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For spouses/partners who lost their loved one to a brain tumor. Share stories, tears, laughter and together find hope; David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center; For details call Wendy Berk, LCSW at 732-972-3451
Provides an opportunity to share concerns, fears, questions and experiences in a caring environment for those who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer; First Tuesday; 5:30-7pm; Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center Library at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch; Registration required by calling 732-923-7582
Free; For women diagnosed with cervical, ovarian, endometrial or uterine cancer. Group offers these cancer patients and their families an opportunity to actively participate in healing after a cancer diagnosis. Second Tuesday; 11:30am-1:30pm; Registration is required, contact Leslie Shephard, RN, OCN at 732-923-6575
Patient-directed, non-profit, self-help organization dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and humanistic needs of oral, head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers. Monthly meetings; 2nd Thurs.; 6-7pm; Offers information, support and encouragement to newly diagnosed patients, survivors, family members and friends; Goldsmith Wellness Center, Wimphheimer, 4th floor; Registration and information call Rebecca Kopke at 732-923-6575
Provides an opportunity to share concerns, fears, questions and experiences in a caring environment for those whose breast cancer has recurred or spread beyond the primary site; Third Tuesday; 5:30-7pm; Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center Library at Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch; Registration required by calling 732-923-7582
Free; Mutual support, information and education for prostate cancer patients and their partners; 1st Thursday; 7-9pm; For registration, location and directions contact Cancer Services (732) 923-7269
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Free,
professionally run group for weight management, open
to individuals who have undergone gastric bypass
surgery or to those considering surgery. New patient education
will be provided at the beginning of each session.
7-9pm; 4th Thursday (3rd Thursday, November & December); Registration
required 1-888-724-7123
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If you wear an insulin pump or your physician has suggested you begin to use one, please join us to discuss insulin pump therapy. This professionally run support group for people with diabetes offers education and mutual support. Call The Center for Diabetes Education for information at 732-923-5025
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Mutual support and education for persons with diabetes, their families and friends to learn how to become self-sufficient in the daily management of this disease; 3rd Thursday; 3-4pm; Center for Diabetes Education Classroom, Registration required 732-923-5025
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Professionally led support group for children and adolescents dealing with grief over the loss of a loved one. By appointment. Registration required (732) 923-6990
Free; For children and adolescents who have family members diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses; By appointment. Registration required (732) 923-6990
Support group for adults with COPD, emphysema, chronic asthma, asthma or bronchitis and their families; 2nd Thursday; 10:30am-noon; Cardiac Rehab Education Room at MMC; Cosponsored by the American Lung Assn. of NJ; No meetings June, July & Aug; Registration required; (732) 923-6990
Free; Join with other new mothers to talk about what you're experiencing. Discussions are led by an RN; Newborns – 6 mos. welcome; Every Monday; 11am-12:30pm; Registration required (732) 923-6990
Free; The only Moms of Multiples support group in this area. Led by a registered nurse and a mom of multiples herself. Talk with other moms who are goint through exactly what you are going through. At Monmouth Medical Center; Registration required by calling 732-923-6990
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Tours for all pediatric patients having a surgical procedure in the Cranmer Ambulatory Center at MMC. Tours are designed to reduce anxiety by giving children a hands-on experience with real medical equipment and visitation to areas they will encounter on the day of surgery. Every Thursday; 3-4pm; Meet in the playroom of the Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center; Registration is required by Tuesday for Thursday tours (732) 923-6525
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Offers support to caregivers and family members coping with Alzheimer’s disease; Meets last Tuesday; 2-3:30pm; Geriatric Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center’s Maysie Stroock Pavilion, Corner of Pavilion and Second Avenues, Long Branch; Registration required. Contact Robin DeNucci, CSW at 732-923-7560
Free, ongoing weekly group for any grandparent caregiver to address the many unique challenges faced by “grand families”. Provides grandparents with valuable information in a supportive and caring environment. Once monthly “family dinners” provide an opportunity for further support. Meets Mondays (starting Sept 12, 2011) 10am-noon; Maysie Stroock Pavilion, Corner of Pavilion and Second Avenues; To register or for more information call 732-730-9112 or 732-295-8462
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Mutual support and education for patients and family members to improve the health and well being of those living with the disease. 6:30-8pm; Meets monthly - call for date; At Monmouth Medical Center, Maysie Stroock Pavilion #A001, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ 07740; Registration required by calling 973-322-7260
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Program for those considering total hip or knee replacement surgery to decrease anxiety, answer your questions and provide referral information. Tour the unit, meet the staff and bring your questions; To schedule, call the clinical coordinator at 732-923-7971
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The only support group in New Jersey for parents of children with IBD cosponsored by Monmouth Medical Center and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) – NJ Chapter. This is a meeting for children with IBD and their parents. Meeting is facilitated by Jonathan E. Teitelbaum, MD or Tina S. Rakitt, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologists and an art therapist who works with the children.; 4th Thurs., Bi-monthly (Feb, Apr., June, Aug., Oct., Dec.); 7pm; At Monmouth Medical Center, For information and next date call 732-923-6080, Ext. 2
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Support group for ADD adults and their significant others; 4th Thursday*; 7:30-9pm; Dr. Robert Lopresti (732) 842-4553 (*3rd Thursday in Nov. & Dec. No mtg. in Aug.)
Support group for family members of patients over age 18 with a psychiatric diagnosis; Meets twice monthly; 6-7:30pm; At Community Connections, 75 N. Bath & Second Aves., Long Branch; Registration required call Ron Collier (732) 923-5226
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Support group for parents of children with a cleft palate or cleft lip providing a forum for discussing shared concerns and exploring resources; Meets 2nd Thursday; 10-11 a.m.; Registration required by calling Helene Henkel 732-923-7653
Cosponsored by Monmouth Medical Center and The Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls; Support and education for stroke patients, their families, caregivers and friends. Monthly speakers on stroke-related topics; Meets 1st three Wednesdays each month; 2-4pm; No meetings July & August; At the Rehabilitation Hospital of Tinton Falls, Cafeteria, 2 Centre Plaza; For information and registration contact Shirley Maguire at 732-460-6743
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Ongoing program for individuals who wish to quit smoking and consent to a free nicotine dependence assessment and NRT counseling; $15/session; To schedule a free assessment appointment, contact Helene Long at 732-886-4149
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Sponsored by American Cancer Society for women cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation; For dates/times/location contact ACS 800-227-2345 (MMC meetings 2011 at JMWC Breast Ctr – 1/10, 3/14, 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12, 10/10, 12/12; 1-3pm)
Sponsored by Monmouth Family Health Center and the Regional Perinatal Consortium of Monmouth and Ocean Counties; SPANISH support group for new moms with any kind of postpartum-related depression and/or baby blues; Babies 12 months and under are welcome; 2nd Friday, 3-4pm; Women’s Wellness Center of the Monmouth Family Health Center, 80 Pavilion Ave., Long Branch; Call Patricia Vena, MSW, LCSW 732-363-5400, Ext. 22 or Marti Eisner, MSW 732-923-7102
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NOTE: SUPPORT GROUPS EMPLOY A SELF-HELP MODEL AND ARE NOT INTENDED
TO REPLACE TREATMENT BY A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
ALL GROUPS MEET AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, 300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG
BRANCH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
For more information about Community Services at Monmouth, call (732)
923-6990
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