- Learn of treatment options and lifestyle impacts of prostate cancer from men who have been diagnosed with the disease. Gain knowledge from educational presentations and the experiences of others - Spouses and significant others plus male and female members are welcome and encouraged to attend

Caregiver Support: Caregiver counselors available to provide support for caregivers to continue caring for a loved one and care for themselves. Counselors assist with making decisions and problem-solving related to caregiving. This includes individual or family counseling, support groups, and caregiver training and education. Services including: - Assessing assistance and referrals - Assisting with the coordination and planning for supportive services - Decision making by providing support and expertise - Developing an informal caregiver support network - Developing individualized plans for caregiving - Exploring personal lifestyle and the impact of caregiving on health status, relationships, and finances - Identifying your needs and preferences - Problem-solving - Self-advocacy Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) - service focused on those who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. REACH is delivered over a two- to three-month time period, including four core consulting sessions with the caregiver, either face to face or by telephone. Support group for people with a dementia diagnosis and care partners, friends/family 2nd Tuesday of each month Hope United Methodist Church 301 West St Marie Street, Duluth, MN 1:30 pm - 3 pm Training for businesses and caregivers: Dementia Friendly at Work training includes information about dementia and related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, how to communicate with customers and caregivers, and how to create a friendly physical space within the business. Works with organization to identify and implement changes needed to better assist their customers and their loved ones. Evidence-based programs helps promote self-management and understanding those with chronic health conditions (such as diabetes and chronic pain), fall prevention, and encourage improving the overall state of well-being through education, fitness instruction, and resources. Volunteer training: provides videos to ensure volunteer experience. Videos include: - Taking a grocery order - Grocery shopping- Ride scheduler (transportation)

Caregiver Support Group is for caregivers of an ailing parent, child, spouse, or other individuals of any age. You are likely to face variety of new responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating. At times, you may feel overwhelmed and alone, and this support group will discuss issues or concerns you may be having.

Support groups are available for individuals experiencing vision loss, offering a place to connect with others experiencing vision loss and share ideas. Each group meets monthly and transportation assistance is available. Peer-to-Peer Mentor Network matches individuals struggling emotionally with a mentor who has also walked that journey.

Breast health and oncology clinic, including: - Education and support groups - Genetic counseling and risk assessment - Research - Rehabilitation - Sage screening and diagnosis, mammograms - Treatment planning and treatment

Provides a support group to those living with diabetes. Group discussions are led by knowledgeable healthcare professionals and focus on topics such as nutrition, exercise, medication management, and emotional well-being.

Provide a variety of events and classes for education and support. Classes may include: - Advance Care Planning - Pre-Diabetes classes - Pregnancy and infant loss support group

- Free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing with same day results - Medical case management - Support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS including education information about HIV disease and treatment, HIV disclosure in rural Minnesota, nutrition, stress reduction, self-care, harm reduction, general wellness, as well as community resources

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

A support group network of breast cancer survivors providing support, encouragement, prayers, friendship, and fellowship to those who are newly diagnosed.

- Free and confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing with same day results - Medical case management - Support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS including education information about HIV disease and treatment, HIV disclosure in rural Minnesota, nutrition, stress reduction, self-care, harm reduction, general wellness, as well as community resources

Offers support groups to assist individuals and their families in coping with the special problems neuromuscular diseases impose.

Support group for individuals that have had or are considering bariatric surgery

Provides specialty medicine and sexual health care to patients. Services include: HIV/AIDS Care: Primary care for individuals who are HIV positive and their families; routine care as well as medication and nutritional support counseling. Includes case management services to support patients with insurance applications, housing, transportation, and treatment support. Nephrology: Specialty care available for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-surgical kidney diseases Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Care: Testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HSV, or Hepatitis B infections

Various support groups. Call for current list and times. Groups include: - Brain tumor support group - Caregivers support group - Lung cancer group - New Parent Connection - Parkinson's Disease support group - Pregnancy and infant loss support - Reach to Recovery for women recovering from breast surgery - Stroke support group - Way to Wellness for depression and anxiety

Senior activity center, services include: - 55+ defensive driving refresher courses - Adult enrichment classes - Educational programming including several free talks - Gift and craft shop open Monday - Friday - Investment forums - Men's discussion groups - Men's Shed - Noon meal open to the public - Offering health education topics, blood pressure testing, and foot care clinic - Recreational activities such as cards, games, and special events - Support groups for caregivers

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

Provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapy services for a wide range of communication disorders across all age groups. Services are provided both on and off campus. - Summer Speech-Language Clinic for 4 - 5 year old children - Minnesota State University Mankato Aphasia Group - Minnesota Stroke Association Adult Aphasia Group, Twin Cities - National Stuttering Association Group - Mankato Area Spasmodic Dysphonia Group: 90-minute meetings are held every two months at Minnesota State University, Mankato; functions of the group are support, education, and social opportunities.

Support group for those who have had heart surgery and their families and friends: - Visits patients who have had heart surgery to provide hope and encouragement - Meetings provide information and educational programs to encourage and help heart patients and their families to live smarter and longer lives

Support groups and classes are offered at locations throughout the Park Nicollet health system. Call for locations and times. - Condition Specific Support Groups and classes including: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), arthritis, bariatric surgery, cancer, dementia, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorders, stroke, and brain injury - Childhood preparation classes including: Preparing for childbirth, breastfeeding, and baby care basics - Grief support groups - Nutrition information classes - Health and wellness classes - Smoking cessation

- Provides support group for families of persons with Alzheimers and/or Dementia

Diabetes Support Group meets: - 5 pm 2nd Thursday of each month at Riverwood Center for Outpatient Services, 601 Bunker Hill Drive, Aitkin, MN - 9 am 1st Wednesday of each month at Riverwood McGregor Clinic, 2 Center Street, McGregor, MN

Offers a variety of support groups. - Abuse Tuesdays: Provides a safe place for those recovering from an abusive relationship. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Cancer Support Group: For individuals with cancer or their loved ones. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Codependency: Encourages the development of healthy boundaries for individuals who experience an emotional or psychological reliance on someone else, possibly due to an illness or addiction. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Divorce Care: For individuals who are divorced, separated, or in the process of divorce. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Addictions and Abuse: Provides a safe place for individuals recovering from addictions related to gambling, drugs, alcohol, food, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Freedom from Anxiety: Support for people struggling with anxiety. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - GriefShare: Offers support and encouragement for those who are grieving the death of a loved one. Provided at the Lakeville, Shakopee, and Northfield campuses. - Grief's Road to Emmaus: Provides care and support for those experiencing the loss of a child. Provided at all campuses. - Hispanic Spanish Life and Faith Group: Provides a supportive environment for people looking to make healthier choices in life and their faith journey. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Men's Purity group: Provides healthy steps toward freedom from pornography and sexual addictions. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - TreeHouse for Teens: Provides mentoring for youth ages 10 -18 to receive support, guidance, and practical skills in making better choices. Provided at the Lakeville campus. - Victory Over the Struggles of Life: Provides a supportive and encouraging environment for people encountering depression, emotional stress, boundary issues, mental health, and more. Provided at the Lakeville campus.

- Minnesota Licensed Bed Capacity: Hospital Beds = 25 - 24-Hour Emergency services - Level III Trauma Center - Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Hospital - Inpatient acute care - Intensive/Coronary Care - Obstetrics - Surgical services (inpatient and outpatient) - Diagnostic services such as laboratory and radiology - Anesthesia - Cardiac rehabilitation - Respiratory Care - Diagnostic Sleep Studies - Foot Care - Nutritional services - Nurse Navigator for breast cancer patients & colorectal cancer patients - Pharmacy - Rehabilitation Services - Physical Therapy - Occupational Therapy - Speech Therapy - Sports Medicine - Therapeutic Exercise and Massage Programs - Wound, Ostomy & Continence Care - Back and Neck Care - Swallowing Evaluations - Electrical Stimuli and Electrotherapy - Specialty Clinic and Physicians - Podiatry Care - Wellness coaching Community Support Programs: - Breast Cancer Support Group - Support group for Men, Spouses w Breast Cancer - Diabetes Support Group - Grief Support Group - EMT Training - CPR Training - First Aid Classes - Childbirth Classes - Drug and Alcohol Testing

Provides the following resources for seniors: Community Health Promotion - ??Diabetes Support Group - Laughter Yoga classes - Nurse-provided blood pressure clinics at various community locations - Tai Chi for Health exercise classes - Senior Art Classes (typically in the fall & spring) - Senior Social & Health Talks (held monthly) - Technology Clinic (1:1 help with technology) Individual Support Services - Caregiver support, respite, and education - Chore/shopping services (limited) - Companion services through "Friendly Visitor" volunteers - Fall prevention assessments - Foot and home care services - In-home nurse visits, including vision consultations, and low-vision products - Information, referral, and advocacy - Rapid Screen assessments - Rides to local medical appointments (based on volunteer availability)