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Providing education and emotional support
Support groups at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin are designed to provide education and emotional support for patients and their families. The following is a listing of support groups held at or affiliated with Froedtert. No registration is required for support groups. Please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666 for questions or to confirm meeting date(s) and time(s).
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AA
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Meets every Monday
Sports Education Conference Room
Community Conference Center; 8700 Watertown Plank Road
7:00 to 8:00 am
Next Meeting(s): July 28; Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25; Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
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Alpha Pack (Alpha - 1)The support group meets to create awareness for Alpha-1 Antitypsin Deficiency, which can cause hereditary emphysema in young adults and liver disease in children. Meetings are open to family, friends and the medical community.
Meets the second Thursday of every month (does not meet in Aug. and Dec.)
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 11
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ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)This support group is for people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families.
Meets the second Saturday of every month (Aug. and Dec. meetings held offsite)
Conference Room A/B, Froedtert West Hospital, First Floor
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 13
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ALS Association Board MeetingsThe ALS Chapter in southeastern Wisconsin holds regular board meetings. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Meets the first Thursday of every other month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Knueppel Healthcare, 1444 S 113th St.
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 6
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Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Support GroupThis support group is for family members caring for persons with Alzheimer's Disease.
Meets the first Wednesday of every month (does not meet in July)
Conference Room A/B, Froedtert West, First Floor
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 6; Sept. 3
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Autonomic DisordersThis support groups meets to provide information and support to adults living with symptoms related to autonomic disorders (neurological diseases in which the autonomic nervous system ceases to function properly). Family members are welcome to attend.
Meets first Wednesday of every other month
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Next meeting: Sept. 3
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Awaiting a Kidney Transplant
This group is for people who have been evaluated and are awaiting a kidney transplant. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Meets the second Wednesday of every month
Conference Room H, Froedtert West, 1st Floor
Froedtert Hospital, East Clinics
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Next Meeting(s): No information at this time. Please check back at a later date.
Note: This support group will be moving to Conference Room H, Froedtert West, 1st Floor starting in July.
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A.W.A.K.E. of Greater Milwaukee
This is a chapter of the American Sleep Apnea Assocaiton A.W.A.K.E. group. This group's mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by sleep apnea. Affected individuals, their families and those interested in learning more are invited. Sleep Apnea Syndrome is recurrent throat obstructions during sleep that affect your health and well-being.
NOTE: THIS SUPPORT GROUP HAS BEEN CANCELED. Please check back for future offerings. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
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Bariatric Surgery – 1 Year Post-OpThis group is only for Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Bariatric patients who are at least one year post-op. The focus of this group is learning how to live by following the rules after your gastric bypass surgery.
Meets the last Monday of every other month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Community Conference Room 1
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
4:30 to 5:30 pm
Next meeting(s): July 28; Sept. 29
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Bariatric Surgery - Pre and Post OpThis group is only for pre- and post- operation patients seen in the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Bariatric Surgery Program.
Meets the last Monday of every month
Community Conference Room 1
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Next meeting(s): July 28; Aug. 25; Sept. 29
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BereavementFor more information on the services provided, please call 414-805-2744.
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Brain Tumor Support GroupThis support group offers education and support for patients with brain tumors and their family and friends.
Meets the third Tuesday of every month
Administrative Boardroom, Froedtert Hospital, East Clinics, Second Floor
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 19; Sept. 16
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Breast CancerFroedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin partner with Gilda's Club.
For more information or dates and times of upcoming meetings, please call Gilda's Club at 414-962-8201 (extention 101) or visit their Web site.
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Cancer and Leukemia "Learning and Sharing"This support group is for patients with blood-related cancer patients and their support person. The group provides a friendly and caring environment for dicussion and information for people with cancer and Leukemia.
For more information, call 262-790-4701.
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CHADD (Adults with ADD)This group is for adults with attention deficit disorder.
Meets the second Monday of every month
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 11; Sept. 8
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CHADD (Families of Children with Attention Deficit Disorders)
This group is for adults who have children with attention deficit disorders.
Meets the third Tuesday of every month (does not meet in June, July, Aug. or Dec.)
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:30 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 16
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Chronic Fatigue Support Group/FibromyalgiaThis support group is open to people who have chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and other related disorders. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
Meets every third Monday
Small Stones Health Resource Center, 17145 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield
5:00 to 6:30 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 18; Sept. 15
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Cochlear ImplantsThis support group is for adult patients and their families with Cochlear Implants or considering an implant.
Meets the second Monday of March, May, Sept., Oct., and Nov.)
Community Conference Room 2 (unless otherwise noted)
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 15
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Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
This support group is for people with inflammatory bowel disease.
Meets the second Monday of every month
Conference Rooms A/B, Froedtert West Hospital, First Floor
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 11; Sept. 8
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DBS Support GroupThis support group is for people who have had deep brain stimulation surgery and their families and/or caregivers.
Meets the second Saturday of each month.(Does not meet July and August)
Location: Small Stones Health Resource Center, 17145 W. Bluemound Road
10:30 - 12:00 Noon
Facilitators: Chris Sheridan, BSN, RN, Nurse Program Manager and Vicki Conte, Parkinson Program Coordinator
Next meeting: Aug. 9; Sept. 13
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Diabetes This support group is open to people with diabetes and their family and friends.
Meets the second Thursday of every other month (does not meet in Aug., Oct., or Dec.)
Community Conference Room 1
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 11
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Early Bird ClubThe Early Bird Club is designed specifically for individuals diagnosed with early stage memory loss. This club is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. The club focuses on maintaining and enhancing memory and brain function. Individuals as young as 40 will benefit.
Meets every Tuesday and Thursday of the month
Harwood Place, 8220 Harwood Place
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Call 414-258-6170 for more information
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EpilepsyThis is a support group for people with epilepsy.
Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month (does not meet in Nov. and Dec.)
North Tower, Room 2209, Froedtert Hospital West, Second Floor
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Next meeting(s): July 23; Aug. 27; Sept. 24
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Families of the Mentally Ill (NAMI)This support group is for famlies, spouses, relatives and friends of people determined to have mental illness/depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Participants gather for support, sharing and information.
Meets the second and fourth Monday of the month
Conference Room F, Froedtert West Hospital, Second Floor
(Family Center)
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Next meeting(s): July 28; Aug. 11, 25; Sept. 8, 22
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Head and Neck CancerThis support group is for any patient who has or has had cancer of the head and neck. Spouses and family members are welcome.
Meets the third Thursday of every month
Cancer Center, lobby, Conf. Rm. J, rm. C1010
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 21; Sept. 18
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Heart and Lung Transplant Support Group
This support group is for heart or lung transplant patients, (pre- or post- transplant), and their family/spouse.
Meets the third Wednesday of every month (does not meet in July, Aug. or Sept.)
Conference Room H, Froedtert Hospital West, Second Floor (Family Center)
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Next meeting(s): No information at this time. Please check back at a later date.
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HepatitisThis support group is for people affected by HepatitisC.
Please call 414-805-2732 for more information.
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Huntington's Disease
This support group is designed for individuals, families, and cargivers affected by Huntington's Disease.
Meets the third Saturday of every month
Conference Rooms A/B, Froedtert Hospital West, First Floor
10:30 am to Noon
Next meeting(s): Aug. 16; Sept 20
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Insulin Pump
This support group is for persons currently using insulin pumps.
Meets quarterly (April and October)
North Tower, Room 2209, Froedtert Hospital West, Second Floor
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Next meeting(s): No information at this time. Please check back at a later date.
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Lung Cancer Support GroupThe support group is open to people with lung cancer, their families and support teams. Guest speakers will address topics of interest followed by open discussion. Members share their experiences and provide support to others.
Meets the first Thursday of the month
Cancer Center, lobby, Conf. Rm. J, rm. C1010
9:30 - 11:00 am
Next meeting: Sept. 4
NOTE: This support group will not be meeting June - August. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Also, please note the new location of this group. Thank you.
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MDA/Muscular Dystrophy (Neuromuscular Disease)This is a support group for people with Muscular Dystrophy.
Meets the third Thursday of every month (does not meet in June, July, Aug. or Dec.)
Conference Rooms A/B, Froedtert Hospital West, First Floor
6:00 to 8:00pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 18
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Mended Hearts
We are forming a support group that would help, support and encourage patients and family members who have suffered from heart disease. If you would like more information, please call 414-805-3666.
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Myasthenia GravisThis support group is open to patients, family members and friends of people with myasthenia gravis. The group provides an opportunity for people with myasthenia gravis to better understand their condition and know that someone is there for them.
Meets the second Wednesday of every month.
North Tower, Room 2209, Froedtert Hospital West, Second Floor
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Next Meeting: Aug. 13; Sept. 10
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Ostomy Support Group (Milwaukee Illeostromy and Colostomy Association)The support group provides education and emotional support to surgical patients and their families and/or spouse.
Meets the second Wednesday of every other month (Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
Conference Rooms A/B, Froedtert Hospital West, First Floor
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 10
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Ovarian Cancer
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin partner with Gilda's Club. For more information or dates and times of upcoming meetings, please call Gilda's Club at 414-962-8201 (extention 101) or visit their Web site.
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Parkinson's Disease Support Groups
The following groups meet to address Parkinson's Disease:
- Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Support Group
This support group is solely for spouses of people with Parkinson’s disease and/or caregiving children, friends and others.
Meets the second Saturday of each month
Small Stones Health Resource Center, 17145 W. Bluemound Road
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Facilitator: Vicki Conte, Parkinson Program Coordinator
Next meeting: Aug. 9; Sept. 13
Note: This support group will not be meeting July 12. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
- Young Onset Parkinson Support Group
This support group is for people with Parkinson’s disease in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitator: Vicki Conte, Parkinson Program Coordinator
Next meeting: Aug. 20; Sept. 17
- Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
This support group is for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
Meets the third Wednesday of each month
Small Stones Health Resource Center, 17145 W. Bluemound Road
2:30 - 4:00 pm
Facilitator: Vicki Conte, Parkinson Program Coordinator
Next meeting: Aug. 20; Sept. 17
- Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
This support group is for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families.
Meets the second Wednesday of each month
Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Room 1M50 (Park at the west entrance, near the Guten Discovery Center).
1:00 - 2:30 pm.
Facilitator: Vicki Conte, Parkinson Program Coordinator
Next meeting: Aug. 13; Sept. 10
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Peripheral NeuropathyThis is a support group for persons with peripheral neuropathy. All are welcome. The group offers speakers and information about different ways to handle pain.
Meets the fourth Monday of every month (does not meet June, July, Aug. and Dec.)
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 22
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Polycystic Kidney DiseaseThis support group provides a forum for patients, family and friends to come together to learn more about polycystic kidney disease and share personal stories.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month
Community Conference Room 2
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
6:30 to 8:30 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 5; Sept. 2
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Prostate Cancer (Us Too!)This support group is for men who have been newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and survivors of prostate cancer, as well as men at risk. Spouses, families, significant others and caregivers are also welcome to attend.
Meets the first Thursday of every other month
Cancer Center, Conf. Rm. K, 1st floor, south, rm. C1105
5:30 to 7:00 pm
Next meeting: Aug. 7
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Restless Legs SyndromeThe support group provides people living with RLS an opportunity to learn more about RLS and to share their advice and tips. Anyone is welcome.
Meets the first Saturday of every fourth month (Feb., June and Oct.)
Community Conference Room 1
Community Conference Center, 8700 Watertown Plank Road
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Next meeting: No information at this time. Please check back at a later date.
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Scleroderma Foundation
The Southeastern Wisconsin Support Group of the Scleroderma Foundation meets monthly. The meetings are free and are open to anyone. The meetings are held at Community Memorial Hospital Rooms A and B in Menomonee Falls. Enter at the back of the hospital where signs will be posted for directions.
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Sjogrens SyndromeThis group is open to those with Sjogren's to discuss resources and recent advances.
Meets the first Wednesday of every other month
Sports Education Conference Room
8700 Watertown Plank Road
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Sept. 3
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Spinal Cord Injury Education and Support Group
This is a support group for inpatients and outpatients with spinal cord injuries and/or dysfunction.
Meets every Tuesday
Froedtert Multipurpose Room 5228, Froedtert West Hospital, Fifth Floor
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Next meeting(s): July 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Stroke Support Group
This is a support group for outpatients, survivors and caregivers. Participants should be 18 years of age or older.
Meets fourth Friday of every month (does not meet in May, July and Dec.)
North Tower, Room 2209, Froedtert Hospital West, Second Floor
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 22; Sept. 26
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin StaffTOPS® is a non-profit, international family of all ages, sizes and shapes from all walks of life. The group is dedicated to helping each other Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly in a healthful, caring, affordable and supportive approach. Meetings include private weigh-ins and a program that provides members with positive reinforcement and motivation to adhere to food and exercise plans.
Meets every Thursday
Room 1157, Kalkoff Library, Froedtert West Hospital, First Floor
11:45 am to 12:30 pm
Next meeting(s): July 24, 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28; Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) – Open to Public
TOPS® is a non-profit, international family of all ages, sizes and shapes from all walks of life. The group is dedicated to helping each other Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly in a healthful, caring, affordable and supportive approach. Meetings include private weigh-ins followed by speaker or discussion. Program provides members with positive reinforcement and motivation to adhere to food and exercise plans.
Meets every Tuesday
Medical College of Wisconsin Conference Room – please check with security for meeting room as room assignments changes weekly.
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Next meeting(s): July 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
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Trauma Support GroupFor more information on the services provided, please call 414-805-8550.
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Victims of Violence Support GroupThis support group is for spinal cord injured individuals, family and friends affected by the violence that inflicted this injury.
Meets first Wednesday of every month
Froedtert Multipurpose Room 5228, Froedtert West Hospital, Fifth Floor
2:30 to 4:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 6; Sept. 3
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Widowed Parents Grief Support GroupFor more information on the services provided, please call 414-805-2744.
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Wisconsin Donors Network —
Threads of CompassionThis volunteer group knits and crochets comfort shawls for the Wisconsin Donor Network. Shawls are given to organ and tissue donor families at the time of their loved ones' gift of life. All knitters and crocheters are welcome, no matter your skill level.
Meets the third Monday every month
Oakwood Conference Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
10:00am - noon
Next meeting(s): Aug. 18; Sept. 15
Meets the fourth Tuesday every month
Oakwood Conference Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
6:30 - 8:30pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 26; Sept. 23
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WomenHeartThe support group is open to women with heart disease. We will offer education, prevention tips, coping techniques, self advocacy, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Meets the third Saturday of every month
Location: Small Stones Health Resource Center, 17145 W. Bluemound Road
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Next meeting(s): Aug. 16; Sept. 20
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Last Review Date: July 23,2008 Online Editor(s): Tracey Brand |
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