Support Groups - Wooster Community Hospital

Support Groups

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At Wooster Community Hospital, we have found that support groups provide an important source of emotional and psychological benefits for our patients, former patients their friends and families. The following groups meet at Wooster Community Hospital.

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Caregiver Support Group is for anyone who is in a caregiver relationship and wants to benefit from meeting other caregivers, sharing concerns, ideas, and support for each other. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the Hospital Auditorium. Contact Marsha Potts, LSW, at (330) 263-8651.

Food and Nutrition Support Group - Diabetes, obesity, and heart issues are all directly impacted by the foods we eat. All community members who are interested in sharing information related to food and nutrition and its impact on their health are invited to participate. For more information contact Nutrition Services by calling: 330-263-8196.

After Breast Surgery Support Group for all women who have experienced breast surgery; contact Fran Gengo, RN, at (330) 202-5192.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group for men who have experienced prostate cancer and their spouses; Contact Fran Gengo, RN, at (330) 202-5192.

Ostomy Resource Information is for individuals who wish to engage in a discussion regarding any surgically created opening in the body for the discharge of body wastes; Contact Fran Gengo, RN, at (330) 202-5192.

OASIS - Autism Support Group for those who want to learn autism education, awareness, advocacy, research and assist families or has a family member living with autism; Contact: angelt@oasisautism.org Website: www.oasisautism.org.

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group is a group that provides information for caregivers as well as current research developments; Contact Jen Miller at (330) 966-7343 or 1-800-272-3900.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is a support group for those newly diagnosed and living with Multiple Sclerosis. Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of each month at Wooster Community Hospital; Contact Pixie at (330) 345-7374 or Ed and Tina at (330) 345-6647.

Parkinson’s Support Group is for both patients and caregivers to provide understanding, comfort, sharing and information; Contact Nancy Jordan at (330) 669-8568.

Step by Step Stroke Club is a support group for stroke survivors and their family to share ideas and help solve problems that occur after a stroke. Group meets 2nd Friday of each month at Wooster Community Hospital from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.; Contact Sherry Antanasov at (330) 263-8417.


			The Heart Center


			Wooster Community Hospital Offers the following programs and services:

			Individual exercise programming allows clients to take advantage of private health and wellness training as well as health screenings with degreed and certified staff.

			The nutritional counseling program includes evaluations with a licensed dietitian; classes designed for children and adults.

			Massotherapy and infant communication classes are also offered in our specialized programming.

Who Is at Risk?

Sometimes when you want it the least, your body needs it the most. When you feel tired, worn out and stressed out, the last thing you feel like doing is driving down to your health club for an intense workout. The fact is, this is exactly what you should do.

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