Support Groups

The support groups listed below meet at Nathan Littauer Hospital and
HealthLink Littauer. For more information, contact the group's leader.


A.W.A.K.E. (Alert, Well And Keeping Energetic)
Provides support for people with sleep disorders through education, therapy adjustment, sharing of ideas, similar interests, problems and solutions. Family members, friends and caregivers are also intived to attend. Free meetings.

Meets: Quarterly, 3rd Thursday, 5:30 p.m.
Location: Nathan Littauer Hospital - Auditorium
Group Leader: Nancy Wilcox (518) 775-4001


Better Breathers Club
Support and education for adults with chronic breathing conditions or
lung diseases such as emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, or lung cancer.
Family members, friends and caregivers are also invited to attend.
Free meetings.

Meets: Monthly (May-December), 2nd Thursday, 1 p.m.
Location: HealthLink Littauer - Classroom
Group Leader: Rhonda Snell (518) 773-5630


Diabetes Support Group
Teaches diabetics how to control and manage diabetes through an
educational series of monthly meetings. Family members, friends
and caregivers are also invited to attend. Free meetings.

Meets: Monthly, 3rd Monday, 10 a.m.
Location: Nathan Littauer Hospital - Auditorium
Group Leader: Kathie Rohrs (518) 773-5425


T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Provides support and information for those who have a desire to
lose weight or maintain weight loss. $26 annual membership fee.

Meets: Weekly, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. (Weigh-ins begin 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Nathan Littauer Hospital - Auditorium
Group Leader: Shirley Patnode (518) 773-3079


Women With Heart Disease
Share your experiences, learn from others, and help plan future
meetings/speakers/topics. Family members, friends and caregivers
are also invited to attend. Free meetings.

Meets: Monthly, 4th Tuesday, 4 p.m.
Location: HealthLink Littauer - Classroom
Group Leader: Maria Calhoun (518) 762-0113

 

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