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Community Education

Teer House is a comprehensive educational resource within the Department of Education Services for Duke University Hospital, Durham Regional Hospital and Duke University Health System. We focus on the needs of the patient, family, and community.

Health professionals from a variety of backgrounds provide educational support to participants across the lifespan to achieve and maintain optimal health and emotional status for you and your family.

Classes

Classes are presented at Teer House as well as other Triangle locations including Southpoint, Duke University Campus, and Durham Regional Hospital.

Presentations change from month to month to address the current health concerns of the community, so there is always something new to discuss and discover. Some, like the perinatal classes, are offered on a routine basis. A few classes charge a nominal fee, but by far the majority are free. A schedule of these classes is printed in Duke Medicine HealthLine and is available on our Event Calendar.

Previous class topics have included:

• Road to Healthy Eating Series
• Life after Cancer: A New Normal
• Exercising with Osteoporosis
• Cooking with Herbs demonstration
• Oh, My Aching Back!
• Dealing with Depression in the Elderly
• Gardening for Stress Reduction
• ADHD School Advocacy and Homework Management

Support Groups

Teer House publishes an extensive list of support groups available both from Duke University Health System and the community at large. This listing is published in Duke Medicine HealthLine and is provided for general information only for the purpose of educating consumers on community resources and health topics. For a complete list of support groups please visit Support Services & Groups.

A sample of the current support groups include:

• Breast Cancer Support Group
• Daughters Concerned for Aging Relatives
• Living with Congestive Heart Disease
• Stroke Support Group
• Living with Losses Support Group

Volunteers

Get involved. Come to Teer House! Enjoy working with other dedicated volunteers like yourself who are interested in supporting outstanding programs in our community. Opportunities for volunteers include:

Greeters
Programs are offered during the day, evenings, and on weekends. Volunteers are needed during these times to greet and register participants, collect evaluations, and secure the building.

Special Events
Throughout the year we participate in health fairs, conferences or other community events. Volunteers are needed to help set up the Teer House display, register participants, distribute materials, and answer general questions about Teer House.

Sister-to-Sister
This is a mentoring program for girls ages 10-12. Volunteers are needed to assist with after school programs at designated elementary schools. To volunteer for this program, please call Monica Taylor at 919-477-2644.

Office Help
During business hours, volunteers are needed to help with general office duties such as putting packets together, answering phones, or decorating for the holidays.

The time commitment varies and includes: flexible schedules, Monday - Friday, some weekends. To get involved, please call Teer House at 919-477-2644.