Hospital Support Groups

Grief Recovery Group

• For anyone who has experienced a significant loss and 2-3 months have elapsed since the death.
• Meets the first Wednesday of every month. Clarkson Tower - Storz 6 (ground level) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• No fee
• Please call (402) 552-3219 before attending.

Cancer Survivorship Group

• An educational/support group concerned with survivorship issues for people with a cancer history, their family, friends, or health care professionals. Education presented by health care/community speakers.
• Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in Private Dining Room, 3rd Floor of University Hospital, next to the cafeteria. Contact Social Work Department at (402) 559-4420.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancers (SPOHNC)

• Omaha Chapter of national self-help support group for patients with oral and head and neck cancers.
• Spouses, family, & friends also welcome.
• Held 3rd Tuesday of each month, noon - 1:00 p.m. (except December), Contact Social Work Department at (402) 559-4420.

Prostate Cancer Support Group (Shenandoah, Iowa)

• Support Group for individuals with prostate cancer and their spouses.
• Held 3rd Monday of each month at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah, Iowa. Contact Ed Anderson at (712) 246-1402 or Cathy Ballain at (712) 246-5210 for more information.

Look Good, Feel Better

• Provides assistance for make-up and wigs/scarves.
• Held the 1st Monday of alternating months at 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration is needed and can be done by contacting the Volunteer Department at (402) 559-4197.

Opportunities for People Experiencing Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplants (BMSCT)

• Introduction to BMSCT - Provides information on the transplant process for patients and their support system. Contact Jeanine at (402) 559-7240 or Diane at (402) 559-6406.
• Catheter and General Care Classes are taught by Sue Wardian, RN, MSN. Call (402) 559-8019 to register.
• BMSCT Coffee Hour is for BMSCT or high dose treatment patients, as well as caregivers/families/friends. It is held every Friday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Lied Transplant Patient Education Center, Level 3 - Room # 3410 (across from Treatment Lounge).