Porter Regional Hospital support groups will be offered in May for the following groups:
Breast Cancer Support Group – Hope & Healing
Porter Regional Hospital offers Hope & Healing, a support group for people coping with breast 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 breast 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, May 3 at Fagen Pharmacy, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. For more information, contact Porter’s Patient Navigator at 219-983-6128.
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, May 10 in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso. For more information, call 219-263-7375.
Lung Cancer Support Group
If you’ve been diagnosed with lung 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 lung cancer, including survivors, family members, friends and caregivers. The next meeting will be from 11 a.m. to Noon, Wednesday, May 4 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, May 26 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, May 26 at the Duneland Family YMCA at 215 Roosevelt St. in Chesterton. For more information, call 219-983-8355.
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.
