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Media Relations Contact Information
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Darrin Lautenschleger
Director of Community Relations
330.365.3866
lautend2@ccf.org
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Healthy Living Newsletter
A guide to community events in Dover, plus the latest news and announcements from Union Hospital.
Events & Support Groups
Events Calendar
Support Groups
Support groups are a very important part of the healthcare journey, whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver.
Groups currently hosted by Union Hospital:
Alzheimer's Association Support Group
This group is open to caregivers, family members and friends of persons with memory loss. The group is discussion-oriented, and topics are flexible, depending on the needs of the group's members. Guest speakers and relevant videos are occasionally presented.
- Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
- Location: Reeves Auditorium - South
- Contact: Jennifer Miller, Alzheimer's Association, 330.966.7343 or 800.272.3900
Chronic Pain Support Group
Those with chronic pain and their families are welcome to attend these meetings. Meetings include group discussions, guest speakers and educational information related to medications, pain management, chronic pain conditions and treatment options.
- Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.
- Location: Reeves Auditorium - South, on the ground floor
- Contact: Jane Clantz, RN 330.343.3311 extension 2224
Diabetes Support Group
This monthly meeting welcomes anybody with diabetes or friends and family members who care for a person with diabetes. Learn about blood sugar values, exercise, use of testing meters, diet and nutrition, and many other topics. Meetings are hosted by Union Hospital's diabetes educators and some programs include speakers.
- Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.
- Location: Union Hospital Educational Services Room 3079
- Contact: Ann Strauss, 330.343.3311 extension 2394
Kidney Dialysis Support Group
Conducted by the Fresenius Dialysis Center at Monroe Center.
- Meetings: Third Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m.
- Location: Toomey Front Conference Room
- Contact: Fresenius Medical Care Tusc., 330.602.5001
Living the Solution - Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
This is a support group for those recovering and living with a spinal cord injury and for those who help provide care.
- Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
- Location: Toomey Front Conference Room
- Contact: Sue Shepherd 330.340.3813
"Look Good, Feel Better" - American Cancer Society Program
This is a free national program for women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments. The National Cosmetology Association, The American Cancer Society, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association partner to help with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Those attending this program receive a complementary make-up kit.
- Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.
- Location: ED/Radiology Conference Room
- Contact: Becky Huff, 330.365.3860 extension 3860
Stroke Support Group
For those recovering from a stroke and their family, friends and caregivers, the Stroke Support Group offers information and ideas to improve the quality of life and to better understand stroke recovery.
- Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m., April through November
- Location: Reeves Auditorium - South, on the ground floor.
- Contact: Jessica Kinsey, licensed social worker at Union Hospital 330.364.0830
