Support Groups and Special Services

Breast Cancer Support Group

Women who have experienced breast cancer, guest speakers, and trained professionals provide support and solutions to problems.  Meets on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Maury Regional Hospital in the First Floor Conference Room.  The group does not meet in July, August or December. For more information, call 931.381.1111, ext. 4166.

Celiac Support Group

The Celiac Support Group helps people learn about products and recipes that help to maintain a gluten-free diet for those with Celiac disease, a condition that makes them unable to tolerate wheat, rye and barley.  Attendees include patients, their family members and anyone else who may be interested.  Meetings are held quarterly at Maury Regional Hospital.  For more information, call 931.381.1111, extension 1275.

Diabetes Education Group

Persons diagnosed with diabetes and their family members join together to learn more about the disease and its treatments.  Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Maury Regional Hospital.  For more information, call 931.381.1111, ext. 1275.

Extended Stay Outreach Group

The Maury Regional Hospital Extended Stay Outreach Group has been formed to help support the families of patients who require a long-term hospital stay (7 days or longer). Families in similar situations will be able to come together to support each other and share their experiences. This group meets every Tuesday from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. in the Oncology Conference Room on the third floor (Room 389).  For more information, please call 931.381.1111, ext. 1160 or ext. 5005.

Friends Who Care

A support group is for parents who have experienced the loss of a child.  For more information about the group or scheduled meetings, call 931.381.9629 or 931.381.9380.

I Can Cope

I Can Cope is a free educational program by the American Cancer Society that provides reliable information, peer support and practical coping skills to those facing cancer. The four-week class is taught by registered nurses with 29 years combined experience treating cancer patients. Topics include Mobilizing Resources and Money Matters; Learning About Cancer and Understanding Cancer Treatments; Keeping Well in Mind and Body and Managing the Effects of Illness and Treatment, and Exploring Self-Esteem and Celebrating Life. For more information, call 931.381.1111, extension 4331.

Ostomy Partners

Persons with an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Maury Regional Hospital.  For more information, call 931.540.4172.

Pastoral Care Services

Maury Regional Hospital’s Pastoral Care Department supports the spiritual, religious, personal and emotional needs and concerns of patients, families and caregivers by providing appropriate pastoral resources. Care is available to people of all faiths and you may request to be visited by a minister of your specific denomination or a coordinator with pastoral care training. Referrals to the Pastoral Care Department can be initiated on behalf of any patient, family member or caregiver requesting pastoral care services. You may request a visit by our Pastoral Care Coordinator in one of the following ways:

• Let your nurse know that you would like a visit. She will contact the Pastoral Care Coordinator for you.
• Call 540-4243, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (leave a message if no answer).
• Call pager number 353-0258.

The Pastoral Care Department is dedicated to help better serve and benefit the needs of our patients and their families.

Reach to Recovery

Reach to Recovery is an American Cancer Society volunteer visitation program for breast surgery patients. The volunteer visitor provides emotional support and also an educational kit containing a temporary prostheses and information. For more information, call 931.388.6525.

NOTE: This information is subject to change.  Participants are encouraged to call the appropriate number prior to attending.