VALPARAISO – Porter Regional Hospital will offer the following support groups in January:
Beyond the Baby Blues Support Group
Porter Regional Hospital has teamed with local organization Beyond the Baby Blues to offer mothers faced with 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 5-6:30 p.m., Jan. 25, in the Community Room at Porter Regional Hospital, 85 East US Highway 6 in Valparaiso (call 219-331-1945), or from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 25 at Childbirth Melodies, 138 S. Main St., Crown Point (call 219-782-4149).
Our Carriage Infant Loss Support Group
Pregnancy and infant loss is an isolating, devastating experience. This support group is one of the few places where moms and grieving parents can speak the truth about the depth of their emotions and experiences, and also celebrate new milestones and breakthroughs during the grieving process. The group meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 19 at Christ Lutheran Church, 2610 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso. Call 219-309-6116 with questions.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Led by a Board Certified Lactation Consultant, this support group provides breastfeeding moms with expert advice, counseling and mom-to-mom support. Children are welcome. The next meeting is 11 a.m. to noon, Jan. 30, 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.
Cancer Support Group
Porter Regional Hospital offers a support group for those affected by cancer 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, Jan. 4, at Fagen Pharmacy, 3400 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso. Registration is not necessary. For more information, contact Cheryl Wallace at 219-983-6171 or Ray Hewlett at 219-628-1202.
Ostomy Support Group
This group helps patients with ostomies 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 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 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., Jan. 26, 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., Jan. 3, 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, La Porte, 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.
