February 13, 2025 – Sulphur Springs, TX –
The February meeting of the Hopkins County Breast Cancer Support Group was held on Monday, February 10. The gathering featured guest speaker and breast cancer survivor, Jalayne Minter, sharing her story of faith, courage, and humility.
All breast cancer patients and survivors are welcome to participate. Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Medical Plaza Conference Room, 113 Airport Rd, on the campus of CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs. However, the March meeting has been moved to the third Monday, due to Spring Break. The time and location have not changed. Each meeting features a speaker, light refreshments, and an opportunity for participants to share and ask questions.
Activities of the group include sending notes and making calls to encourage newly diagnosed patients and those who are homebound. The group discussed other ways they could assist patients.
The Hopkins County Health Care Foundation sponsors this four-month-old organization that is part of its In My Closet offerings. Other aspects of In My Closet include an annual free mammography clinic held in October and free supplies for breast cancer patients and survivors such as wigs, mastectomy bras, and breast prosthetics.
For more information on this and other programs, follow the Hopkins County Health Care Foundation on Facebook or Instagram, or call 903-438-4799.
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