NEW HAMPSHIRE/MAINE
LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING INVITATION
Please plan to join us at the next meeting of your local Acoustic Neuroma Support Group.
We welcome you to learn about the latest treatment options, to network with other acoustic neuroma
patients and find encouragement and support.
DATE/TIME:
Sunday, April 19, 2015
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION:
Maine Medical Center (MMC)
Dana Center - Conference Room 10
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102
Phone: 207-662-0111
TOPICS:
Overview of Treatment Options for Acoustic Neuroma
Presented by Amber P. Merrill, APRN, MSN Neurosurgery
Geisel School of Medicine, Darthmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Ms. Merrill is a Nurse Practitioner for the Acoustic Neuroma Clinic, an interdisciplinary clinic,
a partnership between Otolaryngology and Neurosurgery. For the last five years, she has been
the primary contact person for patient education, referrals to other services and management
of symptoms related to acoustic neuroma.
Caring and Sharing
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RSVP,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER/FACILITATOR:
Linda Grant
The meeting will be facilitated by Linda Grant, a post-treatment acoustic neuroma patient.
If you are interested in bringing a snack to share, please contact Linda.
Who should attend? Family members, caregivers, friends and interested persons are encouraged to attend.
Benefits of attending a local support group include communicating in a nurturing, non-judgmental environment
with others who have shared a common acoustic neuroma experience; sharing information on dealing with specific problems,
overcoming handicaps and reassuring others that better times lie ahead; educating and informing each other about the latest
acoustic neuroma topics of interest; and providing emotional support to all patients, both pre- and post-treatment. This helps
in reducing the isolation and loneliness that many acoustic neuroma patients feel.
