Porter Regional Hospital Offers Support Groups in October

9/7/2016

VALPARAISO, IN (September 8, 2016) – Porter Regional Hospital will offer the following monthly support groups in October:

• Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group

At Porter, we want to bring more awareness to post-partum mood disorders and offer support for our patients and all women in our community. That's why we've teamed with local organization Beyond the Baby Blues to offer mothers faced post-partum depression, anxiety or another perinatal mood disorders with peer support, encouragement and understanding. The group meets on the last Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 26 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. For more information, call 219-331-1945.

• Breastfeeding Support Group

For many new moms, breastfeeding isn’t easy, which is why we want to provide our moms with every tool they need to be successful. Led by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, our support group will provide breastfeeding moms with expert advice, counseling and mom-to-mom support. Children are welcome. The group meets the last Monday of each month. The next meeting is 11 a.m. to noon Monday, October 31 in the Women & Children’s Pavilion classroom at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Aleda Waggoner at 219-983-8543.

• Diabetes Support Group

Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for a while, it is important that you take care of yourself to reduce the chance for complications later on. Eight times a year, Porter Regional Hospital hosts a support group where a variety of topics are discussed and shared, and a nurse educator or dietitian will be on-hand to facilitate. The next meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. Board-certified Family Medicine Physician Dr. Kajal Patel, with Portage Medical Group, will discuss proper foot care can help prevent diabetic-related problems and why it’s important to treat them before they cause serious complications. To register for this month’s meeting, call 800-541-1861.

• Cancer Support Group

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, Porter Regional Hospital offers a support group to provide a safe and open environment to share your experiences and struggles, and connect you with local and national resources to aid during your time of need. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month and is open to anyone affected by cancer, including survivors, family members, friends and caregivers. The next meeting will be from 11 a.m. to Noon Wednesday, October 5 at Fagen Pharmacy, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Cheryl Wallace at 219-983-6171 or Ray Hewlett at 219-628-1202.

• Ostomy Support Group

Porter Regional Hospital offers a support group for ostomy patients. The group helps patients learn from others, share concerns and talk with one of the hospital’s certified wound ostomy and continence nurses. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. For more information, contact Sarah Grcich at 219-309-5939 or Michele Kaplan-Jones at 219-406-0019.

• Stroke Survivor Support Group

Porter Regional Hospital offers a support group for stroke survivors, their caregivers, family members and loved ones. The monthly gathering offers an environment to share experiences and struggles, as well as connect with other survivors and local resources. The next meeting will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27 at the Duneland Family YMCA at 215 Roosevelt St. in Chesterton. For more information, call 219-983-8355.

• Women’s Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing

Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for women coping with cancer, whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor. The group offers emotional support, information, education, and guest speakers. It also provides the opportunity for individuals to share their unique concerns and feelings brought on by cancer. The Hope & Healing Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 4 at Fagen Pharmacy, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. For more information, contact Porter’s Patient Navigator Peggy Banks at 219-983-6128.

Porter Health Care System has two hospital campuses and seven outpatient facilities serving Porter, Lake, LaPorte, Starke and Jasper counties. With more than 350 physicians representing 50 medical specialties, Porter Health Care System is committed to medical excellence and personalized, patient-centered care. Porter is directly or indirectly owned by a partnership that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital’s medical staff.

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