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Organization:
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Halton-Peel Myeloma Support Group
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Phone Numbers:
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519-731-3447 or 905-257-1988 (Wellspring)
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Address:
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Wellspring Birmingham-Gilgan House
2545 Sixth Line
Oakville, ON
L6H 7V9
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Intersection:
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Sixth Line and Dundas St W
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri after 5pm * weekends 10am-7pm
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Executives:
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Jules (Juliette) Royer - Support Group Leader
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Service Description:
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Community-based, non-charitable organization that provides information and support to myeloma patients, family and caregivers in the Halton, Peel and Hamilton region * myeloma is a rare cancer of the bone marrow affecting the production of red cells, white cells and platelets, and can lead to anemia, infections, renal failure, bone damage and pain
Services include:- Support: nine scheduled meetings that provide opportunity for sharing experience and the time to socialize, peer to peer support
- Education: guest presenters who are myeloma and healthcare specialists
- Advocacy: bring awareness to myeloma, and to inform the local community of patient treatment challenges
- In-person meeting location: Wellspring Birmingham-Gilgan House (Halton-Peel), 2545 Sixth Line, Oakville, 905-257-1988 (free parking) * call or e-mail for specific meeting dates and time * topics vary from meeting to meeting
- Online meeting will be on Saturdays from 10:00am-11:30am using the Zoom App only in Jan, Feb and Mar * Zoom ID will be forwarded to those registered
- Hybrid meetings: Apr to Nov
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People and family who are affected by Myeloma
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Area Served:
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Hamilton, Halton Region, and Peel Region
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