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(Updated January 12, 2012)
Support Groups
(Abbreviations: CCHC, Cape Cod Healthcare; CCH, Cape Cod Hospital; FH, Falmouth Hospital; SCC, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod; COA, Council On Aging; VNA, Visiting Nurse Association; CCCC, Cape Cod Community College)
CAPEWIDE
ADD-Adult Support, 508-760-3808
Adoption Connection, 7 p.m., CCH, 508-896-7332
Adult ADD Treatment Groups, 508-790-1333
AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod, HIV Antibody Testing, 1-800-698-6247 (new oral swab/needle testing available); Needle Exchange Program Information, 508-430-7382 or 1-800-905-1170; both services free and anonymous. For more information, visit www.asgcc.org
Al-Anon/Alateen, for family & friends of alcoholics, 508-394-4555 for information on program and meeting schedules.
Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, 712 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, 508-775-5656 for information
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Groups:
Barnstable Senior Center, 3rd Tuesday month, 508-862-44753; Buzzards Bay: Cape Cod Nursing & Rehab Center, 3rd Tuesday month, 6:30-8 p.m., 508-759-5752; Centerville: Cape & Islands Vegetarian Supper Club, monthly at Cape Cod Seventh-day Adventist Church, Osterville, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $12 per person (special fees for children), 347-613-2187 or www.capecodsda.org for information
Cape Regency Rehab & Nursing Center (Radius) 3rd Friday, 3 p.m., 508-778-1835; Harbor Point at Centerville, 1st Thursday, 10 a.m., 508-778-2311 (part of educational series); Dennis: Dennis COA, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m., 508-385-8414, and Early Stage onset, 4th Monday month, 1:30 p.m., 508-775-5656; Eagle Pond Rehab & Living Center, 2nd Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., 508-385-6034; Falmouth: Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 4th Thursday, 3:30 p.m., 508-778-5589 (open to all faiths); Harborside Healthcare, (call for schedule) 508-457-9000; JML Care Center, last Thursday, 10 a.m., 508-457-4621; Royal Nursing Center, 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m., 508-548-3800; Harwich: Harwich COA, 3rd Thursday, 10 a.m., 508-430-7550; Mashpee: Christ the King Parish, 1st Tuesday, 1 p.m., 508-477-7700; New Seabury: The Brain Center, 1st Sunday, 508-477-5300 (call to confirm date & time); Orleans: Orleans COA, 4th Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., 508-255-6333; Sandwich: Cape Heritage Nursing & Rehab Center, 3rd Thursday, 3 p.m., 508-888-8222; Wareham: The Tremont, 2nd Tuesday, 2 p.m., 508-295-1040; Young Alzheimer’s Onset Support Group, under 65, 508-775-5656.
Arts & Alzheimer’s Respite Program for patients and caregivers, free, 508-775-5656 to register
General Caregiver Support Groups (including Alzheimer’s Caregivers):
Brewster: Angel Care Support Group, Brewster COA, 3rd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., 508-896-2737; Eastham: Eastham COA, alternate Mondays, 10 a.m., 508-240-2327 (call to confirm date & time); Hyannis: Barnstable COA, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., 508-862-4750 or 508-394-4630, extension 181; Provincetown: Provincetown COA, alternate Mondays, 2:30 p.m., 508-487-7080; Wellfleet: Wellfleet COA, alternate Tuesdays, 10 a.m., 508-349-4630, extension 151 to register.
Early Stage Support Groups (call 508-775-5656 to schedule required interview, individual listed numbers for schedules):
Bourne: Bourne Memorial Building/Senior Center, 508-759-0653; Hyannis: Alzheimer’s Services offices, 508-775-5656; Orleans: Orleans COA, 508-775-5656.
Youth Support Group, The Forget-Me-Nots, 508-888-8601
ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), sponsored by Muscular Dystrophy Association, 3rd Wednesday month, 2-4 p.m., Heritage at Falmouth, 508-398-0376 or 508-563-2373
Aphasia Support Group, SCC, Sandwich, first Wednesday month, 10-11:30 a.m., 508-833-4268
Aneurysm & Mild Brain Injury, third Saturday month, 2-4 p.m., SCC Sandwich, 508-833-4241
Arthritis Support Groups, 3rd Thursday month, 1 p.m. Call Brewster COA, 508-896-2737; 2nd Friday month, 10-11:30 a.m., Carol Jacobson Senior Center, Mashpee, 508-539-1440. (Call 508-255-6333 if interested in joining similar group at Orleans COA.)
Arthritis & Total Joint Replacement Support Group, 3rd Wednesday month, 10 a.m., Falmouth Hospital, 508-457-4900 or www.drdimond.com for details
Asthma Support Group, 2nd Tuesday month, CCH, 7-10 p.m. Dr. Paul Sklarew, 508-771-6808 Bereavement Support for Adults, Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod: Hyannis-Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m., Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; Falmouth-Thursdays, noon-1:30 p.m.; registration required, 508-957-0200
Bereaved Parents Support Group, Mondays, 1-2:30 p.m., VNA office in Falmouth, 1-800-978-0838
Bereavement Support (for those widowed two years or less), sponsored by Widowed Persons Service of Cape Cod Inc., "Finding support After the Death of a Loved One," 508-945-0429; Three new 10-session bereavement support groups for parents, adolescents and adults facing the loss of a parent have been established by VNA of Cape Cod Hospice Program, call 1-800-978-0838 for details; “The Circle,” VNA Hospice support group for children 5-13 and the parent/adult, 508-957-7716
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts, Southeastern Region: Brilliant Buzzards Support Group, 3rd Friday month, Buzzards Bay Community Center, 6-7:30 p.m., 508-759-2049. (New office in Jordan Professional Plaza, Cranberry Highway, East Wareham
Breastfeeding Support Group, 1st & 3rd Friday month, call WIC at 508-771-7896 or 1 (800) 942-2445
Breast Cancer support Group, last Tuesday month, The Center for Hope, Brewster, 1-2:30 p.m., 508-237-2410
Breastfeeding Moms support group, Tuesdays 10 a.m.-noon, Center for Breastfeeding, 327 Quaker Meeting House Road, Sandwich, 1- 888-890-2229 or 508-888-7794 for information
Cancer support group: “Polly’s Place,” for caregivers, the newly diagnosed and survivors, First Lutheran Church, W. Barnstable, 1st & 3rd Thursdays month, 6 p.m., Karen R.,508-775-1412 for information
Cancer Talk Support and Survival Group for Women, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., VNA, S. Dennis, 508-432-1452, 508-385-6302
Cape Cod AWAKE: Sleep Apnea Awareness Support Group, meetings at Yarmouth Senior Center, 508-760-1978 for more information
Cape Cod Post-Polio Association, meets monthly, for polio survivors and their families, 508-362-5547
Caregivers Support, call VNA, 508-240-1100 or 1 (800) 696-0303
Cape & Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition, 2nd Thursday month, 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Barnstable Superior Courthouse; Ongoing Survivor Support Groups
in Falmouth, Hyannis & Nantucket, For more information, The Samaritans on Cape Cod & the Islands, 508-548-7999; Cape Cod & Islands Crisis Team Hotline, 1-800-322-1356; Veterans Crisis Hotline, 1-800-273-8255, Press one, always available; For more information about upcoming events and trainings, www.suicideispreventable.net
Caregivers' Support Group, 2nd & 4th Friday month, 1 p.m., Orleans Methodist Church, call 508-896-9382
Cape Resources for Accessing State Health Insurance (adults & children) CAPEWIDE-1 (877) CAPECOD (227-3263); Upper Cape-VNA of Cape Cod 508-457-6194 or 1 (800) 696-4047, ext. 194; Mid Cape-Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands Inc., 508-771-1727 or 1 (800) 845-1999; Lower Cape-Healthy Connections, 508-255-1903
"Clown Around Town," free story telling for children in hospitals, 508-259-3006 or www.clownaroundtown.net
COPD Support Group, 2nd Wednesday month, 2-4 p.m., Orleans COA
Chronic Pain Support and exercise group (Moving On), Mondays, 10:30-noon, COA, Orleans, 508-255-6333, $5 per session
Dare to Be Alive Foundation Inc., dedicated to organ transplants (recipients, families, actual and potential donors), 3rd Tuesday month, 7-9 p.m., Cape Cod Hospital, 508-398-1260 or www.daretobealive.org
Depression & Bipolar Support Group, Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., Cape Cod Medical Center conference room, 40 Quinlan Way, Hyannis
Epilepsy Support Group for Adults with Epilepsy, 2nd Monday month, 6-8 p.m., Cape Cod Hospital, Mugar Building, Cummaquid Room,1-888-576-9996 or support@efmarinhme.org
Faith-Based Cancer Support Group (open to all faiths), St. Elizabeth Seton Church, N. Falmouth, 508-563-7770
Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome, 1st Tuesday month, 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, W. Barnstable, 508-775-1412, faaas@faaas.org or www.faaas.org
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (no dues, fees or weigh-ins) weekly meetings: Sunday-SCC, Sandwich, 9:30 a.m., 508-648-8780, Bonnie; Atria Fairhaven, 6:30 p.m., 508-674-2128, Paula; Monday-Barnstable Social Day Center, Centerville, 508-280-2269, 508-280-2269, Melissa; Tuesday-Church of Good Shepherd, Wareham, 7 p.m., 508-295-81656, Peggy K; Wednesday-Atria Woodbriar Community, Falmouth, 6:30 p.m., 508-693-5418, Dorothy; YMCA Wareham, 9 a.m., 508-992-4656, Carol X; Friday-Church of Good Shepherd, Wareham, 8 a.m., 5008-295-3819, Rachel S; Saturday-Atria Woodbriar Community, Falmouth, 9 a.m., 508-564-4414; www.foodaddicts.org
FOCUS, 3rd Wednesday month, 4:30-6 p.m., VNA, Rt. 134, S. Dennis, 508-394-2230 or 1-800-631-3900, ext. 274
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 4th Thursday month, 5-6:30 p.m., SCC, 617-875-2963 for information
Haven for Healing, Fridays, FH, 508-564-6133
HAND, Helping After Neonatal Death, support group for parents suffering a pregnancy loss, 508-420-0762
H.O.P.E. (Helping Other Parents Endure loss of baby), 2nd Wednesday month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., FH, 508-477-7305 or 508-457-4621
Huntington’s disease Cape Cod Family Support Group, 2nd Wednesday month, 6:30-8 p.m., Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, Hyannis, before attending first group or for more information call Susan Fencer-Cote, 508-957-0310, Ext. 246
Medicare Counseling by appointment, Orleans Senior Center, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 508-255-6333
Mended Hearts, Inc., CCH, third Thursday month, 4-5:30 p.m.
Mild Brain Injury Support Group, 3rd Saturday month, 2-4 p.m., SCC, 508-833-4241 (pre-screening required)
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), 1st Tuesday month, 508-362-9657 for details (Meetings are fragrance-free and held in conjunction with the Massachusetts Association for the Chemically Injured.)
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, 3rd Sunday month, 1-3 p.m., SCC, 508-945-2236
NAMI Cape Cod Support Groups (508-778-4277 for details, including Family-to-Family program): For friends and family of people with mental illness: third Tuesday month, Federated Church, Hyannis, 7-9 p.m., 508-957-2338; first Wednesday month, Christ the King Parish Center, Mashpee, 7-9 p.m., 508-778-0650; first Thursday, First Congregation Church, Chatham, 7-9 p.m.; third Tuesday, Joan of Arc Church Parish Center, Orleans, 6-8 p.m., 508-349-2475; fourth Tuesday, Wellfleet Senior Center, 508-349-2475; For people with psychiatric disabilities: first & third Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., 1100 Route 134, Dennis (Lewis Gordon Office Facility), 508-385-5078; Recovery Support Group, every Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m., NAMI Cape Cod Office, Hyannis, 508-778-4277
New Parents Group. Call VNA of Cape Cod, 508-394-2230
Nursing Mother's Support Group, sponsored by FH and Cape Cod WIC, alternate Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m., & alternate Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m., at Women's Health Resource Center, FH; pregnant women welcome; 508-771-7896 or 1 (800) 942-2445 for details
Nu-Voice Club of Cape Cod, 2nd Thursday month, 10:30 a.m., Yarmouth Senior Center, 508-771-6902
Ostomy Association of Cape Cod, 508-394-7385 or 508-255-7329
Overeaters Anonymous, 8 meetings on Cape Cod, 508-428-9848 for information
Parents in Touch, 2nd Friday month, 7 p.m., Life Services Rehabilitation Clinic, Rte. 134, S. Dennis. 508-420-0771 or 508-362-1302
Parents in Touch, 2nd Friday month, 7 p.m., Life Services Rehabilitation Clinic, Rte. 134, S. Dennis. 508-420-0771 or 508-362-1302
Parents of Children with Severe Emotional or Behavioral Difficulties, 7 p.m. Call 508-775-1999
Parents of Diabetic Children, 2nd Wednesday month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sandwich Library; call 508-477-8542 or 508-888-7054
Parents of Murdered Children (P.O.M.C.), for information, 508-540-0383 or 508-362-4014
Parkinson's support, 2nd Monday month (except holidays, then 3rd Monday), 1:30 p.m., 508-240-0276; Care Partners Group, 508-896-9382, Dennis Senior Center
Parkinson Support Network, contact Rose DiGregorio at 508-862-4753 for details (special courses available to assist those afflicted with PD); Monthly education series also conducted at YMCA in West Barnstable, reservations required, 800-651-8466 (Parkinson’s Support Group of Plymouth meets last Wednesday of month, at Spaulding Outpatient Center in Plymouth, 2-3 p.m., 781-871-0555 for information.)
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Group, for information, 508-255-3468 or 508-896-7251
Pregnant and Parenting Young Women, 1st & 3rd Thursday month, 7-8 p.m. Call 508-771-1102
Prostate Cancer Support Group for Cape Cod, fourth Tuesday month, 9-11 a.m., (508-862-5302); CCH
REBUILDING: 10-week support group for those ending long-term relationships, 90-minute weekly evening sessions, small groups, $150, 508-771-2872
RESOLVE a support group for people experiencing infertility. 508-564-6684
SAMARITAN SAFE PLACE support groups for survivors of suicide loss meet twice a month on Nantucket and in Falmouth and Hyannis, 508-548-7999 for details. Crisis lines are 1-800-893-9900 or 508-548-8900.
Step Up 4 Kids, for parents of children with behavioral or emotional disorders (including bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, etc.), last Wednesday month, 6:30 p.m., Stop & Shop Conference Room, Independence Park, Hyannis, space limited, parents & caregivers only, RSVP to 508-432-5880, bobatly@yahoo.com or maryannmcdonnell@yahoo.com (more information at www.stepup4kids.com)
Stop Smoking Program, free, CCH & SCC, call 508-457-3627 for both sites
Straight Spouse Support Group, sponsored by PFLAG, Yarmouthport, 3rd Thursday month, 7 p.m., 958 Long Pond Road, Brewster, call 508-432-8119 or 508-896-9060
Stroke Peer Home Visitation Program, contact SCC @ 508-833-4043
Stroke Support Group, sponsored by the VNA of Cape Cod, for stroke survivors and families, 3rd Thursday month, 1-2:30 p.m., Dennis Senior Center, 1-877-267-7700
Stroke Survivors Support Group, 2nd Wednesday month, SCC, 508-833-4267
Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Assault or Abuse, Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m., Provincetown, 508-487-6333 for information
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., CCH, 508-362-8856; Tuesdays, Dennis Memorial Library, 5-7 p.m., 508-385-3501
Tourette Support Group, meets monthly at CCH, call 508-420-1812 for day and time
Violence Prevention Network, 3rd Wednesday month, CCH, 9-11 a.m., 508-771-1800, ext. 2667
Weekly Evening Exercise Classes, Barnstable Senior Center, 508-862-4750 for information
Widowed Person Service of Cape Cod, Inc., 508-430-2417
Widowed Person's Support Group, 3rd Wednesday month, Barnstable COA, 11 a.m.-noon
A Woman's Concern, Pregnancy Health Center, 48 Camp Street, Hyannis, 508-790-0584, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free pregnancy testing, ultrasound, referral network for medical care, housing, other social services.
UPPER CAPE
Al-Anon, Sundays, 9:45 a.m., FH; 4 p.m. Stop & Shop
Alcoholics Anonymous, Saturdays, 8 p.m., FH; Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m., SCC
Breast Cancer Support Group for newly diagnosed women, 2nd & 4th Monday month (except legal holidays), 12:30-2 p.m., Mashpee Health Center, 5 Industrial Drive; 1st & 3rd Tuesday month, 1-2:30 p.m., FH; 508-862-5302, 508-457-3730, or 508-457-3669 for information. Water Pals, free certified Aquatic & Floor Exercise Program for Women After Breast Cancer Surgery (sponsored by FH, YWCA of SE Mass & ATRIA-Woodbriar of Falmouth); 2 hours weekly at ATRIA-Woodbriar Assisted Living; for information & to register, 508-457-3669
Breastfeeding Support Group, Falmouth Hospital, every other Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon in the Family Room of the Maternity Department, free, light refreshments, 508-457-3630 for information
Compassionate Friends, 3rd Wednesday month, 7:30 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Buzzards Bay, 508-888-4977, 508-224-4202, 508-669-5217, 508-813-1386
Parent Information Network (for parents of children with mental/behavioral problems), Falmouth, 3rd Monday month, 6:15-8:15 p.m.; call Joanne Leonard, 508-947-8779, extension 25 for information
Falmouth Stroke Survivors, 2nd Tuesday month, 1:30-3 p.m., FH Board Room, 508-540-7641 or 508-540-8770 for information, open to survivors, family, friends, caregivers
Healthy Living Series, Spaulding Cape Cod, Sandwich: Alcoholics Anonymous, Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, Sundays, 9:30-11 a.m.; Aphasia Support Group, 1st Wednesday month, 10-11:30 a.m.; Stroke Survivors, 2nd Wednesday month, 1:30-3 p.m.; Mild Brain Injury/Aneurysm Support Group, 3rd Saturday month, 2-4 p.m. (now held in Corpus Christi Church, Meeting House Road); MS Support Group, 3rd Sunday month, 1-3 p.m. (pre-registration required, 508-477-6048); Early Onset Alzheimer’s, 4th Monday month; Fibromyalgia Support Group,4th Thursday month, 5-6:30 p.m., 617-875-2963 to pre-register
Parenting With Cancer, 1st Friday month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mashpee Health Center Board Room, for information or registration call FH Oncology Services, 508-539-6210
Parenting Support Group for Mashpee families with children up to 5 years of age; Tuesdays, 10 a.m., Christ the King Parish, call 508-548-0411 for details
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group, Falmouth, monthly, for information, call 508-457-0440
Parkinson's Support, 2nd Thursday month, Noon, JML Care Center, Falmouth. 508-457-5081
Postpartum Support Group, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m., Women's Health Resource Center, FH, free, childcare provided. For information call 508-548-0411
PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, Bisexuals and Transgendered), 2nd Monday month, 7 p.m., CIGSYA House, Hyannis, 508-255-5354 (serves Upper and Mid-Cape)
Stroke Support, 2nd Tuesday month, 1:30-3 p.m., FH. 508-540-7641 or 508-450-1531
Sight Loss Services Support Groups Falmouth, 2nd Wednesday month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., John Wesley Methodist Church, Falmouth; Sandwich-Mashpee, 3rd Friday month, 10 a.m.-noon, Sandwich COA; Falmouth-Bourne #2, 3rd Friday month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., John Wesley Methodist Church, Falmouth.
Cancer Support Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group, 1st & 3rd Tuesday month, 1-2:30 p.m., Women's Health Resource Center, FH, 508-548-0411, extension 0738
Falmouth Cancer Support Group, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays month, 1:30-3 p.m., FH, 508-548-3050
Lung Cancer Support Group, 1st Thursday month, 1-2:30 p.m., FH, 508-457-3730
MID/LOWER CAPE
Alcoholics Anonymous, Sundays, 6 p.m., CCH
Alcoholics Anonymous, Saturdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call PASG, 508-487-9445
Cancer Support Group sponsored by Helping Our Women (HOW), Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Provincetown Senior Center, 508-487-4357
Caregiver Support and Companion Programs: Barnstable Senior Center, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Beth Gilmore of Elder Services at 508-394-4630, ext. 240 for details; Wellfleet Council on Aging, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays,, 9:30-11 a.m., 508-394-4630, ext 212 for details
The Catholic Cancer Support Group, 2nd Tuesday month, 7 p.m., at Our Lady of Victory, Centerville (the group is faith based, but all are welcome; reservations not needed), 508-771-1106 or 508-775-5744 for information
Compassionate Friends, 2nd Wednesday month, 7 p.m., Harwich Community Center, 508-237-7904, 508-398-8259
Helping Our Women (HOW) Women from Provincetown to Eastham with chronic and life threatening illness support group, Tuesdays, 12:30-2 p.m., St. Mary of the Harbor, Provincetown; Women with cancer, Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Provincetown Senior Center; Caregivers support group being formed; Call 508-487-4357 weekdays for information on dates, times and sites or visit office, 336 Commercial St, #9, Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Lyme Disease Support Group, 3rd Sunday month, Cape Cod Covenant Church, Brewster, 508-398-1144; 3rd Tuesday month, 7-9 p.m., Provincetown COA
NAMI of Cape Cod, first Thursday month, 7-9 p.m., First Congregational Church, Chatham
National Osteoporosis Foundation Lower Cape Support Group, 4th Wednesday month, noon to 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Chatham, for information and to register, 508-945-7551, extension 243
Neuropathy Support Group, fourth Wednesday month, 2-4 p.m., Orleans Senior Center, January-May; 508-255-7679 for information
New Parents Support Group for first-time parents from Dennis, Yarmouth, Brewster & Harwich with infants less than eight months old; free, pre-registration required, 5-week program, call 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6053 for new dates; babies are welcome; VNA of Cape Cod, 434 Route 134, South Dennis
P.A.S.G. Drop-In Bereavement Group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m. Call PASG office, 508-487-9445
Parent Information Network (for parents of children with mental/behavioral problems), Hyannis, 2nd Tuesday month, 6-8 p.m.; Brewster, 4th Tuesday month, 6-8 p.m.; call Joanne Leonard, 508-947-8779, extension 25 for information on both groups
PFLAG (Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays, Bisexuals and Transgendered), 3rd Monday month-year round, 7 p.m., First Parish U.U. Church, Brewster, 508-432-8119
Caring & Sharing
Postpartum Depression Support Group, Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m., The Cape Cod Children's Place, 508-240-3310
Cancer Support Groups
Lower Cape Cancer Support Group, 1st & 3rd Monday month, 2-4 p.m., Wellfleet Senior Center, 508-349-2800 or 508-349-2437 (Free Reiki Clinic for women with cancer Thursdays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.); Harbor for Healing, Broad Reach Healthcare Campus, Route 28, N. Chatham, 508-432-8102 for appointment); Polly's Place Cancer Support, 1st and 3rd Thursdays month, 6 p.m., First Lutheran Church, W. Barnstable, 508-775-1412
Cancer Talk Support and Survival Group for Women, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., VNA, S. Dennis, 508-432-1452, 508-385-6302
Sight Loss Services Support Groups
Barnstable, 2nd Tuesday month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Unitarian Church of Barnstable; Brewster, 2nd Wednesday month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Brewster Ladies' Library; Eastham, 2nd Friday month, 10 a.m.-noon, Eastham COA; Dennis-Yarmouth #2, 3rd Tuesday month, 1-3 p.m., Swan Pond Village, S. Yarmouth; Orleans, 3rd Wednesday month, 10 a.m.-noon, Rock Harbor Village; Wellfleet/Truro/Provincetown, 4th Monday month, 10 a.m.-noon, Wellfleet COA; Chatham-Harwich, 4th Tuesday month, 10 a.m.-noon, Chatham Housing; Dennis-Yarmouth #1, 4th Wednesday month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Carleton Hall, Dennis
Wellfleet Senior Center Wednesday Club, 1-4 p.m., adult supportive day care, congregate lunch available noon-1 p.m., 508-349-2800 or 508-349-0313 for information (also available: Acupuncture treatment, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.; Fleet Feet Walking Group, Mondays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:30 a.m., $25 for 10 weeks, non-residents accepted; Caregivers Support Group, 1st & 3rd Tuesday month, 10-11:30 a.m., 508-394-4630 for information and to register; Cancer Support Group, 1st and 3rd Monday month, 2-4 p.m.; NAMI Support Group, 4th Tuesday month, 6-8 p.m.; Sight Loss Support Group, 4th Monday month,.10 a.m.-noon)
Education
(Abbreviations: CCHC, Cape Cod Healthcare; CCH, Cape Cod Hospital; FH, Falmouth Hospital; SCC, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod; COA, Council On Aging; VNA, Visiting Nurse Association; CCCC, Cape Cod Community College)
CAPEWIDE
Adaptive Sports & Recreation: Includes golf, curling, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing; various locations; 508-566-3298 or cmbautz@capeabileadventures.org for information on times, dates, locations & fees
“Battered Women and Addiction," five-week online course for professionals in the field, for information call 508-752-7313
Birth Defects/Genetic Counseling CCH, 508-771-1800, ext. 2253, appointments required
Bridges Associates, Inc, Take Charge Programs: Coach Training: At Home Family Coaching: Bridging Out Program, Stories of Resilience; Think & Grow community Group Programs; Think Tank; 508-362-7692, 800-790-1890, www.bridgesaccosiates.com for information
Cape Cod Center for Whole Health (Mashpee), Usui Reiki Clinic, 3rd Tuesday month, 10 a.m.-noon; Exploring Meditation, 2nd Tuesday month, 10-11 a.m.; $5 donation requested, 508-539-2885 or cccwh@capecod.net for details
Diabetes Education/Support Dennis Senior Center, 1st Wednesday month, 10-11 a.m., 508-385-5067; Yarmouth Town Hall, 2nd Wednesday month, 10:30 a.m.-noon, 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6022
Elder Services Cape Cod & Islands, programs for caregivers, for general information, 508-394-4630, extension 181, or 1-800-244-4630; Brewster COA, 508-896-2737; Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD), 508-775-8300; Friends of the Barnstable COA, 508-862-4750; Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 508-862-4750; Chatham & Orleans Councils on Aging, 508-255-6333; Overlook VNA, 508-862-0200; Yarmouth COA, 508-394-7606; Barnstable County Department of Human Services, 508-375-6628; Wellfleet COA, 508-349-2800
“Family-to-Family, 12-week program for family caregivers sponsored by NAMI Cape Cod, free, 508-778-4277 or 508-778-0650 for information or to register in next session
KICK BUTTS: Monthly classes, call CCHC, 1-877-729-7200, for all sites; also Thursday nights, 7-8 p.m., Marstons Mills, $10 per session
La Leche League for breastfeeding mothers and expectant mothers, for Upper Cape meetings, call Deb (508-375-0119) or Robin (508-539-3088); or 1-800-LA LECHE; for information elsewhere on Cape, call Carolyn at 508-255-8521, Gabrielle at 508-349-3988, Sara at 508-896-5611 or Cole in season at 508-487-6979
LifeCare Conversations for Family Caregivers Workshops, sponsored by The Center For Life Care, Planning and Support, Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 508-957-0230 or lifecare@hospicecapecod.org for information
American Cancer Society "Look Good...Feel Better" Program, free, 1-800-ACS-2345 for details on sites and dates and to pre-register
Massage therapy, SCC Sandwich (508-833-410) and Orleans (508-240-7203), fee varies with length of time of session
Nutrition Free nutritious food for qualified pregnant and post partum women, infants and children under WIC program; eight sites on Cape Cod & Islands; 1 (800) 942-2445 during regular office hours
Osteoporosis prevention & exercise class, Hyannis COA, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 30-11:30 a.m.
Parent Education Program, free, Hyannis & Falmouth, call MSPCC 1 (800) 272-9722
Positive Psychology Groups, for patients, care-partners & family, sponsored by SCC, directed by John S. Allen, PhD, health psychologist, 508-833-4117 or www.spauldingnetiwork.org
Pulmonary Rehab, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., CCH, must refer through hospital, 508-771-1800, ext. 2223
Parkinson’s Disease Wellness, six-week exercise program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m. or 1-2:30 p.m., SCC-Sandwich, Harwich, Wareham, $199, physician’s approval required, 508-833-4197 to register or for information
RED CROSS Courses available on First Aid Basics with Adult CPR ($50); Community CPR ($50), Community First Aid and Safety ($65), Pet First Aid ($35), CPR for the Professional ($80), CPR Review and Challenge ($35 for Community CPR/$40 for CPR/FPR), Babysitter's Training Course ($40), call for dates; Instructor courses in CPR, First Aid, AED's and Babysitting available monthly, call for details; Call Cape Cod Chapter in Hyannis, 508-775-1540 for information on all courses. Visit www.capecodredcross.org
SCC Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, Cape Cod Apartments, Falmouth, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-10 a.m. and Sandwich 3-4 p.m.; $35 for 8 classes, trial class free, pre-registration required, 508-743-0465
“Self-Help for Your Health,” hypnosis and EFT, free introductory classes, fee courses on pain control and smoking cessation, 508-240-0024
Stroke Education/Support Group, last Monday month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., free, Dennis Senior Center, 508-385-5067
Supermarket Shopping Tours, registered dietician instructs consumers on how to shop smart, nutritionally, sponsored by CCH Center for Health Education, small fee, 1-877-729-7200
Cape Cod WIC Family Tobacco Education Program, free quit smoking classes, 508-775-2727 to register
VNA of Cape Cod Hospice Volunteer Training, 508-957-7709
"Water Pals," Aquatic Program for Women Recovering from Breast Cancer Surgery, conducted by CCHC Rehabilitation Services, Gold's Gym, Radisson Hotel, Hyannis, 12-week series recommended, $5 per session, 508-771-9600, extension 225, for information or enrollment
Water Wellness Aquatics Program, Broad Reach Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, N. Chatham, 8-week sessions; call Maria McGrady for information, 508-945-3668
Weight Reduction Series, Mayflower Place Fitness Center, West Yarmouth, $30 for six-part series or $6 per session; 508-790-0200, extension 159, or 1 (800) 245-8389 for information
Women's Wellness Series, Chatham Health Improvement Center, Chatham; monthly series on different issues; 508-945-3555
Young at Heart, Weight Training for Seniors, meets three times a week throughout the Cape; 10-week sessions, minimal fee, doctor's approval required, for information and locations call VNA of Cape Cod, 1-877-267-7700
"Reach the Children" free workshops, 6:30-8:30 p.m., sponsored by Mashpee Community Partnership Program, Special Needs Parents Advisory Council, Young Children First Falmouth Community Partnership Program; for information call Cape Cod Human Services, 508-790-3326
"WOW! Way of Wellness," with Dr. Kevin Lowey, D.C., check your local access cable station for schedule
MID/LOWER CAPE
Alcohol & drug abuse counseling for seniors, Grace Gouveia Building, Provincetown, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday (detox hospitalization, 508-487-7080 for appointment); Mental Health Counseling, 508-487-7080 for appointment, Monday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Home Assessment for Nursing and Home Health, 508-487-7080 for appointment, Monday, Thursday, Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Provincetown Ask A Nurse, Mondays, 9-10 a.m., Grace Gouveia Building, 508-487-7083 for information or private appointment
Anti-Aging & Health Improvement Series, Orleans COA, Carol Penfield, RN, MS, MPc, presented by Nauset Community Education, 508-255-6333 for information
Baby Massage Class for Mother and Child, Thursdays or Saturdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Women's Body Shoppe; 508-771-1600 or 508-362-3543 to register
Barnstable Senior Center Exercise Programs: varied programs, some free, others $20-$40, early evenings, must RSVP, 508-862-4750
Better Breathing Program, new 8-week courses offered by SCC at the SCC-Orleans Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, 21 Old Colony Way, 508-240-7203; referral required, fee covered by Medicare and most insurance
Brooks Free Library in Harwich Expanding Horizons Wednesday Lecture series, 1-2:30 p.m., health care programs, 508-430-7562 for details
Childbirth Preparation Classes, 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, 6-week sessions, Cape Cod Children's Place, N. Eastham, call for dates and registration 1 (800) 871-9535, free (sponsored by the March of Dimes)
Children's Pre-Surgery Tour, CCH, 2nd & 4th Wednesday month, 3:30-4 30 p.m. for child and family. 508-862-7603
Family Birthplace at CCH, 2009 Schedule, 508-862-5123 to sign up:
Early Bird Prenatal Workshop, 4th Friday month, 7 p.m., $5 per couple,
Birth & Beyond; a family experience, monthly, 6:30 p.m., 5 classes, CCH, $25 per couple, (Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays)
Labor Express, one-time prenatal class, offered quarterly on a Saturday, $25 per couple,
Breathing & Relaxation, monthly, $10 per couple
VBAC Class (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), 4th Wednesday every other month, 7:30 p.m., $5 per couple
Infant-Child CPR, 4th Monday month, 6 p.m., $15 per person, must register at least one month in advance
Our New Baby, 4th Wednesday month, $3 per child (space limited, early registration suggested)
Mothers Support Group, Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon, free
Portuguese Prenatal, 4th Wednesday every other month, 7:30 .p.m.
Fatherhood Initiative Pizza Party, every other month
Infant/Child CPR Certification classes twice yearly (October & May), call for dates and registration, Cape Cod Children's Place, N. Eastham, 1 (800) 871-9535
Sojourner's Bereavement Support Group, eight weekly sessions, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Chatham, 1-2:30 p.m.; $10 fee requested; pre-registration requested; for dates, call 508-432-9147 or 508-945-4611
Young at Heart Weight Training, 8-week program, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9-10 a.m., physician's written approval required; Provincetown COA; call Maryanne at 508-487-7080 to register. (Co-sponsors CCHC & VNA of Cape Cod). Free to Provincetown residents, Outer Cape seniors welcome for $2 donation.
UPPER CAPE
FH Childbirth Education Classes (to register for any of these courses, 508-457-3632; scholarships available)
FH-Joslin Clinic offering 10-week exercise program for people with diabetes, two mornings per week, for information or to register call 508-457-3525
Preparation For Birth 6-week sessions, $60, 7-9:30 p.m.; call for dates
Infant & Pediatric CPR-two sessions, $25 per person, call for dates
Sibling class, call for dates, 4-5 p.m., one class, free
Breast feeding, 7-9:30 p.m., one class, free, call for dates
Birth refresher classes, call for dates, 7-9:30 p.m., one class, $10
Cape Heritage Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Breakfast Club, 9-10 a.m., free, Route 6A, Sandwich; Call 508-888-8222 for schedule and to register
Optional classes (offered as needed) preconception, adoption, smoking cessation for pregnant women, Cesarean birth (call for private session), private birth classes (available days, evenings & weekends as needed, $25 per hour)
Clinics/Screenings
(Abbreviations: CCHC, Cape Cod Healthcare; CCH, Cape Cod Hospital; FH, Falmouth Hospital; SCC, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod; COA, Council On Aging; VNA, Visiting Nurse Association; CCCC, Cape Cod Community College)
CAPEWIDE
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF CAPE COD, Mashpee, a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center that provides access to health care for adults and children with MassHealth, Commonwealth Care, Medicare, private insurance, or no insurance at all. Services include primary and preventive care, dental care, behavioral health, coordinated case management, and prescription assistance, at locations in Falmouth, Mashpee and Bourn, www.chcofcapecod.org or 508-477-7090.
FAMILY CONTINUITY PROGRAM, serving the needs of children and families in crisis with services ranging from mental health treatment in our clinic or in the home to supported housing for mentally disabled adults at Larry Doughty House, 508-862-0273, www.familycontinuity.org
FREE, ANONYMOUS HIV, hepatitis B & C and syphilis testing/counseling from Falmouth to Provincetown offered by AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod and Infectious diseases Clinical Services, free Hep A &B vaccines, 508-274-5428 or 866-990-2437 for details
Healthy Living Series, Spaulding Cape Cod, Sandwich, second Wednesday month, free, pre-registration required, 508-833-4141
Life Line Screenings Three tests for cardiovascular risk, plus bone density; $35-$40 per test, discounts for three or more, registration 24 hours in advance required, 1 (800) 407-4557
Ostomy Clinics, 2nd and 4th Wednesday month, 8 a.m.-noon, VNA of Cape Cod, Dennis, free, doctor’s approval required, 508-957-7476 for appointment
VNA CLINICS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
(listed by town)
(NOTE: These activities generally follow a similar pattern, such as “1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month.” Just call ahead to verify dates, times and location.)
NOTE: Free Ostomy Clinics 2d & 4th Wednesday month, VNA office in South Dennis, call VNA intake department at 508-957-7476 for appointment, prior approval from doctor required.
BOURNE: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, Falmouth VNA Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; Blood Pressure Clinics, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m., Bourne Senior Center, 508- 759- 0654
BREWSTER: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, town residents only, appointments required, S. Dennis VNA office, 508-759-7423, bring immunization record; Health Counseling/Blood Pressure Check, (with blood sugar screening), Brewster Council on Aging, 508- 896-2737
CHATHAM: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; Blood Pressure Clinics: Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. Chatham Council on Aging, 508- 945-5190
DENNIS: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; TB Clinics, VNA S. Dennis Office, $20, appointments required 508-957-7423; Adult Immunization Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, appointment required, 508-957-7423; Cholesterol Screening, Dennis Council on Aging, appointment required, 508-385-5067, $7.50 fee; Health Counseling and Blood Pressure Check, Dennis Council on Aging, 508-385-5067; Blood Glucose Screening Clinic, Dennis Council on Aging, 508-385-5067; Dennis Stroke Support Group, Dennis Council on Aging, 508-385-5067
- EASTHAM: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record
FALMOUTH: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA Falmouth Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; Adult Immunization Clinic, VNA Falmouth Office, appointment required, 508-957-7423; TB Clinics, $20, Falmouth VNA Office, 508-957-7423 for appointment; Blood Pressure Clinics, Thursdays 1:30-3 p.m., Falmouth Senior Center, 508-540-0196; Blood Glucose Screening, Falmouth Senior Center, 508-540-0196; Blood Pressure Clinic, Harborview Apartments, 508-957-7423 for appointment; Bone Density (Osteoporosis) Screening, Falmouth Senior Center, appointment required, 508-540-0196; Breast Cancer Support Groups, Women’s Health Resource Center, Faxon Wing, Falmouth Hospital, 508- 457-3669
HARWICH: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record
MASHPEE: Blood Pressure Clinic, Mashpee Senior Center, 508-539-1440; Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA Falmouth Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record
ORLEANS: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; Blood Pressure Clinics, Tonset Woods, Town Hall, Rock Harbor Village, Orleans COA, 508- 255-6333
PROVINCETOWN: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; Blood Pressure Clinics, (with Blood Sugar Screening) Provincetown Office of Public Health, 508- 487-7083
TRURO: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record
WAREHAM: Blood Pressure and Health Counseling, Thursdays, 9-10 a.m.
Wareham Senior Center, 508-291-3130
YARMOUTH: Child and Adolescent Immunization and Lead Screening Clinic, VNA S. Dennis Office, town residents only, appointments required, 508-957-7423, bring immunization record; Health Counseling, Blood Pressure, and Blood Sugar Screenings, Yarmouth Town Hall, 508- 398-2231
UPPER CAPE
Cape Cod Free Clinic in Falmouth, free health care for uninsured adults, 508-540-7075 for appointment information
Fit To Be Kids Weight Management, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5 p.m., ages 6-14, SCC-Sandwich, 8-week program, $240, 508-833-4197
Free Hearing Screenings, 2nd Wednesday month, by appointment, SCC-Sandwich, 508-833-4141
Glucose screening, 3rd Wednesday month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., CVS Pharmacy, Falmouth Mall; last Thursday month, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Falmouth Senior Center, 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6022; 3rd Tuesday month, Wareham VNA, 508-760-6514
Reiki Free Clinic, 3rd Sunday month, 3-5 p.m., FCTV-Maser Gallery, Falmouth, 508-524-5040, falmouthreiki@yahoo.com
SCC for Children Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic, last Friday month with Dr. Seymour Zimbler of the Medical Staff at Children’s Hospital Boston, 617-355-2411 for information or appointment
SANDWICH NURSING DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS (270 Quaker Meetinghouse Road, 508-833-8020 for all program information/appointments; Blood Pressure Clinics-1st Thursday month: Sandwich Public Health Nursing Department, Human Services Building, Quaker Meeting House Road, 11 a.m.-noon, walk-ins, Sandwich residents; Shawme Heights One, 5 Leveridge Lane, 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Sandwich Housing Authority, Hansen Village, 11-11:30 a.m. Adult Immunization Clinics-1st Tuesday month, 8:30-9:30 a.m., appointments required, Sandwich residents. Well Women’s Clinics-508-833-8020 for information and appointment
MID/LOWER CAPE
Diabetes Associates, 1st Monday month, CCH, 7 p.m.; also Thursdays 10 a.m-3 p.m.; must refer through hospital, 508-771-1800, ext. 2559
Diabetic screenings Brewster, 3rd Tuesday 8-10 a.m., Brewster COA, 1673 Main St. Call VNA of Cape Cod at 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6022; Provincetown, 2nd Tuesday month, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Grace Gouveia Building, free to residents, walk-ins welcome, 508-487-7083; Yarmouth, 1st and 3rd Wednesday month, 11 a.m.-noon, Yarmouth Town Hall, 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6022; Dennis, 4th Wednesday month, 9-10:30 a.m., Dennis COA, (fasting blood sugar test...do not eat morning of test), signup not required, 508-385-5067
Endocrinology Clinic, CCH, appointments required, 508-771-1800, ext. 2253
Family Planning Hyannis--Free pregnancy testing Tuesdays 1-6 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; family planning clinics daily, call 508-771-8010 for information & appointment
Hearing Clinic, 3rd Thursday month, Barnstable COA
Hepatitis A Immunizations, Monday-Thursday-Friday, 9-11 a.m., Grace Gouveia Building, Provincetown, available at cost, call 508-487-7083 for appointment
OUTER CAPE HEALTH SERVICES: Provincetown, Winter hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Provincetown only)
Pediatric Neurology Clinic, CCH, appointments required, 508-771-1800, ext. 2253
Overlook VNA Blood Pressure Screenings, 54 Sea St. Ext., Hyannis, 2nd Wednesday month, 11 a.m.-noon; Cape Cod Apartments, Falmouth, 2nd Wednesday month, 10-11 a.m.
Cromwell Courts, Hyannis, 2nd Thursday month, 2-3 p.m.
Orleans COA offers programs on general fitness, People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE), chronic pain, stress management and Alzheimer's Caregivers support; call 508-255-6333 for information
Reiki Clinic, 3rd Thursday month. Osterville Fitness Center, 7:15 p.m., $3, 508-428-1654
Pre-School Immunization Clinics (most include lead screening)
Chatham, 2nd Tuesday month, 1-2 p.m., 1250 Main St., 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6053
Eastham, Wellfleet & Truro 3rd Thursday month, 1-3 p.m., Eastham Commons, 1 (800) 631-3900, extension 6053 for appointment
Harwich, 2nd Tuesday month, 1-3 p.m., Harwich Town Hall, for appointment call Sheila Griffin at 508-240-1100 or 1 (800) 696-0303
Orleans, 2nd Tuesday month, 3-4 p.m., Orleans Elementary School, includes lead screening, for information call Meredith Hamilton, 508-945-2869 or 1 (800) 987-9784
Provincetown, Public Health Office, 4th Thursday month, 1-3 p.m., 508-487-6110 for appointment
Harwich, 2nd Tuesday month, 1-3 p.m., Harwich Town Hall, call VNA at 1 (800) 696-3900, extension 6053 for appointment
Dennis, Yarmouth, Brewster, 2nd Tuesday month, 9-noon, VNA of Cape Cod, 434 Route 134, S. Dennis, appointment required, 1 (800) 631-3900, extension, 6053
SCC Aquatic Physical Therapy at Mayflower Place Retirement Community, West Yarmouth, twice-weekly (in addition to main hospital in Sandwich), 508-771-1300 for information or appointment
Activities
Barnstable Senior Center: AOA (Active Older Adults) Fitness, January 23-March 19, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $48, RSVP; Cardio Ab Workout, January 23-March 5, 3-4 p.m., $36; RSVP #: 508-862-4750
Southcoast Center for Weight Loss, free monthly information sessions on gastric bypass surgery: 1st Wednesday, 7 p.m., the Cape Codder, Hyannis; 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Tobey Hospital, Wareham; 2nd Wednesday, 7 p.m., White’s of Westport; 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m., Southcoast Center for Womenn’s Health, North Dartmouth; 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., John Carver Inn, Plymouth; 4th Tuesday, Tobey Hospital, Wareham; 4th Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.;Benjamin’s Restaurant, Taunton, 4th Wednesday, 7 p.m.; 508-273-4900 to register or for information
Pilates School, Harwich, exercise classes for women who have undergone surgery for breast cancer, 508-4332-2111 or www.thepilatesschool.com for information
Special Events
(Abbreviations: CCHC, Cape Cod Healthcare; CCH, Cape Cod Hospital; FH, Falmouth Hospital; SCC, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod; COA, Council On Aging; VNA, Visiting Nurse Association; CCCC, Cape Cod Community College)
AD-IN OF PLYMOUTH, ATTENTION DEFICIT INFORMATION NETWORK, meeting schedule, all on Fridays, 7:15 p.m., Plymouth Community Intermediate School: January 20 (snow date 1/27), Coping With Bullying; March 2 (snow date 3/9), Compelling Fitness: The Positive Impact of Exercise on Challenging Behaviors of Children; May 4, Strategies for Communicating with the ADHD Brain in Mind Part II, 508-746-3959 to confirm meetings.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES: Call 1 (800) GIVELIFE (448-3543) to schedule an appointment
Late News
Liberty Commons Scores
An Awards Doubleheader
Obviously, there’s a connection.
In a span of three weeks this fall, Broad Reach Healthcare/Liberty Commons of North Chatham announced recognition by two outside rating agencies.
* Following a week-long on-site inspection by the state Department of Public Health, Liberty Commons was found to be in “100% compliance with all applicable requirements for certification in the Medicare and Medicaid programs.” Soon after, Liberty Commons was advised by DPH that it achieved a score of 131 out of a possible 132 points on the state’s “Nursing Home Report Card,” placing it in the top three percent of all 450 facilities in the Commonwealth and tied with Mayflower Place in Yarmouth for tops on the Cape.
* Then, within weeks, came word from the Boston Globe that for the fourth straight year they had been named one of the newspaper’s Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, marking their fourth consecutive year to receive such recognition.
The Globe’s 2011 Top Places to Work survey was conducted by WorkPlace Dynamics of Pennsylvania and seeks to identify organizations which care for their most valuable resource: their employees.
The DPH report card measures key indicators in Administration, Resident Rights, Food Service, Environment and Nursing and represents a three-year compilation of state inspections, thereby giving consumers more than a snapshot glance at a nursing home’s performance. The statewide average score for nursing home quality is 121.
“These findings really are quite impressive…and truly a testimonial to the capabilities of our almost 200 employees,” said Bill Bogdanovich, President/CEO of Broad Reach/Liberty Commons.”
Liberty Commons opened in Orleans Road in North Chatham 25 years ago and since has grown into a multifaceted healthcare organization including the flagship nursing facility, Liberty Commons Skilled Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, The Victorian assisted living residence, Broad Reach Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic and Broad Reach Hospice & Palliative Care.
Cape Medical Supply Recognized
As Family Business Of The Year
Cape Medical Supply has been named Massachusetts Family Business of the Year by the Family Business Association (FBA) in the Mid-Size Business category.
Cape Medical Supply was founded by husband and wife team Mark and Nancy Sheehan in 1977 and today has three second generation family members, Mark and Nancy’s sons, involved; Gary Sheehan (CEO), Michael Sheehan (Director of Purchasing), and Kevin Sheehan (Director of Professional Relations for Maine and NH Operations).
Medical Alarms USA Moves
Medical Alarms USA, LLC, has moved its offices to a new expanded location at 18 Hall Street in Dennisport. The 27-year-old company provides personal emergency monitoring system services throughout Barnstable County and nationally.
