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Support Groups

Sturdy Memorial Hospital offers a wide range of free support groups to meet the health and wellness needs of the communities we serve. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Inclement Weather Cancellation Line at 508-236-8025 to see if a program has been canceled.


Breastfeeding Support Group

Tuesday, May 14
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Clinical Education Center
For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

Tuesday, June 11
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Clinical Education Center
For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7151.

Breathing Club

Tuesday, May 28
1 - 3 p.m.
Auditorium
For more information, call the Respiratory Care Department at 508-236-7550.

Diabetes Support Group

Wednesday, May 22
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Auditorium
For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Wednesday, June 26
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Auditorium
The topic of discussion will be Diabetes and Meal Planning presented by Karen Travers, a registration dietician on Sturdy Memorial’s staff. For more information, call Nursing Education at 508-236-7166

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

For more information, call the MS Center at 508-236-7108.

Ostomy Support Group

Wednesday, June 5
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Auditorium
For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.

Stroke Support Group

For more information, call Nursing Administration at 508-236-7166.


Cancer Support Groups


Breast Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, May 29
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015.

Wednesday, June 26
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
For more information, call Ellen Gilbert at 508-236-7015.

Cancer Support Group

Tuesday, May 21
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Tuesday, June 18
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Partners and Caregivers of Patients with Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, June 12
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Conference Room A
For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, June 5
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.