Support Groups

The Christie Clinic Breast Cancer Support Group

The Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month. The meetings take place in the second floor meeting room at Christie on Windsor, 1801 West Windsor Road in Champaign. A notice is mailed each month prior to the event. This wellness-focused group is comprised of breast cancer survivors of all ages and experienced health care professionals. Our goal is to share ideas, provide support, answer questions, and offer solutions to problems for people who are coping with breast cancer.

The format of each meeting includes a short presentation by a guest speaker followed by informal group interaction. You may attend as often as you wish, and you can always bring along a family member or friend.

Additional information about the Breast Cancer Support Group is available by calling the Department of General Surgery at 217.366.5445.



The Christie Clinic Diabetes Support Group (Diabetes Straight Talk)

Our Diabetes Support Group, Diabetes Straight Talk, meets from 6-7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month in the Christie on Windsor (1801 West Windsor Road, Champaign) 2nd Floor Conference Room to discuss issues and concerns important when living with diabetes. Both Christie's diabetes educator and dietitian are available for questions or conversation.

The group is free and open to anyone who has diabetes or who has an interest in diabetes. Attendees can learn more about topics like monitoring blood sugar, understanding lab results, preparing injections, preventive care, nutrition, lifestyle, and more.

This year, the group will meet on the following dates:

  • February 17
  • March 17
  • April 21
  • May 19
  • June 16
  • July 21
  • August 18
  • September 15
  • October 20
  • November 17
  • December 15

To find out more or to make an appointment, call Jennifer Vissers, MS, RD, LDN, Nutrition Educator, at Christie on Windsor at 217.366.8000.

For more information about diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association web site, diabetes.org.

 

General Diabetes Nutrition Class

This class, taught by Christie Clinic's Registered Dietitian Jennifer Vissers, will cover basic nutrition information on carbohydrates, like what is a carbohydrate, why it is important to eat carbs, and how to count them. This class will be offered once a month and is held at Christie Clinic on Windsor (1801 West Windsor Road, Champaign) in the Education Room on the 2nd floor from 1-2 p.m.

This year, the group will meet on the following dates:

  • March 2
  • April 6
  • May 4
  • June 1
  • July 6
  • August 3
  • September 14
  • October 5
  • November 2
  • December 7

The class has a limit of 15 patients and costs $10 per patient. Please call to sign up at 217.366.8000.