WVU Healthcare Support Groups
Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group Schedule
Time: 6 pm - 7:30 pm
Our summer information sessions have a new location:
Hilton Garden Inn
150 Suncrest Towne Centre Drive
Morgantown, WV 26505
For more information, please call: 304-293-1728
Free parking is available on site.
www.wvuobesity.com
Diabetes Education Center Free Support Group
Typically every 2nd Thursday of the month.
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church Peace Hall, 3334 University Avenue, Star City
For more information, please call: 304-598-4391.
www.wvuhdiabetesed.com
Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease
New sessions begin every three months.
For more information call 293-2520 or e-mail us at ornish@wvuh.com.
Dr. Dean Ornish Program
MS Support Group Meeting
3rd Thursday of each month
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Location: John Jones Conference Room
For more information, please call: 304-293-3527.
Neurology
Stroke Support Group
1st Wednesday of every month (Skipping Wednesday, July 4th this year)
Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: John E Jones Conference Rooms
For more information, please call Angela J. Schaffer RN, BSN at 304-598-6395or e-mail us at schaffera@wvuhealthcare.com.
Neurology
Stroke Support Group
Wednesday, June 6th
Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: St Mary’s Church Pavillion, University Avenue, Star City, WV
Agenda: Jessica Willet, WVU Healthcare Dietetic Intern, will be teaching us about Healthy Summer Foods. This event will be a pot luck dinner, with a recipe demonstration by Ms. Willet.
Stroke Support Group
Wednesday, August 3rd
Time: 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Location: John E. Jones Conference Center in the WVU Health Sciences Center
Agenda: Local Artist Candace Jordan, will be hosting a Multimedia Art Party. Art supplies will be provided.
Cancer Center Support Groups
www.wvucancer.org
Brain Tumor
For assistance finding groups please call: Jennifer Craddock (304) 598-4564 or Patricia Policicchio 304-598-4563
Caregiver
For any unpaid individual outside of the clinic setting who helps cancer survivors cope with their disease. A caregiver may include spouses, adult children, neighbors, or significant others. Dinner provided to all participants.
2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: Main conference room on ground floor of Cancer Center
For more information, please call: Jennifer Craddock (304) 598-4564 or Patricia Policicchio 304-598-4563.
Look Good / Feel Better (in conjunction with American Cancer Society)
For women who have or will undergo any kind of cancer treatment.
1st Monday of every other month
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: Main conference room on ground floor of Cancer Center
For more information, please call: Patricia Policicchio 304-598-4563 or Jennifer Craddock (304) 598-4564.
The Survivors Club
An open group for cancer survivors of any type of cancer and their families and friends. Dinner provided to all participants.
2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: Main conference room on ground floor of Cancer Center
For more information, please call: Jennifer Craddock (304) 598-4564 or Patricia Policicchio 304-598-4563.