Support & Educational Programs

Arthritis Seminar
Free one hour seminar for anyone who suffers from swollen, stiff, painful or immobile joints. Held quarterly. 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.
Diabetes Education Class
Free quarterly classes for anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Learn carbohydrate counting, meal planning and how to read food labels. Meets in the CGH Learning Center. Call 808-6689.
Freedom From Smoking
Seven week class to help you quit smoking. Cost is $50. Meets in the Hospital. Call 808-6611.
Healthy Heart Support Group
Meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12 noon in the hospital. Call 808-6454 for more information.
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
Meets every other Tuesday at 10am. Free for joint surgery patients and guest by physician referral. Educational class to prepare for surgery and return home. Patients who are having hip or knee surgery are offered enhanced ways to return to the quality of life they deserve. Meet the staff and tour the Carolinas Center for Joint & Spine. Call 808.6673 to schedule.
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.
Living with Heart Failure Education Class Educational & Support Program
Meets monthly on 2nd Tuesday. Whether you have been diagnosed with heart disease or have had a heart attack, this free class will inspire you to have a healthier heart and life. Participants learn how to maximize their health through diet, exercise and medications. Healthy lunch included. Meets in the CGH Learning Center, 3601 Bridges Street. Call 808-6200 to register.
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.
Parish Nurse Support Group and Training
Call 808-6678 for more information and dates.
Safe Sitter Classes
For boys and girls, ages 11-13. Have fun while becoming a responsible babysitter. Call 808-6355 for dates and to register. Cost is $50. Meets in the Hospital. Space is limited.
Stroke Support Group
Meets monthly on 2nd Monday at CGH Learning Center, 3601 Bridges Street. Call 808-6474 for more information.
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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