WHAT NOW!

Even as you take the steps through the door of your new diagnosis, you must listen to God. You may not have the answers to the questions that torment you about your family, your suffering, and your fear of the temporary darkness ahead. But if you listen, He will speak--in some way, through someone, on some page or in some event. and if you listen for Him, you will know it is God, and you can go on.

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1. Care Packages
   A package of: Steel Magnolias' inspirational and educational material, a Tuesday Bear Hugger comfort package, and a gift from the Quintard Mall Avon Beauty Center is given to breast cancer patients, the day of surgery at Regional Medical Center.  Some care packages are mailed to newly diagnosed patients.
2. Steel Magnolias Are Praying For You
   The Steel Magnolias Chaplain is then called. She immediately mails a prayer card, and places your name on the Steel Magnolias' prayer list that will be shared with members at Steel Magnolias Group meetings. Steel Magnolias pray for everyone on the prayer list.
3. Snacks and Water Coolers
   Snacks and water coolers are maintained in the Cancer Resource Center, suite 406, in Anniston Oncology, Suite 602 of the Physicians Center, and in 4th floor Regional Medical Center Chemo Treatment Room.
4. Steel Magnolias Group Meetings
   Steel Magnolias meet once a month.  The 4th Tuesday of each month, 5:00 pm at the Cancer Resource Center, Suite 406 in the Physicians Center, 901 Leighton Avenue, Anniston, AL. 
5. Steel Magnolias Dining Vouchers
   Dining Vouchers are provided for two family members of any patient, in surgery for cancer, in North East Alabama Regional Medical Center, hospital cafeteria. 
6. Steel Magnolias Pinks Closet
   The Steel Magnolias' Pinks Closet.  Is located in the Physician's Center. It is stocked with Mastectomy Bras, Breast Prosthesis Wigs caps and scarves. These items are free.  Please call Gladys @ (256) 435-4060.   
7. Steel Magnolias Newsletter
   A monthly newsletter, edited by Lenora Johnson is an inspirational publication, a source of information about upcoming events, news about meetings and Steel Magnolias' activities, a joke page and news about testing and treatments. 
8. Steel Magnolias Web-Site
   www.SteelMagnoliasInc.org is a great source of information and inspiration.
9. Steel Magnolias ' RMC West Office
   The Steel Magnolias Office is located in the Chaplain's Office, Suite 103 of the Physicians Center. Currently, our office is staffed (part time) by Steel Magnolias volunteers: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday afternoon by Marti Rogers.  11:00 am-4:00 pm on Tuesday by Susan Dupree.  12:00 pm-4:00 pm on Thursday and Friday by Office Manager, Margaret Taylor.   Phone  (256) 231-8827   
10. Men of Steel                                                                                                           Support Group for husbands and boyfriends of breast cancer survivors and for men who themselves are breast cancer survivors.  Meeting each 4th Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., in Suite 406 of the Physicians Center, 901 Leighton Avenue, Anniston.  Call Jimmy Taylor @ (256) 463-7620
11. Breast Cancer Awareness Program Girls, grades 7-12 awareness program, taught by volunteer Registered Nurses.  
12. Speakers Bureau   Speakers are available for clubs and churches.  To schedule a speaker Email Lenora@steelmagnoliasinc.org
13. Designated contributions can be made for any of these services.  All contributions are used to provide services for local cancer patients, to encourage survivors or to teach early detection.
    
    Contributions of old costume jewelry can be carried to the Chaplain's office, Suite 103, of the Physicians Center.  Please mark contributions for Steel Magnolias.  Call Marti Warren @ (256) 239-0855
    
    All contributions are appreciated and tax exempt.