SAN ANTONIO — Doctors this past week reported unusually good results from tests of two experimental drugs in women with an aggressive form of breast cancer that had spread widely and resisted many previous treatments.
Drug addiction help: The Living Recovery Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets at 12:15 p.m., 8 p.m. daily and a 10 a.m. Saturday meeting for women at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. The group offers a weekly meeting for family members of addicts, Nar-Anon, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. F…
Griefshare Grief support group: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Mobberly Baptist Church, 625 E. Loop 281 in Longview. Mobberly Baptist Church and Texas Home Health Hospice have teamed to offer peer grief support for children, teens and adults whose loved ones have died. For information, call (903) 261-4199.
Alzheimer’s Journey Education & Support Group Course: 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. every Tuesday, Jan. 7 to Feb. 25, East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance Office, 911 N.W. Loop 281, Suite 211 in Longview. This eight-week course is designed for recently diagnosed people and their caregivers. Class size is…
■ Drug addiction help: The Living Recovery Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets at 12:15 p.m., 8 p.m. daily and a 10 a.m. Saturday meeting for women at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. The group offers a weekly meeting for family members of addicts, Nar-Anon, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 3713 W. Marshall Ave.…
Drug addiction help: The Living Recovery Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets at 12:15 p.m., 8 p.m. daily and a 10 a.m. Saturday meeting for women at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. The group offers a weekly meeting for family members of addicts, Nar-Anon, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. F…
Drug addiction help: The Living Recovery Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets at 12:15 p.m., 8 p.m. daily and a 10 a.m. Saturday meeting for women, at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. The group offers a weekly meeting for family members of addicts, Nar-Anon, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. …
Drug addiction help: The Living Recovery Group of Narcotics Anonymous meets at 12:15 p.m., 8 p.m. daily and a 10 a.m. Saturday meeting for women, at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. The group offers a weekly meeting for family members of addicts, Nar-Anon, at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at 3713 W. Marshall Ave. …
Athletic injury clinics: 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays through Nov. 9, Christus Good Shepherd North Park Medical Plaza, 323 E. Hawkins Parkway in Longview. In partnership with Longview Clinic Orthopaedic Association, the free clinics are available for student athletes in the Longview area. For infor…
■ Cancer support group: noon to 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month, Texas Oncology, 1300 N. Fourth St. in Longview. For information, call Debbi Newton at (903) 757-2122.
“Age Well. Live Well.” seminars: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way in Longview. Attendees of the free seminar series will receive tools and learn about key aspects of senior health. Topics of discussion include functional bal…
”Age Well. Live Well.” seminars: 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday and Oct. 16, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way in Longview. Attendees of the free seminar series will receive tools and learn about key aspects of senior health. Topics of discussion include fu…
HOUSTON — Sylvia Kampshoff worked long hours as a finance lawyer when she moved to Houston in 2015, sometimes going into the office at 4 a.m. and leaving the next day at 3 a.m. Her workouts were limited to days when deals fell through and she suddenly had free time.
East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance Conference: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Mobberly Baptist Church, 625 W. Loop 281 in Longview. Michael Verde, president and founder of Memory Bridge, will discuss the emotional and social isolation of elders living with dementia. This event is for caregivers a…
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Senior Circle Balance Seminar: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Papacita’s Mexican Restaurant, 305 W. Loop 281 in Longview. Physical therapist Victoria Gaugis of FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers, will present a seminar on vestibular rehabilitation, an exercise-based program designed by …
Hope and Help Hour — Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support: 6 p.m. Thursday, Longview Museum of Fine Arts, 215 E. Tyler St. in Longview. East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance presents “What Now?”, a medical overview by Dr. Stacey Holder, caregiver guidance by Nelda Strong and Dorothy Horne, and testimo…
Be A Life Saver: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2500 McCann Road in Longview. Community Healthcore will present a free community event for Mental Health Awareness Day. For information, email patti.brady@communityhealthcore.com .
■ Griefshare Grief Support Group: 6:30 p.m. Sep. 9, Mobberly Baptist Church, 625 E. Loop 281 in Longview. Peer grief support for children, teens and adults who have lost ones to death. Provided by Mobberly Baptist Church and Texas Home Health Hospice. For information, call (903) 261-4199.
■ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Reunion Celebration: 10 a.m. to noon Sep. 14, Bugatti Room at Holiday Inn, 300 Tuttle Drive in Longview. Longview Regional Medical Center presents this free event, which is open to any patients whose lives have been touched by Regional’s NICU. It will be…
■ Stop the Bleed: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death from trauma, and this free course for non-health care professionals teaches how to identify and stop it. For registration,…
■ Stop the Bleed: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death from trauma, and this free course for non-health care professionals teaches how to identify and stop it. For registration…
Stop the Bleed: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday; Aug. 19, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death from trauma, and this free course for non-health care professionals teaches how to identify and stop it. For regist…
Stop the Bleed: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 5 and 19, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death from trauma, and this free course for non-health care professionals teaches how to identify and stop it. For registra…
■ Parkinson’s support group: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Friendship Room of Buckner Westminster Place, 2201 Horseshoe Lane in Longview. Dr. Cody R. Hopson D.C., will discuss “Parkinson’s Disease and Posture.” For information, call Jim or Hettie Pollock, (903) 736-8872.
Beat the Pack Cessation Seminar: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way in Longview. Anyone trying to stop smoking or using tobacco products is encouraged to attend. This event is free; reservations are appreciated but not requ…
”Beat the Pack” Cessation Seminar: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. July 18, Christus Good Shepherd Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way in Longview. Anyone trying to stop smoking or use tobacco products is encouraged to attend. This event is free; reservation are appreciated but not requir…
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 101 Seminar: 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 18, Bugatti Room at Holiday Inn, 300 Tuttle Drive in Longview. Longview Regional Medical Center presents this free event, which will educate the community about its Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Learn about the team of NICU …
Parkinson’s support group: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in the Friendship Room of Buckner Westminster Place, 2201 Horseshoe Lane in Longview. This month’s speaker is Dr. Aanchal Taneja, a neurologist with Texas Parkinson and Movement in Dallas. For information, call Jim or Hettie Pollock, (903) 736-8872.
Cooking Well with Diabetes: 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Gregg County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 405 E. Marshall Ave., in Longview, will host a series of four interactive classes with research-based, diabetic-friendly recipes. Cost: $25 per person. For information/registration, c…
Stop the Bleed: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Christus Institute for Healthy Living, 3133 Good Shepherd Way; 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 20, Senior Circle Center, 3000 N. Fourth St., in Longview. Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of death from trauma, and this free course for nonhealth care profes…
Cooking Well with Diabetes: 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and June 18 and 20, Gregg County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 405 E. Marshall Ave., in Longview, will host a series of four interactive classes with research-based, diabetic-friendly recipes. Cost: $25 per person. For informat…
Cooking Well with Diabetes: 1 to 3 p.m. June 4, 6, 18 and 20, Gregg County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 405 E. Marshall Ave., in Longview, will host a series of four interactive classes with research-based, diabetic-friendly recipes. Cost: $25 per person. For information/registration, c…
Health Fair: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Longview Regional Medical Center will offer a community health fair at the Family Care clinic, 5174 FM 1252 West in Liberty City. Free health screenings include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol tests, as well as summer sun safety tips, door prizes and…
■ Health Fair: 4 to 6 p.m. May 21, Longview Regional Medical Center will offer a community health fair at the Family Care clinic, 5174 FM 1252 West in Liberty City. Free health screenings include blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol tests, as well as summer sun safety tips, door prizes an…
■ Let’s Brunch: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Marshall Civic Center, 2501 East End Blvd. South in Marshall. Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview and Marshall have scheduled the “Girlfriend’s Guide to Great Health” with a panel of physicians discussing aspects of women’s health.…
■ Let’s Brunch: Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview and Marshall have scheduled the “Girlfriend’s Guide to Great Health” with a panel of physicians discussing essential aspects of women’s health. Two community events are planned: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Holiday Inn Infi…
■ Let’s Brunch: Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview and Marshall have scheduled the “Girlfriend’s Guide to Great Health” with a panel of physicians discussing essential aspects of women’s health. Two community events are planned: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 3 at Holiday Inn Infin…
■ Prescription drug drop boxes: Unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs can be disposed of 24 hours a day, seven days a week by using the drop boxes in the lobbies of the Longview Police Department, 302 W. Cotton St., and White Oak Police Department, 108 E. Old Hwy. 80. Syringes can b…
■ Prescription drug drop boxes: Unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs can be disposed of 24 hours a day, seven days a week by using the drop boxes in the lobbies of the Longview Police Department, 302 W. Cotton St., and White Oak Police Department, 108 E. Old Hwy. 80. Syringes can b…
Prescription drug drop boxes: Unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs can be disposed of 24 hours a day, seven days a week by using the drop boxes in the lobbies of the Longview Police Department, 302 W. Cotton St., and White Oak Police Department, 108 E. Old Hwy. 80. Syringes can b…
■ Wound healing seminar: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Senior Circle by Longview Regional Medical Center, 3000 N. Fourth St., Longview. Tricia Muse, director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Longview Regional Medical Center, will lead a program about skin and foo…
■ Wound healing seminar: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 25, Senior Circle by Longview Regional Medical Center, 3000 N. Fourth St., Longview. Tricia Muse, director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Longview Regional Medical Center, will lead a program about skin and f…
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■ Wound Healing seminar: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 25, Senior Circle by Longview Regional Medical Center, 3000 N. Fourth St., Longview. Tricia Muse, director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Longview Regional Medical Center, will lead a program about skin and f…
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■ “Live Well, Be Well” seminars: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Senior Circle by Longview Regional Medical Center, 3000 N. Fourth St., Longview; in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Gregg County. All seminars are part of AgriLife’s “Live Well, Be Well” series, which is des…
According to a new American Heart Association report, nearly half of all U.S. adults have some type of cardiovascular disease, so during Heart Month, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System experts are reminding East Texans that living a heart-healthy lifestyle is key to enjoying a healthier, h…
■ “Live Well, Be Well” seminars: 11:30 a.m. Monday and March 4, Senior Circle by Longview Regional Medical Center, 3000 N. Fourth St., Longview; in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Gregg County. All seminars are part of AgriLife’s “Live Well, Be Well” series, …
