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Amputee Networking Group

UMass Memorial Medical Center and the New England Amputee Association (NEAA) have partnered to provide resources and informational meetings for amputees and their families, friends, and caregivers. These free meetings provide a place to gather information, share experiences and meet other amputees. Free valet parking is available, and refreshments are provided.

The next meeting, “Amputee Coalition Conference/Medicare Proposal," is scheduled for September 17, at 6 pm, and will be facilitated by Rose Bissonnette, Founder of the New England Amputee Association. 

Rose attended the Amputee Coalition conference in July of this year and will be presenting on the wealth of information that she learned at this year’s conference including new vendor items for amputees.  We will also be updating everyone on the Medicare propose changes that will impact lower limb amputees.  This is a very important meeting so do not miss the opportunity to attend.

We hope to see you there!

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Meeting Time:

Meetings will be held at 6 pm on the third Thursday of each month. Valet parking available at 5:45 pm

Hospital:
UMass Memorial Medical Center
UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Lazare Research Building
Michelson Conference Room RB-1-101
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
Cost:

There is no cost for meetings; valet parking is free, and light refreshments are provided.

Call:

Amanda Winkler amanda.winkler@umassmed.edu; Rose Bissonnette 978-365-2580, r.grandrose2@verizon.net

 

 

Bipolar and Unipolar Depression Support Group

The Bipolar and Unipolar Depression Support Group at UMass Memorial Medical Center provides support and information for those with mood disorders and their friends and family.

Sponsor: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Meeting Time:

Mondays, 7 to 9 pm

Hospital:
UMass Memorial Medical Center
University Campus, Hiatt Auditorium (1st floor, Room 608)
55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655
Call:

Don Latham: 508-864-4759, dlatham46@verizon.net

Breast-feeding Support Group

The Breast-feeding Support Group at UMass Memorial Medical Center helps moms get the support and confidence they need with breastfeeding. This program is free and is open to the public. Call 508-334-6455 for more information.

 
 
Meeting Time:

Wednesdays, 3 to 4 pm

Hospital:
UMass Memorial Medical Center
UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus
South 4 Conference Room, 119 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Call:

508-334-6455

Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Support Group provides ongoing emotional and educational support for individuals who have experienced a cardiac event. Significant others are welcome. This program is facilitated by the Cardiac Rehabilitation staff of Marlborough Hospital.

Meeting Time:

First Friday of the month, 8:30 to 9:30 am or 12:20 to 1:20 pm

Hospital:
Marlborough Hospital
UMass Memorial Health - Marlborough Hospital
157 Union St
Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
Marlborough, MA 01752
Cost:

Free

Call:

508-486-5465 for more information.

ClearPath Family Hoarding Monthly Support Group

This support group is exclusively for people coping with family, friends and loved ones who hoard.

Meetings are the last Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Leahy Conference Room at Marlborough Hospital, 157 Union Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

There is no cost to participate.

ClearPath is a program of the Marlborough Community Development Corporation (MCDC). The support group events are run in partnership with UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital.

To join this group or another ClearPath support group, please contact ClearPathMA@gmail.com.

Meeting Time:
Hospital:
Marlborough Hospital

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