Meetings have been cancelled until further notice.

Where
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
1 Medical Center Drive
Auditorium A
Lebanon, NH  03766

When

Contact
Please contact Amber Porter to rsvp and for information on how to attend
Amber.L.Porter@hitchcock.org
603-650-8373 (direct)

 

BRAIN ANEURYSM SUPPORT GROUP AND AVM SUPPORT GROUP
The University of Kansas Health System

For Patients and their Families/Caregivers

The Brain Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Educational & Support Group at The University of Kansas Hospital
is designed to educate the patient, families and caregivers on the
Brain, Brain vessels, Aneurysms and AVM’s. We are proud to offer
this online event for patients, family members and caregivers to
expand knowledge and enhance physical and emotional wellbeing.

Time:
6:00 – 7:30pm CT

2024 Meeting Dates

Presenter: Koji Ebersole, MD – Dr. Koji Ebersole is certified by the
American Board of Neurological Surgery. In addition to comprehensive
training in neurosurgery, Dr. Ebersole has completed an additional two years
of fellowship training in minimally-invasive endovascular treatments utilizing
the latest technologies. This background, which is unique in the Kansas City
area, allows Dr. Ebersole to offer each patient a complete set of treatment
options.

Tuesday, April 9 – Overview of the Bain Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) & Diagnosing a Neurovascular Disorder, Brain Aneurysm or AVM: MRIs CT, CTA & Arteriogram

Tuesday, July 9 – Surgery for Brain Aneurysm and Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) & Endovascular Treatment for Aneurysm and AVM, Post-Procedural Lab Work, Anti-Coagulation Therapy and Follow-Up Surveillance Methods, MRI, CT

Tuesday, October 8 – Devices for the Treatment of Brain Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM): Clips, Coils & Pipeline

How to Set Up Zoom Access

By smart phone or device (iPad, iPhone, Android):
Download the Zoom app in AppStore or Google Store.
Enter zoom meeting ID: 876-771-036
Select join.

By computer:
Type zoom.us/join in your web browser.
Enter the zoom meeting ID: 876-771-036
Select “Join by Computer Audio” which will allow you to both hear and see, if your computer has a camera.

All classes will be presented online via Zoom, 6-7:30 p.m., Central time.
For more information, please contact Nancy Sullivan, MA, BSN, RN, at 913-945-6436 or nsullivan@kumc.edu

An affiliate of the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Brain aneurysm patients and their family members can meet with their peers and participate in open discussions on managing daily activities including:

• Healthy living
• Faith and spiritual healing
• Nutrition and exercise

This is also your opportunity to reconnect with your caregivers from EMS/9-1-1 operators,to ED staff, physicians and nurses.

Where
RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center New Brunswick
100 Kirkpatrick St, 2nd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The entrance to the Wellness Parking Deck is located on Paterson Street between Joyce Kilmer and Kirkpatrick Streets. Please bring your parking ticket to the meeting as parking will be validated for up to 3 hours.

When
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every other month

Our next Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group is Wednesday May 5^th 2021 at 2pm.  The Go to Meeting Invite is below.

Brain Aneurysm and AVM Support Group
Wed, May 5, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (EDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/841907013

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (786) 535-3211

Access Code: 841-907-013

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/841907013

Sandia Royal MSN MPA RN CCRN CNRN | Clinical Nurse Educator | Center for Professional Development Innovation and Research |Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | One Robert Wood Johnson Place | New Brunswick | NJ 08903
732-828-3000 x 5611 | Cell 732-427-2160 |Fax: 732 418- 8387 |  sandia.royal@rwjbh.org

 

 

 

 

Location
UCSF Medical Center
513 Parnassus Avenue
Parnassus Campus
San Francisco, CA 94143

More Information Contact
Dina Chon at (510) 464-4540 dina@taafonline.org

2020 Meeting Dates
1st Thursday of each month from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

January 2

February 6

March 5

April 2 – Meeting Cancelled

May – No Meeting

TAAF Walk – May 3rd

June 4

July 2

August 6

September 3

October 1

November 5

December – No Meeting

University at Buffalo Neurosurgery Brain Aneurysm Support Group

Details
University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
40 George Karl Boulevard
Suite 100
Williamsville, NY  14221

The Brain Aneurysm Support Group  offers education, support and resources for individuals who have experienced a brain aneurysm. Survivors, family members, caregivers and anyone else interested are welcome to attend.

The group meets on the 1st Monday of every other month at 5:00pm

2020 Meeting Dates

February 3

April 6 – Meeting canceled

June 8

August 3

October 5

December 7

The Swedish Medical Center Support Group

The care team at the Swedish Cerebrovascular Center has established a support group for patients that have been diagnosed and treated for a brain aneurysm or arteriovenous malformation (AVM). The group is open to patients, families and caregivers. This is a great place for you to meet and share with others who have been through similar experiences.

When:
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Location:
Swedish Medical Center – Cherry Hill Campus
Swedish Education and Conference Center, Room D
550 17th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122

For additional information please contact the Group Facilitators:
Bronwyn Rogers, RN – Stroke Coordinator at bronwyn.rogers@swedish.org or call (206)320-2368
Janelle Ditching, Program Coordinator at janelle.ditching@swedish.org or call (206)320-2176

Swedish Support Group Line (206)320-4985 or email SwedishAneurysmSupport@swedish.org

2023 Meeting Dates – Virtual

September 18 6:00 – 7:00pm PST via Microsoft Teams online – this meeting has been canceled

To RSVP or for questions, please email the Swedish Stroke Program at:   StrokeProgram@Swedish.org

 

Our goal continues to be a return to in-person meetings, when it is safe to do so, combined with a virtual option. For now, we hope the virtual option will allow more people to participate.

For patients and families dealing with the effects of a brain aneurysm, whether ruptured or unruptured. This is an open forum for you to share your challenges and concerns. The group is facilitated by a brain aneurysm/stroke survivor and an advanced practice nurse.

When
2nd Thursday of every month from 12:30PM – 2:00PM CDT

Meeting details – Meetings will be held virtually

For questions or for meeting information/link, contact:

Group Facilitator:
Tess Sierzant, RN, MS, ACNS-BC, CNRN
Neuroscience Clinical Nurse Specialist

Reach out with any updates and questions:

Email: tlsierzant@yahoo.com

Mobile number: 612.723.0823 – call and leave a voice message or text me with your name and email address

On behalf of John and Kathleen, co-facilitators, I look forward to hearing from you soon!

2024 Virtual Meeting Dates

Inova Fairfax Hospital Cerebral Vascular Service and The Brain Aneurysm Foundation invite you to join us at The Falls Church, VA Brain Aneurysm Support Group.

Where
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Falls Church, VA 22042

For more information or to join the group please contact
Laura Buhler at laura.buhler@inova.org or (703) 776-3030 Opt.2

2022 Meeting Dates both Virtual and In person Meetings
1st Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm

Jan 4

Feb 1

Mar 1

Apr 5

May 3

Jun 7

July 5

August 2

September 6

October 4

November 1

December 6

Where
St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital
Executive Board Room
7930 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

The board room is located near the front lobby across from the entrance to the cafeteria. Enter at the front of the building. Follow hallway slightly to your right straight down and turn left at the cafeteria.  The boardroom is the last door on the right.  Free parking is available with a validated ticket. Use the parking garage located next to the hospital and bring your parking ticket to the meeting for validation.

For additional information and to register, please contact the Group Facilitator: Mayra Kent at mayrakent@hotmail.com or 210-607-9890

 

2020 Meeting Dates to come

Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every other month at 6:30pm

Where
Both in-person and virtual.

When
Quarterly – 2nd Tuesday of the month

Time
6:00 – 8:00PM

2024 In-Person and Virtual Meeting Dates

Meetings will still be held in-person and virtually.  Patients should contact NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org for the invite to the meetings and information on meeting locations.

March 12th

June 11th

September 10th

December 10th

For more information please contact the Group facilitator: NManeurysmAVMsupport@nm.org