Community Support Groups and Services
This calendar of events is offered by Day Kimball’s Education and Wellness Department.
Please call (860) 963-5331 to confirm arrangements and to register before attending
any of the programs.
Support Groups
(Please note: All support groups meet at Day Kimball Hospital unless otherwise specified.)
AWAKE
Support group for people with Sleep Apnea, their friends and family. Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital (except July and August).
For information call (860) 963-6340.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous
Road to Recovery meets on Sundays at 7:30pm; Road to Sobriety meets on
Fridays at 12:30pm; Steps to Recovery meets on
Thursdays at 7:30pm; Putnam Haven Group meets
on Wednesdays
at 8:00pm; and 24 Hours a Day
meets on Saturdays at 10:00 am. Meets regularly at Day
Kimball Hospital.
Alzheimer’s Support Group
Meets the second
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital.
For information call (860) 774-8070.
Arthritis Support Group
Meets the second
Thursday of the month at 10:30 am at Day Kimball Hospital.
For information call (860) 963-5331.
Bereavement Support Group
A peer support group for adults who have lost loved ones. Meets for rotating six-week schedule
at Day Kimball Hospital. Call for times, call (860) 928-0422, x2042.
Better Breathing Club
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm in Day Kimball Hospital’s Private Dining Room.
For information call (860) 779-0252.
Brain Injury Survivor Support Group
Meets
the last Tuesday of every month from 3:00 – 4:00
pm at Day Kimball Hospital’s Field Conference Center.
For information call (860) 963-6322 or (860) 928-9844.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets
the third Tuesday of every month from 7:00 – 8:30
pm in Day Kimball Hospital’s Private Dining Room.
For information call (860) 963-6322 or (860) 928-9844.
Caregiver Support Group
Meets the second
Thursday of the Month from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the Center For Healthy Aging,
on 15 Marshall Street, in Putnam Connecticut. For information, call Kathy Demers, APRN,
at (860) 928-7122.
Diabetes Club
Meets the second Wednesday of
the month from 7:00–9:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital (except
July and August).
For more information call (860) 928-4344.
Good Grief Group
A support group for schoolaged children who have lost a loved one (children
must be joined by
an adult). For information or to speak
with a support group facilitator call (860) 928-0422.
Offered every fall and spring, six consecutive
Monday evenings. Call to register.
Next Group
starts October 10.
Living Normal Support Group
A weight loss maintenance support group for those who have had or are considering weight loss surgery. Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30 - 8pm at Day Kimball Hospital Field Conference Room 1. Facilitated by Maureen Boyd. For more information, call 928-6541 x2015.
Lyme Disease Support Group
1st Monday of each month at
Day Kimball Hospital’s Robert H. Field Conference Room 1 from
12pm to 1pm through the summer. For information call 860-928-0422, x2083.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Meets the
third Friday of the month at 7:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital.
For information call
(860) 779-0398.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm at
Day Kimball Hospital’s Field Conference
Room 2.
For information call (860) 963-5331.
Stroke Support Group
Meets the second
Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital.
For information
call (860) 928-1005.
Services
Amputee Clinic
Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month with Dr. Joseph O'Keefe at Day Kimball Hospital's Rehabilitation Services Department in Putnam from 10am - 12 noon. For more information,
call 963-6322.
Asthma Solutions (FREE Asthma Clinic)
At the clinic, you will meet with a Respiratory
Therapist and Lung Physician who will do free
evaluation, testing, management, and education.
The clinic is for those 15 years and older without
regular access to healthcare and who are uninsured
or underinsured. The clinic will provide you
with the proper tools and education to lead a
healthier life. Call (860) 928-4344 with any questions.
Meets the First Thursday of the month, starting on
October 5, 2006. Hillside Professional Building (in
the office of Dr. John Day, Pulmonologist)
346 Pomfret Street, Putnam 6:00 to 9:00 pm.
For ages 15 and older. Call (860) 928-4344 with
questions.
Bone Density Screenings
For men and women over the age of 50 who have
not had previous bone density testing and are not
on medication for osteoporosis. For a schedule or
to make appointment at the next screening call
(860) 963-5331 or (860) 774-3366 x 2791.
This is a free service.
Caregiver Education Classes (FREE)
Series of four classes to assist caregivers in dealing
with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other
dementias.To pre-register call (860) 928-0422.
Fourth Monday of every month from 6:00 to
8:00
pm at the Day Kimball Hospital,
Robert H. Field Conference Room # 2
Cholesterol Screenings - $20.00
Testing for cholesterol, HDL, Ratio and Glucose.
Blood Pressures are free. For best results, fast a
minimum of 4 hours prior to appointment time.
For a schedule or to make an appointment at the
next screening call 963-5331 or 774-3366 x 2791.
Ear Wax Screenings
For a schedule or to make
an appointment at the next screening call (860) 963-
5331 or
(860) 774-3366 x 2791.This is a free service to
the senior citizens of our community.
Connecticut Immunization Registry
Stores
children’s immunization dates for parents’ future
use. For more information, contact the
Immunization Coordinator at (860) 928-6541 x 2013.
Nurturing Families Network
Assistance for
first-time parents and for all parents with children
from birth to age five. Nurturing Families offers a
support and play group, telephone support calls,
and in some cases, home visits. Ease your mind
and make this call! Call (860) 928-6541 x2079.
Operation: Kimball Kids
A Child's Surgical Tour. All children and their families who are anticipating surgery are invited for an educational tour of the Surgical Services Department at Day Kimball Hospital.
Last Tuesday of every month from 3:00-4:00 pm at Day Kimball Hospital
Robert H. Field Conference Center.
(No October meeting due to Halloween). To register for the next meeting, please call (860) 928-6541 x2382 weekdays from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Prepared Childbirth Class ($60)
This program
instructs mother and partner on the many issues
of labor and delivery. Classes run throughout the
year. Women should choose the session which
ends closest to their due date. Call (860) 928-6541 or
(860) 774-3366 ext. 2020 to register. At the Day Kimball
Hospital in the Robert H. Field Conference
Center. (Please bring a blanket and pillow to use
during the class)
Prepared Childbirth Refresher
Class ($20)
Designed for couples who have
already taken the Prepared Childbirth Class, but
are expecting another child within three months
and wish to refresh their training. Classes are
combined with regular classes and held three
times a year. Call (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366 ext. 2020
to register.At the Day Kimball Hospital in the
Robert H. Field Conference Center. (Please bring
a
blanket and pillow to use during the class)
“Safe Sitter” Baby Sitting
Classes ($50)
Teaches safe and nurturing childcare
techniques, behavior management skills and appropriate
responses to medical emergencies. For boys
and girls ages 11-13. Call (860) 928-6541 or
(860) 774-3366
x2011 to register.This is a two-evening program.
All classes must be attended
to receive a childcare
certificate. Class size is limited. At Day Kimball
Hospital in the Robert H.
Field Conference
Center.
Stop Smoking Using Hypnosis ($50)
Participants will be safely hypnotized twice during
the program by a certified registered clinical hypnotherapist
and be able to stop smoking without
weight gain, stress or withdrawal. For info,
call (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366 x2011. A minimum number of
10 participants must be met. Bring
a blanket, pillow
and cigarettes. Wear comfortable clothing. At
the Day Kimball Hospital in
the Robert H. Field
Conference Center.
Teen Pregnancy Education & Support
Prepared childbirth classes geared to teens.
Materials funded by Eastern AHEC Grant. For
more information contact the Maternal Child Health
Department at (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366 ext. 2020 for a
schedule of classes.
Weight Loss for Life ($150)
Six-week program using life changing techniques
and hypnosis. A minimum number of participants
must be met. Call for information (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366
x2011. At Day Kimball Hospital in the Robert H.
Field Conference Center.
Wheel Chair Clinic
Meets the 1st Monday of every month at Day Kimball Hospital's Rehabilitation Services Departmeny in Danielson from 1:30 - 3:30pm. For more information, call 779-0252.
On-Going
Programs
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Classes
(FREE)
Day Kimball Hospital’s cardiopulmonary
Rehabilitation Program offers free educational programs
for people with heart and/or lung disease to
help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.
For information call (860) 963-6315.
Tuesdays - 8:30 - 9:30 am.
Day Kimball Hospital
Robert H. Field Conference Center.
Diabetes Self-Management Education
Program
Day Kimball Hospital offers an outpatient
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program.
This program, recognized by the American Diabetes
Association, offers a series of informative, hands-on
educational sessions to both adolescents and adults
living with Type 1,Type 2, pre-diabetes and gestational
diabetes. Participants in the program learn to understand
diabetes, including the importance of daily
blood glucose testing, how nutrition and exercise
positively impact diabetes, and many other important
topics related to diabetes. Insurance or physician
referrals may be required. For information call (860) 928-4344.
Healthy Start/Husky Program
A free healthcare
program for pregnant women and children up
to 19 years of age. Services
include prenatal care for
pregnant women, and complete medical coverage for
children. Parents
or guardians may qualify for free
medical assistance if financial restrictions are met.
For information
call (860) 963-6415.
Mammograms and Pap Tests (FREE)
Clinical
breast exams, mammograms, pap tests, pelvic exams
and other diagnostic services are available to women
who are 40 years of age or older, have no health
insurance, are not covered
for those services, or
have a high deductible.
For information call (860) 928-6541 or
(860) 774-3366 x2011.
Sleep Disorder Center
Physicians and Polysomnographic Technologists diagnose,
test and treat sleep disorders.
A physician
referral is required.
For information call (860) 963-6340.
Well Child Care (FREE)
Includes physical exams, immunizations, simple blood
tests, health supervision and counseling for parents
regarding normal growth and development habit
training, emotional health and diet for children up to
five years of age.
For information call (860) 928-6541 or (860) 774-3366 x2013.
Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC)
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition
program for women who are pregnant, breast-feeding
mothers and infants and children under five years
old. WIC provides nutrition education as well as formula,
eggs, milk, juice, cheese, cereals, dried beans and
peanut butter.This is an income eligible program. For
information and guidelines, call (860) 928-3660 or (860) 774-7860.
Other comprehensive information can be found on
our website at www.daykimball.org.
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