Support Groups at NNMC
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Antepartum Support Group For High Risk Obstetric Patients |
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group offers stress reduction, coping skills, prenatal education,
and other needs as identified for patients experiencing a high-risk
pregnancy. The group meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m.
on the 6th floor Mother and Infant Care Center. Call (301) 319-5038
for more information and to confirm a meeting time and place. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret |
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group promotes wellness for those diagnosed with arthritis by providing
health education and support. The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of
each month. Call (301) 295-4512 to confirm time and meeting place. |
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Offered to women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Two support groups are available for different stages of breast cancer.
A support group for Stages I and II breast cancer meets every other
Friday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. A support group for Stages III and IV breast
cancer meets every other Monday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Meetings are confidential
and include women of all ages. Support group sessions are facilitated
by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Please call (301) 295-6360. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret/DoD-Civ |
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This group lends support to those suffering
from chronic bronchitis, emphysema and other lung diseases. The group
meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00-11:00 a.m. For more
information call (301) 295-4191. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret |
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| Meets
1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month from 1:30-3:00 p.m. in the Press
Room, Building 2, 4th floor, room 4006. Facilitated by experienced
Social Worker. No appointment, referral, or registration required.
Open to all patients and family members with diabetes. Call
295-3037 for more information. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret |
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group is a wonderful network of families facing the challenges of
special needs. The group allows exceptional families to share information
on community resources, medical benefits care, effective parenting
skills, stress management techniques, communication skills, and much
more. The group meets the 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00-3:30
p.m. at the Early Intervention Services Team Conference Room, 7 East,
Room 7013A. For further information and registration call (301) 295-5045. Eligible - AD Only |
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to HIV+ individuals. The group meets daily from 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon.
Please call before coming. (301)295-6294 or (301) 295-2579. Eligible - AD/Ben/Ret |
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NPST provides education and support services to expectant families
with children under the age of four months and new parents. The team
assists new parents with balancing the demands of military life and
parenting. The team will help new parents cope with such issues as
stress, isolation and deployment. Call (301) 295-4400/4401. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret |
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NNMC Prostate Cancer Support Group meets on the last Friday of each
month. Contact the Urology Clinic (301 295 4271) for more information.
Leave a message for the Red Cross volunteer who coordinates the group’s
monthly meetings. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret |
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| Chaplains
facilitate a variety of Spiritual Support Groups for special patient
populations. These groups bring people together who are experiencing
similar concerns to foster spiritual and emotional healing. For more
information on specific spirituality and support groups, contact the
Chaplain's Office at (301) 295-1510. Eligible - AD/Ben/Res/Ret/DoD-Civ |
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National
Naval Medical Center
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600
(301) 295-4611; toll-free 1-800-526-7101
www.bethesda.med.navy.mil