UConn Health Multiple Myeloma Support Group

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UConn Health Multiple Myeloma Support Group meets on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern in a hybrid format. Members have the option to join in person or virtually 

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For more information, please contact: 
 

Jenifer Riley, LCSW, at 860.679.6577

Email: [email protected]

 

Please contact the leader for the virtual meeting information

 

Meeting time2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern
Meeting Location UConn Health Outpatient Pavilion
135 Dowling Way
Farmington, CT 06032
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41.733797314166, -72.78976795

Upcoming events

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Aug 24
Online Webinar: What's Next? - Managing Myeloma at Relapse
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August 24, 2026 3:00 pm PST
Sep 08
Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Urvi Shah
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September 8, 2026 4:00 pm PST
Sep 29
Facebook Live Q&A with Dr. Douglas Sborov
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September 29, 2026 4:00 pm PST

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Mar 08
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
March 8, 2028 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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Apr 12
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
April 12, 2028 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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May 10
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
May 10, 2028 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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Jun 14
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
June 14, 2028 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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Jul 12
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
July 12, 2028 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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Aug 09
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
August 9, 2028 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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Aug 12, 2026
UConn Hybrid Monthly Meeting
August 12, 2026 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST
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