La Porte Hospital Announces Support Group Meetings in April

La Porte Hospital is welcoming the community to the following support groups in April:

Al-Anon Group
This Group offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics and meets every Friday at 10 a.m. at The Crossing, 1203 Washington St., La Porte. Call 219-326-9280 for more information.

Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Support Group provides a place to share ideas, experiences, and problems related to diabetes for those with diabetes, as well as their support team. The group meets from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Monday of the month (Mar. 25), in the Heart & Vascular First Floor Conference Room, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte, or from 11 a.m. – Noon, the fourth Tuesday of the month (Apr. 23) in the First Floor Conference Room at Starke Hospital, 102 E. Culver Road, Knox. Contact 219-326-2478 for details.

Parkinson’s Support Group
Supporting those with Parkinson’s disease, their families, and caregivers in adapting more positively to the physical, emotional, and social changes associated with the disease. The group meets at 2:30 p.m. every third Tuesday (Apr. 16) at Brentwood Assisted Living, 2002 Andrew Ave., La Porte (park in back and use back door). Call 219-362-5749 for more information.

Cancer Support Group
Have you been affected by a cancer diagnosis? The Cancer Support Group provides patients, families, and caregivers a chance to share experiences and learn new ways of coping with the disease process. The group meets 4-5 p.m., on the third Tuesday every other month with the next meeting being Apr. 16. They meet at the La Porte Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte in the First Floor Conference Room. For more information call 219-785-3444

Women Heart
This group offers support and education on living a heart healthy life and meets at 6:30 p.m., the second Thursday of every month. The next meeting is Apr. 11. This group meets at La Porte Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Center, 901 Lincolnway, La Porte in the First Floor Conference Room. Call 219-324-7519 for more information.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group
Providing emotional and social support to patients, families, and caregivers affected by MS, this group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the Month. The next meeting will be held on Apr. 9 in the La Porte Hospital Auditorium, 1007 Lincolnway, La Porte. Call 219-874-2681 for more information or to ask questions.

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