Lifelines: Lynn area health support groups, events

The Daily ItemNorth Shore Medical CenterSupport GroupsGeneral Cancer Support Group, Wednesdays 2-4 p.m., Union Hospital Healing Atrium, 500 Lynnfield St., Lynn. This group combines yoga, meditation, guided imagery, support and education to help people with cancer cope with fear and stress and to strengthen their natural healing abilities. For more information, please call 978-573-5390.Stroke Support Group, third Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Ave., Salem. Support for stroke patients. For more information, call 781-631-0114.Overeaters Anonymous, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Mass General for Children at North Shore Medical Center, 57 Highland Ave., Salem, Lynch Conference Room. This program helps stop compulsive eating. For more information, call 978-741-2381.Diabetes Support Group, third Thursday of each month, Union Hospital, 500 Lynnfield St., Lynn. This is a monthly support group and education program to learn how to better manage your diabetes. For more information, please call 781-477-3409.Healing Abuse Working for Change, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 n 11 a.m. Lynn Community Health Center Room 210, 269 Union St, Lynn. This program is for women and children who are being abused to gain help and support. For more information call 978-744-6841.Surgical Weight Management Support, meets the fourth Monday of each month, 6-7 p.m. This is support for those who are over eight months post-op, and 7:15-8:30 p.m. is for all. Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Ave., Salem. Davenport Conference Room 102B. This is a support group for people who have had Gastric Bypass or Banding surgery at NSMC only. For more information, please call, 978-825-6505.ClassesBasic Life Support Heart Saver with AED-Adult Infant and Child, June 14 or July 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. NSMC Salem Hospital, Highland Hall Learning Center, 55 Highland Ave., Salem. This class will focus on life saving techniques. To register please call 978-354-3013. The cost is $45.Basic Life Support Health Care provider Recertification, July 7 or August 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. NSMC Salem Hospital, Highland Hall Learning Center, 55 Highland Ave., Salem. This class will focus on life saving techniques. To register please call 978-354-3013. The cost is $45.Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certification, Aug. 9 & 11 from 6:30-9 p.m. NSMC Salem Hospital, Highland Hall Learning Center, 55 Highland Ave., Salem. This class will focus on life saving techniques. To register please call 978-354-3013. The cost is $65.Basic Life Support -Infant Saver/Child CPR, July 8 from 6:30-9 p.m. NSMC Salem Hospital, Highland Hall Learning Center, 55 Highland Ave., Salem. This class will focus on life saving techniques.To register please call 978-354-3013. The cost is $45 per individual or $80 per couple.Events20th Annual North Shore Cancer WALKSunday, June 20. Walk begins and ends at Salem Willows Park in Salem. The 6.2 mile route features an array of entertainment and refreshment breaks, making the day a fun and entering community event. As the North Shore’s largest single-day fundraising event, the North Shore Cancer WALK has collectively raised more than 15 million in the fight against cancer on the North Shore. This year, all processed will benefit cancer programs and services on the North Shore. To register please visit www.nsmccancerwalk.org or call 866-296-6900.Beverly HospitalSupport GroupsBreast Cancer Support Group at Beverly Hospital. The breast cancer support group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at The Herrick House, located on the upper campus of Beverly Hospital, beginning at 7 p.m.There is no fee or pre-registration. For further information, please call 978-236-1650.North Shore Neuropathy Support Group holds regular meetings at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick St., Beverly in the lecture hall located on the first floor of the hospital. The next meeting will be held June 19. For further information call 978-479-4339. There is not fee or p