Support Groups at CRMC

Hearing Loss Support Group

NEW!

CRMC's Hearing Loss Support Group, supported by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), is held quarterly in the Garden Level meeting room at the main Harris campus. Dr. Deborah Lynn, a local audiologist, provides individuals with the latest information about the impact of hearing loss and the technology options available, and encourages participants to discuss strategies to manage hearing loss. For more information, contact Ms. Stephanie Morse at smorse1@hvc.rr.com

Childbirth Classes

Childbirth Classes are offered by Maternal Infant Services Network of Sullivan, Ulster and Orange Counties regardless of where you plan to deliver. It is recommended that women attend the class two months before their due date. For dates and listings of classes, please call Violet Cleary at 845.928.7448 ext. 308.

PARENTING CLASSES

NEW!

CRMC's Parenting Classes are held on the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. at Wurtsboro Medical Associates in Wurtsboro. Dr. Stuart Tashman will discuss many elements of a baby's first year of life, including normal behaviors, diet, immunizations, development and more. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, please contact 845-888-2200.

OSTEOPOROSIS SUPPORT GROUP

NEW!

The Osteoporosis Support Group meets one Wednesday each quarter from 6 to 7 p.m. at the CRMC Women's Health Center in Monticello. For more information, please contact the Women's Health Center at 845-794-7897.

SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAUMA RECOVERY AND EMPOWERMENT GROUP

The Sexual Assault Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Group meets every Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the RISE office on the 4th floor of CRMC's main Harris campus. For additional information, contact the RISE office at 845-794-3300 ext. 2442.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous meets every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in the Diabetes Ed Conference Room at CRMC in Harris. For more information, please contact Greg Modell at 845.693.4170.

Children's Bereavement Support Group

Children's Bereavement Support Group meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at CRMC's Adult Day Care in Harris. For more information, please contact Sharon Schroeder at 845.856.9723, ext. 5097.

Alzheimer's Group

The Alzheimer's Group meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at CRMC's Adult Day Care in Harris. For more information, please contact Janet Troia at 845.342.2247.

Cancer Support Group

The Cancer Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month (beginning Feb. 15, 2011) at 4 p.m. in Boardroom A of CRMC's ASB building, 2nd floor. For more information, please contact the Oncology Nursing Department at 845-794-3300 ext. 2831.

Cardiac Support Group

The Cardiac Support Group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month (Apr-Nov) at Noon in the Boardroom at CRMC in Harris. For more information, please contact Patricia Doty at 845.794.3300, ext. 2755.

Breast Cancer

The Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the second Monday of every month from 6- 7 p.m. at CRMC's Adult Day Care in Harris. For more information, please contact Gail Zwiebel at 845.339.4673.

Bereavement Support Group

The Bereavement Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at CRMC's Adult Day Care in Harris. For more information, please contact Martha Johnston at 845.561.6143, ext. 201.

Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Myofasical Pain

The Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Myofasical Pain Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at CRMC's Adult Day Care in Harris. For more information, contact Cheryl White at 845.794.4228, ext. 14.

Parkinson's

The Parkinson's Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month (April-November) at 1 p.m. in the second floor Boardroom A. For more information, please contact Murray Korn at 845.292.0117.

Diabetes Discussion Group

The Diabetes Discussion Group meets at various dates and times throughout each month at CRMC in Harris. For more information, please contact the Diabetes Education Staff at 845.794.3300, ext. 2106.

Better Breathers

Better Breathers meets on the second Thursday of each month (April- November) at 3 p.m. in the Boardroom at CRMC in Harris. For more information, please contact Nadine Gallagher at 845.794.3300, ext. 2142.

Brain Injury Support Group

The Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in Boardroom A at CRMC in Harris. For more information, please contact Dawn Marie Ambosino at 845.457.5489.

For more information on these health topics, or any others, visit the CRMC Health Information Library. Open to the public, patients and family members Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Library Manager Maryallison Farley at 845.794.3300, ext. 2187.