Hernando County health and support

Brooksville

CoDA (Co-Dependents Anonymous): Words of Wisdom group, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Salvation Army Fellowship Hall, 15464 Cortez Blvd. The purpose of this program is for the development of healthy relationships and the building of self-esteem. Val, (352) 596-2492.

Reiki Clinic: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Inner Peace Bookstore and Wellness Center, 421 W Jefferson St. Sponsored by the Inner Peace Church of the Spirit. Maria, (352) 544-0304, or Vicki, (352) 442-1240.

Swine flu vaccination clinic: Saturday, Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California St. (park and enter at the back entrance of the school). Appointment times distributed at 11 a.m., with appointments scheduled between 1 to 5 p.m. There will be 600 injectable doses to be distributed first-come, first-served. Vaccinations are now open to anyone, including individuals ages 25 to 64 who do not have underlying medical conditions. Provided by the Hernando County Health Department. (352) 540-6817.

Spring Hill

Al-Anon: Adult children focused step meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind Oak Hill Hospital). Meetings are open to all Al-Anon members and anyone suffering from the confusion of being raised in a home where alcohol was a problem. Toll-free 1-888-4Al-ANON (425-2666).

'Causes and Treatments of Fibromyalgia' seminar: 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave. Free. The speaker is Mary Bristow, doctor of Oriental medicine with the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Free testing will be provided to determine if those interested qualify for a non-invasive new treatment. Seating limited; call for reservations. (352) 799-1882.

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program: The Hernando County Health Department offers this diabetes program throughout the year at the office at 7465 Forest Oaks Blvd. It includes three 3-hour classes that address topics specific to the concerns of diabetes patients including meal planning, medication and complications. Facilitators include certified diabetes educator Sandra Dixon and registered nurse Jan Musick. Registration required. Call for dates and times of the next program. (352) 540-6928.

Healthy Hearts Support Group: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind Oak Hill Hospital). Offered through the Heart Institute at Oak Hill Hospital. The speaker is certified physician assistant Karen Dixon, who works in cardiovascular surgery and has been with HCA for more than 16 years. (352) 597-6333.

HPH Hospice Community Grief Support Group: 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, HPH Hospice, 12260 Cortez Blvd. This ongoing bereavement support group is for adults trying to cope with the recent death of a loved one. There is no cost and no reservations needed. Toll-free 1-800-486-8784.

'Is Your Bladder More Active Than You?' — the next seminar in the For Your Health series: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The speaker is Dr. Omar Hamoui, who will discuss all aspects of bladder health and specific bladder conditions for men and women. A hot buffet meal will be served. Free. Seating limited; reservations required. Sponsored by Oak Hill Hospital. (352) 597-6333.

'Look Good, Feel Better' program for female cancer patients: 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Florida Cancer Institute-New Hope at Spring Hill Regional Hospital, 10441 Quality Drive, Suite 203. RSVP to Peggy Beckett, (352) 688-7744. Another program will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 17 at FCI's office at 7154 Medical Center Drive, off Cortez Boulevard. RSVP to Mary Capo, (352) 596-1926, ext. 150. The program teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients to help combat the appearance-related side effects of treatment. Reservations required.

Moving On: 12:15 p.m. Thursdays, Perkins Family Restaurant, 4685 Commercial Way. This is a self-help support group for seniors who have difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one. Marilyn, (352) 597-5315, or Rita, (352) 684-3916.

Our Children Loved and Remembered candlelight vigil: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., ceremony starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Cabrini Center classrooms 3 and 4, 5030 Mariner Blvd. Bring a photo of the child you are remembering. Dorothy, (352) 684-1369.

'Non-Drug Solutions to Chronic Pain' seminar: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. The speaker is Mary Bristow, doctor of Oriental Medicine with the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. This free seminar is for those who suffer from chronic low back pain, hip, knee, shoulder or sciatica pain, headaches or unresolved overall body aches or pain. Space limited; reservations required. (352) 799-1882.

Overeaters Anonymous: Bridge to Serenity group, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave. This is a 12-step program for those suffering from compulsive overeating. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins for this support group. Belinda, (352) 293-3455.

Spring Hill Stroke Support Group: 11 a.m. Thursdays, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. Family and friends welcome. Coffee and cake follows the meeting. A. Schaffer, (352) 688-2594, or the church, (352) 683-9016.

Weeki Wachee

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. Dolores, (352) 596-8695, Judie, (352) 666-6885, or Cindy, (352) 686-6849.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly: TOPS 461, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way. Dorothy Kuta, (352) 596-6697, or Pat Gall, (352) 688-6755.

Information for the Health and Support column should be submitted to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Information can be faxed to (352) 754-6133 or e-mailed to pday@sptimes.com. The deadline for this news is two weeks before your event or reservation deadline. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket price (if applicable) or contact person and phone number are missing. For information about the Health and Support column, call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.