Staying happy and healthy is an important goal for all of us. MMC is proud to offer a series of educational programs designed to give you information about healthy living and about making lifestyle choices to improve your health. In addition to educational programs, a number of support groups meet at MMC. These groups provide specialized topics for interested people.

Celiac and Gluten Intolerance Support Group
Meets the 2nd Tuesday 6PM to 7PM - November, January and March.
Contact Theresa Vanorny, RD, 685-5462

Bay Area Heart Club, 685-5380.
The Bay Area Heart Club provides education and support to assist people to maintain their cardiovascular fitness. This monthly group is open to heart patients, members of their family and anyone interested in a heart healthy lifestyle.

Diabetes Education.
Diabetes patients and those who assist in the care of people with diabetes learn the basic concepts and procedures of proper diabetic care and how to adjust their lifestyle to help prevent complications of the disease. Diabetes education is available on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Anyone is welcome to become a part of Living with Diabetes, a support group for interested people. Outpatients should register at the Registration Desk at the Registration/Emergency Entrance.

Freedom from Smoking.
By most estimates, quitting smoking is the single most important thing people can do to improve their health. Quitting on your own is very difficult however. We can help. Freedom from Smoking is a seven- week program developed by the American Lung Association to help smokers to stop with a step-by- step process of changing their behavior. A free orientation session is held as the first part of this series to let participants get a feel for the program.

Living with Arthritis.
A monthly support group - each meeting features discussion and speakers on medical and theraputic topics related to arthritis. Anyone whose life is affected by arthritis is welcome to attend.

Living with Diabetes.
This support group provides an opportunity for people to learn more about living with diabetes and to share their experiences and feelings with others. This group is designed for people who have diabetes and members of their families.

Reach to Recovery.
Volunteers who have experienced a mastectomy are specially trained to provide emotional support and education for mastectomy patients. A physician's referral is required for this free program.