Support Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group
For every woman traveling the pathway of breast cancer. Wednesdays, 10 to 11:30 am. Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7778.
Cancer Support Groups
For all cancer patients, their families, and friends. Memorial Hospital: Tuesdays, 10 am, Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Memorial Hospital Hixson: Thursdays, 10 am, Memorial Hospital Hixson Center for Cancer Support, Professional Office Building, Suite 402. Call 495-7778.
Caregivers Support Group
For those who care for a loved one or friend with cancer. Memorial Hospital: Last Monday of each month, 5 to 6 pm, Joseph H. and Alice E. Davenport outpatient Infusion Center Memorial Hospital Hixson: Last Wednesday of each month, 1 to 2:30 pm, Memorial Hospital Hixson Center for Cancer Support, Professional Office Building, Suite 402. Call 495-7778.
Chattanooga Hopes, a Gynecological Cancer Support Group
This group provides encouragement and education to survivors of ovarian, cervical, and other gynecological cancers. Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 1 to 2 pm. Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza Suite 307. Call 495-7778.
Chattanooga Area Foster and Adoptive Care Association (CAFACA) Support Group
For foster and adoptive parents of children in the Tennessee foster care system. Fourth Monday of each month, 6 to 8 pm. Memorial Hospital Community Rooms. Call Jim at 580-5612.
Colon Cancer Support Group
For anyone who has been affected by colon cancer. Second Thursday of each month, 3 pm. Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7827.
Grief Support Group co-led with Hospice of Chattanooga
For those who have lost a loved one. Second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 am. Memorial Hospital Hixson Center for Cancer Support, Professional Office Building, Suite 402. Call 495-7778.
Leukemia/Lymphoma Support Group
Education and support provided for people diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma and their families and caregivers. First Thursday of each month, 3 pm. Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7778.
Multiple Myeloma Support Group
For multiple myeloma patients, their families and caregivers. Third Thursday of each month, 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Memorial Center for Cancer Support, Memorial Plaza, Suite 307. Call 495-7778 or check www.chattanooga.myeloma.org for more information.
Nicotine Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives by sharing experience, strength, and hope. Fridays, 12 noon to 1 pm, Memorial Weight Management Center Waiting Room. Call Danise at 423-580-2176.
Ostomy Support Group
Fourth Sunday of each month, 2:30 pm. Memorial Community Rooms. Call Bill at 877-1988.
Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Support Group
Education and support for those who are participating in the physician-supervised, nonsurgical weight loss program. Thursdays, 12 noon to 1 pm. Memorial Weight Management Center. Call 495-2245.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
For men who have experienced prostate cancer. Spouses, family and friends are welcome to attend. Second Thursday of each month, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Memorial Hospital MaryEllen Locher Conference Room Call 495-7778.
SPOHNC – Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.
For patients, families, caregivers, and friends of those with oral, head, and neck cancers. First Monday of each month, 4 to 5:30 pm. Memorial Hospital Private Dining Room. Call Jeanna at 894-9215.
Suicide Survivors Support Group
For surviving family members and friends of those who have died by suicide. First Thursday of each month, 7 to 8:30 pm. Memorial Hospital Private Dining Room. Call Hilda at 697-9432.
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
Education and support for those who are considering or have had a gastric bypass, gastric banding or sleeve procedure. Wednesdays of each week, 12 noon to 1 pm. Third Monday each month, 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Memorial Weight Management Center Call 495-2245.
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