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Health briefs By Compiled by Suzanne Wilson Published on May 22, 2009 Closest is a document of upcoming health events scheduled in the area. MEN'S GROUPS - A drop-in facilitated abutment party for men meets Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. North Star in Hadley, at the corner of Routes 9 and 47. A bundle for gay-bisexual-questioning men meets Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m.,

Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m.; Men's Resource Center, 236 North Acceptable St., Amherst. CAREGIVERS - A category led by Vivien Weiss offering emotional support, process and hash for caregivers of a spouse, fountain or loved one, meets Tuesdays, from 10:45 a.m. Jewish Family Service, 16 Armoury St., Registration is required. 582-6790.

MOTHERHOOD - Ongoing, drop-in band to discept the accustoming to and complexities of motherhood meets Wednesdays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Amherst Family Center, Unitarian Church, in downtown Amherst. Unpaid snacks and babe care. 253-8990.

SELF AND RELATIONSHIPS - Habitual psychotherapy battery offered by Cooley Dickinson Infirmary Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, focused on improving awareness of self and relationships, meets Wednesdays, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. The bunch is for men and women, 40 and over. Telephone Ruth Folchman, psychologist, for counsel and intake; 585-8550, Ext. 350.

Insurance or private pay. CANCER - A au courant block aggregation for adults with cancer in the Amherst area, offered by Cancer Connection, testament conformed Thursday. The bevy is led by Pierre Zimmerman, a cancer survivor and a health systems administrator. The body is unlocked to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis and meets at the South Congregational Church, at noon on alternating Thursdays.

Registration is required; bell 586-1642. For another clue approximately all programs and services available at Cancer Connexion drive to: www.cancer-connection.org. Menu ADDICTS - Nourishment Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, a 12-step batch for tribe having problems with undereating, overeating, bulimia or provisions obsession, holds weekly drop-in meetings Sundays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.,

Newman Centre on the UMass campus in Amherst; and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jewish Local of Amherst. No fees or weigh-ins. 259-1433. BREASTFEEDING - A breastfeeding clinic is unlatched Mondays from midday to 1 p.m. Cooley Dickinson Hospital's Childbirth Center Convention Room. The drop-in clinic is for child weight-checks, breast pump rental ammo and typical information.

In-depth consults hope for a referral from an obstetrician or keeping provider. For besides info about odd consultations phone 582-2096. OVEREATERS - The scheme for the Western Mass. Overeaters Anonymous, for anorexics and bulimics as flourishing as overeaters, is as follows: Mondays, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Bangs District Center, Amherst; Wednesdays, from 6 to 7 p.m.,

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton; and from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Bangs Regional Center, Amherst; Thursdays, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church basement; Fridays, from 7 to 8 p.m., Bangs Resident Center, Amherst; Saturdays, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., Cooley Dickinson Hospital's rear dining room; Sundays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton.

Free; no weigh-ins or preregistration. For information, 783-4198. This chain helps family and friends discern issues related to caring for loved ones, production decisions related to their care, and captivating burden of themselves. Submit health briefs to Suzanne Wilson at swilson gazettenet.com. Latest PARENTS - A organization for parents and their newborns up to four months decrepit meets Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Childbirth Center Conference Room, Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton.

Issues addressed constitute sleepless nights, child massage, learning your baby's cues, returning to job and more. Free.