Classes and Support Groups
Better Breathers Support Group is for patients and family members having pulmonary disease, lung cancer or other breathing problems. They meet the third Wednesday of each month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Morrison Board Room, 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler. For more information, please contact Catherine Rubino at 480-728-3256.
Breast Cancer “Reaching Out” Support Group meets the second Monday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Ahwatukee Foothills Health Center, 4545 East Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, in the Community Room. For more information, please contact Monica Krise at 480-728-3613.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Chandler Regional Medical Center Breastfeeding Support Group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center Breastfeeding Support Group meets weekly on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with the exception of major holidays. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Childbirth Refresher meets on a Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fee to attend this course is $30. This one-day, four-hour class is recommended for expectant mothers and coaches who previously attended a childbirth class or have experienced a birth. The flexible curriculum provides insight into the aspects of pregnancy, labor and delivery, and a review of relaxation and breathing techniques. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Eat Well, Live Well: This program for cancer patients includes both nutritional and behavioral aspects for good health. It will meet at Chandler Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Center, 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler. Please call 480-728-3635 for more information.
General Cancer Support Group meets each Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Morrison Building, 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler, Conference Room 3. Please contact Monica Krise at 480-728-3613 for more information.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler, Conference Room 3. If you interested in participating in this group, please contact Monica Krise at 480-728-3613.
Look Good…Feel Better program of the American Cancer Society will be held on the first Monday of every other month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler, Conference Room 3. Please call Monica Krise at 480-728-3613 to register. Registration is required as space is limited.
Massage Therapy is available on a fee-for-service basis for cancer patients and family members by a licensed massage therapist at 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler. Please call 480-728-3895 to schedule your appointment.
Mind Body Skills Groups are available at 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler. These are small groups that teach self-awareness, relaxation, meditation, guided imagery and self-expression to help deal with cancer, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, pain and other life stressors. Classes are two hours for 10 weeks with a commitment for participants to attend all 10 sessions. Please call Monica Krise at 480-728-3613 to register for this session.
New Mom Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Chandler Regional Medical Center, and the second and fourth Saturday of the month at from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Ortho Classes
Classes, which will be held every other week for an hour, will include a variety of speakers to discuss care prior to and after hip and knee replacement surgery. This forum will allow patients to have their questions and concerns addressed, as well as provide them with peace of mind in knowing what to expect before their scheduled surgery date. For information or to register for classes, please call 480-728-3213. Participants must register in advance and classes are limited to 10 people per session.
Ostomy Support Group meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at the Morrison Board Room, 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler. For more information, please contact Karen Davila at 480-728-3836.
Pediatric Basic Life Support meets one Saturday per month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fee to attend is $35 per couple or $20 for an individual. Class is taught by a qualified American Heart Association CPR Instructors. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Adjustment Support Group meets every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Chandler Regional Medical Center, and Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, with the exception of major holidays. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Reiki is a natural and energetic treatment that promotes healing and stress management. Reiki is based on the belief that there is a universal life force through all living things. When this energy is low or blocked, the person’s energy is not balanced and flowing to help promote health. Reiki sessions restore this flow of energy to naturally balance the body and encourage healing and stress reduction. Call 480-728-3895 to schedule your free session.
Safe Sitter is a two-day course for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 13. Attendees will receive hands-on practice in basic lifesaving techniques from trained Safe Sitter® Instructors, so they are prepared to respond to crisis situations. The fee to attend is $45, price is subject to change. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Sibling Superstar meets one Saturday per month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sibling Superstar is a one day course for children between the ages of three and eight and is designed to introduce your new baby into the family by preparing child siblings for the upcoming changes. The fee to attend is $10 per child. For more information or to register, please call the ResourceLink at 1-877-728-5414.
Stress Reduction Techniques are available by individual appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call 480-728-3895.
Stroke Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Chandler Regional Medical Center, on the third floor in the conference room. This meeting is lead by community speakers and provides education regarding stroke related topics. Survivors and/or their caregivers are welcome. For more information, please contact Patsy Bass, LCSW, at 480-728-3828.
T’ai Chi is a series of six, once per week sessions. It teaches basic movements to aid in strength, flexibility, and balance and stress reduction. The location is 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler, Conference Room 3. The classes are held Mondays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fee of $35.00 is due at the first class. Please call 480-728-3613 to register for the next series.
Locations
Chandler Regional Medical Center, 475 South Dobson Road, Chandler (southeast corner of Dobson and Frye Roads)
Chandler Regional Medical Center Morrison Building, 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler (northeast corner of the Chandler Regional Medical Center campus)
Morrison Building Auditorium (MBA)
Chandler Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Center, 1875 West Frye Road, Chandler (northeast corner of the Chandler Regional Medical Center campus)
CHW Urgent Care in Ahwatukee, 4545 East Chandler Blvd., Phoenix (on the southwest corner of 46th Street and Chandler Blvd.)
CHW Urgent Care in Gilbert, 1510 N. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert (on Gilbert Road south of Baseline Road)
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, 3555 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert (southeast corner of Loop 202 and Val Vista Drive)
