Fairmont

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Covid Update

As most of the world is still facing the effects of the spread of the COVID-19 respiratory virus, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) continues to recommend that all myeloma support groups meet virtually.

We take the health and safety of our myeloma support group members seriously and will continue to hold our meetings virtually to ensure the safety of our members. For additional updates on COVID-19 coronavirus, please click this link:
Myeloma Patient Safety and the Coronavirus.

Stock Support Group Meeting

For more information, please contact

Joyce Shultz 507-230-0207

Group E-mail: [email protected]

Kristi Vanasse 501-399-3810

 

“Park on Hospital side of building, enter at main entrance. Meeting room is on ground floor, watch for signs”

Meeting time4th Saturday of every other month from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM beginning with February. Meeting months are Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct and Dec.
Meeting Location Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Hospital – Fairmont "The Classroom"
835 Johnson Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
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43.6390102, -94.4501817

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