For Immediate Release
September 27, 2000

Contact:
Amy Weinschenk
(207) 774-5801
Beryl Wolfe
(207) 775-5115
E-mail: amyw@martinspoint.com
Web Site: http://www.martinspoint.org

BRUNSWICK - Martin's Point Health Care will launch a new Food Allergy/Anaphylaxis Support Group on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. This group will meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Martin's Point Health Care facility at 6 Farley Road in Brunswick.

Anita Huey, a Martin's Point dietitian, will address critical nutrition issues at the group's inaugural meeting, and future meetings will feature presentations by experts in related medical fields. The sessions are free, but registration is encouraged. To register or receive more information, call 828-2497.

"This is the only group of its type in Maine," said Leigh Kirchner, a Certified Health Education Specialist at Martin's Point. "For people who have this condition, or are related to someone who experiences this severe reaction to food, this support group offers guidance in meeting their everyday challenges."

Established in 1981, Martin's Point is now Maine's largest health care practice, employing 290 healthcare professionals who serve more than 44,000 patients at clinics in Portland, Windham, Brunswick and in Newington, N.H. Headquartered in Portland at 331 Veranda St., Martin's Point accepts all major health plans and insurance, including but not limited to HealthSource, Anthem/Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Community Health Plan, Maine Partners, Champus, Tricare, Aetna, Cigna and NYLCare Plans.

For more information on Martin's Point Health Care, its physicians, or program offerings, visit the Martin's Point website at www.martinspoint.org.
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