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Cancer Resources
For cancer information and resources, please call Peggy Belanger, RN, BSN, Cancer Care Program Manager at 283-7320, or Helene Langley, Cancer Care Program Assistant at 283-7319. Additionally, please visit SMMC's Cancer Care Program Services web listing for further information on our program, available resources and our mission.
Macrobiotic Cooking Classes
4th Saturday of each month, 10:30am - 12:30pm. No cost to cancer patients thanks to a private donor.
Ambulatory Behavioral Health, 291 Alfred Street, Biddeford.
Macrobiotics is a natural approach to health and sickness. A macrobiotic diet consists of whole foods and cooking techniques brimming with health giving qualities. Presented by Macrobiotic Master Chef Connie Arnold. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required; please call 283-7575.
Look Good, Feel Better Program
Times vary throughout the year, please call 490-7777 for more information.
Cancer Care Center of York County, 27 Industrial Ave., Sanford, ME.
Free program offered by the American Cancer Society, designed to lift the spirits of women who are experiencing the appearance- related side effects of cancer treatments. Pre-registration required, call 490-7777.
All Cancer Survivors Support Group
2nd Wednesday of every month, 6 - 7:30pm.
Ambulatory Behavioral Health, 291 Alfred Street, Biddeford.
A wonderful way to connect with people going through similar situations brought on by living with cancer. Every other month we will be hosting a speaker who will lead our discussion on different topics of interest. For cancer patients and their family & friends. Pre-registration recommended, call 283-7319/7320.
Qi Gong / Lebed Method / Healing Through Art
Most Mondays, except holidays, 4:30 to 5:30pm.
Classes vary according to teacher availability. Please call for details on classes and location.
Two locations: (1) Nataraja School of Yoga, 36 Main Street, Second Floor, Kennebunk (downtown Kennebunk near Garden Street Market) or (2) Lutheran Church, Storer Street, Kennebunk. Come and rejuvenate your spirit! No cost to cancer survivors thanks to a private donor. For more information, call 283-7319 or 7320.
Smoking Cessation Program: "Be Tobacco Free"
Every Monday, 5 to 6pm, SMMC Cardiopulmonary Gym
Cost: $150. Individualized plans address the addiction, habits, and behaviors associated with the process of quitting. Pre-registration required; call Deb Brown at 283-7908, or Chris Rossi at 283-7798.
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SMMC Visiting Nurses
For more information on these and other programs, please visit SMMC Visiting Nurses online or call us at 985-1000.
Lunch and Learn - Depression in the Later Years
Wednesday, July 30; 1130am - 1pm; 72 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME.
Free. The session, which is specifically designed for persons 65 years of age and older and their guests and caregivers, will be held on Wednesday, July 30 from 11:30am - 1:00pm at the conference room at SMMC Visiting Nurses, 72 Main St in Kennebunk (next to Marlow’s). Lunch will be provided, and there is no charge for attending.
The speaker, Dr. Charlotte Paolini, D.O., teaches the Geriatric Practicum to medical students at UNE College of Medicine, and practices clinical geriatrics with the University Health Center’s MatureCare practice. Dr. Paolini is also Medical Director of UNE’s Maine Geriatric Education Center.
Identifying depression in the elderly: the symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatment for depression, and the available resources to cope with the condition will be discussed. Any senior or caregiver who is concerned about depression in persons 65 and older is invited to attend. Persons planning to participate need to preregister by calling SMMC Visiting Nurses at 985-1000 by July 23. Space is limited, and available on a first come, first serve basis. Funding for this program is provided by the Huntington Common Charitable Fund for Seniors of the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation.
Flu Clinics
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 1pm
Every Wednesday from 4 to 6pm
Location: SMMC Visiting Nurses, 72 Main Street, Kennebunk
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 6pm
Location: SMMC Diagnostic & Therapy Center, 13 Industrial Park Road, Saco
Adult Flu Vaccine: $30 (covered by Medicare Part B); Pediatric Flu Vaccine: $5
Additional clinics have been scheduled throughout York County. For more information, call the Flu Hotline at 283-6868.
Cholesterol Screenings
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month; 8am - 1pm; 72 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME.
Cost: $15. Our Registered Nurse will check your cholesterol and blood pressure and counsel you about risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The nurse will review the American Heart Association guidelines and help you understand how your screening results "measure up."
Pre-registration required; please call 985-1000.
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Where and how to sign up...
Most of our programs take place at SMMC (One Medical Center Drive, Biddeford), SMMC Visiting Nurses (Park Square: 72 Main Street, Kennebunk),
or at one of SMMC's Diagnostic and Therapy Centers in Saco (13 Industrial Park Road, Saco), and Kennebunk (4 Shape Drive, Kennebunk). Locations are noted as either Biddeford-SMMC, SMMC Visiting Nurses, Saco, or Kennebunk. Other venues are clearly specified. Unless otherwise noted, there is
no charge. indicates that pre-registration is required.
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