Kansas City, MO - Saturday, October 15, 2016

[ANA Forum Admin]

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
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:
Saturday, October 15, 2016
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

LOCATION:
St. Joseph’s Medical Center
Community Center for Health and Education – Kelleher/McDonnell Rm.
1000 Carondelet Drive (approx. I-435 and State Line Road)
Kansas City, MO 64114
Main Number:  816-942-4400
Visit www.stjosephkc.com for more information.

TOPICS:
ANA Educational Webinar Recording and Group Discussion
Cognitive and Emotional Issues Associated with Acoustic Neuroma
Presented by Leo J. Shea, III, Ph.D., Senior Staff Psychologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at Rusk Institute, a division of the NYU-Langone Medical Center
(This is a recorded video presentation with audio and slides from June 6, 2016.)
Caring, Sharing, and Networking

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR TO RSVP,
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP LEADER/FACILITATOR:
Dave Kellogg, Local Support Group Leader/Facilitator

The meeting will be facilitated by Dave Kellogg, an acoustic neuroma post-treatment patient.

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.