|
|
 |
Bariatric Support Group
This group is for anyone interested in learning about bariatric surgery, as well as anyone who has already had bariatric surgery. Group meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 7pm in Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122A (sometimes in RW 142). For more information, call the Weight Loss Center at 301-714-4044.
Bereavement Support
The Bereavement Support Group offers grief recovery support for families or friends who have lost loved ones at Meritus Medical Center. Group meets on Tuesdays from 5pm to 6:30pm in the Education Center of the Meritus Medical Center link. 1st Session meets on February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15, March 22 and March 29. 2nd Session meets on June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12 and July 19. 3rd Session meets October 11, October 18, October 25, November 1, November 8 and November 15. For more information, call 301-790-8614.
Breast Cancer
This group is sponsored by Breast Cancer Awareness of Cumberland Valley. The Washington County, MD Group meets the second Monday of each month at 7pm in the BCA-CV office at 322 E. Antietam Street, Suite 101. The Waynesboro, PA group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12 noon at the Waynesboro Country Club (no meetings in January/February). Attendees must call the BCA-CV office to make reservation. The Shepherdstown, WV group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 7pm at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church at 100 W. Washington Street, Shepherdstown, WV. Please note that children under 16 are not permitted to attend. For more information, call 301-791-5843.
Breastfeeding
This group is for pregnant women planning to breastfeed and mothers who breastfeed. Breastfeeding classes meet the first Saturday of each month from 1pm to 1:30p in Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. Breastfeeding Support group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month from 1pm to 2:30pm in Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. For more information, call 301-790-8530.
Cancer Prayer Support Group
Cancelled.
Concerned Persons Group
If you are lost, confused or stressed because of a loved one's addiction or substance abuse problem, this group can help you understand the disease of addiction, teach you what you can do to help yourself and your loved one, and provide emotional support. The group is led by a licensed therapist at Meritus Behavioral Health Services at 11116 Medical Campus Road, Hagerstown. Use the Robinwood Professional Center Orange Entrance. Free weekly meetings held Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. No registration required. For more information, call 301-766-7600.
Diabetes Support Group
Meritus Endocrine, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center has a support group for individuals living with diabetes. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Atrium at Robinwood Professional Center, 11110 Medical Campus Road in Hagerstown. For more information, contact Shannon at 240-310-9005. If you are interested in assisting with the group, please call 301-714-4041.
Headway Support Group
Support group for stroke and brain injury survivors and their families. First monday of every month, 3pm to 4pm. Robinwood Professional Center, Total Rehab Care Conference Room, Suite 201 (Red Entrance).
Kids Stuff Yard Sale
Saturday, June 11 from 6am to 11am at Volvo PowerTrain
Labor of Love
This group is for anyone who has experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn loss. Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm in Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122. For more information, call 301-739-3863 or 301-739-2439.
Leukemia and Lymphoma
This group is for patients and families affected by leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, MDS, or myeloma. Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm in Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 129. For more information, call 301-665-4650.
Look Good…Feel Better
Join us at a free, hands-on, group workshop dedicated to helping female cancer patients cope with and combat the appearance-related side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Meets the second Monday of each month: January 10th at 10am, February 14th at 10am, March 14th at 10am, April 11th at 6pm, May 9th at 6pm and June 13th at 6pm. To register, contact Valerie Miller at 301-665-4657.
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Cancelled
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group
Are you pregnant or a mom with a new baby? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, tearful, anxious? The area's first support group for new moms who are dealing with symptoms like these will offer women a chance to share their experiences and fears while learning coping skills. Most importantly, they'll see that they are not alone and can still become wonderful mothers. Free. Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 10am to 11:30am at Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 122 green entrance. No support group January 2012. For more information, please call 1-888-803-1518.
Second Wind Club
Support group for patients with chronic lung diseases such as COPD, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at 2:30pm at Hospice of Washington County, 747 Northern Avenue, Hagerstown. For more information, call 301-790-8195.
Spinal Cord Injury
This group is for individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and are adjusting to their disabilities. Group meets the third Monday of each month from 3pm to 4pm in Robinwood Professional Center, Suite 201. For more information, call 301-714-4070.
|