Caregiver Support Group
This group offers support for at-home caregivers.
Cost: free
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, South Pavilion 3rd floor
Registration: 253-426-6935
Schedule: Second Tuesday of every month, 11 a.m. - noon
Freedom From Tobacco Support Groups
Open to anyone who wants to stop using tobacco.
Cost: free
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Dining Room 2
Registration: No registration required. For additional support group dates and times call 253-426-6746.
Schedule: Every Thursday, 7 p.m.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Open to anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Cost: free
Location: Women's Health and Breast Center, St. Francis Hospital
Registration: 253-944-4025
Schedule: First and third Wednesday of every month, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Diabetes Support Groups
The Franciscan Diabetes Support Group is designed for people with diabetes and their family members. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and feelings, and in return learn and find encouragement and support from others coping with similar issues. Half of the meeting is dedicated to presentation on specific topics identified by the group, like meal planning, blood sugar self-testing and exercise. The other half is dedicated to open discussion and sharing.
Locations and times:
St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma
Call for room locations
Fourth Monday of the month, noon - 1 p.m.
St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way
Executive Dining Room (located in cafeteria area)
Fourth Wednesday of the month, noon - 1 p.m.
To learn more about Franciscan's Diabetes Services, call 253-426-6753.
Surgical Weight Loss Support Groups
Choosing to have bariatric surgery may be among the most important health decisions you'll make in your lifetime. Getting to know other people who share experiences similar to yours can contribute a great deal to your long-term success. Whether you're contemplating surgical weight loss or have already had surgery, we have a support group to meet your needs. We welcome patients of any surgeon or hospital. Participants share experiences and answer each others' questions in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere. Health professionals, including behaviorists, dietitians, physicians and physical therapists, attend these meetings on a rotating basis to offer guidance and up-to-date information.
Cost: free
Locations and times:
St. Joseph Medical Center
1717 South J Street
Tacoma, WA
Dining Room 3, in the back of the cafe on Ground Floor
Third Monday of each month from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
St. Francis Center for Weight Management
St. Francis Hospital Medical Office Building
34509 Ninth Ave South
Suite #310
Federal Way, WA
Second Tuesday of each month from noon - 1 p.m.
St. Anthony Hospital
11567 Canterwood Blvd. N.W.
Gig Harbor, WA
Green Point Dining Room
Every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration: Not required. Arrive at the meeting place a few minutes before the meeting is scheduled to start.
For more information call the St. Francis Center for Weight Management at 800-823-6525.
Knit for Life Support Groups
A free knitting support groups for all cancer patients, family members and caregivers. More information.
Cost: free
Locations and times:
St. Joseph Medical Center, Room 10-B-8
Meets the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1 - 3 p.m.
St. Francis Hospital, Radiation Oncology waiting area
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration: No registration necessary. Call 253-426-6746 for more information.
Internal Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) Support Group
Cost: free
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center, Ground Floor, Lagerquist Rooms A&B
Registration: Call 253-426-6709 for more information
Schedule: Quarterly meetings. Light appetizers, a brief health talk, and support for those living with an ICD.
Dates, times, locations and costs subject to change
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