Memorial Healthcare System Support Groups

  • Thursday, September 24, 2009

The Alzheimer’s Support Group for Male Caregivers -
For male caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s.
Third Thursday of each month, at noon, Memorial Hospital Private Dining Room. Call 495-6013.

The Cancer Support Group – Memorial Hospital -
For all cancer patients, their families, and friends.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Memorial’s Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7778.

The Cancer Support Group – Memorial North Park Hospital -
Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Memorial North Park Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support, Professional Building, Suite 105. Call 495-7778.

Chattanooga Hopes, a Gynecological Cancer Support Group -
This group provides encouragement and education to survivors of ovarian, cervical, and other gynecological cancers.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 1-2 p.m., Memorial’s Center for Cancer Support, Plaza Suite 307. Call 495-7778.

Gastric Bypass Support Group -
Education and support for those who are considering or have had a gastric bypass procedure.
Third Monday each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Memorial Weight Management Center. Call 495-2245.

Gastric-Band Support Group -
Education and support for those who are considering or have had a gastric band procedure.
Second Monday each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Chattanooga Heart Institute Meeting Rooms Second Floor. Call 495-2245.

Grief Support Group -
For those who have lost a loved one.
Second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., Memorial North Park Hospital’s Center for Cancer Support, Professional Building, Suite 105. Call 495-7778.

Grief Support Group co-led with Hospice of Chattanooga -
For families and friends after the loss of a loved one.
Eight-week grief support classes are offered quarterly. Call 495-7778.

Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group -
Education and support provided for people diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma and their families and caregivers.
First Thursday of each month, 3 p.m. Memorial’s Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7778.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group -
Patients, families, caregivers and friends who are living with Multiple Myeloma.
Third Thursday of each month, 5-6:30 p.m., Memorial’s Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7778.

Nicotine Anonymous, Fresh Air Group -
A fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives by sharing experience, strength, and hope.
Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., Memorial Home Health Office.
Fridays, noon, Memorial Weight Management Center
Call 495-3703.

The Ostomy Support Group -
Fourth Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m., Memorial Community Rooms. Call Helen at 894-6252 or Bill at 877-1988.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group -
For cancer patients, their families, and friends.
Second Thursday each quarter, 6:30 p.m. Meets at Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Contact Emily Lewis at 894-2744 or elewis@pancan.org.

Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Support Group -
Education and support for those who are participating in the physician-supervised, nonsurgical weight loss program.
Thursdays, noon, Memorial Weight Management Center. Call 495-2245.

Prostate Cancer Support Group -
For men who have experienced prostate cancer and their wives, family and friends.
Second Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to noon. MaryEllen Locher Conference Room at Memorial Hospital. Call 495-7778.

SPOHNC (Chattanooga) -
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.
First Monday each month, 4-5:30 p.m., Private Dining Room at Memorial Hospital. Call Jeanna Richelson at 894-9215.

Suicide Survivors Support Group -
For surviving family members and friends of those who have died by suicide.
First Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call Jimmy Powell at 629-6897.

Surgical Weight Loss Support Group -
Education and support for those who are considering or have had a surgical weight loss procedure.
Wednesdays, noon, Memorial’s Weight Management Center. Call 495-2245.

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