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At Northern Westchester Hospital, we are committed to treating the whole patient, not just the disease. We understand that different types of support work for different people, which is why we sponsor a number of supportive groups and activities that have shown to be very helpful to our patients.
Click on a a support group from the list below to view information about the group.
View the NWH Calendar. Download and print a list of Support Groups at NWH
Cancer Support
Patient Navigators at NWH - American Cancer Society
A Medically Supervised Exercise Program
Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Classes for patients with cancer and their caregivers
Breast Cancer Support Group
Look Good, Feel Better Program for women with cancer
Prostate Health & Wellness Support and Lecture Series
Support for Everyone
Caregivers Center Support Group
Group Drumming for Health Outcomes
Relaxation and Stress Management Through Music
Integrative Medicine Acupuncture Services
Special Support Groups
NICU Family Support Group
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Perinatal Bereavement Group, Maggie Rose Program
The Diabetes Support Group
Prostate Health & Wellness Support
Cancer Support
Patient Navigators at NWH – American Cancer Society
Women who are cancer survivors will visit patients, give support, and help network patient’s families to support groups or resources available.
Contact: 914.242-8132 or 800.ACS.2345 (800.227.2345)
A Medically Supervised Exercise Program
According to recent findings, exercise has been shown to be both safe and beneficial for cancer patients in improving their physical functioning and quality of life. The Medically Supervised Exercise Program, introduced by Northern Westchester Hospital as a part of its Cancer Wellness Initiative, offers exercise curriculums for both cancer patients and cancer survivors. The six to twelve week programs are individually designed and supervised, with periodic reassessment to maintain consistency as well as to modify the program based on the needs and ability of the patient. View more at http://nwhrehab.org/default/rehab-services/medically-supervised-exercise-program?headerbar=0
Please discuss with your oncologist and/or plastic surgeon prior to undertaking exercise treatment.
Contact: 914.458.8700
Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Classes, for patients with cancer and their caregivers
Kripalu yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, gentle stretching, and breath work designed to create harmony and balance for the body, mind, and spirit. The class will focus on gentle stretching, relaxation techniques and breathing. The goal is to assist patients and caregivers in managing stress, fatigue and other symptoms. Participants will also experience meditative guided imagery for healing and recovery. All classes are provided complimentary for our patients and their primary caregivers.
Date: 4th Saturday of every month
Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Place: Northern Westchester Hospital’s Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center (first floor)
Contact: Linda McCartney at 914.242.7611
Registration Required
Support Connection, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in Yorktown Heights, NY that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. They partner with Northern Westchester Hospital to hold a free monthly support group for women with breast cancer. Focus is on topics related to living with breast cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post treatment. The group is facilitated by a trained Support Connection facilitator who is a cancer survivor. In addition, Support Connection offers individual counseling, in person and by phone, with professional Peer Counselors who are cancer survivors. Counselors provide information about breast and ovarian cancer, ongoing emotional support, community resources and referrals, connections to other women with similar situations. Support Connection also offers a wide range of other educational and support services. To register for the support group, or to speak with a Peer Counselor, call Support Connection at 914.962.6402 or 800.532.4290.
View and download flyer.
Date: 1st Thursday Every Month
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Place: Yoga Room
NWH at Chappaqua Crossing (formerly Reader's Digest)
480 Bedford Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514
(Enter building through North Entrance)
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Facilitated by Support Connection
Contact: 914.962.6402 or 800.532.4290
Website: www.supportconnection.org
Registration Required
Look Good, Feel Better Program, for women with cancer
This free program is designed to help women in cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self-image and cope with changes in appearance. Certified beauty professionals provide tips on skin care, makeup, nail care, wig care, and styling with a variety of head coverings. Each participant receives a complimentary cosmetic kit to use during the program, and take home. The LGFB program is provided through a partnership of the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Cosmetic Toiletry & Fragrance Association (CTFA) Foundation, the National Cosmetology Association (NCA), and Northern Westchester Hospital.
Date: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Place: Conference Room C
Contact: Linda McCartney at 914.242.7611 or
American Cancer Society at 800.227.2345 (24 hrs a day), www.cancer.org
Registration Required
Support for Everyone
Caregivers Center Support Group
Being a caregiver for someone you love on an ongoing basis is not easy, both physically and emotionally. Often care giving is the most difficult job you will every have. Our group provides an atmosphere where you can spend time caring for yourself through voicing how things are going for you as well as learning how to cope with the difficult demands of being a caregiver. The group provides an opportunity for caregivers to come together and support one another. Strength, peace and comfort are often received in sharing common struggles and challenges. Schedule a one-on-one with a Caregiver Coach or register for a meeting.
Date: 4th Wednesday of the month
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Place: The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center at Northern Westchester Hospital, 1st Floor – Main Lobby
Contact: Jerri Rosenfeld at 914.242.8128
Registration Required
Group Drumming For Health Outcomes
Come join HealthRHYTHMS group empowerment drumming workshops. No prior musical experience is necessary and instruments are provided. The group is open to anyone interested in discovering their own personal rhythm!
Health Benefits of Drumming:
- Stress Reduction
- Exercise
- Joy
- Spirituality
- Creativity
- Self Expression
- Energy
- Active music making
- Active meditation
- Unity
Date: The first Tuesday of the month
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Place: First floor of the Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center
Contact: Linda McCartney at 914.242.7611
Registration Required
Relaxation and Stress Management through Music
Research has demonstrated that a variety of music-assisted relaxation approaches are effective not only for people requiring rehabilitation, but for everyone needing stress relief. Join us for this FREE program and experience a different way to alleviate your stress so you can FOCUS on YOUR WELLNESS!
Where: Health and Wellness Room,
Cancer Treatment & Wellness Center
When: Tuesdays 10:15 to 11am
Please call Karen at 914-242-8168 to register
Offered by the Integrative Medicine Program at Northern Westchester Hospital in collaboration with The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function
Integrative Medicine Acupuncture Services
Patients who are currently receiving treatment at the Cancer Center are entitled to 8 complimentary sessions by one of our licensed acupuncturists.
Contact: 914.242.8168
Indications for Acupuncture:
- General Wellness Care
- Comfort Care
- Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Constipation/Diarrhea
- Labor and Delivery
- Management of Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Adjuvant in Post-Stroke Paralysis & Peripheral Neuropathy
- Adjuvant for Hypertension
Special Support Groups
NICU Family Support Group
NWH offers a warm nurturing environment for meeting other NICU families, to network with one another, share feelings, and ask questions about your NICU journey. Join the NWH NICU Support Group on Facebook >
Join us!
3rd floor in the NICU family waiting room. Adult-only group
North Building, 1st Floor Conference Rooms, off the Art Gallery Hall Children welcome
Northern Westchester Hospital
400 East Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549
Questions? Contact Anka Roberto, ARoberto2@nwhc.net
Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
Consistent, caring support is one of the key factors in the success of your weight loss efforts. That’s why Northern Westchester Hospital hosts the Surgical Weight Loss Support Group. No registration required. Please join us! Click here for the schedule of our Surgical Weight Loss Support Group
Adult Bereavement Support Group
In joint partnership with VNA / Hospice Care
Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Place: Main Lobby, Meditation Room
Contact: Victoria Assumma at VNA Hospice at 914.666.4228, ext. 1168
The Maggie Rose Perinatal Bereavement Program
This Program provides support services to families who suffer from still birth, infant death, and adverse pre or post natal diagnosis or pregnancy loss at any stage.
Date: First and Third Wednesday of the Month
Time: 7-8:30pm
Place: The Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco
**This group will be offered without fees
Registration for this group: Please call Patty Donovan-Duff at 914-961-2818, ext. 305, email pduff@thebereavementcenter.org
The Diabetes Support Group
The Center for Diabetes invites patients to participate in the Northern Westchester Hospital Diabetes Support Group. Meetings are monthly and are open to the community. There is no fee, except for parking. Adults with diabetes and their families are encouraged to attend. Meetings last one hour, and there are both afternoon and evening sessions. Each month the meetings focus on a different topic. The meetings provide information, but also offer support and allow for interaction among the participants.
Contact: 914.666.1861
Prostate Health & Wellness Support and Lecture Series
This free monthly group for men covers topics of interest to prostate cancer survivors, and offers information, encouragement, and support. Facilitated by an American Cancer Society volunteer. For more information and to register, contact lmccartney@nwhc.net.
Walk-ins welcomed!
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