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Silver Cross Offer Support Groups

Silver Cross Hospital in partnership with BMI Surgery hosts a free Bariatric Support Group for individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery. The meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First time participants should call (815) 717-8744 for more information.

 

Bipolar Disease Support Group

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Silver Cross Hospital will host a free Bipolar Disease Support Group for individuals and family members coping with bipolar disease on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Silver Cross Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services, 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First time participants should call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org to register to attend.

 

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Breastfeeding Support Group

The Silver Cross Birthing Center’s certified lactation consultants will host this free support group meeting on Friday, Nov. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (English-speaking) and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. (Spanish-Speaking) in the Hospital’s Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. New mothers have many questions and concerns about breastfeeding in the weeks leading up to and after birth. Breastfeeding support groups are a wonderful way to exchange information and experiences. Infants are welcome to attend. First time participants should call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org to register to attend.

 

Stroke Support Group

If you are a stroke survivor, family member or caregiver and would like to be a part of a wonderful group, please join the Silver Cross Neuroscience Institute  Stroke Support Group.  The meeting will be on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First time participants should call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit www.silvercross.org for more information or to register. 

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