Pastoral Care
Hospital Support Groups
Grief Recovery Group
- For anyone who has experienced a significant loss and 2-3 months have elapsed since
the death.
- Meets the first Wednesday of every month. Clarkson Tower - Storz 6 (ground level)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- No fee
- Please call (402) 552-3219 before attending.
Cancer Survivorship Group
- An educational/support group concerned with survivorship issues for people with
a cancer history, their family, friends, or health care professionals. Education
presented by health care/community speakers.
- Meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., in Private Dining Room,
3rd Floor of University Hospital, next to the cafeteria. Contact Social Work Department
at (402) 559-4420.
Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancers (SPOHNC)
- Omaha Chapter of national self-help support group for patients with oral and head
and neck cancers.
- Spouses, family, & friends also welcome.
- Held 3rd Tuesday of each month, noon - 1:00 p.m. (except December), Contact Social Work Department
at (402) 559-4420.
Prostate Cancer Support Group (Shenandoah, Iowa)
- Support Group for individuals with prostate cancer and their spouses.
- Held 3rd Monday of each month at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, Shenandoah, Iowa.
Contact Ed Anderson at (712) 246-1402 or Cathy Ballain at (712) 246-5210 for more
information.
Look Good, Feel Better
- Provides assistance for make-up and wigs/scarves.
- Held the 1st Monday of alternating months at 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration is needed
and can be done by contacting the Volunteer Department at (402) 559-4197.
Opportunities for People Experiencing Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplants
(BMSCT)
- Introduction to BMSCT - Provides information on the transplant process for patients
and their support system. Contact Jeanine at (402) 559-7240 or Diane at (402) 559-6406.
- Catheter and General Care Classes are taught by Sue Wardian, RN, MSN. Call (402)
559-8019 to register.
- BMSCT Coffee Hour is for BMSCT or high dose treatment patients, as well as caregivers/families/friends.
It is held every Friday 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. in the Lied Transplant Patient Education
Center, Level 3 - Room # 3410 (across from Treatment Lounge).