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Leukemia Group. This educational support group for leukemia patients, family members and friends meets on the second Thursday of every month. Topic this month: "What's New in Monoclonal Antibodies?" Speaker: Dr. Bruce Cheson. Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:15-9 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841, or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Hypnosis Screenings will be offered from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18 and 25; Dec. 2, 9, 23, 30. Screenings will also be offered at the same time on the following Wednesdays: Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Nutrition Classes, 7- 8:30 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help a person lose weight easily and permanently. Positive Changes Hypnosis hosts informative nutrition classes on the following Thursdays: Nov. 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19. $15. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy (Fairfax) will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region is sponsoring Meditation, Visualization, & Imagery Class, for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers. Thursday, Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Location: Braddock Supervisors Office Conference Room 9002 Burke Lake Road (adjacent to Kings Park Library). Free. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Dr. Deborah Bobbitt will present a workshop on "Balancing Your Life for Strength and Vitality." The workshop will teach how to balance nutritional, emotional and structural components of health. The workshop meets on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m., at Twinbrooke Chiropractic Family Health Center, Twinbrooke Shopping Center, 8567 Braddock Road, Fairfax. To reserve a space, call 703-425-0048.
Fairfax Epilepsy Group is a support group for adults with diagnosed seizure disorders and caregivers. The group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 and 18, from 12-1 p.m., at the St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group, a support group for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers, will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 7-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Young Adults with Cancer. Meet with others, 18 to 30-something, to discuss issues such as sexuality, dating, body image, work and health insurance concerns. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., in Suite 203, Room A, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Multiple Myeloma. Roy Beveridge, M.D., will provide an overview on "Monitoring and Treating Multiple Myeloma." Tuesday, Nov. 19, 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Lung Cancer Group. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:30-7 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Colorectal Cancer Group. Priscilla Savary will give an overview of the services and programs of the Colorectal Cancer Network. Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
The United Ostomy Association Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter, will host its monthly support group meeting and holiday celebrations on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Gallows Road, Falls Church, Conference rooms D-E-F (above Skylight Cafe). This is for those interested in ostomy surgery and in need of information and support. No admission fee; parking is free. For more information, telephone 703-802-3457.
A general bereavement support group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets the first and second Wednesday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. The next meeting is Nov. 20, from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
Optimum Nutrition. Opportunity to hear from NIH clinical research dietitian Marnie Dobbin about the latest nutrition information and support during and after cancer treatment. Registration requested. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 10:30-12 p.m., in Suite 203, Room B, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
ICAN of Northern Virginia (International Cesarean Awareness Network) is having its November meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m., at Inova HealthSource, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. ICAN is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982. ICAN works to lower the rate of unnecessary cesareans, supports vaginal birth after cesarean and encourages positive birthing through education and advocacy.
Lymphedema Group Meeting. Educational support group meeting for patients with hereditary or secondary lymphedema resulting from surgery, radiation or trauma to the lymphatic system. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7-8:30 p.m., Suite 203, Room B, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
“After the Death of a Loved One — Handling the Holidays.” Meet for mutual support, discussion, tips on getting through the holiday season and an overview of the grief process. Registration requested. Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., or Thursday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
“Reducing Fears of Recurrence and Expanding the Joy in Our Lives.” Cancer survivor Dr. Linda Seligman will discuss ways to understand and reduce the fears of recurrence that are common in cancer survivors and their families. Registration requested. Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:15-9 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
GYN Cancer Group. Women diagnosed with ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers are invited to drop in and share experiences in this monthly group meeting. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 5:30-7 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Widow/widower bereavement support groups for anyone grieving the death of a spouse meet the first and third Thursday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Another support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The next Thursday meeting is Nov. 21, from 2-3:30 p.m. The next Tuesday meeting is Nov. 26, from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
A suicide survivors bereavement support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide meets the first Tuesday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. The next meeting is Dec. 3 from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
Aging Parents Seminar. Nov. 23, from 2-5 p.m. at the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Seating is limited. Call 703-279-6475 for reservations. Free.
The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region is sponsoring the following class for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers. Guest speaker Dr. Susan Trachman will discuss “Pharmaceutical Options for Treating Depression.” Thursday, Dec. 5, 7-8 p.m. Location: Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road. Free. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named one of the nation's Top 100 Benchmark Hospitals in a new study by Solucient, a health-care information and research company. Inova Fairfax Hospital was the only hospital in the Washington, D.C., metro area to make the list. The ranking is based on numerous clinical and financial variables over an eight-year period, including date of patient mortality, complication rates and overall expenses and revenue figures.
The Fairfax County Health Department is making flu vaccinations available for adults over 65 and children or adults with chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Vaccinations will be available at the following locations: Joseph Willard Health Center, 3750 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax and the Springfield District Office, 8136 Old Keene Mill Road, Suite A-100 in Springfield. There is a charge of $11 for the flu vaccine and $20 for the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine. Medicare Part B (non-HMO) will be accepted. Medicaid will be accepted only for those in a high-risk category.
Recipients must bring their identification cards and should call one of the following numbers to schedule an appointment: Joseph Willard Health Center, 703-246-7100, or Springfield District Office, 703-569-1031.
Persons who would like to get a flu shot but are not eligible to receive the vaccine from a Health Department clinic should contact their personal physician or call the Fight the Flu Hotline at 1-877-895-5284 for information.