be the frst of many educational and networking events
bringing together the type 1 community in San Angelo.”
Refreshments will be provided, and networking will
begin at 6 p.m. Te program, led by Vicki Callegari, JDRF
Austin executive director, will begin at 6:45 p.m. It will
include an overview of JDRF and a research update high-
lighting recent advancements in treatment, technology
and progress toward a biological cure.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact
Dawn Empey at
325-659-7194
or DawnEmpey@
shannonhealth.org.
THE JUVENILE DIABETES
Research Foundation
(JDRF) Austin Chapter and Shannon Medical Center are
hosting a “Network & Know More” event on Tursday,
Jan. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Shannon Women’s and
Children’s Conference Room at 201 E. Harris Ave.
Tis event will bring together people in the greater San
Angelo area afected by type 1 diabetes and will provide a
networking opportunity among people who understand
the physical and emotional aspects of the disease. At-
tendees will leave feeling connected to a new network
of support and knowing more and feeling hopeful about
DIABETES EVENT: ‘NETWORK & KNOW MORE’
what the future holds through JDRF-funded research.
“We are very excited about this networking opportunity
and look forward to becoming a valuable resource to the
San Angelo community for information on the develop-
ment and progress of promising research in JDRF’s quest
for a cure,” says Dave Waller, JDRF Austin board presi-
dent. “Our organization was created—and is still led—by
people with a personal connection to type 1 diabetes. Tat
gives us an unrelenting passion and commitment to fnd
better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for people living
with this disease. We look forward to what we hope will
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Bryan Horner
President and CEO
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Editor
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SHANNON CLINIC
Shannon Clinic, 120 E. Beauregard Ave. . 325-658-1511
Shannon Clinic—Obstetrics, Gynecology & Pediatrics, 225 E. Beauregard Ave.
Shannon Clinic Southwest, 4450 Sunset Drive
Shannon Medical Plaza, 102 N. Magdalen
Shannon Clinic—mall location, 4235 Southwest Blvd. . 325-481-2197
Family Practice North, 2450 N. Bryant . 325-653-7916
Robert Patyrak, MD, 3019 Green Meadow Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-942-1621
Adult and Senior Medicine, 3016 Vista del Arroyo. 325-949-9408
Urgent Care Clinic–North, 2239 N. Bryant Blvd. . 325-658-7561
Urgent Care Clinic–South, 4141 College Hills . 325-942-8611
Shannon MedPlus—Occupational Medicine, 2030 Pulliam, Suite 5 . 325-659-7375
Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, 2018 Pulliam . 325-659-7290
Shannon Clinic at Big Lake, 800 N. Main St., Suite 1. 325-481-2183
Family Health Center–Ozona, 104 N. Ave. H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325-392-3788
Vista Verde Medical Plaza–Del Rio, 1801 Bedell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-768-9201
Clinic Hours: Regular hours for the clinic are
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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BUILDING BLOCKS
CHILDBIRTH AND
PARENTING CLASSES
To register, call 325-481-8888. For more
information about these classes, call
325-657-5098.
All About Childbirth
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Jan. 10, 17, 24; Feb. 21, 28; March 6,
13; April 3, 10, 6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s Conference Room
Receive helpful information about labor and
childbirth to minimize your fears and help
you make informed decisions.
All About Childbirth—
Saturday Express
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Feb. 4, April 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s Conference Room
Breastfeeding Boot Camp
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Feb. 1, April 4, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s Conference Room
Caring for Your Newborn
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Jan. 14, 31; March 20, 6 to 9 p.m.
Women’s and Children’s Conference Room
Infant CPR, car seat safety, basics of
newborn care and home safety tips are
covered in this informative class.
Doting Siblings—
Big Brother/Big Sister Classes
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Jan. 31, March 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Women’s and Children’s Conference Room
A class just for big brothers and big sisters.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Both groups meet at the Empowerment
& Resource Center at 102 N. Magdalen.
Cancer Warriors
Men’s Cancer Support Group
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Feb. 2, March 1, April 5
For more information, call 325-481-2065.
Survivor Sisters
Breast Cancer Support Group
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Feb. 2, March 1, April 5
For more information, call 325-481-2065.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Give $2, Get $2 at McAlister’s
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January and February
Visit your local McAlister’s, donate $2
to your local Children’s Miracle Network
hospital and receive a $2 McAlister’s gift
card.
Go Red for Women Luncheon
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Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
McNease Convention Center
Speaker: Emory Austin
Join us for special break-out sessions
before lunch at 10:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Tickets are $30 each; $300 to reserve
a table for eight. For more information,
please call 325-481-6300.
Children’s Miracle Network Day
at the San Angelo
Livestock Show & Rodeo
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Feb. 19
A portion of ticket proceeds beneft your
local Children’s Miracle Network hospital.
For more information, call 325-481-6160.
KIXY Cares for Kids Radiothon
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Feb. 23 and 24, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Listen at KIXY 94.7 FM
For more information, call 325-481-6160.