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News Release

Contact:	Chris Porter
Telephone:	814-677-1461
Fax:	814-677-1440
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UPMC NORTHWEST, VNA, SUGAR CREEK STATION SET PROGRAMS

UPMC Northwest, Sugar Creek Station and the Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County will offer the following community education programs and support groups during September. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free.

Diabetes Management – 9 am or 6 pm Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 11, 13, 18 and 20, Courtyard Conference Room, Ground Floor, UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Medical insurance may cover the registration fee. Information/registration: call the Diabetes Care Center at UPMC Northwest, 814-676-7992.

Bereavement Support Group – 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 13, First Presbyterian Church, 1250 Elk St., Franklin. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-1111.

Dementia Support Group – 3 pm Monday, Sept. 17, Sugar Creek Station. Information/registration: call Sugar Creek Station, 814-437-0100.

Lupus Support Group – 1 pm Tuesday, Sept. 18, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Information: call Jane Lippincott, 1-866-292-1472.

Stroke Support Group – 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 27, Grace United Methodist Church, 350 Front St., Rocky Grove. Information/registration: call VNA, 814-678-4802.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group – 5:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 27, Seneca Place, Route 257, Seneca. Information/registration: call June Rice at 814-677-3069.