Support Groups and Screenings

Arthritis Support Group

The Arthritis Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month at 2:00PM in the Goldstein Auditorium at Long Beach Medical Center to provide support to arthritis sufferers.  Topics include pain management, exercise, coping skills, nutrition and self-help tips.  The group does not meet during the months of January and February.  Call Anna Jansson, RN, Group Facilitator at (516) 897-1504 for more information.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Group discussions run by a registered nurse.  Quarterly series of weekly meetings on Tuesdays at 7:30PM in the Day Room at the Komanoff Center.  Call (516) 897-1504 for more information and specific meeting dates.

Bereavement Support Group

The Bereavement Support group meets every Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30PM in Conference Room C at Long Beach Medical Center.  The group offers assistance to individuals dealing with the death of a family member or loved one.  All sessions are led by a mental health professional.  For more information, contact The Counseling Center at (516) 897-1270.

Diabetes Club

The Diabetes Club meets the third Monday of every month at 7:30PM in the Goldstein Auditorium at Long Beach Medical Center to provide support to diabetics.  Topics include nutritional management, medications, eye and foot care, exercise and more.  Call Elizabeth Egan, RN, Support Group Facilitator at (516) 897-1504 for more information.

Lamaze Childbirth Preparation Classes

Topics include relaxation techniques and what to expect during labor and delivery. Classes are offered on five consecutive Monday evenings (7:30 – 9:30 p.m.) or on Saturday and Sunday (10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.).  Fee is $100 per couple, $50 for Medicaid members. Women should be in their 32nd week of pregnancy when taking the class.  For specific dates and information call Long Beach Medical Center’s Family Care Center at (516) 897-1350.

Weekly Depression Screening