The UConn Health Center is committed to providing a place for individuals to
share common concerns, emotional support, as well as to exchange information.
The following support groups meet at the Health Center or other locations.
| Cardiac Support Group |
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Living with Heart Disease: A free 7-week education-based support group series for patients, family
members and caregivers. Topics will include coping with heart disease, exercise,
nutrition, medication and meal planning. Registration is required,
seating is limited to the first 15 people. |
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When:
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Fridays, April 12 to May 24; 1:30 to 3 p.m. |
| Where: |
Katz Conference Room (2nd Floor of the Main Hospital), UConn Health Center |
| Contact: |
To register, call 800-535-6232 or 860-679-7692.
For more information, contact Sue Eisenberg at 860-679-3633 or
sueisenberg@uchc.edu, or Anne
Niziolek, R.N., at
aniziolek@uchc.edu. |
| Coping with Stress Cancer Support Group |
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A free education-based support group, offering a mind and body approach
for cancer and hematology patients and family members. Topics include
medication techniques, breathing and relaxation, food for real comfort,
the spiritual side of coping with illness, and the role of inspiration
in overcoming fear. Registration is required. |
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When:
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Starts June 4, 2013 at 11 a.m.; subsequent sessions are June 11, June 18, June
25 and July 2 at noon. |
| Where: |
Room H6010 (6th Floor of the Main Hospital), UConn Health Center |
| Contact: |
Call Marie Ziello, LCSW, at 860-480-7963 by May 30, 2013. |
