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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.


Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group

For more information, contact John Marino who serves as the group's advisor at 508-226-6374 or call the Hospital at 508-236-7680.

Breastfeeding Support Group

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

Breathing Club

For more information, call the Respiratory Care Department at 508-236-7550.

C.P.A.P. Support Group

This meeting is for individuals diagnosed with sleep apnea and using C.P.A.P (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure). For more information, call Respiratory Care at 508-236-7550.

Diabetes Support Group

For more information, call the Nursing Education Department at 508-236-7166.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Monday, July 6
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
The topic will be "MS and Cognition" and the program will be presented by Nicole O'Neill-Laffin, RN, BSN, MSCN. Lunch will be provided and registration is necessary.
For more information, call the MS Center at 508-236-7108.  

Multiple Sclerosis Caregivers Support Group

Monday, July 6
12 - 1 p.m.
Conference Room F
For more information, call the MS Center at 508-236-7108.

Ostomy Support Group

For more information, call the Nursing Education Department at 508-236-7166.

Stroke Support Group

For more information, call the Nursing Education Department at 508-236-7166.


Cancer Support Groups


Breast Cancer Support Group

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

Cancer Support Group

For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.

Partners and Caregivers of Patients with Cancer Support Group

Wednesday, July 8
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, July 1
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Conference Rooms A, B & C
For more information, call the Oncology Department at 508-236-7010.