Mason General Hospital Visiting Hours

8:00 am to 8:30 pm

Telephone

Shelton:
360-426-1611

Allyn:
360-275-8614

Location

Physical Address:
901 Mtn. View Dr
Shelton WA 98584

Postal address
PO BOX 1668 Shelton WA 98584

Our Family of Clinics:

 

 

 

 





 

Scope

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“CAUSE AND EFFECT OF HYPERTENSION” - TOPIC AT NEXT ALLYN DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

Hypertension, more commonly referred to as ‘high blood pressure’, can be a major health concern for all people, and is especially alarming for those with diabetes. Hypertension – what it is, and how to manage it, will be the topic at Mason General Hospital’s next Allyn Diabetes Support Group meeting, set for Thursday, April 22, 2010 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Port of Allyn downstairs meeting room.

Rebecca Hendryx, M.D., a family practice physician at Olympic Physicians, PLLC will be the speaker. She will discuss the cause and effects of hypertension in diabetics, as well as appropriate goals and the importance of proper management of diabetes. There will also be time for questions and answers.


The Allyn Diabetes Support Group, affiliated with the American Diabetes Association, meets every fourth Thursday of the month from September to June. It is free and open to people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, their friends, and family.

For more information call Sue Barwick, R.N., C.D.E., at (360) 275-8614, and ask for the Diabetes Wellness Center. MGH is approved by the Joint Commission, is a licensed and accredited acute care hospital with a level four emergency trauma designation. There are more than 100 physicians on staff in 21 specialties, caring for all of Public Hospital District No. 1.

 

 

Community Support Groups

Updated March 10, 2010


MASON GENERAL HOSPITAL SUPPORT GROUPS


Support Groups meeting on a regular basis at Mason General Hospital are:

AARP Driver Safety (55 Alive) - Meets two consecutive days each month from 8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Ellinor Room.  Contact Don at (360) 426-0590 for current dates.

Childbirth Classes - Call (360) 426-0955 for current dates.

Diabetes Support Group - Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (except July & August) from 1 - 2 p.m. in the Ellinor Room.  Contact Sue at (360) 427-7332. In Allyn the group meets the 4th Thursday of the month from 1-2 p.m. at Port of Allyn building, unless otherwise scheduled.

F.I.E. (Fiercely Independent Elders) - Meets the 1st Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Washington Room.  Contact Ray at (360) 898-2316.

Narcotics Anonymous - Meets every Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Ellinor Room. Call (360) 754-4433.

Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others - Currently meets the last Monday of every month in the Skokomish Room at MGH, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486, Jim at (360) 426-0266 or Dick at (360) 427-6875 for further information.

Overeaters Anonymous - Do you have a problem with food, Overeaters Anonymous welcomes you. Meets Thursday, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Pershing Room, Contact Lori (360) 970-8249 for further information.

ADDITIONAL LOCAL AREA SUPPORT GROUPS

Support Groups meeting on a regular basis in the community are:

Alcoholics Anonymous - There are many meetings at different times and locations throughout the Mason County area.  The Patient Resources Department, (360) 427-9544, has a current list on file in the office, or call (360) 352-7344, or visit www.area72aa.org/.

Alzheimer’s Support Group (Shelton)– meets 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, 11:00am – 1:00pm at Alpine Way Retirement Apartments, 900 W. Alpine Way. Contact Merridee at 427-2225, ext. 11.

Alzheimer’s Support Group (Allyn)– meets 1st Wednesday of each month, 10:00 – 11:30am at St. Hugh Episcopal Church, 280 W. Wheelwright St., Allyn. Contact Debra at 360-621-1110.

Bereavement Support (Assured Home Health) – available on an individual basis, by appointment, via in-home visits; no charge – call 1-800-556-1611 for an appointment.

Bereavement Support (Providence Sound Home Care) - Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Shelton Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Contact Barb at (360) 493-4667 for information.

Compassionate Friends - Meets 1st Monday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m. at Providence South Home Care & Hospice in Olympia.  Contact Alan at (360) 427-1418 in the daytime and at (360) 427-1694 in the evening.  Support group for parents who have lost children or grandchildren. Please call before attending.

CPR/FIRST AID - A variety of classes are offered throughout the community.  For further information, please contact the Education Department at Mason General Hospital at (360) 426-1611 ext. 3609. 

Depression Support – 12 Step Program, Mondays 7:00 p.m., St. David’s Episcopal Church. For further information, contact Linda at (360) 427-1601.

Domestic Violence Support Group - Contact Turning Pointe for a prescreening appointment at (360) 432-1212 or 1-877-923-1212.

Lap-Band Support Groups - Call (360) 412-3120 or visit www.pacsurgical.com.

Mason General Hospital Auxiliary - Contact Marianne at 360-426-6722. 

MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers - All Mothers and children birth to age 5 are welcome (childcare provided), the 1st and  3rd Tuesday of the month at the 1st Baptist Church, 428 W Cota St., 9:30 – 11 a.m., September to May only.  Call (360) 426-8461 for further information.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group - Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. -
1 p.m. at Route 66 Grill, Shelton.  Contact Debbie at (360) 877-6959.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Contact (360) 493-6021, or the hotline at (360) 866-0403.

Parenting and Babysitting Classes - Call The American Red Cross at (360) 352-8575 or visit www.rainier.redcross.org.

PS of Puget Sound - Parent support for miscarriage, stillbirth and newborn death. At St Peter’s Hospital on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m.  Call (360) 493-5751.

Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support Group for Men and Significant Others- Currently meets monthly, midweek days at the Olympic Bakery at Spencer Lake. Contact Bill at (360) 426-2486, Jim at (360) 426-0266, or Dick at (360) 427-6875 for further information and meeting times.

Reach to Recovery - Call The American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 for a referral. 

Sexual Assault Survivors Support Groups - Call Vickie or Margaret at (360) 426-6925
to sign up.  Circle of Hope meets Tuesday, four 10 week sessions.  
(Free and confidential – please call for location.) The Patient Resources Department at Mason General Hospital has information on many more support and self-help groups in the Mason and Thurston areas.  Call (360) 427-9544 for inquiries.
The Crisis Clinic also has a comprehensive listing of services available.  Call (360) 586-2800.

 

 

 

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