692545252,,1609788678# US (San Jose)
    • +15512851373,,1609788678# US
For more information about the town hall, call 713-794-7349.
 
 
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: Nursing Unit 2A Dayroom, Room 2B-210
 
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.  
 
 
Friday, Jun 11, 2021
Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, and Gender Questioning Support Group
 
Time: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM (CST)
Location: MEDVAMC
 
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.