OKLAHOMA CITY – Cancer patients, survivors, family and friends are invited to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the INTEGRIS Hispanic Cancer Support Group on Tuesday, Aug. 10. INTEGRIS Health was the first healthcare organization in Oklahoma City to offer a cancer support group in Spanish. The whole family support group began meeting in August 2004 with three members and has grown to more than 60 members. Participants meet on a monthly basis at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute of Oklahoma at INTEGRIS Southwest Medical Center. The support group sessions, led by cancer patients and care-partners, are designed to respond to the informational needs of cancer patients and their families as well as provide emotional support. This support group is unique in the sense that it provides Spanish speakers the opportunity to share their thoughts, concerns, and fear with other cancer patients and survivors. Sessions are offered free of charge to anyone in the community affected by cancer as a patient or family member. The anniversary celebration event will include both English and Spanish speakers. The anniversary celebration will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Woodson Park Party House, 3401 South May Avenue. For more information call the INTEGRIS HealthLine at 951-2277, press 2 for Spanish. ### INTEGRIS Health is the state’s largest Oklahoma-owned health system with hospitals, rehabilitation centers, physician clinics, mental health facilities, independent living centers and home health agencies throughout much of the state.
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