Fibromyalgia Support Group

Charles Cole Memorial Hospital will host a fibromyalgia support group at 6 p.m. August 8 (the second Monday of each month) in the hospital conference room.Terri Cooney leads the group to provide support and education to patients, family, caregivers and anyone interested in learning more about fibromyalgia. The group provides coping strategies and moral support as well as boost awareness about the illness. Since being diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2005, she has researched the illness extensively, including various treatment options.  Cooney is a retired high school English teacher with 16 years of experience. She is also a Reiki master and teacher and is experienced in a number of mind/body therapies such as meditation, biofeedback, yoga and hypnosis. For more information, contact Cooney at fibrofog@mail.com or 814/225-4400.