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  • Bariatric Surgery Boston - Salem Hospital
  • This is due in part to a thorough evaluation process that helps patients and their physicians select the surgery that is best for each patient, and a highly supportive post-operative program that includes education, nutrition counseling, exercise, peer support groups and cardiac risk reduction programs.
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  • Pre–Op Support Group attendance at least 1 strongly recommended It is strongly recommended for the candidate to attend at least 1 support group prior to surgery.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • They were wonderful and gave me the support I needed,” he added. Doucette also got a lot of help from the members of a support group held monthly at the Cancer Center. The group, facilitated by Cancer Center social worker Mary Anne Macaulay, is called SPOHNC pronounced ‘sponk’ which stands for Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancers. “Head and neck cancers are some of the more challenging forms of the disease,” Macaulay said. “Our patients often have difficulty swallowing because radiation can be so harsh. Doucette is grateful for the help and understanding he received from his employer, the staff at the Cancer Center and North Shore Medical Center, and the members of his support group. His most cherished support came from his girlfriend and daughters, as well as his ex-wife.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • She is also relying on the support the group atmosphere provides. “We are all on the journey to becoming healthier people together and we are all there to help one another,” said O’Donnell. During these group sessions, participants have a confidential weigh-in and they share struggles and success stories as well as exercises and healthy recipes they have tried. “It’s typical for many program graduates to return for a second or a third session,” said Moore. “They’re very supportive of each other and when they complete the program they miss that support.” The support I get from the other group members in LEARN and the support from a trainer really keeps me going,” said O’Donnell. “Sometimes it is a challenge to get to the gym, but I am in this for the long run and the more active I stay, the better I feel.”
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  • Stroke Center | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • Salem Hospital also hosts a Stroke Support Group dedicated to stroke survivors and their caregivers to offer support, increase opportunities for social interactions, and provide education about topics such as secondary stroke prevention and post-stroke rehabilitation.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • The Diabetes Management Program consists of four group classes and one follow up class. At the first group a nurse discussed the medical aspects of diabetes as well as the typical feelings most patients have when they are diagnosed. Kim’s father also has diabetes and she has introduced him to the support group to help him with his diabetes management. She currently participates in the Diabetes Management Center’s e-mail newsletter and attends the diabetes support group at NSMC Union Hospital on the third Thursday of each month.
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  • This free group is dedicated to stroke survivors and their caregivers to offer support, increaseopportunities for social interactions, and provide education about topics such as secondarystroke prevention and post-stroke rehabilitation. This group is led by stroke care experts from Salem Hospital and the Spaulding OutpatientCenter in Salem.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • With encouragement and support from friends and a much-admired cousin who herself had undergone bariatric surgery, Calderas turned to the NSMC Weight Management Program, the largest and most successful program of its kind on the North Shore. Every step of the way, before and after surgery, Calderas has had the support of the NSMC Weight Management Program, which offers nutrition, wellness and exercise counseling, along with ongoing education and support-group sessions. “We teach patients that surgery is just part of the process,” Dr. Rivera says. “Motivation—a commitment to a healthy diet and exercise—is also key to a s...
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • As part of her work, Nevins has developed programs for grieving parents, including running a monthly support group. The finalists were selected by a review committee based on how well they embody the characteristics of compassionate care, which include effective communication and emotional support, mutual trust and respect, involving patients and families in healthcare decisions, and tating patients as people, not just illnesses.
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  • Press Item | Salem Hospital | Mass General Brigham
  • In addition to slowly getting back to walking and kayaking, she plans to join NSMC’s ICD support group. “I’m looking forward to sharing my story and hearing what others are doing to get back to a normal life,” said Stablewski. “Life has given me a second chance.
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