BEACON — July 2009 - Beebe Medical Center

For Our CommunityScreeningsFree glucose screeningsEvery Wednesday at Three Locations1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Free, finger-stick glucose screenings are offeredevery Wednesday at three locations. No appointmentsare necessary. The results of these screenings canindicate whether a patient needs to see a physicianfor evaluation for diabetes.They are not intended for diabetes management.• Beebe Lab Express • (302) 645-3568Beebe Medical Center, 1st Floor, East entrance• Beebe Lab Express • (302) 645-3010 ext. 2444The Beebe Health Campus, Route 24• Beebe Lab Express—Milton • (302) 684-8579Support GroupsCAREGIVERS’ SUPPORT GROUPThird Thursday of Each MonthA support group for caregivers of those withAlzheimer’s disease and related diseases meets atThe Gull House (Bay Mart Shopping Center, oppositeSpring Lake, Rehoboth). For further information, pleasecall Kathleen Graham Frey at (302) 226-2160.FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUPFirst Friday of Each Month at 1 p.m.Integrative Health sponsors a support group with apositive approach to help with lifestyle, exercise, cooking,and networking. The group meets at Lewes SeniorCenter in Nassau. Contact Sherry McGoldrick formore information at (302) 644-8181.DIABETES INSULIN PUMPSUPPORT GROUPIf you wear an insulin pump or are interested inlearning about wearing a pump, come join us. BeebeMedical Center’s Certified Diabetes Educators will beavailable to answer questions. For further information,please call (302) 947-2500.Mended Hearts Support GroupThird Tuesday of Each Month at 2 p.m.A support group for those who have had open-heartsurgery. McCurry Conference Center in the MedicalArts Building, next to the Tunnell Cancer Center onRoute 24. Call (302) 645-3514 for more information.PARKINSON’S DISEASESUPPORT GROUPA Parkinson’s Disease (PD) support group has formedto help those with PD, their caregivers, and anyoneelse who may be afflicted with body movementdisorders. The group meets monthly at the McCurryConference Center in the Medical Arts Building, nextto the Tunnell Cancer Center on Route 24. For moreinformation, call Dennis Leebel at (302) 644-3465.STROKE SUPPORT GROUPFourth Thursday of Each Month at 5 p.m.A stroke support group meets at Tunnell CancerCenter, 18947 John J. Williams Highway in RehobothBeach. The group provides support to stroke survivors,care partners, spouses, and friends. It provideseducation and resources to maximize participationin home and community. The instructor is HollySullivan, Speech/Language Pathologist at BeebeMedical Center. For additional information, call(302) 645-3100 ext. 2436.Better Breathers CLUBThird Wednesday of Each Month at 1:30 p.m.A support group for those with pulmonary diseases.Information on pulmonary disease and treatments ispresented by respiratory therapists, physicians, dietitians,and pharmacists. Attendees suggest topics todiscuss. The group meets at the McCurry ConferenceCenter in the Medical Arts Building in the BeebeHealth Campus on John J. Williams Highway (Route24). For information, call the Beebe Medical CenterRespiratory Department at (302) 645-3245.ClassesCPRBeebe Medical Center offers CPR, ACLS (advancedcardiac life support), and PALS (pediatric advancedlife support) classes. For further information and tosign up, please call the Education Department at(302) 645-3248.DiabetesDiabetes educational programs are offered three timeseach month at the Wound Care Services/DiabetesManagement Department at the Beebe Long NeckHealth Center, 32060 Long Neck Road, for personsnewly diagnosed and those who need a refreshercourse for managing their disease. Programs also areoffered in Spanish, and Certified Diabetes Educatorsteach all classes. Contact: (302) 947-2500.Fundraising Events10th Annual Jean & Joan FUNDGolf TournamentTuesday, October 6Kings Creek Country Club9th Annual FunFestSaturday, September 2610 a.m. to 3 p.m.Winswept Stables, Lewes22nd Annual Beebe BallSaturday, November 7Rehoboth Beach Convention Center14th Annual Holiday of LightsThursday, December 3Beebe Medical CenterThe Beacon is published by Beebe Medical Center to presenthealth information to the people of Sussex County. Healthinformation provided in the Beacon should not be substitutedfor medical advice offered by a physician. Please consult yourphysician on medical concerns and questions.Jeffrey M. Fried, President and CEO, jfried@bbmc.orgSusan L. Towers, Writer and Editor, stowers@bbmc.orgOur MissionBeebe Medical Center’s charitable mission is to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, andrestore optimal health with the people residing, working, or visiting the communities we serve.Our VisionBeebe Medical Center will be a community-based healthcare system committed to providinghigh-quality, cost-effective healthcare in fulfillment of our charitable mission.Lewes, Delaware • (302) 645-3300 • www.beebemed.orgWith photography by Kevin Fleming