HEALTH ISSUES

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUPS

Groups are sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of WNY
24-Hour Helpline

626-0600 or 1-800-272-3900
website

Lewiston

Our Lady of Peace

5285 Lewiston Road

Lewiston, NY

2nd Tuesday of every month

2:00 pm

Phyllis Ham...298-2923

Newfane

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Wilson-Burt & West Creek Road

Newfane, NY

2nd Tuesday of every month

7:00pm

Julie Schoenecker...626-0600

North Tonawanda

DeGraff Adult Day Care
82 Mead St.
North Tonawanda

4th Wednesday of every month
7:00 pm
Marlene Marciniak…694-7662

BEST FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
Breast cancer support group. Open to all.

Dale Association
33 Ontario St.
Lockport, NY
Carolyn…778-8131 or Kay 434-2902

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
To provide one-on-one shared information and support about breast cancer for patients and family members.

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital
7th Floor Conference Room
5300 Military Rd.

Lewiston, NY
4th Tuesday of each month (no Dec. mtgs.)
7:30 p.m.-9:30pm
Kathy Kifer…754-4719 or

Joyce Laubacker…434-5081

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
OF THE TONAWANDAS
To provide support and information about breast cancer for patients and family members.

DeGraff Community Center
139 Division St.

North Tonawanda, NY
1st Wednesday of each month
7:00 p.m.
Pat Meyer…854-4432
e-mail

CATARACT SUPPORT GROUP "FOCUS"
Offers education and support. One on one support from former patienst and monthly speakers are also offered.

Fichte-Endl Eye Associates
2400 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls
2nd Saturday of the month
10:00 a.m.
Debbie Colletti …282-1114

DEGRAFF FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for family caregivers who provide care to those who have Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. Open to anyone who has an interest in Alzheimer's' disease or any chronic illness.

DeGraff Adult Day Care
82 Mead St. (next to Budwey Plaza)

North Tonawanda, NY
4th Wednesday of each month
7:00 p.m.
Marlene Marciniak …694-7662

DEFIBRILLATOR / CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE SUPPORT GROUP

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital - Room 723B

5300 Military Rd.

Lewiston, NY

2nd Tuesday of each month

1:00 - 2:30 pm

Cindy Belton...298-3030

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital - Room 723A
5300 Military Rd.
Lewiston, NY
3rd Tuesday of each month

(2nd Tuesday in December)
6:30 p.m.
Marie Spear-Howard…745-7149

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Provides information on the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia to suffers and their families

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital, Room 249
5300 Military Road
Lewiston, NY
1st Saturday of each month
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lisa Batterson….298-5481

INJURED WORKERS OF NEW YORK
Provides assistance to both union and non union persons suffering from an on the job injury. Advocacy, political action, support and dealing with workman's compensation are
services available.

Lockport Public Library

23 East Avenue

Lockport, NY
3rd Wednesday of each month

(March - November)
1:00 PM
Mary Jeffords …731-8187

website

LUPUS ALLIANCE OF AMERICA - WNY AFFILIATE
Lupus Office
3871 Harlem Road

Cheektowaga, NY 14215

835-7161 or 1-800-300-4198
website

This group meets quarterly. For more information call the Lupus Office.

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital Room 723A

5300 Military Road

Lewiston, NY

2nd Thursday of each month

6:30 pm

NEW LIFE - NEW BEGINNINGS SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital- Room 723A

5300 Military Rd.

Lewiston, NY

3rd Wednesday of each month

7:00 pm

Laurie...791-4875

NIAGARA COUNTY OSTOMY ASSOCIATION
To help people with ostomies lead full and productive lives, as well as, provide information and emotional support to their families. Trained ostomy volunteers visit new ostomy patients upon request. Free monthly newsletter.

Marcia Halpin …681-2564
Call for schedule of meetings

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center

Auditorium

610 Tenth Street

Niagara Falls, NY

1st Sunday of each month (not July or August)

2:00 pm
James Mudd…754-4052

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP "US TOO"
Provides support and information for patients and family members, round table discussion and opportunities to speak with cancer survivors.

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital - Room 723A
5300 Military Road
Lewiston, NY
3rd Thursday of each month
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Bob Weller …745-7749

or John Stoyell …754-4552

SLEEP APNEA SUPPORT GROUP

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital
5300 Military Road
Lewiston, NY
3rd Wednesday of every other month

(odd months)
7:00 p.m.
Betty Black…283-1548

or Karen Packner…773-6166

TRANSPLANTS SAVE LIVES, INC.

For any person who has had, or is preparing to have an organ transplant.

Mt. St. Mary's Hospital - Room 723A

5300 Military Rd.

Lewiston, NY

2nd Tuesday of each month

7:00 pm

298-2145... for more information