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You and your caregivers will receive education from our team on your diagnosis and its impact, as well as information on how to best support you upon your return to home. 


Here you can find additional resources to help facilitate a smooth transition to home recovery.

Support Groups & Classes

If you're looking for encouragement, education or socialization, we offer a number of groups and classes to help as you continue on your road to recovery.  

Meets: 

4th Tuesday of every month
6-7:30 p.m. 

For more information, including meeting location:

Meets:
3rd Wednesday of every month
6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, including meeting location:

Meets:
3rd Tuesday of every month
6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, including meeting location:

Meets:
3rd Wednesday of every month
12-1 p.m.

For more information, including meeting location:

Call the Support Group phone line at (559) 459-6296.

We're proud to offer a number of groups offering support in various stages of your healing journey. For additional information, please visit our cancer care support page.
 

Breast Cancer Support Group

When: 
Meetings are held the 3rd Friday of every month from 3-4 p.m.

Where: 
Meeting in-person at the Community Cancer Institute, Yosemite Conference Room, or online via Zoom.

Details:
Alva Reyes, patient navigator liaison, at (559) 387-1872.
 

Headstrong Head & Neck Cancer Support Group

When:
Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of every month from 3-4 p.m.

Where:
Meeting in-person and online via Zoom.

Details:
Kristi Tekerlek at (559) 387-1706.


Hope Matters

When:
Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 3-4 p.m.

Where:
Online via Zoom. 

Details:
Ellie at (559) 387-1873.
 

Fighting Cancer Through Nutrition

When:
Classes are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 3-4 p.m.

Where:
Online via Zoom.

Details: 
Navjot Mann at (559) 387-1711.


Luchadores Contra Cáncer

Cuándo: 
Segundo miércoles de cada mes, 3-4 p.m.

Más información:
Alva Reyes (559) 387-1872.

Led by pelvic floor specialist Elizabeth A. Maskell, PT, DPT, this class covers:
  • Pelvic floor preparation and coordination
  • How to push, breathe and open your pelvis during labor
  • Reducing risk for tearing
  • How to exercise safely during pregnancy  

Classes take place on Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
  • December 11, 2024
  • March 12, 2025
  • May 14, 2025

For details, call (559) 324-4057.

Led by pelvic floor specialist Elizabeth A. Maskell, PT, DPT, this class covers:
  • Pelvic floor and core retraining
  • Pressure management techniques to protect the pelvic floor 
  • Back pain reduction and improper posture
  • How to exercise safely during the postpartum phase

Classes take place on Zoom from 3 to 4 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
  • February 5, 2025
  • April 9, 2025

For details, call (559) 324-4057.

Tips to Help Prevent Falling

Physical therapist Jody Bradley from the Leon S. Peters Rehabilitation Center explains what you can do to help increase balance and decrease your risk of falling. 





Why You Should be Stretching Between Zoom Meetings

Physical therapist Julie Deyoung explains why it's so important to stretch in between Zoom meetings, and how you should sit to avoid headaches, aches and pains.



Language Assistance

Language and interpreter assistance is available on our Language Assistance page. 


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