Support Groups
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
Patient & Family Education Series
Educational sessions, given by physicians from the Arrhythmia Center, can help you learn more about living with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). Sessions include a Q&A session and light refreshments.
Schedule: Call for information
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Fee: No fee, but pre-registration is recommended
Call: (516) 414-3222
Stroke Survivors Support Group
Stroke survivors and their caregivers often need help adjusting to the changes in their lives. Support groups help stroke survivors, caregivers, and other family members obtain information and offer them the chance to share concerns, network and form new friendships.
Schedule: Meets third Wednesday of each month, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fee: No Fee but Registration Required
Call: (516) 629-2013
Left Ventricular Assist Device Support Group
A left ventricular assist device can offer hope to patients living with advanced heart failure. Adjusting to living with the device may be challenging. Our support group can help patients and caregivers obtain information and share concerns.
Schedule: August 13, September 10, October 8, November 12 & December 10
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Board meeting room, 1st floor Vizza Pavilion, St. Francis Hospital campus
Fee: No fee; but please call to register
Call: (516) 562-6000, ext 5193
Meditation
Come join us for a relaxing class that can help you:
- Decrease blood pressure
- Reduce stress hormones
- Allow for an overall sense of peace and well being
Schedule: Wednesdays: September 18, 25; October 2, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13
Time: 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Fee: No fee, but pre-registration is required
Call: (516) 629-2013
Stop Smoking Classes: Ready to Quit?
The American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking ® program is for individuals who are ready to quit smoking now. Because most people know that smoking is dangerous to their health, this program focuses on how to quit, not why to quit.
For information about our program (7-8 weekly sessions), call (516) 629-2013.
Fee: None, but registration required
Diabetes Support/Educational Series
Ongoing monthly support and lecture series on a variety of topics pertinent to living with diabetes.
Schedule: Monthly courses available offering alternate day and evening hours. Please call for dates and times.
Fee: Possible insurance reimbursement; pre-registration and physician referral required.
Location: The DeMatteis Center for Cardiac Research & Education, Fitness Center conference room
Call: (516) 629-2070 for specific listing of topics and to reserve a space
BraveHearts
Those recovering from open-heart surgery share experiences with other surgery patients and provide counsel. Meets monthly to enjoy a featured speaker on health-related topics of interest. This friendly group also offers a full calendar of social events that includes: golf outings, fishing trips, annual King & Queen of Hearts Dinner-Dance, picnics, day trips, as well as a telephone network of support to connect individuals with Braveheart members who have experienced the same type of procedure.
Fee: $20 annual dues
Mail to: BraveHearts of St. Francis Hospital
100 Port Washington Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576
You will receive a membership card and monthly newsletter with information on upcoming meetings and special events.
Call: (516) 562-6785 more information
Continuing interaction with fellow BraveHearts will provide ongoing comfort and support as you resume your everyday activities and maintain a lifestyle of good health.
St. Francis Hospital Guild
The Guild of St. Francis Hospital Foundation has been a major fundraising auxiliary
of the Hospital since 1941. Supporting St. Francis Hospital’s mission, the proceeds
from their annual events, as well as from the Gift Shop, will be put toward
their $500,000 pledge to benefit The Women’s Center of St. Francis Hospital.
For more information, please call us at (516) 629-2048.
