Wednesday, October 12, 2011:
Myeloma survivors and family/friends are invited to a support group meeting on a paddle boat cruise on the St Croix River. $19.25 each person.
Stillwater, MN
October 12, 2011
11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Don't be late!
MAP
For more detail, see the previous post.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
This will be a regular group meeting.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
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Showing posts with label Rochester. Show all posts
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
September 2011 Myeloma Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, September 14, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our guest will be one of our own. Pat Killingsworth, formerly from this area, will speak as a Millennium Ambassador.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
Saturday, September 17, 2011
8:30 am through lunch
Methodist Hospital Auditorium
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
You and yours are invited. Speakers are:
Dr. Morie Gertz, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Chair, Mayo Clinic Dept. Internal Medicine
TOPIC: Myeloma Updates / Questions & Answers
Robert Hall, R.N., C.N.P.
TOPIC: Management of Side Effects
There is no cost to attend this seminar, but you are asked to register your intention to come. Here is the seminar brochure which includes a registration form. (pdf)
Special directions: This meeting is in Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, as usual, but in a different (larger) auditorium. Park in the Blue Ramp at the front of the hospital, take the ramp elevator down one floor. The Auditorium is on the ground floor next to the Cardiovascular Center.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our guest will be one of our own. Pat Killingsworth, formerly from this area, will speak as a Millennium Ambassador.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
Saturday, September 17, 2011
8:30 am through lunch
Methodist Hospital Auditorium
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
You and yours are invited. Speakers are:
Dr. Morie Gertz, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Chair, Mayo Clinic Dept. Internal Medicine
TOPIC: Myeloma Updates / Questions & Answers
Robert Hall, R.N., C.N.P.
TOPIC: Management of Side Effects
There is no cost to attend this seminar, but you are asked to register your intention to come. Here is the seminar brochure which includes a registration form. (pdf)
Special directions: This meeting is in Methodist Hospital in St Louis Park, as usual, but in a different (larger) auditorium. Park in the Blue Ramp at the front of the hospital, take the ramp elevator down one floor. The Auditorium is on the ground floor next to the Cardiovascular Center.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Monday, July 25, 2011
August 2011 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, August 17, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our guest will be Michele O'Brien, RN, CNS, MSN, AOCNS, who is the Survivorship Navigator at Minnesota Oncology in Edina and will speak to us about Survivorship.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
This will be a regular group meeting.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our guest will be Michele O'Brien, RN, CNS, MSN, AOCNS, who is the Survivorship Navigator at Minnesota Oncology in Edina and will speak to us about Survivorship.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
This will be a regular group meeting.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Sunday, May 22, 2011
June 2011 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, June 8, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our guests will be from The Binding Site, makers of the Freelite blood protein laboratory tests which have revolutionized the diagnosis and monitoring of myeloma for some patients.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our guests will be from The Binding Site, makers of the Freelite blood protein laboratory tests which have revolutionized the diagnosis and monitoring of myeloma for some patients.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Myeloma Support Group Meeting, Rochester Minnesota
A member of Minnesota's Twin Cities support groups recently attended a meeting of the Rochester support group, and blogged about it HERE.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
February 2011 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, February 9, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Patient advocate Karl Vollstedt will tell his myeloma story.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Patient advocate Karl Vollstedt will tell his myeloma story.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
January 2011 Myeloma Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, January 12, 2011:
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our speaker will be Kathi Martin, Transplant Coordinator, Abbott Northwestern Hospital. And, as always, we will share our experiences and wisdom with each other.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our speaker will be Kathi Martin, Transplant Coordinator, Abbott Northwestern Hospital. And, as always, we will share our experiences and wisdom with each other.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Friday, August 6, 2010
August 2010 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, August 11, 2010:
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our speaker will be Colleen A Gegan, licensed acupuncturist and medical herbalist. Who knows what we might learn?
Saturday, August 21, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our speaker will be Colleen A Gegan, licensed acupuncturist and medical herbalist. Who knows what we might learn?
Saturday, August 21, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, the conference room is on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Friday, July 2, 2010
July 2010 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, July 14, 2010:
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our speaker will be Kristen Detweiler Short, C.N.P., of the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Detweiler Short works with Dr. Lacy and other doctors there and is very knowledgable. This is a precious opportunity to get answers to questions about myeloma, treatments, and drug trials.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Our speaker will be Kristen Detweiler Short, C.N.P., of the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Detweiler Short works with Dr. Lacy and other doctors there and is very knowledgable. This is a precious opportunity to get answers to questions about myeloma, treatments, and drug trials.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
June 2010 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, June 9, 2010:
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Libby Gordon of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be our speaker. The LLS supports the battle against myeloma and other blood cancers.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Libby Gordon of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) will be our speaker. The LLS supports the battle against myeloma and other blood cancers.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Sunday, May 2, 2010
May 2010 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, May 12, 2010:
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Lauren Clark/Jennifer Feinber, Celgene Corp will be speaking.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Dr. Brian McClune, Assistant Professor of Hematology Oncology/Transplant,
University of Minnesota is coming to speak and answer you general question on Myeloma, transplants and research studies at the U of M.
In addition, Lauren Clark, Patient Support Coordinator from Celgene, will come to answer any questions regarding co-pay reimbursements.
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Lauren Clark/Jennifer Feinber, Celgene Corp will be speaking.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Dr. Brian McClune, Assistant Professor of Hematology Oncology/Transplant,
University of Minnesota is coming to speak and answer you general question on Myeloma, transplants and research studies at the U of M.
In addition, Lauren Clark, Patient Support Coordinator from Celgene, will come to answer any questions regarding co-pay reimbursements.
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Monday, April 5, 2010
April 2010 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, April 14, 2010:
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Special guest: Gayle Parizino, RN, MA, CPNP - Certified Massage Therapist.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Libby Gordon, from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, will discuss drug co-pay programs, upcoming events, seminars, etc.
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Special guest: Gayle Parizino, RN, MA, CPNP - Certified Massage Therapist.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Saturday, April 24, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Libby Gordon, from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, will discuss drug co-pay programs, upcoming events, seminars, etc.
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Upcoming January Meetings
Wednesday, January 13, 2010:
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Dr. Brian VanNess of the University of Minnesota will speak on genetics and ethics.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Dr. Brian VanNess of the University of Minnesota will speak on genetics and ethics.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Methodist Hospital Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
Park in the Orange Ramp at the BACK (northeast side) of the hospital, take ramp elevator to 1st floor, follow the hallway, find the conference room on the right before the big curved stairway.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Snacks, sharing, and always a representative from Mayo Clinic.
Rochester group's Brochure
Rochester group's MMCF Web Site
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Important Seminars in Minnesota
August 28 & 29, 2009:
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) will host one of its wonderful Patient and Family Seminars at the Westin Edina Galleria Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. This seminar will include sessions by at least six different doctors and chances to speak one-on-one with any of them. It's a big event. Doctors and attendees will come from all over the USA and from several other countries. Cost is $60.00 per person for both days, or $30.00 for Saturday only, and includes meals. Go here for agenda and registration. Or call 800-452-2873.
November 7, 2009:
The Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation and Twin Cities Support Group invite you to attend an educational seminar and lunch at the Embassy Suites in Bloomington. Speakers will be Dr. Philip Greipp and Dr. Martha Lacy, Mayo Clinic, and Debra Lillegard, LMFT, Park Nicollet. No cost to attendees. Please save the date and plan to come, more information to follow. It's a chance to learn, and your attendance supports the Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation. Click HERE for a preliminary brochure.
Calendar through November 7:
The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) will host one of its wonderful Patient and Family Seminars at the Westin Edina Galleria Friday afternoon and all day Saturday. This seminar will include sessions by at least six different doctors and chances to speak one-on-one with any of them. It's a big event. Doctors and attendees will come from all over the USA and from several other countries. Cost is $60.00 per person for both days, or $30.00 for Saturday only, and includes meals. Go here for agenda and registration. Or call 800-452-2873.
November 7, 2009:
The Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation and Twin Cities Support Group invite you to attend an educational seminar and lunch at the Embassy Suites in Bloomington. Speakers will be Dr. Philip Greipp and Dr. Martha Lacy, Mayo Clinic, and Debra Lillegard, LMFT, Park Nicollet. No cost to attendees. Please save the date and plan to come, more information to follow. It's a chance to learn, and your attendance supports the Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation. Click HERE for a preliminary brochure.
Calendar through November 7:
| * Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Regular St Paul meeting. Dr Charles W Bransford of Stillwater Medical Group will speak on treatments for cancer patients. See the side panel for directions to the Family Means Center. |
| * Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:00 am to noon | Regular Rochester meeting. |
| * Sat Aug 15, 2009 | The regular Minneapolis meeting will not be held, because of the IMF Patient & Family Seminar Aug 28 - 29. |
| * Fri Aug 28, Sat Aug 29 | IMF Patient & Family Seminar. See side panel. |
| * Wed Sep 9, 2009 | Regular St. Paul meeting. |
| * Sat Sep 19, 2009 | Regular Minneapolis meeting. |
| * Sat Sep 19, 2009 | Regular Rochester meeting. |
| * Wed Oct 14, 2009 | Regular St. Paul meeting. |
| * Sat Oct 17, 2009 | Regular Minneapolis meeting. |
| * Sat Oct 17, 2009 | Regular Rochester meeting. |
| * Sat Nov 7, 2009 | Educational Seminar and lunch at Embassy Suites in Bloomington, hosted by the Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation. Speakers: Dr Philip Greipp and Dr Martha Lacy, Mayo Clinic, and Debra Lillegard, Park Nicollet. No charge. More to follow - save the date. |
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Upcoming Meetings
Things are happening!
| * Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:00 am - noon | Regular Minneapolis Meeting at the Methodist Hospital Cancer Center. See the side panel for address and a map. Park in the Orange Ramp, take elevator to 1st floor, take hallway toward entrance, look for conference room on the right before the big stairway. |
| * Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:00 am - noon | Regular Rochester meeting at the Gift of Life Transplant House. See the side panel for address and map. |
| * Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Regular St Paul meeting. Dr Charles W Bransford of Stillwater Medical Group will speak on treatments for cancer patients. See the side panel for directions to the Family Means Center. |
| * Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:00 am to noon | Regular Rochester meeting. |
| * Sat Aug 15, 2009 | The regular Minneapolis meeting will not be held, because of the IMF Patient & Family Seminar Aug 28 - 29. |
| * Fri Aug 28, Sat Aug 29 | IMF Patient & Family Seminar. See side panel. |
| * Sep, Oct | More regular meetings, listed on the side panel. |
| * Sat Nov 7, 2009 | Educational Seminar and lunch at Embassy Suites in Bloomington, hosted by the Twin Cities Myeloma Foundation. Speakers: Dr Martha Lacy, Mayo Clinic, and Debra Lillegard, Park Nicollet. No charge. More to follow - save the date. See the brochure below. |
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
May 2009 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 1:00 pm: St Paul
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
The St Paul group will meet in Stillwater on Wednesday, May 13. Karl Vollstedt will conduct an audio review. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Minneapolis support group will meet in St Louis Park on Saturday, May 16, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue. Park in the orange ramp at the back of the hospital, take the ramp elevator to First Floor, follow the hallway to the conference room on the right.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will meet Saturday, May 16. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided. All are welcome.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
The St Paul group will meet in Stillwater on Wednesday, May 13. Karl Vollstedt will conduct an audio review. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Minneapolis support group will meet in St Louis Park on Saturday, May 16, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue. Park in the orange ramp at the back of the hospital, take the ramp elevator to First Floor, follow the hallway to the conference room on the right.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will meet Saturday, May 16. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided. All are welcome.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Friday, April 17, 2009
April 2009 Meetings in Minnesota
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 1:00 pm: St Paul
The Minneapolis support group will meet Saturday, April 18, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue. Park in the orange ramp at the back of the hospital, take the ramp elevator to First Floor, follow the hallway to the conference room on the right.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will meet Saturday, April 18. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
The St Paul group will meet Wednesday, May 13. Karl Vollstedt will conduct an audio review. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Saturday, Apr 18, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 1:00 pm: St Paul
The Minneapolis support group will meet Saturday, April 18, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue. Park in the orange ramp at the back of the hospital, take the ramp elevator to First Floor, follow the hallway to the conference room on the right.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will meet Saturday, April 18. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
The St Paul group will meet Wednesday, May 13. Karl Vollstedt will conduct an audio review. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
Saturday, February 21, 2009
March 2009 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, Mar 11, 2009, 1:00 pm: St Paul
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
December's meeting of the American Society of Hematologists will be reviewed in the St Paul meeting Wednesday, March 11, with tapes and videos from several doctors. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Minneapolis support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, March 21, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue. Park in the orange ramp, take the ramp elevator to First Floor, follow the hallway to the conference room on the right.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, March 21. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, Mar 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
December's meeting of the American Society of Hematologists will be reviewed in the St Paul meeting Wednesday, March 11, with tapes and videos from several doctors. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Minneapolis support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, March 21, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue. Park in the orange ramp, take the ramp elevator to First Floor, follow the hallway to the conference room on the right.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, March 21. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Saturday, January 24, 2009
February 2009 Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2009, 1:00 pm: St Paul
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
Jody Koccer of Millenium Pharmaceuticals will speak to the St Paul group on Wednesday, February 11. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Minneapolis support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, February 21, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, February 21. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Minneapolis
Saturday, Feb 21, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
Jody Koccer of Millenium Pharmaceuticals will speak to the St Paul group on Wednesday, February 11. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Minneapolis support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, February 21, in the Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room at Methodist Hospital. All are welcome, coffee and snacks are provided. See the map below and follow the green line, not the blue.
10:00 am to noon
Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Cancer Center Conference Room
6500 Excelsior Blvd
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
The Rochester support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, February 21. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present, and breakfast is provided.
10:00 am to noon
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
Monday, December 22, 2008
January Meetings in Minnesota
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2009, 1:00 pm: Stillwater
Saturday, Jan 17, 2009, 10:00 am: Rochester
Saturday, Jan 24, 2009, 10:00 am: St. Louis Park
Ms. Sandra L. Tazelaar (Sandi), a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and therapist, will speak to the St. Paul group on January 14. Ms. Tazelaar (Sandi) is especially helpful in counseling patients with cancer.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Family Means Center
1875 Northwestern Ave S
Stillwater, MN 55082
MAP
The Rochester, Minnesota support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, January 17, 10:00 am to noon. They are on the third Saturday of each month - the full 2009 schedule is listed in the panel to the right. A Mayo Clinic representative is always present. Breakfast is provided.
Gift of Life Transplant House
705 Second St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507/288-7470
MAP
The Minneapolis, Minnesota support group will hold its next regular meeting Saturday, January 24, 10:00 am to noon. This is the original and largest Twin Cities support group, led by long-term myeloma survivors.
We will meet in the Cardiovascular Center. Park in the blue ramp on the east side of the hospital, and bring in your ticket for validation. See MAP.
Methodist Hospital
6500 Excelsior Blvd.
St Louis Park, MN
MAP
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