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Our Services | Support Groups
Support Groups
Please click on any of the links below to learn more about our support groups:
Breast Cancer Support Groups
The Jacqueline M. & Robert N. Wilentz Cancer Center at Raritan Bay Medical Center sponsors a series of Breast Cancer Support Groups, given in Spanish, every second and fourth Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The purpose of the group is to educate and interact with women living with breast cancer, via communications and the sharing of experiences. Issues discussed will include nutrition and exercise, current treatment modalities and spirituality.
The program will be held at Raritan Bay Medical Center, 530 New Brunswick Ave., Perth Amboy, at the Wilentz Cancer Center (5th floor, Gray Wing).
There is no registration fee, however, due to limited space, reservations are required. Please call the Oncology Department at (732) 324-5079 to make reservations or for more information.
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Cardiac Club
Cardiac Club is a free monthly support group for those diagnosed with heart disease. A Raritan Bay Medical Center professional will lecture on cardiac-related topics. Some topics that will be explored this year include Congestive Heart Failure, Angina, Heart Attack, Pacemaker, Weight Loss, Anxiety and Stress, herbal and cardiac drugs and low fat diet.
A cardiac nurse educator who teaches hospitalized patients runs the support group. The group provides continuing support to former patients and their families, and anyone in the community with a cardiac condition.
For additional information, please call (732) 324-5178
The group meets the 3rd Monday of every month. To view upcoming meeting dates, please access our events calendar..
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CPAP (Sleep Apnea) Support Group
The Center for Sleep Medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center sponsors a CPAP Support Group. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices are becoming increasingly common for the relief of those suffering from Sleep Apnea. The purpose of this group is to provide support, education, and understanding for users and their families. The group will meet quarterly and experts will be on hand to respond to your questions and concerns. Representatives from device manufacturers will be available to give advice on the use and adjustments of the CPAP machines. To view upcoming meeting dates, please access our
events calendar.
Due to limited space, registration is requested. Please call 732-360-4255 to register.
The meetings will be held at:
Raritan Bay Medical Center
3 Hospital Plaza
Old Bridge, N.J. 08857
Medical Arts Building
Auxiliary Hall B & C
(Located on the lower level)
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 Free Diabetes Support Program
Co-sponsored by The Marion Tanzman Diabetes Center of Raritan Bay Medical Center and the American Diabetes Association, these sessions are held throughout the year at both the Perth Amboy and Old Bridge division of Raritan Bay Medical Center. Anyone coping with diabetes is invited to attend with a spouse or friend. The participants determine agendas and refreshments are served. To view upcoming meetings, please access our events calendar.
Our diabetes patient education program has been awarded Recognition by the American Diabetes Association in accordance with the National Standards for Diabetes Patient Education Programs.
Participants may register by calling (800) 624-6555.
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Early Intervention & Support Program
Individuals with HIV can receive comprehensive medical care and treatment, including specialized health education and case management services, through the medical center's Early Intervention Program. Comprehensive HIV services include the AIDS Outreach & Support Program and free and confidential HIV counseling and testing.
For more information, call (732) 324-5022.
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