Outreach
Spirit of Women
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center is proud to be a member of Spirit of Women, a network of more than 75+ premier hospitals and health systems nationwide dedicated to educating women about their health and the health of their loved ones. Brookhaven offers a wide variety of Spirit of Women programs including educational programs, community wellness events, membership programs, health fairs, and other creative outreach events to the women of our community. To register for an event, please contact Carolyn Villegas, Spirit of Women Outreach Coordinator at (631) 687-2900.
Membership
To become a member online please click here, or fill out this form and fax it to (631) 447-3011 attention Carolyn Villegas or mail it to:
Carolyn Villegas
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
101 Hospital Road
Patchogue, NY 11772
Remember the program is complimentary - brought to courtesy of your community Hospital, Brookhaven Memorial, Neighbors caring for Neighbors.
For more information about Spirit of Women click here: www.spiritofwomen.com
Consumer Membership Program
A number of local merchants have joined the Spirit of Women Initiative by offering our members discounts on their services. For a list of our business partners please click here.
Upcoming Events:
Free Education and Support Group
Developed to address issues for those who have been diagnosed with stroke, TIA, carotid disease, heart attack, angina, heart disease, heart surgery, peripheral vascular disease, claudication, and other disorders that affect the blood vessels, arteries or veins. Families and caregivers are always welcomed and encouraged to attend.
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of every month, but will not meet during the month of December.
A support group for men and women who wish to recover/refrain from drinking and its associated problems. Call -669-1124
Meets: Every Friday, and Saturday
Time: Fridays:8:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. (only open to people in recovery)
Saturday from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (open to the general public)
Place: Fridays and Saturdays in Conference Room 2A, (BMHMC)
For further information, and to register, please call 631-687-2960.
All of the bereavement support groups meet at the Carroll & Henrietta Swezey Medical Pavilion at 105 W. Main Street in Patchogue.
Parking in rear of building on Lake Street
For widows, widowers, or those who have lost parents, relatives, or significant others:
Every Wednesday-2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Every Wednesday-6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
"Little Stars" ages four to twelve Tuesday evening
"Just Us" ages thirteen and up Tuesday evening (Times to be determined by Social Worker)
(Concurrent with children's group)
Thursday Evening - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday Evenings-5: 30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Monday Evenings 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Brookhaven's Hospice program offers a bereavement support group for parents and grandparents who have lost a child. The 8-week support group is open to all in the community, free of charge and is facilitated by a licensed certified Social Worker.
Registration is required.
New session starts Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
And will take place at the Hospice Office, 105 West Main Street, Patchogue.
To register or for more information call 631-687-2960
Steps to a Healthier You! Mall Walking Club
Featuring free monthly screenings offered the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the courtyard of the mall. Screenings will address different health and disease concerns, such as blood pressure, Body Fat Analysis, BMI and review of personalized risk factors for many diseases.
To register call 631-654-7240 or email bmurray@bmhmc.org
Diabetes Self Management Classes:
4 two-hour sessions to educate those diagnosed with diabetes on ways to help manage their disease. Topics include the following: Diabetes Overview, Nutrition, Activity and Foot Care Monitoring, Medications, Complications and Sick Days, and Miscellaneous Topics Each participant will have a pre and post class individual assessment with a registered nurse and a registered dietician who are Certified Diabetes Educators. Pre-registration and a Doctor's referral are required. For more information please click here or call 687-4188.
Diabetes Club
For those people with Diabetes, this group offers education and support about the disease and its treatments. This is offered at no cost to the community. Family members are welcome. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list please call 631- 654-7778
Meets: Third Tuesday of the month except for July, August and December.
Time: 7:30 p.m.- 8:45 p.m.
Place: Home Care Conference room, Swezey Medical Pavilion, 103 W. Main Street Pavilion (park in rear of building on Lake Street)
This is a program offered by The American Cancer Society in conjunction with the Personal Care Products Council and the National Cosmetology Association. This program is provided free of charge to women undergoing treatment for cancer. The program teaches beauty techniques, which help combat the appearance, related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Participants will receive a personal cosmetic kit worth $250.00. Pre-registration is required.
Call the American Cancer Society @:
1- 800-395-LOOK
Meets: the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Times: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Place: 100 Hospital Road, Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Nursing Education Classroom #212
For family & friends of people struggling with mental illness &/or substance abuse.
For more information please call 631-447-3000.
Meets: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Place: Nursing education classroom 212 at 100 Hospital Road, Patchogue NY
(Medical office building located directly across the street from BMHMC)
This support group encourages patients to develop independence and to assimilate the reality of an ostomy into their physical and emotional lives. Family of patients welcomed. For more information please call: Sarah Kraft @631-2092006, or Arlene Fielder @ 631-979-2010
Meets: First Sunday of every month
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Second floor conference room (BMHMC)
A Support Group to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their family or caregivers,
Meets: Third Friday of every month.
Registration required: Call: 631-862-3560 or visit www.liapda.org
Time: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Place: First Floor Conference room
Education and support for family members and caregivers of individuals on dialysis provided by a licensed clinical social worker. Information and support includes counseling on topics such as entitlement and community resources, transportation and travel.
Pre-registration is required Call Joy Gootkin LCSW 631-687-2874
Meets: Monthly on Mondays
Place: Sweezey Medical Pavilion, 103 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY
(Parking in rear of building on Lake Street)
For patients with renal disease who do not yet require dialysis therapy, this education program can be provided as needed.
For more information, please call 631- 687-2828
This is a free support Group that strives to help patients and families of Stroke Survivors through caring, knowledge and support.
To Register or for additional information call
654-7778
Meets: Second Wednesday of every month
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: 2nd floor Conference room
Cardiac outreach is an educational program and screening available for community groups, tailored to meet the group's needs.
For further information contact the cardiac outreach coordinator @631-654-7240
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