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OCD (Obesessive-Compulsive Disorder) Support Group, for adults with OCD, teens with OCD, or parents of children with OCD, meets the second Monday of the month from 7:45–9 p.m. at Richardson Regional Medical Center, Plaza 1, 1st Floor, Conference Center (403 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson). Call Lisa Buchanan at 214.906.1692 or e-mail ocdparenthelp@yahoo.com, or call Peggy McMahon at 214.923.6778.

Oral/Head & Neck Cancer Seminar – Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano will be offering a seminar on oral/head & neck cancer from 12–1 p.m. on Thursday, September 9 at the Education Center 1, Garden Level. Robert Steckler, M.D., oncologic surgeon on the Baylor Plano medical staff, will be speaking on prevention and treatment options of oral/head and neck cancer.

Ovarian Cancer “Meet & Eat” Group is a social group for those affected by ovarian cancer and meets the third Thursday of each month at a North Dallas restaurant. Visit dfwovarian.org/meetandeat.html.

Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step program of recovery from compulsive eating. Meetings are held on weekdays at 12 p.m. at Prairie Creek Baptist Church (3201 W. 15th St., Rm. 103) in Plano. A Saturday class meets at 9 a.m. at Highland Oaks Church of Christ (1815 W. 15th St., Rm. E112). Call 972.238.0333 or visit oadallas.org.

Plano Head Injury Association meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7–8 p.m. at the HealthSouth Plano Rehabilitation Hospital cafeteria. Call Linda or James Burrus at 972.519.0008.

Plano Walking Club walks each Saturday at 7 a.m. (7 mi) and 8 a.m. (4 mi) October–May at Chisholm Trail Hike and Bike Path across from Schimelpfenig Library. The club sponsors AVA 10K “volksmarches” and other events. Call 972.612.8129.

The Samaritan Inn provides transitional refuge for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, primarily from Collin County, who desire self-sufficiency, and provides temporary emergency shelter. Call 972.542.5302 or 972.562.7375.

Saturday Mammography Clinic, held at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, will be offered September 11 & 25 at the Women’s Imaging Center at Plano, Medical Pavilion I, Ste. 450. These services are also offered at Baylor Diagnostic Imaging Center at Craig Ranch in McKinney on September 18. Annual mammograms are covered by most insurance providers, and co-pays will be billed at a later date. Bring your insurance card and a photo ID. Call 1.800.4BAYLOR.

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance Group meets the fourth Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. in the second floor classrooms at The Medical Center of Plano. Call 972.519.1588.

Sports Injuries – Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano is a free seminar on Thursday, September 23 from 12–1 p.m. in Education Center 1, Garden Level, of Baylor Plano. Sarang N. DeSai, M.D., orthopedic surgeon on the Baylor Plano medical staff, will speak on preventing and treating sports related injuries. For more information, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/PlanoEvents.

Stroke Support Group – Medical Center of Plano is for patients, family, or friends who have experienced a stroke. The group meets the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the IRU Gym at The Medical Center of Plano. New topics each month. Call 214.473.7717.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, located at 813 East 15th St. Call 1.800.932.8677.

Touched by Suicide Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Custer Road United Methodist Church, 6601 Custer Rd. For more information, e-mail skstobaugh@aol.com.

US Too is a prostate cancer support group that will meet Tuesday, September 28. from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in Conference Room A/B on the Garden Level at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano. Dinner will be provided. To register or for more information, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/PlanoEvents.

Weight Loss Surgery Informational Seminar is a free informational session on weight loss surgery held twice a month. Sessions are Tuesdays, September 7 & 21 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in Education Center 1 on the Garden Level of Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano. Bariatric surgeon Nick Nicholson, M.D., will speak on three options: gastric banding, gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. Call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/PlanoWeightLoss.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group – Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano will meet Wednesday, September 8 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in Education Center 1-2 on the Garden Level, Baylor Plano. The group is open to all past, present and potential weight loss surgery patients. To register, call 469.814.5677.

Your Health This Month is a program at Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano that offers free blood presure screenings. Cholesterol and glucose testing will be available for $15. The program is Thursday, September 9 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Education Center 1 & 2 Garden Level. For more information, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/PlanoEvents.

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