Chronic Illness
| Chronic or Disabling Medical Illness |
| Part of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America | Contact: Leonard Karasik, CCFA volunteer at 781-820-4311 or lenkarasik@yahoo.com This group is organized by CCFA. |
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| This is a support group for patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The group is hosted by MGH and is part of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). The group is free and open to all, and meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Burr 3 conference room located on the third floor of The Bartlett Hall Building (directly across the circular driveway from the Wang entrance). The purpose of the group is to provide mutual support and share information, usually in a roundtable discussion format. Discussion is usually about nutrition, coping, and ways of managing the disease. Occasionally, for educational purposes, there is a guest speaker. Meeting location and dates are also advertised in the CCFA quarterly journal/newsletter. Please contact Leonard Karasik for more information. | ||
| A group for those affected by Acquired and Congenital Heart Defects. | Contact: Melissa A. Lemieux at 978-328-4716 or melissa.lemieux@itsmyheart.org This group is organized by the It's My Heart - Boston Chapter, Inc. |
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WHAT: It's My Heart's mission is to provide support, spread awareness, educate and advocate for those affected by Acquired and Congenital Heart Defects by creating alliances with fellow families, hospitals, support groups, and the community. It's My Heart meetings are a wonderful place to learn more about CHD and meet other parents and family members that are going through similar situations. WHEN: First meeting is Thursday, May 8, 2008. Please contact for updated schedule. WHERE: Group is held in the MGH Yawkey Center, Room 4-930 (4th floor) at 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 For more information about the group and/or meeting times please contact: Melissa A. Lemieux at 978-328-4716 or melissa.lemieux@itsmyheart.org or visit www.itsmyheart.org |
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| Diabetes Support Groups for all "graduates" of any MGH Diabetes Self Management Education Program. | This group is organized by the MGH Diabetes Center | |||||||
Have you completed a Diabetes Self Management Education Program and now want or need ongoing support? Massachusetts General Hospital now offers free Diabetes Self-Management Support Groups for all "graduates" of any MGH Diabetes Self Management Education Program! Groups are offered for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and participants are invited to bring a friend or relative for further support. These groups are held in a welcoming and private environment that will let you discuss your concerns with group moderators and other patients with diabetes. For more information: http://www.massgeneral.org/diabetes/diabetes_support_groups.htm Practices with Diabetes Support Groups:
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| Workshops for brothers or sisters of a person with special needs. | Contact: Shellie Leger, LICSW at 617-643-2166 This group is organized by the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children. |
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What is Sibshops?
If you are interested in learning more about MGHfC’s upcoming fall and spring Sibshops for children between the ages of 8 and 13, please contact Shellie Léger, LICSW at 617-643-2166 or speak with your unit social worker or child life specialist! |
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