The Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center invites patients with heart disease, their families and caregivers,
to a monthly group meeting to discuss issues surrounding life after the diagnosis of heart disease.

DISCUSSION TOPICS:
• Prevention and wellness
• Social and emotional support
• Heart healthy recipes
• Coping strategies and resources

MEETING INFORMATION:
Date: Third Thursday of every month
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Location: UConn John Dempsey
Hospital, Conference Room T2320
Facilitators: Sue Eisenberg, MSW, LCSW
Mary Beth Barry, APRN

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Before attending your first group meeting or for further information, contact Sue Eisenberg, MSW, LCSW, at
860.679.3633.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Please join us at Uconn Health to engage with other women who have “been there” and understand the challenges that a breast cancer diagnosis brings into everyday life. Here, you can share stories, concerns, victories, and much more with other women who have also gone through it.

This group is intended for women under the age of 45 who have been diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer. We welcome those at any point in their cancer survivorship journey, whether in active treatment or years out of treatment.

Location: UConn Health, Main Building, Onyiuke Dining Room located in the cafeteria

Driving Directions on Campus: Entering from Farmington Avenue, proceed to the roundabout and follow the signs to the main building. Bear left at the fork and continue up the hill. At the third stop sign, go straight to the main entrance. Visitor parking is available in Garage 3 or Lots F, G, and H. At the main entrance, follow the signs to the cafeteria on the main level.

Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

UConn Health’s Neurology Department invites individuals with epilepsy to a monthly group meeting surrounding life with epilepsy. Discussion topics include: coping methods, support systems, and resources.

Facilitator: Peter Frost

Breast Cancer Support Group

Please join us at Uconn Health to engage with other women who have “been there” and understand the challenges that a breast cancer diagnosis brings into everyday life. Here, you can share stories, concerns, victories, and much more with other women who have also gone through it.

This group is intended for women under the age of 45 who have been diagnosed with non-metastatic breast cancer. We welcome those at any point in their cancer survivorship journey, whether in active treatment or years out of treatment.

Location: UConn Health, Main Building, Onyiuke Dining Room located in the cafeteria

Driving Directions on Campus: Entering from Farmington Avenue, proceed to the roundabout and follow the signs to the main building. Bear left at the fork and continue up the hill. At the third stop sign, go straight to the main entrance. Visitor parking is available in Garage 3 or Lots F, G, and H. At the main entrance, follow the signs to the cafeteria on the main level.

Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

The Epilepsy Foundation of CT invites young adults who live with epilepsy to join its new Farmington group. The group is open to young adults ages 18-30.

The group will be held the first Saturday of every month from noon to 1:30 p.m.

If you would like to join others in sharing experiences, gaining peer support and learning together about epilepsy and overcoming challenges to live well with epilepsy, join us! Group topics include: goals and aspirations, healthy relationships, identity and self-image, depression and anxiety, and facing and overcoming challenges.