Jones Regional Medical Center

Calendar of Events

February 2012

“Heart to Heart on Health”

Celebrate National Heart Month with
Jones Regional Medical Center!

Ongoing Events

This cancer support group is open to anyone affected by cancer - family members and caregivers are welcome to come also!! The program consists of a variety of speakers and topics related to cancer and an opportunity to meet others and share experiences. A light supper and beverages are provided. Please contact Mary Ann Hindman, Jones Regional Medical Center Director of Social Services, 319-481-6318, or Sharon Weideman, Citizens Bank Vice President Marketing Director, 319-462-3561, with questions or plans on attending.

 

Learn more about celiac disease, meet others with the condition, and share resources and recipes. Call 319-462-6135 ext. 6353. Meets second Thursday of each month.

See how the hospital auxiliary helps Jones Regional and become involved if you'd like. Meets second Wednesday of each month (except in June, July, and August).

Meets Monday through Friday. Please call for times and more information, 319-481-6366.

Jones Regional Medical Center will begin offering one six-week long chronic disease workshop facilitated by Mary Ann Hindman, social services director at Jones Regional.  The workshop will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday beginning on February 15. The workshop will be held in the hospital board room.

The cost for the workshop is $20 per individual, or $30 per couple, for the six-week course. Each participant will receive a copy of the book, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” and a relaxation tape. Those who should consider participating in this workshop are those with chronic long-term conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, asthma, lung disease, emphysema, stroke, Parkinson’s, diabetes, cancer and other conditions. The workshop is also for a friend, caregiver or relative who would benefit from the problem-solving skills related to managing a chronic condition.

Workshop participants will explore a range of topics related to chronic conditions and successful living including managing symptoms, better communication with doctors, dietitian or nurses, reducing frustration, fighting fatigue, making daily tasks easier, reducing stress and anxiety and more.

Hindman says, “The goals of the classes are to improve quality of life for those with chronic illnesses and their caregivers by learning self management skills.”

To learn more about the workshop or to pre-register today, please call Mary Ann Hindman at Jones Regional Medical Center at 319-481-6318.