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Provides cancer care services that include brachytherapy, chemotherapy, an infusion unit, radiation therapy, rehabilitation and surgery. Also addresses emotional and spiritual needs with a dedicated nurse navigator, support groups and pastoral care for both the patient and the patient's support network.

The Cancer Information Line provides resources on cancer, cancer prevention, screening and detection, as well as treatment options for many types of cancer.

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Cancer Clinics
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Families/Friends of Individuals With Health/Disabilities Related Issues Support Groups
Hosts a monthly blind support group, which is open to all visually impaired adults and their families.

Low Vision Peer Support Groups discuss access solutions with others who have similar circumstances. The consumers served find the support of each other invaluable, positive and uplifting. Groups focus on solutions and learn about tools for independence that can facilitate staying in their own homes in the community if so desired.

Equipment assessment and demonstration, some giveaways and larger equipment purchases are available such as OrCam small camera that fits on glasses to read print to wearer or recognize items and faces. Some CCTVs on site can be tried out. Iris Vision wearable technology for magnified vision is also available.

Support group for those with Cystic Fibrosis and family members or friends.

Provides college scholarships to people with Cystic Fibrosis.

Provides funds to people battling Cystic Fibrosis in Nebraska who have high medical costs due to treatments, doctor and hospital bills, and transplants.

Raises public awareness through public education, advocacy, and getting others involved.

Supports Cystic Fibrosis research.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Medical Expense Assistance
Diabetes support group meets quarterly. Diabetes education also available.
Creates awareness, promotes research, and provides support for all persons touched by Turner Syndrome.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.

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Therapeutic Exercise
Fall Prevention Programs
Weight Management
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Cancer education includes brochures, speakers, signs and methods for prevention and detection, and covers topics such as breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and smoking. Support group information also available. Contact by phone for services.

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Breast Self Examination Instruction
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Offers in-person and zoom support groups for those eligible in need of support.

Support group provides a forum in which patients and their families can discuss problems and anxieties concerning prostate cancer. Provides a source of information to new patients interested in keeping abreast of the most up-to-date medical information.
Offers support groups for COPD and diabetes. Call for more information regarding meeting times and locations.

MS Navigators are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who help connect clients to the information, resources and support needed to move their life with multiple sclerosis forward. These supportive partners help clients navigate the challenges of MS that are unique to their situation.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Provides an informal and confidential support group for adults diagnosed with cancer or who are recovering from cancer. Meetings provide a time to share experiences, information, and light refreshments. Occasional speakers and printed materials are available.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides community to women and men dealing with infertility, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution, and advocating for access to all family building options.

Peer led support groups are hosted by a volunteer and are composed of a varying number of people. Groups are often "drop in" in nature and last about two hours. Groups currently meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska and in Coralville, Waterloo, and Burlington, Iowa.

Support groups are led by a mental health professional. Individuals can process feeling relating to infertility or their family building efforts. Often composed of 8 to 10 individuals or 4 to 5 couples and scheduled weekly for 10-12 weeks. Support group leaders often have an intake appointment with each participant prior to the start of the group.

Helpline.

Online support community.

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Medical Information Services
Infertility Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information

Provides help for a variety of life situations. Caregivers are encouraged to bring their loved ones with Alzheimer's/dementia to share in a separate music therapy session, led by WHC's board-certified music therapist. No musical background is needed.

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.

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Therapeutic Exercise
Fall Prevention Programs
Weight Management
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Provides DUI assessment and evaluation, available when referred. Remedial Alcohol/Drug classes and counseling services are also provided.

Offers a Substance Abuse Program which helps those affected by alcohol or drug abuse learn new ways to cope with life while overcoming their addiction. Alcohol/drug assessments are available to determine the severity of the abuse.

Provides counseling services and support groups which are available for the family and friends of individuals that are affected by alcohol or drug abuse to aid them in coping with stress and day-to-day problems inherent in being involved with a person suffering from addiction.

Provides adolescent school-based services, which offer individual, group counseling, and crisis intervention to adolescent drug and alcohol users.

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DUI Offender Programs
Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Counseling

Offers a cancer support group that gathers to pray for and support anyone with cancer, whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or finished with treatment.

Provides a grief support group that is open to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The participants gather to share feelings and common experiences and also to support and pray for one another.

Offers a Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse Support Group. This group is open to women who are currently or have in the past been sexually abused. It could be a one-time occurrence or have happened multiple times. They meet to offer support, do book studies, listen to occasional speakers, and pray for one another.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Services include:
-- Respite care grant program
-- Equipment loan pool with delivery provided
-- Education regarding ALS and its impact on the family
-- One-on-one support
-- Support groups for patients, friends, and family members affected by ALS
-- Community referrals
-- Children's funds/grants
-- Brad Meyer Memorial Scholarship Fund

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Medical Equipment/Supplies
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Respite Care Subsidies
Disease/Disability Information
Designed to help women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate through the complex and sometimes frightening journey of contending with their diagnoses. The meetings are intended to provide a safe place for breast cancer patients to share information, experiences and camaraderie. An oncology nurse navigator and social worker facilitate the meetings.

Community-based Wellness Programs provide solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic health issues.

LiveStrong at the Y helps cancer survivors increase strength and endurance, better their mental health, and build support with others that have also walked the difficult journey.

In Brain and Body, those with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions engage in physical and mental exercises that improve balance, memory, and more.

Y Weight Loss is designed for individuals looking to lose weight through education, personalized goal setting, and small, sustainable changes.

The Mills County YMCA only offers Y Weight Loss and the YMCA Healthy Living Center only offers Brain and Body.

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Therapeutic Exercise
Fall Prevention Programs
Weight Management
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Epilepsy education through films, slide presentations and literature, and referrals to agencies.
Support groups available for mindfulness meditation, anxiety, smoking cessation, and overeating.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Smoking Addiction Support Groups

Provides support groups that deal with end of life and terminal illness diagnosis.

Offers a diabetes support group that meets monthly providing free education and support for youth and adults covering a wide range of topics.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups