(June 1, 2011 - North Providence, RI) - Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and the Alice Viola Breast Care Center, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society, will hold their first joint support group for men and women affected by cancer on Wednesday, June 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the meeting room off the hospital's cafeteria, 200 High Service Avenue, North Providence.
The support group is a forum for newly-diagnosed patients, survivors, and caregivers to learn about treatment options as well as coping with everyday life. All meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of every month.
This support group, facilitated by an Oncology Social Worker, provides a comfortable setting among peers for discussion, education, and support through the treatment and recovery process. This group is free of charge, providing clinical, social, and non-denominational spiritual support. Attendees need not be a patient at Fatima Hospital. Light refreshments will be served.
To learn more, contact Pat Dillon at 243-2653.
An affiliate of CharterCARE Health Partners, St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island is the corporate parent of Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care and the St. Joseph Living Center. The Catholic health system operates 270 beds, employees more than 1,900 employees and has annual revenues in excess of $170.
