Twin Cities, Metro Area

Fairview Metro Region (Fairview-University Medical Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital)

ARTHRITIS
Arthritis Pool Classes
Arthritis Foundation aquatic program designed to decrease pain and stiffness, improve or maintain joint flexibility, maintain muscle strength and improve balance and coordination. Call 612-273-7345 for a registration form. Class is ongoing.
Fairview-University Medical Center (Riverside Campus)

DIABETES
Staying Healthy with Diabetes Education Programs
Group and individual sessions are available for those with Type 1, Type 2 pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes. Topics include what is diabetes, methods of treatment for control, blood glucose monitoring, medications, activity, individualized meal plan and more. A physician referral is required. Call Fairview Diabetes Program at 612-672-6700 for an appointment and location options.

HEART HEALTH EDUCATION
Healing Hearts
Topics include risk factor management, stress reduction and how to recognize symptoms of a heart problem, as well as lectures from a registered dietician and pharmacist. Open to all patients and family members. No fee. Contact Shelli Nelson, RN, at 952-924-5204 for more information. To register, call Fairview at 612-672-7272.
Fairview Southdale Hospital

H.E.A.R.R.T. Class (Heart Education And Risk Reduction Tips)
For those at risk for heart disease or recently diagnosed. Led by exercise physiologists, occupational therapists and dieticians, this class shows you how to make little changes that mean a lot to your heart’s health. Discussions highlight heart-healthy eating, weight management and ways to incorporate exercise daily. Stress management, high blood pressure and diabetes are also addressed. For more information and to register, call Fairview at 612-672-7272.
Time: 6-9 p.m.

Minneapolis

Fairview-University Medical Center
Riverside Park Plaza Auditorium
701 25th Avenue, Minneapolis Burnsville

Fairview Ridges Hospital
201 Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville

Fairview Southdale Hospital, Sunnhet Room
6401 France Ave. S., Edina

Maintenance - Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation
For people with either stable coronary artery disease, or for those at risk for developing it, who require or desire a supervised exercise program. This is community-based, providing medically supervised aerobic activity, stretching and flexibility, strengthening, relaxation and education in a group setting. Registered nurses and cardiac rehabilitation therapists work with clients to provide intermittent ECG and blood pressure monitoring, reinforce healthy habits, and provide resources and support for ongoing recovery. Physician referral is required. For more information, call 612-242-1878.
• Fairview Ridges Hospital, Heart Healthy Living at the YMCA, and Minnesota Valley Family YMCA
• Jewish Community Center of Greater Minneapolis
• Fairview Southdale Hospital, Southdale YMCA, Edina

NUTRITION
Individualized Nutrition Counseling
Topics include Step I/Step II low fat/low cholesterol, high fiber, low sodium, diabetes, calorie controlled/weight loss diets as well as label reading and eating out. Call 612-672-6700 for appointment and fee information.

PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain Management Classes
This class is offered to any person having surgery at Fairview Southdale Hospital. This one hour class teaches pre-surgical patients mind/body principles developed at Harvard School of Medicine that will help them deal more effectively with anxiety, stress, or pain associated with surgery. Each participant receives a complimentary relaxation tape. For more information, call Mary Meisel at 952-924-5807. To register, call 952-924-5696.
Mondays; 8:30-9:30 a.m.
55 Classroom, Fairview Southdale Hospital

PULMONARY REHABILITATION
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Training and education on lifestyle modifications, exercise, nutrition, medication use, and coping skills for patients with Obstructive Lung Disease, COPD, or Asthma. Physician referral required. Six-week program, two sessions per week. Group and individual sessions. Call 952-924-5080 for more information. New classes start every 6 weeks.
Mondays and Wednesdays; 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fairview Southdale Hospital

SUPPORT GROUPS
Fairview Metro Region (Fairview-University Medical Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital) The following support groups are free of charge and registration is not required unless otherwise noted.

AMPUTEE
Amputees in Action
Offers people with amputations and their families education, resources, encouragement and mutual assistance in living with an amputation. Sponsored by Fairview’s Amputee and Gait Training Program, AIA meets monthly. For more information, call Jean Wheeler at 651-644-5808, or Brenda Brewster at 651-429-7834.

BRAIN INJURY/TUMOR
Brain Tumor Support Group
Fairview offers a support group for brain tumor patients, caregivers,and other interested parties. Social workers, clinicians, and spiritual representatives gather to offer education and support to people affected by brain tumors. The meeting includes a dinner/social hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information and to register, call Fairview at 612-672-7272.
Second and fourth Thursday of every month; 5:30-8 p.m.
Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Avenue South
Edina, MN

CANCER
Breast Cancer Support Group
For information, call Ann Cummings at 612-273-2151.
First and third Thursdays of every month; 12-1:30 p.m.
Phillips-Wangensteen Building Room 8-355
Fairview-University Medical Center (University Campus)
Cancer Patient Support Group
This is an ongoing support group that is open to all cancer patients. The group provides mutual support, information and discussion on a variety of topics related to a cancer experience. The group is facilitated by Oncology team members. Call Karen at 952-924-5780 or Nancy at 952-836-3606 for more information. Parking is available in the Fairview Southdale Hospital’s East Ramp, adjacent to the Physicians Building.
Tuesdays; 10 - 11 a.m.
Fairview Southdale Physicians Bldg
6363 France Ave. S, Edina

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Informational and supportive group for persons with head and neck cancer as well as family and friends. Call Ann Fasching at 612-273-3215 with questions.
First Monday of every month; 11:30 a..m-1 p.m.
Phillips Wangensteen Building, 8th floor
Fairview-University Medical Center (University Campus)

Living with Cancer
This group is free and open to anyone living with cancer and loved ones of a cencer patient. For more information, contact Nancy Roff 612 273-1343
Thursdays 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Fairview University Hospital (University Campus)

"Look Good, Feel Better" Program
Look Good…Feel Better is a free service, which teaches you, as a cancer patient, beauty techniques to help enhance your appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The program is designed to help women recovering from cancer deal with side effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin and hair loss. To register, call Doris at 651-602-5208.

American Cancer Society
3316 W. 66th St, Edina

Patient Partners
Trained volunteers who have experienced a cancer diagnosis offer one on one support to cancer patients and family members. For information, call Michelle at 952-924-5806.

US TOO Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group
For prostate cancer patients who have received or are currently receiving treatment. Meetings are open to family members, friends and health care professionals. Registration is requested by calling Fairview at 612-672-7272.
Fairview Southdale Hospital

Women’s Cancer Support Group
This on-going group is for women who have a cancer diagnosis. The group provides mutual support, information and discussion of a variety of topics related to a cancer experience. For information, call Karen at 952-924-5780 or Nancy at 952-836-3606.
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
Group meets from 5:30-7 p.m.
6363 France Ave. S., Edina

CAREGIVERS
BMT Caregiver Support Group
Provides information and support. Call Caroline Gale at 612-273-0937 for more information.
Tuesdays; 1:30-2:30 p.m.
BMT Clinic Teaching Room
Fairview-University Medical Center (University Campus)

DIABETES
Diabetes Support Group
For individuals with diabetes and their families.
Second Tuesday of every month; 7-8:30 p.m.
Fairview Southdale Hospital: call 952-924-5036
Fourth Monday of every month; 10-11 a.m.
Burnsville Senior Center: call 952-707-4120


MENTAL HEALTH/CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
The following are twelve step support groups at Fairview-University Medical Center. Call 612-273-9600 for more information.

PREGNANCY DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Our purpose is to support pregnant women in their work to understand, cope with and treat their depression and anxiety. Women may or may not be on medication for depression or anxiety. Also welcome are women who have never been diagnosed, but have concerns whether they have anxiety or depression. Women should talk to their care provider or call HealthWise if they have questions. Each evening information will be given on such topics as defining depression and anxiety, feeding your baby, medications for depression and anxiety, medication use in pregnancy and post delivery, self care, the partners role, and other topics the group selects.
Fairview Riverside Womens Clinic

STROKE
Stroke Support Group
Monthly sessions offer stroke survivors and their families support and education. Call for information 952-924-5578.
Third Tuesday of each month; 1:30-3 p.m.
International Room, Fairview Southdale Hospital
Fairview Ridges Stroke Support Group
For information, call 952-892-2121.
Fourth Monday of every month; 1-2:30 p.m.
Burnsville Senior Center

TRANSPLANT
Heart Transplant Support Group
For information, call Marget Schmidtke at 612-273-5796.
Thursdays; 10-11 a.m.
6D Family Lounge, Fairview-University Medical Center,
Liver Transplant Support Group
For pre- and post-transplant patients and their families. For information, call Susanne Hollister, 612-273-3165.
Thursdays; 12-1:30 p.m.
1st floor, Masonic Cancer Center
Fairview-University Medical Center, (University Campus)

Lung and Lung/Heart Transplant Support Group
For information, call Marget Schmidtke, 612-273-5796.
First Monday of every month; 7-8:30 p.m.
All other Mondays; 11 a.m.-noon
Education Room, Lillehei Heart Institute, Fairview-University Medical Center, (University Campus)
Fairview Counselling Centers, (FCC) Outpatient Group Therapy
For more information and fees, call the Fairview Counseling Centers at 612-672-6999.
See the Counseling Centers website at http://www.fairviewbehavioral.org/counselcenters.asp

Adult Therapy Group for Men & Women
Facilitator: Pat Jones, M.A., L.P. Two different groups: Wednesdays 4:30-6 p.m. & 6:30-8 p.m.
This is an 8 week therapy group for men and women addressing depression and anxiety. The objectives are to improve personal daily functioning, to develop and use effective coping skills, and to give and receive support.

Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group
Facilitator: Suzy Kronfeld, M.A., L.P. Mondays 6:30-8 p.m.
This ongoing weekly therapy group is an opportunity for men and women to learn and practice cognitive-behavioral techniques to reduce symptoms
of anxiety and other general psychological issues such as assertion, depen dency and control. The objectives are to develop and use effective coping tools and to change ineffective thinking patterns.

Women’s Therapy Group
Facilitator: Sara Biewen, M.A., L.P. Tuesdays 6 - 7:30 p.m.
An ongoing weekly therapy group for women addressing depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. The objectives are to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, to develop and use effective coping skills, and to give and receive support coping with illnesses.

University of Minnesota Outpatient Therapy Groups
For more information on the groups listed below and fees, call Richelle Moore, Ph.D., L.P. at 612-273-9810.

Adult Therapy Group
Wednesdays 2-3:30 p.m.
Ongoing therapy groups for men and women addressing problems with depression, anxiety, shame, grief and loss, relationship losses, and/or family of-origin issues (i.e., abuse and/or neglect). The objectives are to decrease social and emotional isolation, to enhance interpersonal and communication skills, to provide support in and maintaining relationships with others, to develop coping strategies for dealing more effectively with life stress, and to assist in learning to ask for, give and receive emotional support.

Women’s Therapy Group
Tuesdays 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Ongoing weekly therapy group for women addressing issues of depression anxiety, shame, eating disorders, grief and loss, relationships, and/or family of-origin issues such as abuse and neglect. The objectives are to create a therapy group in which each client will identify and address her own individual issues and goals, to increase assertiveness and communication skills, to develop coping strategies and problem-solving skills to deal more effectively with environmental and personal stress, to provide support in forming and maintaining relationships with others, and to decrease social and emotional isolation.


MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL REGION

Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
DIABETES
Individualized Diabetes Counseling and Education
For individuals with newly diagnosed or previously diagnosed Type 1, Type 2 or gestational diabetes. Topics include meal planning, self blood glucose monitoring, gestational diabetes management and diabetes exercise prescription. For information, call 763-389-6336.
Individualized Nutrition Counseling
Topics include Step I/Step II low fat/low cholesterol, high fiber, low sodium, diabetes, calorie controlled/weight loss diets as well as label reading and eating out. Call 763-389-6367 for appointment and fee information.

HEART HEALTH
Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation
For individuals with recent (less than three months ago) heart-related diagnoses. Continuous ECG, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring during exercise sessions provide the basis for learning the principles of an individualized, safe fitness program of conditioning, strengthening, and flexibility. Exercise sessions are supervised by an occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, or registered nurse. Lifestyle modification education for coronary artery disease risk reduction are also provided. Physician referral/insurance provider approval required. Call 763-389-6420 for more information.

COPING & RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS

ALZHEIMER’S
Alzheimer’s Support Group
For people living with Alzheimer’s disease. For information, call Lois Hollingsworth at 651-464-5600.
First Tuesday of every month; 7-8 p.m.
Birchwood Health Care Center, Forest Lake
CANCER
Breast Cancer Support Group
Led by Terese Mudrich, a breast cancer survivor. For more information, call 651-982-7980.
Second Monday of every month; 7-8 p.m.
Education Center Room D
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
CAREGIVER
Caregiver Support Group
For people who care for an elderly, chronically ill or disabled person. For information, contact Mary Bornong, 651-439-4840.
Second and fourth Wednesday of the month; 9:30-11 a.m.
Forest Lake Senior Community Center
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Support Group
For people with COPD and their families. For more information, call LaMoine Olson at 651-982-7886.
Third Thursday of every month; 1-3 p.m.
Education Center, Room B
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
CROHN’S
Crohn’s and Colitis
This group provides information, support and understanding to individuals with inflammatory bowel disease. For more information call Liz at 651-257-4083.
First Tuesday of every month; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Education Center Room A
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
MEMORY
Memory Care Connection
For people who want to deal positively with issues relating to memory loss. For more information, call Betty Stoffel at 651-674-2436.
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month; 2-3 p.m.
Uptown Maple Commons
6th & Maple, North Branch
OSTOMY
Ostomy Support Group
For ostomy patients. For information, call Jim Gits, 651-429-1274 or Dick Anderberg, 651-464-4379.
Second Saturday of every month; 10 a.m.
Education Center Room B
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
For people with Parkinson’s Disease and their families. For more information, call Jean Hegberg at 651-464-5600.
First Thursday each month except Jan. and July; 1 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, Forest Lake

REDWING, MINNESOTA

Fairview Red Wing Medical Center, Fairview Red Wing Professional and Community Center (old Fairview Red Wing Hospital) and Fairview Seminary Plaza.

EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders Program
Learning to love one’s body, developing a healthy relationship with food, improving one’s self esteem, developing and regaining one’s identity, and reclaiming health and life are some of the primary goals of outpatient treatment at Fairview Red Wing Health Services. Our team consists of a medical director, dietician, and therapist, with psychiatric and psychological consultation available. The first step in our treatment program consists of a comprehensive assessment with our dietician and therapist. Medical evaluations may also be required. Individualized treatment plans are developed to fit the different needs of each client and consist of a multidimensional approach that may include the additional services of group therapy and family counseling. To make an appointment or to find out more about our program, call 800-464-2296.

HEART
H.E.A.R.R.T.
Heart Education And Risk Reduction Tips for those at risk for heart disease or recently diagnosed. Led by occupational therapists and physical therapists, this class shows you how to make little changes that mean a lot to your heart’s health. Discussions highlight heart-healthy eating, weight management and ways to incorporate exercise daily. Stress management, high blood pressure and diabetes are also addressed. Call Rehabilitation services for information and to register at 651-267-5450.

Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation
For individuals with recent (less than three months ago) heart-related diagnoses. Continuous ECG, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring during exercise sessions provide the basis for learning the principles of an individualized, safe fitness program of conditioning, strengthening and flexibility. Exercise sessions are supervised by an occupational therapist and physical therapist. Lifestyle modifications education for coronary artery disease risk reduction are also provided. Physician referral/insurance provider approval required. Call 651-267-5450 for more information.

CANCER
Cancer Support Group
This support group provides education, support and discussion to people with cancer and their family. For additional information please call Pam Hallahan at 651-388-8124 (H) or 651-385-3265 (W).
First Lutheran Church
615 West 5th St, Red Wing

GRIEF
Coffee and Conversation
An informal gathering offering support to individuals who have lost someone through death. Stop by for a cup of coffee and connect with others who are walking a similar path. For additional information, call Ann Quarnstrom at 651-385-3410.

First Thursday of every month; 9:30-10:30 a.m.
9th floor Fairview Seminary Plaza, Red Wing
Community Education and Grief Support
Education and support on issues related to death, dying and grief. Hospice staff are available for public speaking, training, and one to one support. We have many resources that are available to the community. For additional information call Gwen Preheim-Bartel at 651-385-3412.

Red Wing Grief Support Group
Participation in this support group is open to adults who have experienced a loss through death. If you or someone you know could benefit from understanding grief from supportive listening, consider attending this series.Classes offered spring and fall; twice a year. No charge. To register, call Ann Quarnstrom at 651-385-3410.