SUPPORT GROUPS
Breast Cancer Support Group
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute offers ongoing monthly support groups for women with breast cancer. The group provides opportunities for emotional support as well as education about breast cancer and related issues.
Location:
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial
Summit Building, Suite 100
Meetings: Second Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Facilitators: Jan Ryan, R.T.R.M. & Diana DePaolo, M.S.W.
Please RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the group meeting.
To RSVP or for further information, contact (386) 917-5853.
Cancer Support Group
Did you know that Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute has a monthly Cancer Support Group for those affected by any type of cancer? This program focuses on the emotional impact of the cancer experience. Patients, survivors, caregivers and friends are welcome.
Location:
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial
Summit Building, Suite 100
Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Facilitator: Diana DePaolo, M.S.W.
Please RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the group meeting.
To RSVP or for further information, contact (386) 917-5853.
Diabetes Support Group
Location:
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial
Summit Building, Suite 213
Meetings: Third Thursday of every month 9:00 am -10:00 am
Facilitator: Tammy Shifflett, R.N., B.S.N.
To RSVP or for further information, contact (386) 943-4727
Fee: $10
Epilepsy Support Group
Location:
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial
Summit Building, Suite 211
Meetings: Second Saturday of every month 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
To RSVP or for further information, contact (386) 917-5155
Look Good...Feel Better®
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute has joined forces with the American Cancer Society to bring Look Good…Feel Better® beauty makeover classes to you. This program offers female adult patients who are actively undergoing treatment an opportunity to have a makeover at no charge by a licensed cosmetologist who has gone through a cancer-specific training program.
This class teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Registration is required and must be made no later than 4:00 pm on the Thursday prior to each Monday session.
To register please contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
Location:
FLORIDA HOSPITAL Fish Memorial
Summit Building, Suite 100
Classes: Call for the most current dates
Facilitator: Jackie Adkins, R.N.
For more information or for questions, please contact (386) 917-5853.
Man to Man®: Prostate Cancer Support Group
The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 218,890 new cases of prostate cancer in the US in 2007. Prostate cancer patients face very personal and individualized decisions regarding treatment.
Florida Hospital Fish Memorial Cancer Institute along with the American Cancer Society offers Man to Man®, an ongoing, monthly support and educational group for men with prostate cancer. This is your opportunity to share your story with other men.
Location: Summit Building, Ste. 213
Meetings: Third Wednesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Facilitator: Howard Fish
Please RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the group meeting.
To RSVP or for further information, contact (386) 917-5853.
Overeaters Anonymous
Location: Cafeteria Conference Room
Meetings: Every Monday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For more information, contact Dick: (386) 532-5568