Piedmont Hospital

Support Groups

Call Link2Health at 866-900-4321 for more information.

Support Groups 

Support groups provide hope and relieve feelings of fear and isolation that can accompany health problems. For more information, call 866-900-4321.

AICD and Pacemaker Support Group 
404-605-3176
Meets quarterly at Piedmont Hospital at 12 noon in the Heart Center Classroom. Call for specific dates and more information.

Breast Cancer Support Group 
404-605-2007
Facilitated by a registered nurse and a clinical psychologist. Meets the second and fourth Mondays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center , third floor, 77 Building.

Look Good, Feel Better 
404-605-4551
For women with cancer who are currently undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatments, to help manage the appearance-related aspects of cancer treatment. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Meets third Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call for reservations.

Cardiac Support Group 
404-605-2184
Addresses the psychosocial and emotional issues of cardiovascular disease, as well as medication issues, stress management, and social and leisure pursuits. Meets for one hour on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.

Mended Hearts 
404-605-3283
A nationwide support organization affiliated with the American Heart Association. For individuals with heart disease, including those recovering from a heart attack or open-heart surgery. Members give hope and encouragement to others by providing living proof that patients with heart disease can lead full, productive lives. Call for information.

Caregiver Support Group 
404-605-3867
For people concerned about an older adult friend, neighbor or family member. Cosponsored by Sixty Plus Older Adult Services at Piedmont Hospital, First Presbyterian Church and Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta. Meets the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Caregiver Dementia Support Group 
404-605-1950
For friends and family of older adults with memory loss. Group focuses on resources, decision-making and other age-related concerns. Cosponsored by Piedmont Hospital and the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Meets second Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2715 Peachtree Road, N.E.

Stroke Resource Group 
404-605-2025
For previous stroke survivors and their families. Conducted by the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine. Meets second Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine’s dining room. Call for more information.

Diabetes/Insulin Pump Support Group 
404-605-3823
Meetings include pump users, physicians, certified diabetes educators and manufacturers’ representatives. Meets once every three months in the Richard H. Rich Auditorium. Call for dates.

Diabetes Support Group 
404-605-3823
Meets third Mondays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Chik-Fil-A at Collier and Peachtree Roads

Fibromyalgia Support Group
770-977-7667
Meets fourth Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in the doctors’ dining room (inside the cafeteria) in the 35 Building.

 

 

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