Breast cancer survivors connect with 'HOPE'

Centegra Health System is offering a breast cancer survivor support group called "HOPE, High On Positive Energy," where participants can connect with other breast cancer survivors to share, learn and support one another during and after treatment. Peer support is one of the most effective approaches to increasing quality of life for cancer patients.

The next HOPE group session will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Centegra Gavers Breast Center, 360 N. Terra Cotta Road in Crystal Lake. To register for the HOPE group session, call (815) 344-8000.

Each monthly session features a specific tool designed to help with the physical and emotional changes associated with a breast cancer diagnosis. They meet the first Tuesday of every month and is facilitated by a breast cancer survivor, the breast health navigator and a hospital chaplain, who all bring their experiences to cover pertinent, educational topics. Every meeting ends with a meditation to instill reflection and calm the spirit.

Centegra Health System is committed to meeting the health care needs of the residents of greater McHenry County and northern Kane County and to making services available in multiple and convenient locations, including hospitals in McHenry, Woodstock, and now Huntley, Immediate and Physician Care Centers, Centegra Sage Cancer Center, and Health Bridge Fitness Centers. As the region's leading health care provider, Centegra Health System continues to bring the latest treatments and technology, along with the skills of more than 4,000 associates, to meet the needs of the growing McHenry County and Northern Kane County communities. For more information about Centegra Health System, visit centegra.org, search Centegra Health System on Facebook and Twitter or call (877) CENTEGRA (236-8347).