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CALENDAR DECEMBER
World AIDS Day 2006
In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS, Boston Medical Center and the Boston Public Health Commission are inviting friends, family and community members to attend this year's World AIDS Day event, 10 a.m. Dec. 1, in the Menino Pavilion at Boston Medical Center, 840 Harrison Ave., Boston. The free event will feature testimonies from patients living with HIV/AIDS. An informational health fair and free rapid-HIV testing will be provided. A portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will also be on display. For more information, call 617-414-7065. The Journey Toward Literacy Begins at Birth Workshop South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, sponsors a discussion, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, that includes the latest discoveries about how the young brain gets ready to learn, and how parents can help their children build strong foundations for reading and writing before they enter school. Sponsored by The Reading Partnership at South Shore Hospital. Admission is free. Call 781-340-4331 to register. Caregiver 101 Marilyn Lynt, Family Caregiver Specialist will deliver a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Moakley Conference Center, Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., Brockton. She will describe the signs of caregiver burnout, identify the needs of informal caregiving, teach attendees about elder care resources and how to access those services, help them understand the benefits of respite services and teach them strategies to promote family care planning. The lecture is free, but registration is required by calling 508-427-3547. Stroke Program Open House Learn about stroke prevention, signs, symptoms, and treatments, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5 in the South Shore Hospital Dining Room, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth. Meet members of the South Shore Hospital Stroke Program clinical team, and receive information on new stroke treatments, smoking cessation, diet and nutrition. Call the South Shore Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Department at 781-340-8152 for more information.
Holiday Recipe Makeover Granite Medical, 500 Congress St., Quincy, offers this free seminar, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 6. Registered dietitian Kristie Tapper will demonstrate cooking with recipes that are familiar and appetizing, but lower in fat and calories. All are welcome. Register on line at GraniteMedical.com or call 617-471-0033.
Asperger Syndrome: Diagnosis and Interventions" Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., Brockton, presents Jeannine Audet, M.D. and Nina Pinnock, Ph.D., who will discuss Asperger Syndrome at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. The discussion will include a review of educational and behavioral interventions, information on medical and complimentary treatments and information that supports such interventions. Audience participation and questions will be encouraged. The lecture is free, but registration is required by calling 508-427-3547. JANUARY New Year, New You Weight Loss and Exercise Granite Medical, 500 Congress St., Quincy, offers this free seminar, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 10, that focuses on weight loss and exercise. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Register on line at GraniteMedical.com or call 617-471-0033. Walk for Hospice of the South Shore Kickoff Event
The annual Walk for Hospice of the South Shore kick off event takes place 6-8 p.m. Jan. 17 at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth. The public is welcome to pick up their sponsor sheets for the walk and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Call 781-340-4061 for more information. Supermarket Savvy: How to Read Food Labels & Look at Portion Control Registered dietician Karen Johnson and Caritas Good Samaritan Dieticians talk about food at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the J. Joseph Moakley Conference Center, Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., Brockton. The lecture is free, but registration is required by calling 508-427-3547. Education Active Parenting —Jordan Hospital’s Active Parenting 1, 2, 3, 4 is a program that helps parents face the special challenges of caring for toddlers. It teaches the basic developmental stages (ages 1 - 4), such as non-violent discipline skills, problem-prevention techniques, encouragement skills, the importance of a child's self-esteem and parental self-care. Classes are scheduled on an as needed basis. For more information or to register, call Sue West at 508-830-2929.
—Jordan Hospital’s newly revised Active Parenting of Teens program teaches parents the skills they need to communicate effectively with their pre-teens and teens, encourage better behavior, use positive discipline techniques and teach responsibility. The program also includes teen developmental issues and active problem-solving techniques. Classes are scheduled on an as needed basis. For more information or to register, call Sue West at 508-830-2929. Adult Day Health Programs —The Adult Day Health Center for frail adults at Striar Jewish Community Center, 445 Central St., Stoughton, provides medical management and nutrition assessment of participants as well as a socialization program. Special program for participants with Parkinson's disease. For information call 781-297-1369. —The Alzheimer's Adult Day Health Center, 143 York St. Stoughton, a medical model day program for participants with Alzheimer's or dementia, takes place 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. The goal is to keep participants at home for as long as possible and provide activities and services to help them maintain their self esteem and function at their highest level. For information about the programs and enrollment criteria, tuition, financial aid and insurance coverage, call 781-297-1369. Babysitter Safety Training —Babysitter Safety is a six-hour childcare safety education program at Jordan Hospital for new and seasoned babysitters ages 11 years old and up. The class teaches child development and practical child care skills, basic first aid and how to handle emergencies. Classes meet in the Funkhouser A Conference Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. The fee is $35. Call Bette Antonellis at 508-830-2174 for more information. —Harvard Vanguard in Braintree hosts a four-hour Basic Babysitter Training course covering first aid, choke saving, fire prevention, and safety instructions for 11-15 year olds. The next class meets 4-8 p.m. Feb. 27. The cost is $35. Call Harvard Vanguard at 1-877-439-5465 or harvardvanguard.org to register. Boot Camp for New Dads A three hour workshop on the first Saturday of the month at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, teaches expectant fathers parenting skills, with the help of veteran dads who have graduated from the Boot Camp. Call 781-340-8332 to register. Breastfeeding Program — Brockton Hospital’s comprehensive breast-feeding program, led by a certified lactation consultant, is designed to help women address common breast-feeding questions and concerns. Call Brockton Hospital Staff Education office, 508-941-7057 for more information.
—The Combining Breastfeeding and Working course is for mothers who have already attended a breastfeeding class and are planning on returning to work after the birth of their baby, or mothers who are currently breastfeeding. The fee is $25, and registration is required by calling 1-800-2JORDAN (1-800-256-7326). Babies are welcome. Caregiver Education Series Sponsored by Sinai's Alzheimer's Adult Day Health Program, these one hour, monthly programs are on topics of interest to caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease. The next program takes place 4-5 p.m. Dec. 14 at Sinai Alzheimer's Center, 143 York Street, Stoughton. Call 781-297-1369 to register. Children's Conditioning South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, offers this pool and gym workout on Mondays and Wednesdays, consisting of aerobics, strength training, and coordination work for any child between 6 and 12 years old. The class is held 4:15-5 p.m. Mondays in the pool and 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays in the gym. The cost is $53 for a five-week session. Call 781-340-8177 to register. Childbirth and Parenting Workshop A five-week workshop for parents expecting to deliver at Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton, costs $15. Pre-registration is required. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 during your fourth month for best class selection. Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) / Fibromyalgia Support Group An informational group to discuss the disease meets 2-4 p.m. on the last Sunday of each month at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. For information, call Mike Banner at 781-585-3483 or Arlene M. Yeaple at 781-582-2316. CPR Certification —Adult CPR classes, taught by health educators and registered nurse American Heart Association instructors from Healthcare Educational Resources, meet 6-9 p.m. on the second Monday of every month at the Conant Community Health Center, 5 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater. The fee is $30, and pre-registration is required. Call 508-697-5800.
—Pediatric CPR classes, taught by health educators and registered nurse American Heart Association instructors from Healthcare Educational Resources, meet 1- 4 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at the Conant Community Health Center, 5 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater. The fee is $30, and pre-registration is required. Call 508-697-5800.
—CPR classes for all levels are held monthly at Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. Call 1-800-2JORDAN (1-800-256-7326) for more information and registration.
—South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth offers the Family and Friends CPR course, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 13, for all lay rescuers, such as school children, family members of persons at risk for sudden cardiac death, and others who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. The cost is $25 per person. Call 781-340-8349 to register. —Pediatric/Infant CPR teaches adults how to perform CPR on infants and children to the age of eight. It meets 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 13 or Jan. 24 in Braintree. (This course does not provide certification needed for day-care providers or health care professionals). The cost is $40. Call Harvard Vanguard at 1-877-439-5465. Depression After Delivery The postpartum period entails major emotional and physical adjustments. If you are feeling sad, nervous, worried or scared, you are not alone. A support group meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month in the Meditation Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Call Gerri Piatelli at 781-837-4242. Diabetes Exercise Program A six-week class series with a registered dietitian for people with diabetes on how to lose weight safely and keep it off. Registration fee is $95. Call 781-297-1385 for dates of the next session. Fibromyalgia & Arthritis Aquatics Exercise Program — A five-week program of twice-weekly exercise sessions meets 11 a.m.-noon Mondays and 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays at Striar Jewish Community Center Pool, 445 Central St., Stoughton. The cost is $75 for 10 sessions. Physician referral and pre-registration required. Call 781-207-1383 for dates of the next session.
—For those diagnosed with fibromyalgia, who are looking to improve fitness and decrease symptoms, South Shore Hospital’s aquatic program takes place 5-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $36 for three-week session. Call 781-340-8177 to register. First Aid Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, holds classes monthly. Fee is $50. Call 1-800-2JORDAN (1-800-256-7326) for more information and registration.
Gestational Diabetes Education This education program is held on an as-needed basis at Jordan Hospital, where participants learn about gestational diabetes, blood glucose monitoring and understanding the results, and insulin administration. Participants also meet with a dietician to discuss proper nutrition and diet control. Physician referral is required. For more information or to register please call Lois Hutton at 508-830-2446.
Healthy Lifestyle Program Give yourself the gift of healthy living by registered for Quincy Medical Center’s Healthy Lifestyle Program. Participants exercise three times per week for three months, and receive education about nutrition and stress management. Classes are held 7-8 a.m. and 4:15-5:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cost is $135. Call 617-376-5580 for more information. Home Alone —A class for children ages 8-11 who will be unattended at home for short periods of time meets 4-7 p.m. March 1 in Braintree and includes telephone and door answering techniques, accident and fire prevention and First-Aid techniques. The cost is $25. Call Harvard Vanguard at 1-877-439-5465 to register.
—A course at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, for fourth- and fifth-graders to talk about their fears and learn about safety to and from school, phone and food safety and first aid. Call Bette Antonellis at 508-830-2174 for more information. Hypnobirthing classes A class for expectant parents that focuses on late pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period. It differs from traditional childbirth preparation classes because of the addition of self-hypnosis techniques. The series will meet 2-4:30 p.m. Feb. 11-March 11 in Braintree. The cost is $200. Call 1-877-439-5465 to register. Infant Massage Class Join Brockton Hospital's Certified Infant Massage Instructor for a two-session series on the fundamentals of infant massage. Offered monthly, the cost is $15. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information.
Morning Jumpstart Workout South Shore Hospital offers this program at 7-7:45 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to anyone trying to squeeze in a workout before a busy day. The 45-minute exercise program includes core strengthening, muscle endurance exercises, and flexibility work. Call 781-340-8177 to register. Natural Childbirth Classes For expectant parents who prefer to work through the efforts of labor without medications, this class meets 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth. Comfort measures and relaxation techniques will be practiced each week. Call 781-340-8332 to register. Newborn Care and Safety —Learn how to bathe, feed, and diaper your baby and how to soothe and nurture your child. This class also offers guidelines on baby-proofing your home, avoiding emergencies and how to respond to crises. New parents and grandparents welcome. For more information, call South Shore Hospital Childbirth Education at 781-340-8332. —A class for expectant parents focusing on routine care and management of common problems meets 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2 or Jan. 6 in Braintree and costs $35. Call Harvard Vanguard at 1-877-439-5465 or harvardvanguard.org to register.
New Mom Support Series Join other new moms and babies at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, at 10 -11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, to discuss postpartum adjustments, infant sleep and feeling, and expected growth and development. Call 781-340-8332 to register. Osteoporosis Exercise Program South Shore Hospital offers an exercise program, noon-1 p.m. Mondays and Fridays for anyone living with or at risk for osteoporosis at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Satellite Gym, 780 Main St., Weymouth. Physician clearance is required and the fee is $60 for five weeks. Call 781-340-8177 to register. Parenting Classes —Classes are held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday in the Boynton Conference Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Classes cover childcare, illness, nutrition, sleep habits, infant growth, development and lifestyle changes. The fee is $20 for four classes or $5 per class. Call 508-830-2929 to register.
—This class, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays in the Boynton Conference Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, is led by a certified childbirth educator who facilitates discussions regarding toddler behavior. The fee is $20 for four classes, or $5 per class. Call 508-830-2929 to register. Personal Training
South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, offers 45-minute sessions with an exercise physiologist for your specific needs in either our gym or therapeutic pool settings, for weight loss, sport specific skills, or general fitness. Children and adults welcome. The cost is $25. Call 781-340-8177 to register.
Pregnancy Loss Support Drop-In Group South Shore Hospital offers this group that meets 7-8:15 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, for women and partners who have experienced a loss at any gestational age. The group is facilitated by an experienced OB/GYN RN who holds advanced practice degrees in psychology. For more information or to speak to a pregnancy loss coordinator call 781-340-4177. Pregnancy After Loss Support
For women and their partners who have experienced a pregnancy loss and are again expecting, South Shore Hospital sponsors this support group, 7-8:15 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Topics concerning your previous pregnancy and coping skills to make this pregnancy enjoyable will be discussed. For more information or to speak to a coordinator, call 781-340-4177.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
At South Shore Hospital, 7-9:30 p.m. every other Friday, a lactation specialist will discuss proper positioning, feeding frequency, and cues your baby will give you. Call 781-340-8332 to register. Prenatal Yoga —This program at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, is for mothers-to-be to stretch and work on posture in a relaxing atmosphere. Call the South Shore Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Center for dates and times at 781-340-8177.
—Improve posture and alleviate some of the discomforts of pregnancy with Hatha yoga, a combination of breathing, concentration, meditation and relaxation techniques. This eight-week class meets 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 3-Feb. 21, in Quincy. The cost is $100. Call 1-877-439-5465 to register, or at harvardvanguard.org. Preventive Cardiology Program The Preventive Cardiology Program at Brockton Hospital offers intervention to prevent or minimize cardiac disease and is an individually tailored program accessible through your primary care physician. Call OneCall, 508-941-7979, for more information. Preparation for Labor and Childbirth —At South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, develop an understanding of the labor and birth process. Coping techniques include massage, breathing, and relaxation exercises. Medical options such as epidural and Cesarean birth will also be addressed. The course is offered as a five-week series; or a five week series with yoga component; or two consecutive Saturdays or Sundays; or one-day intensive. Hypnobirthing classes are available. Couples planning to give birth at other hospitals are welcome. Early registration is encouraged. Call 781-340-8332 for dates, times, and fees. — This is class focuses on labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. It meets once a week for six weeks for $130; or two consecutive Saturdays for $140 at Harvard Vanguard in Braintree. Call at 1-877-439-5465 or harvardvanguard.org to register. Postnatal Exercise
For any new mother looking to get back into shape, this circuit-based workout, 11 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, focuses on weight loss and core muscle strengthening. Babies are welcome, though no sitter service is provided. Cost is $65 for five weeks. Call 781-340-8177 to register.
Refresher Childbirth and VBAC Class A class at Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton, for experienced parents and mothers planning to have a vaginal birth after a previous Cesarean section is offered monthly. The cost is $15 and pre-registration is required. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. Self-management for Adults Learning About Diabetes (S.A.L.A.D.) This four-week education program meets once per week for two-hour sessions at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, helping adults to understand and live with diabetes. Physician referral is required. For more information or to register, call Lois Hutton at 508-830-2446. Smoking Cessation Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, 235 North Pearl St., Brockton, has a four-week quit smoking program, meeting 6-7 p.m. Thursdays and an eight-week program, meeting 7-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning Jan. 23. The program is free, but registration is required. Call Jean Cohenna at 508-427-2327 for information and to pre-register —The six-week Quitters Stop Smoking Program at Jordan Hospital will help individuals quit smoking or chewing tobacco by providing them with behavioral modification techniques, strategies, motivation and support. For more information or to register, call Bette Antonellis, LPN, CTTS at 508-830-2174. Tot Lifesaver A free pediatric CPR and first-aid program for new and expecting parents and grandparents in the Bridgewater/Raynham community meets 6-9:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every other month (Dec. 4, Feb. 5) at the Conant Community Health Center, 5 Wally Krueger Way, Bridgewater. Pre-registration required. Call 508-697-5800.
Tai Chi Classes Beginner classes meet 7-8 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 4, at the Wollaston Congregational Church, 48 Winthrop Ave., Quincy. The focus is on the health benefits of this ancient art, which includes calming your mind, deeply relaxing your body, attaining better balance, rehabilitating injuries and promoting whole body health. The cost is $40 per month, paid in advance or $12 per class; and $30 per month for seniors 65 and over or $10 per class. For more information, call Ron Marcotte, Certified Instructor, 781-337-5751 or e-mail ronmarcotte@comcast.net. Weight Management Granite Medical, 500 Congress St., Quincy, presents these classes, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 18-March 8. Dietician Kristie Tapper will discuss a different topic each week to keep you motivated. A fee of $80 is due at the first session. Learn more and register on line at GraniteMedical.com or call 617-471-0033.
— Brockton Hospital’s weight loss program, Weigh-To-Go, is a program facilitated by a registered dietitian. The next session begins Jan. 16. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. Yoga Class Yoga classes are offered at Jordan Rehabilitation, Cordage Park, Plymouth, 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, and at Jordan Hospital at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. The cost for eight classes is $69. For more information call Margo Kiley at 508-224-7482.
Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous —A group meets every Sunday from 7:30-9 p.m. in Conference Room B/C at Quincy Medical Center. Alcoholics Anonymous for Women meets 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday in Conference Room A, and Al-Anon meetings are held 7-8 p.m. Mondays in Conference Room A and 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays in Conference Room B&C at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information. — A self-help group for those with an addiction to alcohol meets 8- 9:30 p.m. Fridays at Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. Alzheimer's Support Group This support group for family and friends of patients with Alzheimer's meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower St., Duxbury. For more information call Brenda Corriea at 781-934-5774, Ext. 26. Amputee Support Group This support group meets 1:30-3 p.m. on Dec. 27 at New England Sinai Hospital, Brenner Conference Center, 150 York St., Stoughton. Call 781-297-1130 for information. Bereavement Support Groups —Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton, offers an eight-week bereavement support group for adults, meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A start date will be determined when a minimum of six participants are registered. To register, call OneCall at 508-941-7979. —A periodic, seven-week group meets on Wednesday afternoons at at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. The program is free; pre-registration is required. Call 617-376-5502 for dates and times. — Children's and teens bereavement support groups meet 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Call Kathleen McAleer, LICSW, 508-746-0215 for further information or to register. Better Breathers Support Group A support group for individuals coping with chronic breathing difficulties meets 2-3:15 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month at Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. Breastfeeding Support Group —A group for new mothers needing support and assistance in the early stages of breastfeeding meets 1-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth. The group is facilitated by registered nurses certified in lactation counseling. Call 781-340-8332 for information.
—Would you like to meet and talk with other mothers who are also breastfeeding? This free program meets noon-2 p.m. every Monday in the Boynton Conference Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Call 1-800-2JORDAN (1-800-256-7326) for more information. Breast Cancer Support Groups —This support group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7:30-9 p.m. in Conference Room B&C at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information.
—This group meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Friends and family are welcome. Patients wishing to have teenage children attend should first contact Deborah Dolaway at 508-830-2414. Breastfeeding Support Group Led by a certified lactation consultant, Brockton Hospital's Breastfeeding Support Group meets at the hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton, noon-2 p.m. Wednesdays and offers mother-to-mother support for breast-feeding moms. Call 508-941-7979 for more information. Cardiac Support Group South Shore Hospital’s Support group for cardiac patients and their families meets 7-9 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Call 781-340-8823 for more information.
Coffee Hour Stroke Club This support group, made up primarily of people ages 40-60 that have suffered strokes, offers guest speakers and group discussion aimed at the challenges facing young victims of stroke and their families. The group meets noon-2 p.m., the first Thursday of each month in the Boynton Conference Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Call 508-830-2104 for information.
Debtors Anonymous This support group meets 7- 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays in Conference Room D at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information. Diabetes Support Groups —A support group for patients, families and friends of diabetics meets 6-7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. For information and time of meeting call Lois Hutton at 508-830-2446. — New England Sinai Hospital, 150 York St., Stoughton, sponsors two groups: 11 a.m.-noon and 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 11. For information call 781-297-1385. — This group meets 7-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth. Call the Diabetes Center at 781-340-4166 for more information or to register. Drop-In Bereavement Support Group
An ongoing support group for adults who have experienced the death of a family member or friend meets 6-7:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month at Braintree VNA, 100 Bay State Drive, Braintree. Call 781-794-7804 for more information. Emotions Anonymous This support group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays in Conference Room D at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information. Family to Family Support Group This free group, 7 p.m. Thursdays in the Sgarzi Conference Room at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, is for family members and caregivers of those who live with major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), uni-polar disorder, schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder. Call JordanCall at 1-800-750-5343 for more information. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group This support group meets 2-4 p.m. the third Sunday of each month in Conference Room A at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information. Grief Drop-In Group This group meets 10-11:30 a.m. every other Thursday at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Pre-registration is not necessary although attendance of at least three sessions is requested. Call Kathleen McAleer, LICSW, 508-746-0215 for further information or to register. Leukemia and Lymphoma Family Support Group The Mass Leukemia and Lymphoma Society hosts a family support group every other month at Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. The next meeting is Dec. 1. For more information, call 1-800-2JORDAN (1-800-256-7326). Narcotics Anonymous —Support groups meet 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in Conference Room B/C; and from noon-5 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month in Conference Room B&C at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information. —A self-help group for individuals with drug addictions meets 10-11:30 a.m Sundays at Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. National Stuttering Association Support Group This group meets 7-9 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the Administrative Conference Room at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information. Nicotine Anonymous This support group meets 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays and Fridays in Conference D at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information.
Oncology Support Group A social worker and nurse will co-facilitate this group that begins in January at South Shore Hospital, that will focus on helping participants who are living with cancer. Educational resources on cancer will also be addressed. Those living with cancer, cancer survivors, spouses, family members, friends and caregivers are welcome. Call 781-340-4265 for dates, times, and locations. Overeaters Anonymous This group meets 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays in Conference Room D at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Call 1-877-479-2273 for more information.
Parkinson's Disease Support Group This group meets 2-3:30 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 18 at New England Sinai Hospital, Brenner Conference Center, 150 York St., Stoughton. Call 781-297-1130 for information.
Partner/Spouse Loss Group This group meets 6-8 p.m. Wednesday s for six sessions at Jordan Hospital 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth. Call Kathleen McAleer, LICSW, 508-746-0215 for further information or to register. Post Partum Depression Support Group
A support group for women experiencing the emotional ups and downs of having a new baby meets 7:30- 8:45 p.m. on the first Friday of the month at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth. Call 781-340-3704 to register. Prostate Cancer Support Group A group designed to provide caring support and increase knowledge meets 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month at Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information.
Stroke Support Groups —South Shore Hospital's stroke support group, 3-4:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, can to help you sort through the lifestyle changes that a stroke can bring. Call 781-340-4170 for more information.
—A periodic group for stroke survivors and their families meets monthly at at Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy. Pre-registration is required. Call Linda at 617-376-5411 for more information. —A group meets 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 and 18 at New England Sinai Hospital, Brenner Conference Center, 150 York St., Stoughton. Call 781-297-1130 for information. Support for Caregivers of Older Adults
Sponsored by Sinai's Adult Day Health Program, caregivers get a free 30-minute session with a nurse geriatric specialist at the Stoughton Council on Aging, 110 Rockland Street, Stoughton. To schedule an appointment, call 781-344-8882.
Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group
This group meets 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 13 at New England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, 150 York St., Stoughton. Call 781-297-1130 for information.
ONGOING Access Program Jordan Hospital provides free primary care and anonymous counseling and testing for persons living with HIV/AIDS in Greater Plymouth through a federal Ryan White CARE Act (Title III) grant for Early Intervention Services. Through this program, patients can receive primary care services including physical examinations; treatment services and planning; laboratory testing; immunizations and screening; antiviral medications; referrals to specialty care and clinical trials as well as medical case management. For information about eligibility and services provided under the grant, please contact Ruth Cooper, A.C.R.N., Program Director, at 508-732-8981. For free anonymous counseling and testing information, contact Kerry Haskell at 508-732-8982. Breast Cancer Screening The Marie A. Curry Fund at Quincy Medical Center underwrites free screening mammography and breast cancer services for uninsured and under-insured South Shore residents. Call 617-376-5349 for eligibility requirements and information. Cancer Resource Center The Quincy Medical Center Cancer Resource Center is a complete patient education center with vital information related to cancer care, treatment and wellness topics. For information, please call 617-376-2077. Community Midwifery Program Brockton Hospital's Community Midwifery Program is a hospital-based program where pregnant women receive care during pregnancy and deliver their babies in the hospital's state-of-the-art Maternal-Newborn Suite with the help of Certified Nurse Midwives. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. Health Care Proxy Assistance Brockton Hospital offers free information and assistance to individuals who want to learn more about Health Care Proxy. A Health Care Proxy allows individuals to designate an agent who will act on their behalf in making health care decisions if they are unable to do so. Call 508-941-7191 for additional information or to receive a Health Care Proxy form. HealthNet Plan Uninsured and underinsured individuals currently covered by MassHealth may be able to access care through the HealthNet Plan Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton. Those enrolled will have access to adult, adolescent and pediatric primary care, obstetrics, appropriate doctor visits, necessary hospital services and 24-hour emergency care, pharmacy benefits, and more. Call OneCall at 508-941-7979 for more information. Look Good ...Feel Better South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, presents this program at 6 p.m. Jan. 17 for cancer patients to help them look their best throughout chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Trained cosmetologists will assist with caring for your skin, makeup techniques, and hair styling with wigs and accessories. Call 781-681-4563 for more information. Look Good ... Feel Better Certified professional cosmetologists volunteer their skills and time to help patients undergoing treatment for cancer to enhance their appearance. The American Cancer Society in partnership with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the National Cosmetology Association sponsors this program. Call Brockton Hospital’s OneCall at 508-941-7979 for the date of the next program. Mammography Center Jordan Hospital's Mammography Center has the most sophisticated mammography unit available. The simple examination takes only 10 minutes. Physician referral is required. Call 508-830-2120 for information. Men's Health Partnership Brockton Hospital, 680 Centre St., Brockton, administers the Men's Health Partnership, a program sponsored by the Mass. Dept. of Public Health, offering free health screenings for heart disease, prostate cancer and diabetes to men age 18 and older who do not have health insurance. For more information call 508-941-7391.
Quincy/South Shore AIDS Cares Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy, offers free, confidential HIV testing. To schedule a confidential appointment, call Quincy/South Shore AIDS Cares at 617-376-5462. Senior Buddy Program A volunteer is available to meet and escort patients to their appointments upon their arrival at Brockton Hospital. Contact Volunteer Services at 508-941-7198 for more information. Senior Dinner Program Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell St., Quincy, offers a discounted senior dinner program 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the hospital’s CrossRoads Café. Call 617-376-5577 for the menu and more information.
Visions for Tomorrow Funded by the Mass. Dept. of Mental Health Visions for Tomorrow is a free eight - to 10-week education course at Jordan Hospital for primary caregivers of adolescents with brain disorders. The curriculum covers brain biology, ADD/ADHD, PDD/autism, Tourette's disorder, conduct disorder, bipolar disorder, depressions, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, childhood schizophrenia/psychosis. Call Jan Holt-Kerns at 781-837-1162 for more information and to register for the class. Women's Health Network Brockton Hospital participates in the Mass. Dept. of Public Health's Women's Health Network (formerly the BCCI Program). Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are offered to uninsured or underinsured women ages 40-64 who meet certain eligibility criteria. Brockton Hospital is at 680 Centre St., Brockton. Call 508-941-7191 for more information.
Women's Health Network Screenings Jordan Hospital, 275 Sandwich St., Plymouth, offers free physicals, including breast and cervical screening services for eligible, uninsured and underinsured women over the age of 40 through an initiative funded by the Mass. Dept. of Public Health. Screenings are scheduled by appointment. For more information call 508-830-2314.
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