Support Services
Alzheimer's
For families and friends of people dealing with Alzheimer's disease.
Second Monday, 6:30 P.M. DPH, Auditorium.
Information: Carole Fulmer, 570-322-4185.
Bereavement
Generally the second Tuesday, 2-3 P.M.
MVH, Park View Room.
Information: Sister Sharon Hartman, 570-546-8282.
Third Wednesday, 6-7:30 P.M.
TWH&MC, Hospitality Lounge, 802 Campbell St.
Information: Pat Kiernan, 570-320-7690.
First Wednesday, 1-2:30 P.M.
DPH, Third Floor (near The Gatehouse).
Information: Bill Chancellor, 570-320-7690.
Better Breathers
Topic: Summer Picnic at Indian Park, Montoursville.
Alternate location if raining: The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, Cafeteria 1 A/B at 4 P.M.
Bring a favorite dish to share. Hot dogs, beverages and place settings provided.
Wednesday, May 21, 1 P.M.
Topic: Vendor Fair.
Wednesday, June 4, 2 P.M.
Topic: Diagnosing Sleep Disordered Breathing with Dr. Thomas Burke.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2 P.M.
Topic: Respiratory Effects of Enviornmental Exposures with Dr. Jameel Durrani.
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2 P.M.
Holiday Luncheon (Flu shots if available).
Join us for our annual holiday social event. Bring a favorite dish to share. Ham, beverages and place settings provided.
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1 P.M.
All meetings are held at The Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center, Conference Room 1 A/B unless noted.
Information: Peggy Winder, 570-321-2799.
Diabetes
Wednesday, May 14, 6-7 P.M.
Topic: Elite Feet with Bonnie Dodge, Physical Therapist.
DPH, Board Room.
Wednesday, June 11, 6-7 P.M.
Topic: Medicare Benefits with Steve Nelson, coordinator, Social Services.
DPH, Board Room.
Wednesday, July 9, 6-7 P.M.
Topic: Supermarket/Nutrition with Kelly Hoffheins, Clinical Dietitian/Diabetes Educator.
DPH, Board Room.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Topic: Picnic with Support Group Members.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
Topic: Planning meeting with Support Group Members.
DPH, Board Room.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Topic: Diabetes Medication with Betsy Wadele.
DPH, Fourth Floor Conference Room.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Topic: Open Discussion with Support Group Members.
DPH, Board Room.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Topic: Party On Your Own with Support Group Members.
DPH, Board Room.
Information: Diabetes Center, 570-326-8410.
Head Injury
Information and support for individuals who have experienced a traumatic or pathological brain injury. Family members and caregivers encouraged to attend.
Meets monthly. TWH&MC, Gibson Rehabilitation Center, 3 West.
Information: 570-321-2656.
Hepatitis
Last Wednesday, 7-8:30 P.M.
Third Street United Methodist Church, 931 East Third Street, Williamsport. Information: Bill Sykes, 570-323-1491.
Multiple Sclerosis
For individuals with MS and their family and friends. Discussion of common concerns, problems and new developments to cure the disease.
Fourth Tuesday, 7 P.M. St. Johns United Methodist Church, 2101 Newberry St., Williamsport.
Information: 570-326-9209.
Muscular Dystrophy
Fourth Wednesday, 6:30-8 P.M.
TWH&MC, Hospitality Inn Lounge.
Information: 1-877-632-6955.
Parkinson's
Third Thursday, 7 P.M.
Faith United Methodist Church, 700 Fairview Drive, Montoursville.
Information: 570-546-3283.
Prostate Cancer
First Wednesday, 6-7:30 P.M.
DPH, Auditorium Room B.
Information: 570-320-7525.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD)
Second Tuesday, 6:30 P.M.
DPH, Cafeteria Dining Room A.
Information: A.J. Moyer, 570-673-5548.
Scleroderma
Also for persons with Raynauds and CREST syndromes.
First Wednesday, 1 P.M.
The LifeCenter, Bon-ton JC Penney wing of Lycoming Mall.
Information: Gayle, 398-0551 or Jayne, 570-323-4228.
Stroke Club
Open to stroke survivors, their families and caregivers.
Fourth Tuesday, 2 P.M.
TWH&MC, ISS Training Room.
Information: 570-321-2656.
Transplant
For pre- and post-transplant patients.
First Thursday, 6:30-7:30 P.M.
TWH&MC, Conference Room 1B.
Information: 570-321-3000.
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