Monmouth Medical Center Presents Late July Support Groups

SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH ORAL, HEAD AND NECK CANCER (SPHONC)
Thursday, July 9 from 6 to 7 p.m.
This patient-directed, non-profit, self-help organization is dedicated to meeting the emotional, physical and humanistic needs of oral, head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers. Monthly meetings offer information, support and encouragement to newly-diagnosed patients, survivors, family members and friends. For registration and information on meeting location, please call 732-923-6090. Free.

LIVING WITH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Friday, July 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Professionally-led group held the second Friday of each month. Every day is a new beginning. Take a deep breath and start again. Group meets in Suite ST-007, the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090. Free parking. Free.

OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For women diagnosed with cervical, ovarian, endometrial or uterine cancer. This group offers these cancer patients and their families an opportunity to actively participate in healing after a cancer diagnosis. This group meets in the Pauline Fromkin Family Living Room, second floor, at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling Leslie Shephard, RN, OCN at 732-923-6709. Free.

ASK THE ONCOLOGY NURSE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 14 at 2 p.m.
Professionally-led group held the third Tuesday of every month. This is an opportunity to have your questions and concerns addressed by an experienced oncology nurse facilitator. Pre-registration not required. Please feel free to drop in and bring a friend! Meets in ST-007, the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. For questions or additional information, please call 732-923-6090. Free.

TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA (TNA)/FACIAL PAIN SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 14 from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m.
This support group is for those who suffer from TNA and related facial pain. This group will be held at the Victorian Tea Room, located at 600 Main Street in Toms River. To register, contact Karen Starr-Brady by calling 732-557-8161 or email kbrady@barnabashealth.org.

MOMS OF MULTIPLES SUPPORT GROUP
Wednesday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come join the only Moms of Multiples Support Group in the area. Led by a registered nurse and a mother of multiples herself, topics will include feeding and caring for more than one baby, sleep patterns and behaviors, getting out of the house, relationship changes and more. Meet and network with other new moms whose situations are similar to your own. Babies are welcome. This program will be held at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6992. Free.

CANCER BEREAVEMENT GROUP
Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m.
Group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Free professionally-led group of caring and support for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer. Group meets in ST-007, the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. For information and registration, please call 732-923-6090. Free.

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, July 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Professionally-led group held the third Monday of each month. This group is open and available to all adult patients, caregivers, and family members who are affected by blood cancers and related blood disorders. Group meets in ST-007, the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Please call 732-923-6090 for additional information or to register. Free.

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 21 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Co-facilitated by Jim Romer, Monmouth Medical Center’s Director of Crisis Services, and Lori Romer, RN, a psychiatric nurse who is also a survivor of suicide, this ongoing support group is for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. This support group will be held at the Early Intervention Services Office, located at 3301 Highway 66, 1st Floor, Building B, in Neptune. For more information, call Jim Romer at 732-923-6940.

NJ BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC INSTITUTE (NJBMI) AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, July 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.
This is a professionally run support group for individuals who have undergone or are considering surgical weight loss procedures. Discussions are led by multidisciplinary team members, including the program director, registered dietitian and clinical psychologist. This group is held at Monmouth Medical Center, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-888-724-7123 or by emailing teamlink@barnabashealth.org. Free.

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Monday, July 27 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
This group offers support to caregivers and family members coping with Alzheimer’s disease. It will be held in the Geriatric Conference Room at Monmouth Medical Center’s Maysie Stroock Pavilion, located on the corner of Pavilion and Second Avenues in Long Branch. Registration is required by contacting Robin DeNucci, CSW at 732-923-7560. Free.

NUTRITION AND ONCOLOGY SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, July 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Healthy eating habits and good nutrition can help patients deal with both the effects and treatment of cancer. This professionally run support group will address nutritional concerns of cancer patients before, during and after treatment. This support group takes place at the Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Suite ST-007 located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

CLEFT PALATE SUPPORT GROUP
Call for schedule.
This support group provides parents of children with a cleft lip or palate a forum to discuss shared concerns and explore resources. For registration and location, call Helene Henkel at 732-923-7653. Free.

PEDIATRIC DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
Call for schedule.
Come and meet with other pediatric diabetes patients and family members who are all dealing with similar challenges, and be sure to bring your ideas and questions. This support group meets every other month. For information, registration, date, time and location contact Lisa Ball-O’Brien, LSW, CDE at 732-935-7143. Free.

NOTE: ALL PROGRAMS MEET AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, 300 SECOND AVENUE, LONG BRANCH, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

For questions or more information, contact The Community Health Education Department at Monmouth Medical Center at (732) 923-6990.