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Events are sorted with Weekly and Monthly events at the top Parent Education Network - Laramie 1/1/2008 - 12/30/2008 (Weekly event ending on 12/30/2008), Albany County
Parents as Teachers is a state-wide program, and is a project of "Parents Helping Parents of Wyoming." We are a parent education and family support program, serving families throughout pregnancy until the age of five. This is a free program, with no income restrictions. We work to increase parent's knowledge of child development, and increase parent's feelings of competence and confidence. We acomplish this by personal visits from a trained Parent Educator.
For more information please use the information below or visit the office at 409 E. Bradley, Laramie.
Contact: Julia Despain at (307) 742-6528
Web Site: http://www.wpen.net
Diabetes Support Group - Afton 1/1/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/1/2008), Lincoln County
Monthly support group for those with diabetes or persons interested in learning about the disease meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Star Valley Senior Center in Afton, WY from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Participants share information about personal experiences, coping techniques, diabetic recipes. Guest speakers offer education, new trends, discoveries, medications, treaments. Led by Ed Henry, NP, Diabetes Educator, Independent Family Practice and Jean Tew, RN, Lincoln County Public Health.
Contact: Jean Tew, RN at 1207-885-9598
Diabetes Support Group - Kemmerer 1/1/2008 (Monthly event ending on 11/1/2008), Lincoln County
Monthly support group for those with diabetes or persons interested in learning about the disease meets the fourth Monday of each month in the Board Room of South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer, WY, starts at 7 p.m. Participants share information about personal experiences, coping techniques, diabetic recipes. Guest speakers offer education, new trends, discoveries, medications, treaments. Led by MaryAnn Putnam, RN, Lincoln County Public Health and Lynn Rogers, RN, South Lincoln Medical Clinic.
Contact: Mary Ann Putnam, RN at 307-877-3780
Caregiver Support Group 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Teton County
This meeting is open to anyone, regardless of age, who takes care of a friend or loved one and is designed to be a time to share ideas or concerns. The meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. and dinner is provided at the Senior Center of Jackson Hole.
Contact: Paula Holeman at 307-733-7300
Low Vision Support Group - Casper 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Natrona County
Meets at 1:00 PM the second Monday of the month in the Parish Hall at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 701 S. Wolcott, Casper.
Please use the accessible entrance (red door) off the parking lot on the east side of the building. The group will host speakers and special events (picnics, game days, etc.) on occasion, please call for details. Contact: The Resource Center at (307) 232-9365
Wyoming Kinship Advocacy Group Meeting - Cheyenne 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Laramie County
Monthly informational meetings on the third Thursday of the month with topics concerning the issues that face grandparents raising grandchildren or kinship care issues.
Meetings are from 6-8 pm at the Senior Activity Center, 2101 Thomes Avenue, Cheyenne, just north of the Civic center. For ease of participation we have a free meal and child care available. Contact: Alice or Dianne at (307) 635-9291
Mental Advocacy Support Group - Casper 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Weekly event ending on 12/31/2008), Natrona County
Weekly support group meeting for people with mental illness only. Meets every Saturday afternoon at the NAMI office, 133 W. 6th Street in Casper. Tele. # 234-0440. Time: 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Contact: Jane Johnson, President, NAMI Casper at (307) 234-0440
Free Medical Care Clinic - Jackson 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Weekly event ending on 12/31/2008), Teton County
Teton Free Clinic: 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM every Tuesday in Dr. Sugden’s office in St. John’s complex, 557 East Broadway, Jackson. Comprehensive medical care provided to citizens who live or work in Teton County, do not have insurance and need care.
New patients must provide photo ID, copy of rent or utility bill and copy of last pay stub to be eligible. Physicians, nurses, social workers and translators donate skills. Contact: Dr. Sugden at (307) 739-7492
Organ and Tissue Donation Support Group - Casper 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Natrona County
This group meets the first Thursday of the month in Casper. The group is for anyone that has been touched by organ and tissue in any manner (families of an organ and/or tissue donors; those in need of an organ or tissue transplant; those who's loved one was unable to be a donor but wanted to be, etc.).
The groups are being hosted by Don Monson, MSW, LCSW at his office located at 123 West 1st Street Suite 760. His number is (307)473-8010. The group is being sponsored by the Wyoming Medical Center Organ Donation Program.
Contact: Andy Hamilton at (307) 577-4310
Alzheimer's Disease Support Groups - Across Wyoming 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Statewide
Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of the Great Plains. An experienced leader facilitates discussion among group members who share experiences and offer support, practical suggestions and encouragement to one another. Support groups are open to family members and other caregivers free of charge. Monthly meetings are held at the following locations:
Contact: Local representatives at the numbers above
Web Site: http://alzgreatplains.org
Alzheimer's Support Group - Casper 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Casper
Alzheimer's Support Group Meeting, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Affiliation of Wyoming. Bi-weekly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month during 2006. Meeting location: United Methodist Church, 302 East Second Street, Casper
Contact: Mary Hein at (307) 265-2494 or (888) 276-9602
Parkinson's Disease Support Group - Casper 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Natrona County
Casper Parkinson's Support Group. Meets the second Saturday of the month. For more information or meeting place,
Contact: Jean Defreece at (307) 237-4316
WIC Clinic - Crook County Public Health 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Crook County
WIC Clinic the first Thursday of every month. WIC is a nutritional program for pregnant women, post partum women, and children up to the age of 5. Services are based on income eligibility and may provide assistance with purchasing nutritional food and/or formula depending on the age of the child. Call (307) 746-2677 to schedule an appointment.
Contact: Sue Fuhrmann at (307) 283-1142
Circle of Parents for Grandparents 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Laramie County
Raising your grandchildren? Need support? Circle of Parents for Grandparents groups can be a natural support due to the history, tradition, wisdom and knowledge that come with grandparents. The groups provide a friendly, mutually supportive environment led by grandparents and focus on building family strengths.
Meetings are bi-weekly, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Senior Activity Center, 2101 Thomes, Cheyenne. Contact: Carrie Harmsen at (307) 637-8622
Mended Hearts Inc. - Casper 1/28/2008 - 12/30/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/30/2008), Natrona County
The purpose of Mended Hearts, Inc. is to offer help and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families. We invite your family and friends to attend our meetings and programs which are held on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 PM in the auditorium of the Wyoming Medical Center Supportive Services building at third and Washington.
Contact: Mended Hearts at 1-888-432-7899
SWATCH Meetings - Rock Springs 2/10/2008 - 12/29/2008 (Monthly event), Sweetwater County
SweetWater Association Towards Community Housing (SWATCH) is a non-profit organization working to obtain a suitable building or property to build a shelter for the homeless and people living at or below the poverty level. Meetings are once a month on Thursdays at 12:00 P.M. at 233 C Street in Rock Springs.
Contact: Bernice Shuster at 307-382-4667
Crook County Public Health - Sundance 2/15/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Crook County
Immunization clinic in Sundance at the Public Health Office from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. the second Tuesday of every month.
Contact: Sue Fuhrmann at 307-283-1142
Crook County Public Health - Moorcroft 2/15/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Crook County
Immunization clinic in Moorcroft the third Tuesday of every month from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Moorcroft Clinic basement.
Contact: Sue Fuhrmann at 307-283-1142
Crook County Public Health - Hulett 2/15/2008 - 12/31/2008 (Monthly event ending on 12/31/2008), Crook County
Immunization clinic in Hulett on the 4th Monday of every month from 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Hulett Clinic.
Contact: Sue Fuhrman at 307-283-11142
7/1/2008 - 7/31/2008 (One-time event), Statewide
Wyoming Health Fairs will be performing Low Cost Blood Testing at the following sites in July 2008.
Contact: Wyoming Health Fairs at 877-261-9504
Web Site: http://www.wyominghealthfairs.com/
7/28/2008 (One-time event), Albany County
Presented by Cathy Binger, professor at the University of New Mexico who specializes in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), has been a speech-language pathologist for 15 years. Explore with us a variety of AAC solutions, including the use of low-tech graphic symbols and applications with simple electronic voice output devices. Two sessions designed to help you identify solutions that will alleviate communication frustrations and create improvements in basic communication skills for individuals with severe speech disorders. We will primarily focus on individuals who have significant cognitive impairments that may or may not be accompanied by motor impairments. 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. (focus on the child) 1 - 4 p.m. (focus on the adult) UW Health Sciences, RM 427 9th and Clark, Laramie
Contact: Mary Fick Monteith at (307) 766-6187
Web Site: http://www.uwyo.edu/wind/watr
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