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Support Groups |
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A.W.A.K.E.
(Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic)
This group offers information and support for those dealing
with sleep apnea or other sleep disorders Call (504)
849-8700 for dates, times and locations.
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Alzheimer's
Family Support Group
This group provides support and education to caregivers,
family and friends of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease. This group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday
of each month at 4 p.m. at the EJGH Adult Day Center.
The center is located at 3929 West Metairie Avenue. Call
(504) 837-2629 for
more information. |
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Better
Breathers Club
This support group is for people with chronic conditions,
like asthma and COPD, that affect breathing. Family members
are welcome to attend. Call (504)
456-5000 for dates, times and locations. |
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Bosom
Buddies
Bosom Buddies is an education and support group for women
with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Meetings are for patients
only. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month,
from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Breast Care Center. Call
(504) 883-8989 for
more information. |
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Caregivers'
Group
Support and encouragement are offered to those caring
for a loved one. The group meets on the third Tuesday
of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the EJGH Counseling
Center located at 3601 Houma Boulevard, Suite 206. Call
(504) 454-4066 or
(504) 885-3373 for
more information. |
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Celiac
Sprue Association
This group offers education and support for people with celiac disease/ gluten intolerance. Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. in the East Jefferson General Hospital Conference Center on the last Tuesday of January, April, August, and October. Registration is not required, and family members are invited to attend. For additional information, call (504) 454-4391. |
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Compassionate
Friends
This group is for families who have experienced the loss
of a child. Meetings are the second Monday of each month
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the EJGH auditorium. Call (504) 454-5078 for more information. |
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Diabetes Support Group
Sponsored by the Diabetes Management Center, this group meets on the last Thursday of each month from Noon to 1 p.m. Members share information and support each other to promote successful diabetes management. New members are welcome. Please call (504) 849-8600 for more information.
*In the event you are not able to attend our support group, or if you have questions about managing your diabetes between support group meetings, please email your questions to Cindy Freudenthal at cfreudenthal@ejgh.org or Rose Wade at rwade@ejgh.org. They are happy to answer your questions and concerns about diabetes management.
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Grief
Support Group
This support group is for adults who have experienced
the death of a loved one. Meetings are held every Wednesday
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Yenni Treatment Center. Call
(504) 456-5000 for
more information. |
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I
Can Cope
This group provides education and support for adult patients
with cancer and their loved ones. Please call (504)
456-5000 for dates and times. |
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Look
Good… Feel Better
This national program teaches women undergoing cancer
therapy how to deal with appearance-related side effects.
Please call (504) 456-5000
for dates and times. |
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Man
to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
Men living with prostate cancer share their experiences
and provide support for each other. Please call (504)
456-5000 for dates and times. |
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Ostomy
Support Group
Education and support are offered to those coping with
the challenges of living with an ostomy. Meetings are
bi-monthly. Call (504) 454-4941
for dates, times and locations. |
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Parents
Helping Parents
Parents of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) graduates
share their experiences and insights with new NICU parents.
Call (504)
780-5812 for more information. |
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Pulmonary
Hypertension Support Group
This patient-led group provides support and information
for those living with pulmonary hypertension. Please call
(504) 731-6113 for
dates and times. |
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Sarcoidosis
Support Group
Designed for those living with sarcoidosis, a chronic
condition that often involves the lungs and causes difficulty
breathing. Please call (504)
454-4882 or (504)
780-0139 for dates and times. |
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Self
Help for Hard of Hearing
This group provides information and support for the hearing
impaired. Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each
month at 10 a.m. Call (504)
891-9273 for more information. |
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Stroke
Support Group
This group offers support to stroke survivors and their
families. Meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. in the 8th floor gym. Call (504)
456-5000 for further information. |
As
a service to our community, East Jefferson General Hospital
offers a variety of support groups to you and your family.
For more information on the following support groups
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