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Hypnosis Screenings will be offered from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25; Dec. 2, 9, 23, 30. Screenings will also be offered at the same time on the following Wednesdays: Nov. 27; Dec. 4, 11, 18. Hypnosis video included. Free. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Nutrition Classes, 7- 8:30 p.m. Come see how hypnosis can help a person lose weight easily and permanently. Positive Changes Hypnosis hosts informative nutrition classes on the following Thursdays: Nov. 21; Dec. 5, 12, 19. $15. Register with Positive Changes, 4244 Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. 703-352-5042.
Parents of Children with Epilepsy (Fairfax) will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 10-11:30 a.m., at the St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
After traveling to attend seminars in continuing education, Dr. Deborah Bobbitt of Twinbrooke Chiropractic Family Health Center is resuming normal office hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tuesday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Fairfax Epilepsy Group is a support group for adults with diagnosed seizure disorders and caregivers. The group will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 18, from 12-1 p.m., at the St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church, 4801 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Colorectal Cancer Group. Priscilla Savary will give an overview of the services and programs of the Colorectal Cancer Network. Thursday, Nov. 21, 4:30-6 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Northern Virginia Epilepsy Group will meet Dec. 4, 11, 18 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church.
The United Ostomy Association Inc., Northern Virginia Chapter, will host its monthly support group meeting and holiday celebrations on Sunday, Dec. 1, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Gallows Road, Falls Church, Conference rooms D-E-F (above Skylight Cafe). This is for those interested in ostomy surgery and in need of information and support. No admission fee; parking is free. For more information, telephone 703-802-3457.
“After the Death of a Loved One — Handling the Holidays.” Meet for mutual support, discussion, tips on getting through the holiday season and an overview of the grief process. Registration requested. Thursday, Nov. 21, 7-8:30 p.m., or Thursday, Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
“Reducing Fears of Recurrence and Expanding the Joy in Our Lives.” Cancer survivor Dr. Linda Seligman will discuss ways to understand and reduce the fears of recurrence that are common in cancer survivors and their families. Registration requested. Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:15-9 p.m., Room 1E, Life with Cancer Family Center, 2832 Juniper St., Fairfax. Call 703-698-2841 or visit www.lifewithcancer.org.
Widow/widower bereavement support groups for anyone grieving the death of a spouse meet the first and third Thursday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Another support group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The next Thursday meeting is Nov. 21, from 2-3:30 p.m. The next Tuesday meeting is Nov. 26, from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
A suicide survivors bereavement support group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide meets the first Tuesday of each month at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road, Annandale. The next meeting is Dec. 3 from 7:30-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-941-7000 or visit www.havenofnova.org.
Aging Parents Seminar. Nov. 23, from 2-5 p.m. at the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Seating is limited. Call 703-279-6475 for reservations. Free.
The Epilepsy Foundation of the Chesapeake Region is sponsoring the following class for adults diagnosed with seizure disorders and caregivers. Guest speaker Dr. Susan Trachman will discuss “Pharmaceutical Options for Treating Depression.” Thursday, Dec. 5, 7-8 p.m. Location: Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road. Free. For more information, call 703-425-6660.
Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named one of the nation's Top 100 Benchmark Hospitals in a new study by Solucient, a health-care information and research company. Inova Fairfax Hospital was the only hospital in the Washington, D.C., metro area to make the list. The ranking is based on numerous clinical and financial variables over an eight-year period, including date of patient mortality, complication rates and overall expenses and revenue figures.
The Fairfax County Health Department is making flu vaccinations available for adults over 65 and children or adults with chronic cardiovascular and pulmonary disorders. Vaccinations will be available at the following locations: Joseph Willard Health Center, 3750 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax and the Springfield District Office, 8136 Old Keene Mill Road, Suite A-100 in Springfield. There is a charge of $11 for the flu vaccine and $20 for the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine. Medicare Part B (non-HMO) will be accepted. Medicaid will be accepted only for those in a high-risk category.
Recipients must bring their identification cards and should call one of the following numbers to schedule an appointment: Joseph Willard Health Center, 703-246-7100, or Springfield District Office, 703-569-1031.
Persons who would like to get a flu shot but are not eligible to receive the vaccine from a Health Department clinic should contact their personal physician or call the Fight the Flu Hotline at 1-877-895-5284 for information.
La Leche League of Burke will meet on Dec. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Burke Presbyterian Church on Oak Leather Drive off Burke Center Parkway. The breast-feeding support group offers help and support to mothers who are currently breast-feeding a child or anyone who plans to breast-feed. Expectant and new mothers are encouraged to attend. The topic will be "Nutrition and Weaning: What Else Do We Feed Them?" but all questions and concerns will be addressed. The meeting is free, and babies are welcome. For additional information, contact Leslie at 703-256-2854.
New Mom's Group meets at Inova Fairfax Hospital Women's Center, 7 South Dayroom, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church. New mom and baby topics and concerns, including breast-feeding. Experienced maternal-infant nurse/lactation consultant facilitates the group discussions. Weekly prize drawing. Complimentary parking, baby weight check, refreshments and resource information. Ongoing, Thursdays 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. For the convenience of new moms, no preregistration needed. $5/session. Call 703-204-6455.
Haven of Northern Virginia offers several free ongoing support groups. General Bereavement Support Group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets the first and third Wednesday of every month. The Widow/Widower Bereavement Support Group meets every first and third Thursday or second and fourth Tuesday. The Suicide Survivors Bereavement Support Group for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide meets the first Tuesday of every month. Contact 703-941-7000 for more information.
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups. Facilitated by trained group leaders, ongoing, free and open to the community. For schedules, call 1-866-259-0042.
Burke/Springfield/Fairfax Compassionate Friends Support Group offers friendship and understanding to families grieving the death of a child. The support group meets monthly at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-425-9504.
Birth Mother’s Support Group meets weekly in Northern Virginia. It is for any woman who has ever placed a child in adoption and would like to meet with others who have done the same. The group will be led by a licensed clinical social worker and a national certified counselor. Call Pat Cunningham or Stephanie Hayden at Catholic Charities at 703-425-0100. A modest fee is charged based on income.
Social Skills Group for children who have difficulty in social situations will meet at the Jewish Social Service Agency, 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax. In small, age-appropriate groups, children can learn and practice appropriate behaviors, such as initiating and maintaining conversation, listening, sharing, problem solving, self-control, handling teasing, dealing with emotions and making friends. Call 703-204-9100 for dates and times. $55/65 a session, may be insurance-reimbursable.
“You and Your Aging Parents” will meet at the Jewish Social Service Agency, 3018 Javier Road, second floor, Fairfax, on the second Monday of each month, September–December, from 7-8:30 p.m. Adult children with aging parents meet to discuss communicating about sensitive issues, responsibilities to parents, responsibilities to family and the need for time to yourself. Call 703-204-9100. $15 a session.
Chapter 5300 of the AARP meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Greensprings Retirement Community in Springfield in the theater at Village Square at 1 p.m.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Financial Aid program offers people up to $5,500 a year to help pay for chemotherapeutic medication, transportation and blood work associated with cancer treatment to those with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma and other blood-related cancers. To get an application for the program, call 703-960-1100, ext. 232, 1-888-576-6878, or e-mail singers@dc-cap.leukemia-lymphoma.org.
Schedule a home safety survey to spot any fire or life safety hazards. The life safety education officer or a City of Fairfax fire inspector will perform a home walk-through to inspect all smoke detectors, review fire escape plans, check to see that all emergency numbers are posted, scan for other safety hazards and make suggestions to remedy any problems. Call Lt. John Henderson at 703-273-8109 to make an appointment.
Inova Fairfax Hospital is sponsoring a children's poster contest with the theme, "Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Caring for Kids." The contest is open to all children, including high school students. Contact 703 204- 6551 for an entry form.