Support & Educational Programs

Arthritis Seminar
Free one hour seminar for anyone who suffers from swollen, stiff, painful or immobile joints. Presented by a RN and Joint Care Coordinator. Call 808-6200.
AWAKE (Alert, Well and Keeping Energetic) Sleep Disorders Support Group
Meets 3rd Thursday of January, April, July and October in Meeting Room at Carteret General Hospital. Call 808-6615.
Better Breathers
Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month January – May and September - November at 3pm. Learn tips and techniques to better manage lung disease. Meets in Meeting Room B at Carteret General Hospital. Call 808-6616.
Childbirth Preparation and Breastfeeding Classes
Five week class to prepare you for childbirth and breastfeeding. Call 808-6254 for more information and to register.
Colorectal Support Group
Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30pm in Meeting Room A. Coordinated by the Raab Oncology Clinic. Call 808-6642 for more information.
Freedom From Smoking
Seven week class to help you quit smoking. Cost is $50. Meets in the Hospital. Call 808-6611.
Hospice Bereavement Group
Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 12 noon at the Leon Mann Enrichment Center. Lunch is provided. Call 808-6085 for more information.
Joint Surgery Class Prep Class
Free for joint surgery patient and guest by physician referral. Educational class to prepare for surgery and return home. Meets every Tuesday October - April 19th and every other Tuesday beginning April 26th. Call 808-6673.
Leukemia/Lymphoma/Myeloma Support Group
Meets 2nd Tuesday of February, May, August and November at 12 noon. Meets in the Hospital. Lunch is provided. Call 808-6642 to register.
Living after Loss
Eight weekly sessions on Thursdays. Using instruction and discussion, the program helps participants understand sorrow and loss. Meets in Raab Clinic, 302 Medical Park. Call 808-6678 to register. Free.
Look Good Feel Better for Female Cancer Patients
Learn tips for hairstyling, skin & nail care and make-up. Meets 2nd Monday, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov at 2:00pm in the Hospital. Call 808-6642 to register.
Safe Sitter Classes
Two day class for boys & girls, ages 11-13. Must be 11 yrs old on date of class. Have fun while becoming a more responsible babysitter. Students need to bring a bag lunch. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring a jacket. For the safety of all students, please do not attend if you have a contagious illness. $50 fee. Preregistration and payment required prior to class. Parents should call 808-6200 to register. Please arrive in Patient Access/Registration at 8:30am on first day of class. Space is limited.
Tickled Pink – Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets 3rd Tuesday of March, June, September and December at 5:30pm. Call 808-6642.

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