Cedars-Sinai's Patient Support Groups:
Providing Service to Our Community
After experiencing a life-changing event, whether medical or psychological, the pathway toward healing is not always easy. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, we provide comprehensive support groups that focus on assisting patients with life's changes and adjustments. Our staff is committed to treating patients with compassion, helping them to achieve their goals and providing education and support for individuals and their families.
Cancer
Groups designed to address the emotional and cultural needs of cancer patients and survivors
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| RSVP a week prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be served. |
| Last Wednesday of Every Month - 6 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Jennice Vilhauer, PhD - Phone: (310) 423-4758 |
| 8631 W. Third Street, East Tower, Across from Suite 800 |
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| First Wednesday of each month - 3 p.m. |
| Contact: Ellen Creamer, LCSW |
| Phone: (310) 423-1582 |
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| Every Wednesday - 3 p.m. |
| Contact: Barbara Cowen, LCSW |
| Phone: (310) 423-2749 |
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| First Monday of each month - 4 p.m. |
| Contact: Donato Kusuanco |
| Phone: (310) 423-1850 |
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| Meets Quarterly - July 18 and October 17, 2007 |
| 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Harvey Morse Conference Center |
| Phone: (310) 423-7600 |
| Website: www.cedars-sinai.edu/prostate |
Early Childhood
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| Wednesdays - Call for time |
| Contact: Marilee Harthing, RN, MST |
| Phone: (310) 423-1510 |
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| Wednesdays - Call for time |
| Contact: Marilee Harthing, RN, MST |
| Phone: (310) 423-1510 |
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| Tuesdays - Call for time |
| Contact: Marilee Harthing, RN, MST |
| Phone: (310) 423-1510 |
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| Tuesdays and Wednesdays - Call for times |
| Contact: Marilee Harthing, RN, MST |
| Phone: (310) 423-1510 |
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| Call for day and time |
| Contact: Marilee Harthing, RN, MST |
| Phone: (310) 423-1510 |
Heart
Support groups that educate cardiac patients
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| Wednesdays - 2:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Jeffrey Tirengel, PsyD, MPH |
| Phone: (310) 423-9660 |
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| (A group in which trained volunteers visit cardiology patients to offer education and support) |
| First Monday of every other month - 8:30 a.m. |
| Contact: Barbara Cowen, LCSW |
| Phone: (310) 423-2749 |
Parkinson's
Educational groups for patients and families
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| First Thursday of each month - 2 p.m. |
| Thalians Mental Health Center, 2nd Floor Cafeteria |
| Contact: Linda O'Connor, LCSW |
| Phone: (310) 423-0837 |
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Monthly support group for those diagnosed with PCOS.
Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Sharlout Moradian
Phone: (310) 423-9964
Psychology and Mental Health
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| (Self-help groups that provide ongoing support to individuals coping with addiction issues of their own or in their families) |
| Days, times and locations vary |
| Contact: Laurie Rissen |
| Phone: (310) 423-3439 |
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| (Self-help group for parents who are grieving the loss of a baby) |
| Second Tuesday of each month - 7:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Laurie Rissen |
| Phone: (310) 423-3439 |
Stroke
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| Second Thursday of each month - 2 to 4 p.m. |
| Contact: Terri Lukomski, CTRS |
| Always call to confirm attendance and location |
| Phone: (310) 423-6358 |
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| Third Thursday of each month - 6:30 to 8 p.m. |
| Contact: Terri Lukomski, CTRS |
| Always call to confirm attendance and location |
| Phone: (310) 423-6358 |
Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups
Groups designed to aid those who have had weight loss surgery
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| (For those contemplating surgery and those who underwent surgery within the past year) |
| Second and fourth Tuesday of each month - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Location: Thalians Mental Health Center, Room 211 West |
| Contact: Center for Weight Loss Surgery |
| Phone: (310) 423-8350 |
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| (For those who underwent surgery more than one year ago) |
| First and third Tuesdays of each month - 7 to 8 p.m. |
| Location: Thalians Mental Health Center, Room 135 West |
| Contact: Center for Weight Loss Surgery |
| Phone: (310) 423-8350 |
Women's Health
Groups that provide support and education for families of newborn babies
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| (Educational meetings for parents with premature babies) |
| Tuesdays - 7 p.m. |
| Contact: Dorothy Williams |
| Phone: (310) 423-6389 |
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| (New mothers and moms that cannot breastfeed) |
| Wednesdays - 1:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Marilee Harthing, RN, MST |
| Phone: (310) 423-1510 |
Other
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| For patients with brain aneurysms and their families. RSVP a week prior to the meeting. Light refreshments will be served. |
| Second Wednesday of Every Month - 6 to 7:30 p.m. |
| Jennice Vilhauer, PhD - (310) 423-4758 |
| 8631 W. Third Street, East Tower, Across from Suite 800 |
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| (Provides support for pancreatic diseases patients and their loved ones) |
| Third Tuesday of each month - 6:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Michelle Justis, RN |
| Phone: (310) 423-6455 |
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| Fourth Monday of each month - Noon |
| Contact: Judith Delgado |
| Phone: (310) 423-6455 |
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| (Facilitated psychotherapeutic group with weekly group discussions that include rehabilitation issues and building inner strength) |
| Every other Tuesday - 6:30 p.m. |
| Contact: Michael Glewski, PhD |
| Phone: (310) 423-2715 |
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| (Aims to create an environment of support to enhance emotional and physical well being) |
| Monthly on Mondays - Times vary |
| Contact: Rosa Lopez, RN |
| Phone: (310) 423-3395 |
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| (Helps with stress management by looking inward to discover and strengthen coping skills) |
| Tuesdays - 10 a.m. |
| Contact: Lynn Weiss |
| Phone: (310) 423-0638 |
*This support group requires a minimal fee.
