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Michigan

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Michigan HDSA Chapter
President:   Robert W. Lentner
Email:         
RRLent@concentric.net
Phone:        (517) 321-6511
Fax:            (517) 321-6699
Address:     601 North Waverly
                  Lansing, MI  48917-2851

Help Line-    (800)909-0073
Website:     http://www.qix.net/~bergdd/
Newsletter: Bridges of Hope (on website)

Family Service Coordinator -
Brenda Francis
Phone: 1-800-909-0073

Patient/Family Services Chair:  Ruth Lentner
Phone: (989) 835-9933 

Services:
Self supporting through volunteers and grants,
patient/family services and education.
 
Support Groups: see next column
 
Physicians/Specialists
-HD Experienced
Janet Howes, MSW, LICSW
Private Practice: Clinical Social Worker
Address:
City:
Email:   jlhowes@aol.com
Phone:
Hours of Operation:
(formerly of the Michigan HDSA Chapter)
 
Genetic Testing Facilities
University of Michigan
Molecular Medicine and Genetics Clinic
4301 MSRB III
Box 0638
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0638
Contact:    Wendy Uhlmann, MS
Phone:      (734) 763-2532
Fax:          (734) 763-7672

Butterworth Genetics Services
21 Michigan NE #465
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Contact:   Kathleen Delp, MSW
Phone:      (616) 391-8664
Fax:        (616) 391-3114

Wayne State University School of Medicine
Department of Neurology
6E University Health Center
4201 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201
Contact:
Phone: (313) 577-8317
Fax:
 
NURSING HOMES
Need your input on experienced care facilities
 
State Long-Term Care Ombudman
MichiganState Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Citizens for Better Care
6105 West Saint Joseph Highway, Suite 211
Lansing, MI 48917-3981
Phone:  517-886-6797
Fax:      517-886-6349
In-state toll free: 1-800-292-7852
Special Notices

August 10, 2002
7th Annual HDSA Michigan Chapter Golf Outing

Contact: Diane Boers 
Phone: 616-844-1246

August 14-18, 2002 
Circle of Friends HD Camp
Contact:  Stu Blatt (between 8AM & 9PM)
Phone:  517-546-7241

September 14, 2002
4th Annual Golf Outing

Where: Crown Golf Club in Traverse City, MI.
Contact:  Greg or Karlene Currie 
Phone: 231-9348570

Support Group Meetings
These group meets to share their experiences, strengths and hopes
in order to solve common problems and to let you know that you are
not alone in coping with Huntingtons Disease. If you want to learn more
about HD or have questions about HD or want to share your views,
you will be welcome. See Chapter website for driving directions.
 
When:   2nd Thursday each month
Time:    7:00PM
Where
St. Joseph Hospital
5301 E. Huron River Dr.
Education Building-Parking Lot P
Ypsilanti, MI
Contact: Doug Cameron
Email:
Phone: 734-677-0258
 
Clare
When:   2nd Tuesday each month
Time:     3:00PM
Where
Tendercare of Clare
600 S.E 4th Street
Clare, MI
Contact: Ruth
Email:
Phone: 989-835-9933
 
Genessee County Area
Where:
Genesys Regional Medical Center
West Flint Campus
Conference Center Building-Board Room
(2nd Floor)
3921 Beecher Rd
Flint, MI
Contact: Jean
Email:
Phone:  810-659-4548
or Shelia 810-793-7132
 
Grand Rapids & Western Michigan
Where:
Contact: Larry
Email:
 
Where:
Lawrence Education CenterRoom 123
1521 Gull Rd
Kalamazoo, MI
Contact: Sara
Email:
Phone:  616- 381-7725
or Marion 616-763-9901
Directions: At Borgess Hospital on Gull Road,
turn north at the stoplight onto Shaffer and
turn left at the first driveway.  The entrance to
the Lawerence Education Center is straight ahead.
 
Where:
Ingham Regional Medical Center
Ground Floor Classroom F
2727 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Lansing, Mi.  
Contact: Ruth
Email:
Phone: 800-909-0073
 
Macomb County Caregiver Group
When:   2nd Tuesday each month
Time:     7:00PM
Where
33894 Lakewood
Sterling Heights, MI
Contact: Christine
Email:
Phone: 810-268-7014
 
Marlette
When:   4th Friday each month
Time:    7:OOPM
Where:
Marlette Hospital Community Building
Near the corner of Wilson and Vale 
Contact: Ruth Lentner
Email:
Phone: 989-835-9933 or
Jeannette Yaroch at 989- 635-7142
 
Menominee
When:  lst  Saturday each month
Time:   1:00PM
Where:
Community Covenant Church (NEW location)
Address:
Contact: Chris
Email:
Phone: 906-863-6051
or Greg 715-789-2526
 
When:   2nd Tuesday each month
Time:    7:00PM
Where:
Contact: Ann
Email:
Phone: 989-561-5023
 
Royal Oak
When:   4th Tuesday each month
Time:    7:00PM
Where:
Wm Beaumont Hospital
Administration Building
Conference Room A/B/C
3601 West 13 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI
Contact: Ruth
Email:
Phone:  989-835-9933
or Susan 
FAX 248-546-2003
 
Taylor & Downriver
When:   lst  Friday each month
Time:    7:00PM
Where
Heritage Hospital
10000 Telegraph Rd
Taylor, MI
Contact:  Betty
Email:
Phone:
 
Traverse City Area
When: 3rd Wednesday each month
Time:   7:00PM
Where:
NW Michigan Blood Program
Conference Room
2575 Aero Park Drive
Traverse City, MI.
Contact: Irene
Phone: 231-536-0509
or Ruth 989-835-9933
 
Tri-City Area:
Midland, Saginaw and Bay City
When:  lst Thursday each month
Time:    7:00PM
Where
Sagniaw Township Hall
4980 Shattuck Road
Saginaw, MI
(corner of N. Center Road)
Contact: Ruth
Email:
Phone:  989-9933