Program Links

Alzheimer's Association
www.alzillinois.org
Contact Janet Veach or Carol Cornwell at the Quincy Area Branch-Central Illinois Chapter at 217-228-1111 An Alzheimer's disease support group meets monthly at the Alzheimer's Association Quincy Branch office at the Quincy Senior Center, 639 York Street, Room 200, Quincy, Illinois.

American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
24 hour cancer information 1-800-ACS-2345 Michelle Miles Health Initiatives Manager Western Region Springfield 217-546-7586

American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
American Diabetes Association website 1-800-342-2383

Brown County Action
web.extension.uiuc.edu/adamsbrown/action/index.html
Brown County Action is people working together to find ways to implement the recommendations of the Brown County Needs Assessment Report – and then continue to build on those efforts to keep Brown County a place where people come to live, work and play. Any and all are welcome to get involved. There are many ongoing projects, truly something for all interests.

Brown County Ambulance Service
browncountyambulanceservice@verison.net
Brown County Ambulance Service Contact: Brian Gallaher Emergency Phone #: 217-773-3111 Non Emergency Phone #: 217-773-2113 or 217-773-2090

Brown County Relay for LIfe
www.cancer.org
The National Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Brown County Relay for Life is scheduled for June 9, 2007. To register a team contact Rebecca Kassing at 217-883-2736.

Diabetes Support Group
lmushold@blessinghospital.com
Blessing Hospital Adult Diabetes Support Group is a group for adults newly diagnosed with diabetes or someone just wanting to learn more about dealing with the disease. The group meets once a month, featuring a daytime and evening session for your convenience, offering a different speaker at each meeting discussing a diefferent skill needed to manage diabetes. Call Loretta Mushold, RN, BSN, certified diabetes educator, at 217-223-8400 EXT. 4852

Illinois Drug Prevention Resource-PREVENTION FIRST
www.prevention.org
Prevention First is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of substance abuse and related issues such as teen pregnancy, violence, HIV Aids and juvenile delinquiency. This website provides leadership, training and resources to professinals and citizens. Free materials available. Call 1-800-252-8951 X 108

Live Smoke Free
www.lungusa.org
If you do smoke, let us help you quit. Log on to our online smoking cessation program and get the help you need to stop. Call 1-800-548-8252 for free counseling with a Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist or Quit-Smoking Therapist. Illinois Tobacco Quitline number: 1-866-784-8937

Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA
www.mtsterlingymca.net/
The Mt. Sterling Community Center YMCA is located on route 99 south just past Dot Foods, Inc. Phone: 217-773-2230

MyPyramid.gov
www.mypyriamid.gov
One size doesn't fit all! MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.