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- FOR YOUR HEALTH - Aug. 27 - Abington Mariner
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| FOR YOUR HEALTH - Aug. 27 - Abington Mariner Posted: 26 Aug 2010 12:07 PM PDT Health Access Program Jordan Hospital provides free primary care and anonymous counseling and testing for persons living with HIV/AIDS in Greater Plymouth through a federal Ryan White CARE Act (Title III) grant for Early Intervention Services. For information about eligibility and services provided under the grant, call Ruth Cooper, at 508-732-8981. For free anonymous counseling and testing information, call Kerry Haskell, 508-732-8982.
Counseling referrals The Social Work Therapy Referral Service offers free confidential referrals for individual, couple, family and group therapy, matched for specialty, location and insurance. A public service of the National Association of Social Workers. Call 617-720-2828 or 800-242-9794.
Carver Partners Home Care Clinics The Carver office of Partners Home Care offers free blood pressure and health-screening clinics every Monday, from 11 a.m. to noon, at the Atwood House in the Carver Council on Aging; the second Monday of every month, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., at Meadowbrook Apartments; the third Monday of the month, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., at the Cranberry Village Club House; and the fourth Monday of the month, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., at the Carver Public Library on Main Street. Anyone who wishes to have a vaccination (flu, pneumonia, TB, polio, chicken pox or hepatitis B) should call the Public Health Center at 508-747-5924 to make arrangements.
Emergency services program expands to Plymouth Child & Family Services has recently been awarded the contract to continue to operate the Emergency Services Program (ES) in the Greater New Bedford area. As part of the effort to streamline services across the state, Mass Behavioral Health has made some changes to service areas inclusive of New Bedford's. The New Bedford and Plymouth areas are now service area operated by Child & Family Services. The additional services would likely include an outpatient clinic and possibly sub acute services for children in need of a structured environment. Further expansion of services other than the ES in the Plymouth area will help the community as a whole. The standards of this new contract are quite different from what has been provided by all Emergency Services programs to date. A primary focus of this new model will be to find ways to provide services to individuals in the community as opposed to emergency departments. The new model that all emergency services will be operating under will include assisting individuals in recognizing their family and personal strengths in an effort to maintain individuals in a community setting. Empowering people to utilize their available strengths, supports and coping strategies can create an upward spiral for them.
Halifax health screenings The Halifax office of Partners Home Care offers free blood pressure and health-screening clinics the third Monday of every month, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Halifax Mobile Park Community Building, Redwood Drive. Additional screenings are held the second Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Halifax Town Hall, meeting room 2, at 499 Plymouth St.
Health workshops True Life Chiropractic and Our Healing Place are offering ongoing workshops presenting the latest information on wellness, diet and exercise. Take charge of your wellness by joining one of the upcoming workshops located at 283 Main St., Kingston. Call 781-585-0585 for information.
Jordan Hospital classes The following courses are held at the Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth: ·CPR – This class is held monthly and for all levels. Call 800-256-7326 for dates, times, more information and registration. ·First aid – Classes are held monthly. Call 800-256-7326 for dates, times, more information and registration. ·Self-management of diabetes – This is a four-week series that meets once a week in two-hour sessions at the Diabetes Education Center, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 314. Physician referral and blood test required. Call Kay Grosberg, RN, at 508-830-2446. ·Gestational diabetes education – This class meets for two hours on an as-needed basis. Physician referral is required and blood tests are performed before and at the end of each program. For more information or to register, call Kay Grosberg, RN, at 508-830-2446. ·Visions for Tomorrow – This is a free, eight- to 10-week education course for primary caregivers of adolescents with brain disorders; taught by trained family-member volunteers; the curriculum covers brain biology, ADD/ADHD, PDD/autism, Tourette's, conduct disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, eating and anxiety disorders, OCD, childhood schizophrenia/psychosis. Call Jan Holt-Kerns at 781-837-1162 for details or to register ·Pre-op joint-replacement class – This class prepares the pre-op patient for joint surgery; topics include review of physical therapy, occupational therapy, equipment and discharge planning. Classes are the first Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Boynton Conference Room. ·Quitters Stop Smoking – This is a six-class series. For further information or to register, call Bette Antonellis at 508-830-2174. · Yoga Class – Offered Tuesdays from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Jordan Rehabilitation, Cordage Park; and at Jordan Hospital from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Saturdays. The cost is $76 for eight classes. For more information call Margo Kiley 508-224-7482. Mammography Center Jordan Hospital's Mammography Center has the most sophisticated mammography unit available. Examination takes only 10 minutes. A physician referral is required. Call 508-830-2120 for further information.
Plympton Partners Home Care Partners Home Care offers walk-in public health-care clinics on the second Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Plympton COA, Plympton Town Hall.
Simply Soothing Sanctuary Simply Soothing Sanctuary has recently opened its doors on Summer Street, Kingston, to all those who wish to experience the many varied healing modalities it offers, including Yoga, Tai Chi, Nia and meditation. Dee and Jim Davidson have opened this studio, adjacent to their home and labyrinth, and are welcoming all who seek the calmness the sanctuary and its programs provide. For information, visit www.simplysoothingsanctuary.com or call 781-585-3912.
Social Work Therapy Referral Service The Social Work Therapy Referral Service offers free confidential referrals for individual, couple, family and group therapy, matched for specialty, location and insurance. Call 617-720-2828 or 800-242-9794.
The Wellness Community The Wellness Community of the South Shore, 273 Hanover St., Hanover, serves the entire South Shore with free support services for individuals dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Call 781-829-4823 or visit www.wellnesscommunity.org for information. All groups meet at The Wellness Community-Massachusetts South Shore, 273 Hanover St., Hanover. For drop-in groups, an RSVP would be appreciated by calling 781-829-4823.
Wellness wrap-up events Held the third Wednesday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. and includes a complimentary lunch, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital's wellness wrap-up series is designed to provide area residents with the latest information on a range of relevant topics to help them live better. RSVP is required for attendance by calling 781-348-2107. Braintree Rehabilitation is located at 250 Pond St. in Braintree.
Women's cancer screenings Jordan Hospital offers free physicals, including breast and cervical cancer-screening services, for eligible uninsured and underinsured women, 18 and older. Screenings are by appointment only. For information or to enroll, call the Women's Health Network at 508-830-2314.
Support Al-Anon – A Road to Serenity Al-Anon announced a new meeting being held at 9:30 a.m. Fridays in the Church of the Vine, 5 Wareham St., Carver. All those who are affected by someone else's drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in this fellowship.
Alzheimer's support An Alzheimer's family support group for adult family members and caregivers is offered by Sunrise Assisted Living of Plymouth the first Wednesday of the month, from 7 to 8 p.m., in the community center at 97 Warren Ave., Plymouth. Suzanne Baybutt, RN, BSN, leads the discussion. Free. RSVP requested. Call 508-746-9733, ext. 224.
Alzheimer's Support - Plymouth A support group co-sponsored by Radius Health Care Center, to support families and friends of patients with Alzheimer's meets the first Tuesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. at Stafford Hill Assisted Living, 60 Stafford Street, Plymouth. For more information call Evelyn Haight at 508-746-4343 ext. 298.
Alzheimer's support - Duxbury A support group for family and friends meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. For information, call Brenda Corriea at 781-934-5774, ext. 26.
Battered women's support South Shore Women's Center offers a group for women age 57 and older who are being hurt, humiliated, controlled or degraded by a partner or loved one. Sessions are confidential and free. For information, call Ann at 781-582-0078.
Beacon Hospice support groups Caregiver Support Group Beacon Hospice is offering a support group for anyone who is caring for a loved one. This group is an opportunity to be with others who are in a similar situation, to learn coping skills and to share feelings about the grief and stress of being a caregiver. This group is free of charge and is open to anyone in the community. Pre-registration is required by calling Scott Ciosek at 508-747-7222. Meetings will take place at Beacon Hospice, 32 Resnik Road, Plymouth on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Coping with the Loss of a Spouse Beacon Hospice is offering a support group and grief education series called "Coping with the Loss of a Spouse" This group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for eight weeks Thursdays, at Beacon Hospice in Plymouth. This program is free of charge and is open to anyone in the community. Pre-registration is required to participate. For more information and to preregister, call Scott Ciosek, M.Div., Bereavement Coordinator at Beacon Hospice at 508-747-7222. Men Coping with Grief Beacon Hospice will offer a support group, Men Coping with Grief, at the Plymouth Council on Aging. This group will meet for eight weeks Tuesday afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Any man who is experiencing grief because of the death of a loved one is invited to participate. This program is free of charge and is open to any man in the local area. Preregistration is required to participate. For information and to pre-register, call Scott Ciosek, M.Div., bereavement coordinator at Beacon Hospice, at 508-747-7222.
Duxbury House Alzheimer's Care Center Support Group Duxbury House Alzheimer's Care Center will be hosting a monthly Alzheimer's support group in the tavern at Bay Path Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 308 Kingstown Way, in Duxbury. The group will be led by Sandi Wright, RN, and Eilish Broderick-Murphy, and will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. The group is open to all families, friends, and caregivers who have a loved one affected by Alzheimer's disease, and anyone who would like to attend is welcome. For more information contact Sandi Wright or Eilish Broderick-Murphy, at 781-585-2397 or call Bay Path Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at 781-585-5561.
Hear Together support group Hear Together is a local nonprofit support group for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The group provides support and an information network for families of children with all degrees of hearing loss in Plymouth and surrounding towns. Meetings are the last Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Preschool on Whiting Street in Plymouth. Throughout the year family friendly events and parties are also held so children have the opportunity to meet and socialize with each other. For more information call Cathy at 508-830-1765 or e-mail heartogether@Comcast.net.
Breastfeeding information and support La Leche League of Silver Lake meets the second Thursday of each month. The group will meet at the Duxbury Free Library on Alden Street in the Merry Room at 7:15 p.m. For breastfeeding questions or further meeting information, contact Lisa 781-829-9075 or Krishyon 781-294-7477.
Breastfeeding support All breastfeeding mothers and expectant mothers interested in breastfeeding are invited to attend this support group, which is hosted by peer counselors who are trained through the lactation center of the BirthPlace at Jordan Hospital and the Plymouth WIC office. The support group meets from 10 a.m. to noon every Friday, except holidays, at the Jordan Health and Wellness Center, 430 Plymouth St., Route 106, Halifax. For information, call 800-750-5343.
Caregiver support program Old Colony Elderly Services sponsors the Family Caregiver Support Program, which provides support to caregivers through education, advocacy and information on available resources. Services are free. Call 800-242-0246.
Children's bereavement Support group for children grieving over the deaths of loved ones, sponsored by Cranberry Hospice. For information, call Sunrise Assisted Living of Plymouth, 508-830-2720. While the children are meeting, there is a parents' group that meets to discuss ways to help grieving children.
Epilepsy family support The South Shore Epilepsy Parent and Family Support Network meet the first Tuesday of every month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Loring Community Center in Plymouth. For details, call Susan Welby at 617-506-6041, ext. 19.
Family Caregiver Support Program The Family Caregiver Support Program at Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) in Brockton and Comfort Keepers in Plymouth, have established a free monthly Family Caregiver Support Group. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and offers educational focused meetings, guidance and reassurance while enabling the exchange of practical ideas. Meetings will be held a Comfort Keepers located at 37 Industrial Park Road in Plymouth.
Food Addicts in Recovery Food Addicts in Recovery is a nonprofit, 12-step program for individuals recovering from addictive eating. Local meetings are held Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriels Church, 124 Front St., Marion; Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 74 High St., Wareham; Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the YMCA, 33 Charge Pond Road, Wareham; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Terrace Senior Housing, 275 Main St., Fairhaven; and Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 17 Spring St., Fairhaven. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. For information, call 781-321-9118 or visit the website www.foodaddicts.org.
Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center Grief support group The group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, at Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center, 4 Elm St., Kingston. This group is open to anyone who is suffering the loss of a loved one. Weight loss confidential for teens support group The group meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group will provide how to build and sustain a healthy relationship with food and appropriate ways for losing weight for a healthy weight. The cost is $15 per group session. There will be two groups per month at Hope Floats Healing and Wellness Center, 4 Elm St., Kingston. For information, call 781-936-8068.
Jordan Hospital support groups The Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, offers the following support groups: ·Cancer Support Group – Drop-in support group is for all types of cancer patients and their caregivers. The group meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in the Cancer Center at Jordan Hospital. ·Children's/teen's bereavement support meets first and third Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., during the school year. Call Kathleen McAleer at 508-746-0215 for details ·Chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS)/ fibromyalgia meets the last Sunday of each month, from 2 to 4 p.m. and includes discussion, videotape presentation and written information. Call Mike Banner at 781-585-3483. ·Depression after delivery meets the second Thursday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the meditation room on the third floor. All new mothers and their families are welcome. Call Gerri Piatelli at 781-837-4242. ·Diabetes – This is a support group for patients, families and friends of diabetics. Meetings are held at the Diabetes Education Center, 36 Cordage Park Circle, Suite 314, the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. Call Kay Grosberg, RN, at 508-830-2446. ·Gamblers Anonymous – Meets Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9 in the Boynton Conference Room. This is a 12-Step Recovery Program. Aside from the obvious financial insecurity that compulsive gambling can generate, problem gambling has been shown to be a contributing cause of: 1) acute dysfunction within family settings, 2) partial or wholly compromised academics and careers, 3) developing or realized legal problems, 4) and severe psychological distress. It is estimated that less than 10 percent of those with gambling problems voluntarily seek treatment. A gambler is permitted to bring along a spouse, friend, coworker, etc. to his/her first meeting for moral support and/or out of logistical need. Protection of a gambler's anonymity is fundamental and remains the guiding principal of the program. The only requirement for GA membership is a desire to stop gambling. There are absolutely no dues or fees for membership or continued participation. ·Grief – This drop-in group is held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every other Thursday morning. It is not necessary to register but attendance of at least three sessions is requested. Call Kathleen McAleer at 508-746-0215 for details ·Mother-to-Mother breastfeeding support – Spend two-hours in the company of health professionals and mothers who feel breastfeeding is an important part of raising their children. This free program is presented by the Jordan Hospital Lactation Center. Registration is not required and there is no fee for participation. Group meets every Monday in the Boynton Conference Room from noon to 2 p.m. Take your lunch and your baby. The group does not meet on holidays. ·NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) – NAMI is a nonprofit organization serving Plymouth and nine surrounding communities. NAMI sponsors a free Family to Family support group Thursdays, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sgarzi conference room at Jordan Hospital, for family members and caregivers of those living with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other psychiatric disorders. The program is free and open to the public. ·Partner/spouse loss – The evening group is every Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for six sessions. Call Kathleen McAleer at 508-746-0215 for details. · Sexual Assault Support Group – This group meets for 12-week sessions. The group is free of charge for survivors. Call Ann Hoban at 508-830-2835 for more information or if you are interested in joining the group. · STATS (Second Time Around Transplant Support) – For organ recipients, those waiting for a transplant, donors, family members and anyone with an interest. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Sgarzi Conference Room. Call Bob Fredericks 774-269-1283 for more information. ·Stroke – The "Coffee Hour" Stroke Club is a support group offering guest speakers and group discussion aimed at the challenges facing victims of stroke and their families. Meets the first Thursday of each month, from noon to 2 p.m., in the Boynton conference room; call 508-830-2104 for information. The group is made up primarily of people who have suffered strokes, but loved ones, spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors are encouraged to attend. ·Visions for Tomorrow - A free 8-10-week course for primary caregivers of adolescents with brain disorders (mental illness). Call Jan Holt-Kerns at 781-837-1162 for more information and to register for the class.
Kingston family caregivers can receive reimbursement Kingston family caregivers can receive reimbursement to care for elders at home. Caregiver Homes, a program that provides community based housing options for elders and disabled adults in need of daily care and assistance, is now accepting referrals in Kingston. For more information about the Caregivers Home program or to see if your family qualifies, call Denise Baxter, LCSW, at 617-997-6243 or visit the program website at www.caregiverhomes.com.
New Beginnings for Singles Plymouth New Beginnings for Singles is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization offering support and social activities for single, separated, divorced and widowed adults. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Plymouth United Methodist Church, 29 Carver Road, Plymouth. Call Elaine at 508-697-7507, the church at 508-746-1642, or visit www.PlymouthNewBeginnings.com for information.
New Beginnings New Beginnings, a nonprofit, nonsectarian support organization for single, widowed, separated and divorced men and women, has helped more than 9,400 south shore residents start a new life over the past 20 years. New Beginnings offers a safe place for healing and encouragement as you start a new chapter of your life. New Beginnings meets every Monday at the UCC Church, 460 Main St., Norwell, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Support groups meet from 6:30 to 7:30p.m., followed by social time and the evening's program or speaker. Orientation is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each Monday and is highly recommended for newcomers or returning members. All are welcome. For more information, call Peggy Loud at 781-659-1857 or e-mail uccnorwell@aol.com.
South Shore OCD Support Group The South Shore OCD Support Group holds monthly meetings for adults suffering from OCD, parents of children suffering from OCD or friends and family of adults suffering from OCD. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at South Shore Mental Health, 64 Industrial Park Road, Plymouth. No cost. Wheelchair accessible. Call Barbara Lashley at 508-830-1630 for more information.
Overeaters Anonymous Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-Step program for recovering from compulsive overeating. There are no dues, no fees and no weigh-ins. We welcome everyone who has a problem with food including overeaters, anorexics, and bulimics. For nearest meeting and further information, call 781-925-1903 or visit the website www.oaregion6.org.
Parents Helping Parents Are you feeling frustrated or overwhelmed as a parent? Raising children isn't easy. That's why Parents Helping Parents hosts free and confidential parent support groups that meet weekly in many locations throughout Massachusetts. At a parent support group, you will find a caring, non-judgmental community of parents who can offer practical advice and experience. Free childcare is provided in many locations. Call toll-free, 800-632-8188, or e-mail info@parentshelpingparents.org for more information on the group nearest you.
Plymouth Men's Group The Plymouth Men's Group is a social/support group for gay men of the South Shore. The group has been meeting in Plymouth Wednesday evenings since 1996. Visit capecodgaypride.org for information.
SSHAGLY The South Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, Bisexual, Questioning and Allied Youth can offer a safe place for young people, aged 14 to 22, to find camaraderie and support by providing an environment where they can speak openly and in safety. Meetings take place every Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at First Parish Church, 24 River St., Norwell. Call 781-789-7629, or e-mail sshagly@hotmail.com.
Plymouth AIDS Support Services The South Shore AIDS Project offers referrals for free, confidential HIV tests, assistance with utilities, housing, transportation, groceries and nutrition, free condoms and referrals to medical, dental, mental-health and substance-abuse treatment facilities for those with HIV/AIDS. Assistance is also available for social, legal, SSI and MassHealth issues, and qualified MassHealth-recipient referrals to adult-care living programs. Stop by 123-1 Camelot Drive in Plymouth, or call 508-747-2189 or 508-747-5359 to speak to a case manager or leave a confidential message.
South Shore Women's Center South Shore Women's Center High Point Outpatient in Manomet offers group meetings for women affected by domestic violence and substance abuse. Groups also meet in Hingham, Kingston and Middleboro. The clothing and food pantry has regular hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are always welcome. Call 781-582-0078.
Vineyard Church Support Groups Divorce Support Group Are you heartbroken over divorce or separation? You are not alone. DivorceCare can help you discover hope and experience healing. DivorceCare is a 13-week video seminar with discussion in a support group of people who understand what you are experiencing. Topics focus on recovering from hurt, anger, depression, loneliness and more. DivorceCare meets Monday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Vineyard Community Church, 8 Hilltop Ave., Kingston. For information, call 781-588-3733 or www.thevineyardkingston.org. DivorceCare for KIDS DC4K is a special support group for kids ages 5-12 to help them heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. At our ongoing 13-week, self contained revolving sessions, we combine games, crafts, activities, music and DVD drama to create a fun atmosphere where kids can feel comfortable and accepted as they process the feelings they are having over their families breakup. DC4K meets Monday nights 6:30-8:30 at The Vineyard Community Church, 8 Hilltop Ave., Kingston. For information, call 781-588-3733 or www.thevineyardkingston.org. Celebrate Recovery Support Group Celebrate Recovery is a support group for men and woman who are in recovery from living life in a dysfunctional world. We help with struggles with anxiety, depression, co-dependency, drug and alcohol dependency, gambling issues, food issues, and other life problems. Meetings are Tuesday nights, Fellowship Dinner from 6 to 6:45 p.m., Teaching/Testimonies from 7 to 8 p.m., Separate Men and Women's Open Share Groups from 8 to 9 p.m., and Koinonia Café (coffee and fellowship) from 9 to 9:45 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 8 Hilltop Ave., Kingston. For information, call John 508-287-6555 or www.thevineyardkingston.org. Men's 12 Step Recovery Group This is a Men's 12 Step Christ Centered Recovery program that aims to bring freedom from the junk in our lives that keeps us from being the men God created us to be. If all your pursuits to find joy in your life or to cover up pain have only led to more pain and emptiness, maybe it is time to consider a different path. Meetings are Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Faunce Church, 158 Halfway Pond Road, Plymouth. For e information, call John 508-287-9610. Grief Recovery Group If you have experienced one or more of the 43 losses that produce grief, and you wish to move beyond the pain, this program offers you help in processing your grief and living joy filled lives. Meetings are Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church, 8 Hilltop Avenue, Kingston. For information, call Donna Nelson 781-534-5579.
The Wellness Community-Massachusetts South Shore offers free cancer support for August The Wellness Community-Massachusetts South Shore offers emotional support programs free of charge in a homelike environment for people living with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers, so no one has to face cancer alone. August programs include Tai Chi, Newcomer's Orientation, Participant Support Group, Art Exploration and Men's, Breast Cancer and Caregivers Network Groups, according to the following schedule: Tai Chi – 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, Aug. 24, 31. Integrates mind, body and spirit through breathing, exercise, posture and meditation. Drop-ins welcomed. Newcomer's Orientation – 10:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, Aug. 26. Informs people living with cancer, their loved ones and caregivers about TWC-MSS' free programs and services. Drop-ins welcomed. Participant Support Group – 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Aug. 25, and 4-6 p.m., Thursdays, Aug. 26. Offers people living with cancer an opportunity to connect, share, support and learn from one another. Open to people at any point in their cancer experience and facilitated by a professional therapist. Initial intake/interview and pre-registration required by calling 781-829-4823. Men's Network Group, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, are drop-in groups with no pre-registration required that are specific to participants' diagnoses or situations and offer a way to share common feelings and concerns among individuals with similar experiences. All groups meet at The Wellness Community-Massachusetts South Shore, 273 Hanover St., Hanover. For drop-in groups, an RSVP would be appreciated by calling 781-829-4823. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| University Of Nevada Professor Studies Structural Basis For Autism Disorders - Redorbit.com Posted: 26 Aug 2010 11:46 AM PDT Posted on: Thursday, 26 August 2010, 13:50 CDT Six-year study provides documentation of theorized differences in brain's cortex There is still much that is unknown about autism spectrum disorders, but a University of Nevada, Reno psychologist has added to the body of knowledge that researchers around the world are compiling to try to demystify, prevent and treat the mysterious condition. "Autism is a unique developmental disability," states Jeffrey Hutsler, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, who recently completed a six-year study of brain tissue that, for the first time, provided physical evidence of short-range over-connectivity in the outer layer of the brain's cortex in those with autism disorders. "It creates a lot of noise in the brain, so to speak," he explained. "There was a higher density of synaptic connections, about 20 percent." Although this short-range over-connectivity had been hypothesized, Hutsler is the first to examine postmortem tissue samples and provide physical evidence of the condition. His research was published recently in the journal, Brain Research. He says his study supports the types of treatments the University is providing at its Early Childhood Autism Program, with early intervention behavioral therapies. "This is in the layer of the cortex that is one of the last to develop, and a lot of these connections are refined after birth up to about age 4," Hutsler explained. "As you interact with the environment, you sculpt them out." Those with autism are typically detached from their environment. Hutsler said that their interaction with the environment, or lack thereof, may interfere with that sculpting process. Early intervention with behavioral therapy during the preschool years may be able to aid that sculpting or weeding-out process. Working mostly with 2- to 5-year-olds, tutors at the University's Early Childhood Autism Program spend a minimum of 30 hours per week, one-on-one with each child for at least two years. The tutors, graduate and undergraduate students who are under faculty supervision, use applied behavior analysis, employing positive reinforcement techniques that strengthen appropriate interaction and behavior, as well as decrease inappropriate behavior. The program is very effective, with virtually all participants showing improvement and about 50 percent showing total recovery from the disorder, meaning they are indistinguishable from their peers when they enter elementary school, according to the program's director, Patrick Ghezzi. In fact, Ghezzi has been asked to speak about the methods and the UNR Early Childhood Autism Program throughout the world, and has helped to start other programs modeled after Nevada's in countries such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia, German and Portugal. The University's doctoral program in behavior analysis is one of a handful of such accredited programs in the country. Victoria Follette, chair of the University's psychology department, says that research such as Hutsler's is part of her department's increased emphasis in neuroscience research. "Research in these areas is key to providing the scientific foundation for our understanding of this disorder and has both local and international implications in the treatment of autism," she states. Ghezzi is glad to have Hutsler, who joined the University in 2006, as part of the University's psychology and autism research team, stating, "He's at the frontier of research in the biomedical field." Hong Zhang, now a faculty member at Wuhan University in China, co-authored the study with Hutsler when he was a post-doctoral student of Hutsler's. Hutsler and Zhang credit the National Alliance for Autism Research for providing funding for the study, and also are grateful to the Autism Tissue Program, the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center and the Tissue Bank for Developmental Disorders at the University of Miami for their assistance with the study. To access the complete journal article, go to www.sciencedirect.com, and enter Hutsler in the author search slot. --- On the Net: This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Cypress Bioscience Acquires Novel Intranasal Carbetocin Therapy for Autism - msnbc.com Posted: 26 Aug 2010 04:58 AM PDT SAN DIEGO, CA — Cypress Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: CYPB), a pharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative drugs to treat central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it has acquired patent rights and technology related to a novel, intranasal formulation of carbetocin, a potential breakthrough treatment for the core symptoms of autism. The therapy, which was developed by Marina Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRNAD), is expected to further strengthen Cypress' CNS pipeline. Under the terms of the agreement, Cypress will make an upfront payment to Marina Biotech of $750,000. Subject to certain late-stage clinical and regulatory milestones, including approval in the United States, Cypress may make up to $27 million in additional payments to Marina Biotech. Cypress will also fund all continuing development activities and pay single-digit royalties to Marina Biotech based on commercial sales, if any. "We are enthusiastic about this acquisition, which exemplifies our strategy to build one of the highest quality CNS pipelines in the industry," said Jay D. Kranzler, MD, PhD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cypress Bioscience. "Given the number of autism cases in children, we believe that the addition of this novel therapy will enable us to address an important unmet medical need. The intranasal formulation of carbetocin is based on well-established pharmacology, and we believe that this therapy could be a breakthrough in the treatment of the core symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder. We plan to work expeditiously and expect to announce details regarding the clinical program in the coming months." "Over the past decade, the rates of diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders have increased by more than 50%(1)," said Christopher McDougle, MD, Albert E. Sterne Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis. "Carbetocin represents a potential treatment that, for the first time, targets the core symptoms of autism, particularly the social impairments and repetitive behaviors associated with this devastating disease. If successful, carbetocin could revolutionize the treatment of autism, thereby improving the lives of those individuals and families affected by this condition." About Carbetocin Carbetocin is a synthetic version of the endogenous hormone, oxytocin, modified for greater serum half-life. This compound was originally developed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals and is sold in multiple countries outside of the U.S. solely in a parenteral form for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage. Marina Biotech, with its expertise in intranasal peptide delivery originating from its predecessor company, Nastech Pharmaceuticals, developed an intranasal formulation of this agent with the goal of assessing its efficacy for the treatment of autism. Phase 1 studies have been completed with this novel formulation. About Autism Autistic spectrum disorders are developmental disorders that affect one in 110 children in the U.S., per recent surveys completed by the Centers for Disease Control(2). These disorders are characterized by social impairments, repetitive behaviors, and, in more severe subgroups, by language and communication deficits as well as intellectual impairments (2, 3). The social impairments can take the form of abnormal eye contact and body language, a lack of age-appropriate peer relationships, and a lack of social reciprocity. The spectrum of repetitive behaviors can include restricted interests, a need for rigid routines or rituals, stereotypes, and odd preoccupations. Both of these core symptoms have profound effects upon the lives of affected individuals and their caregivers. The cost to society on the whole in the U.S. alone is estimated at over $35 billion per year(4, 5). About Marina Biotech Marina Biotech (formerly known as MDRNA, Inc.) is a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutic products based on RNA interference (RNAi). Marina Biotech's pipeline currently includes a clinical program in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (a precancerous syndrome) and two preclinical programs -- in hepatocellular carcinoma and bladder cancer. Marina Biotech's goal is to improve human health through the development of RNAi-based compounds and drug delivery technologies that together provide superior therapeutic options for patients. About Cypress Bioscience Cypress Bioscience is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative drugs targeting large unmet medical needs for patients suffering from a variety of disorders of the central nervous system. Since 1999, Cypress has received multiple FDA approvals, including for Prosorba™, a medical device for rheumatoid arthritis, and Savella® (milnacipran HCl), for fibromyalgia. The Company focuses on generating stockholder value by reaching clinical development milestones as quickly and efficiently as possible. Cypress' currently marketed products include Savella and the AvisePG(SM) and AviseMCV(SM) therapeutic monitoring, diagnostic and prognostic testing services for rheumatoid arthritis. Development-stage assets include BL-1020 for cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, as well as AVISE-SLE(SM), a lupus diagnostic testing service. More information on Cypress and its products and development assets is available at http://www.cypressbio.com/. Forward-Looking Statements This press release, as well as Cypress' SEC filings and website at http://www.cypressbio.com, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements with respect to carbetocin's mechanism of action and its potential to strengthen Cypress' CNS pipeline, treat autistic spectrum disorder and revolutionize the treatment of autism, statements regarding Cypress' ability to obtain regulatory approval for and to commercialize carbetocin and statements with respect to Cypress's business strategy. Actual results could vary materially from those described as a result of a number of factors, including risks involved with the high uncertainty that characterizes research and development activities in general, particularly those of drug development, including the risks that carbetocin may not demonstrate adequate safety and/or efficacy in subsequent clinical trials to support continued development, may not have adequate intellectual property right protection to support its continued development, may be unable to obtain FDA or similar regulatory approval as a drug candidate for any of many reasons relating to the regulatory approval process, or may address a commercial market that is smaller than currently anticipated by Cypress and that does not support its continued development, or that Cypress may otherwise fail to successfully develop and commercialize carbetocin, and other risks and uncertainties described in Cypress' most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and any subsequent SEC filings. You are urged to consider statements that include the words "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "believes," "potential," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "intends," or the negative of those words or other comparable words to be uncertain and forward-looking. The statements in this press release speak only as the date hereof, and neither Cypress nor Marina Biotech undertakes any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. (1) Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorders -- Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, United States, 2006, http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5810a1.htm. © MarketWire 2010 This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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