The Longview Area Self Help Group of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting Dr. Timothy Howes, a Longview urologist, at its program from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday.

He will speak on MS and urinary issues. The program will be at First Lutheran Church, 3901 Bill Owens Parkway.

For information, contact Dorinda Harper at (903) 845-4823 or Holly Latham at (903) 758-4662.

Alzheimer's support

The White Oak Alzheimer's Support Group will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the White Oak Community of Christ at 612 N. White Oak Road.

The program will include a showing of the "Alzheimer's Project" as presented by HBO with comments by Maria Shriver. It is open to the public.

For information, contact Duane Amos at (903) 734-7971.

Mental illness program

Community Healthcore has joined with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Longview chapter to bring a new program to East Texas.

The NAMI program is titled "In Our Own Voice," according to Paula Hendrix, president of the Longview chapter.

The organization has two trained teams that can make presentations to civic, church, business and civic groups, Hendrix said.

For information or to schedule the program, call (903) 736-6411 or e-mail Hendrix at hxelectric@aol.com.

"In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness" is offered at no cost. It is an education and recovery presentation given by trained presenters who are living full and productive lives while overcoming the challenges of their mental illness, Hendrix said.

Food drive

A food drive benefiting Longview Community Ministries is being held by Family Focus Wellness Center, 101-B Woodbine Place, off of Judson Road.

Non-perishable food items can be dropped off from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Nov. 19.

People donating at least five food items will be eligible for prizes and free exams.

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