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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
In a safe, caring environment, women can meet the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis, obtain information and share their concerns with others who understand; 2nd Wednesday; 2-3:30 pm; Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center 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 732-923-7811
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; Radiation Oncology Lounge/Waiting Room; Registration and information call Rebecca Kopke at 732-923-6473
In a safe, caring environment, women can meet the challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis, obtain information and share their concerns with others who understand; 4th Wednesday; 2-3:30 pm; Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Center 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) 923-7582
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Free, professionally run group for weight management, open to individuals who have undergone weight loss 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 Wednesday; 5-6pm; 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 Tuesday; 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; Third Wednesday; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; The only Moms of Multiples support group in this area. Led by a registered nurse and a mom of multiples. Talk with other moms who are going 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 Monday; 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 Wednesdays; 7-9pm; Maysie Stroock Pavilion, Corner of Pavilion and Second Avenues; To register or for more information call 732-730-9112
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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. Meets monthly - call for date/time; 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
Please come meet other patients and families with similar challenges. Bring your ideas and questions; Meets every other month; For information, registration, date, time and location contact Lisa Ball-O’Brien at 732-935-7143
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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.)
Second and Fourth Monday; 6-7:30 p.m.; Professionally run psychoeducational group for those interested in learning more about mental illness. At Community Connections, 75 N. Bath & Second Aves., Long Branch; Registration required call Jenna Rinaldi at (732) 923-6999
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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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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 Central Jersey Family Health Consortium; 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, LCSW 732-923-7102
Provides individuals with sickle cell disease a format to express their feelings, concerns, joy and pain with others in a supportive, non-judgmental and confidential environment. 3rd Thursday; 2-3pm; Monmouth Medical Center; For registration and information call 973-926-7845
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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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