Each month, a variety of community-wide support groups are sponsored or co-sponsored by Clearfield Hospital. Ongoing monthly support groups include:
Better Breathing Partners
Better Breathing Center
814.768.2325
The Pulmonary Support Group sponsored by Clearfield Hospital’s Better Breathing Center hold their monthly meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the back of the Cafeteria at Clearfield Hospital.
Cancer Support Group
814.768.2132
Clearfield’s Cancer Support Group, Bri’s Angels, meets the second Thursday of every month at Clearfield Hospital. The support group is comprised of area cancer survivors, residents currently undergoing treatment, family members and close friends. The purpose of the group is to offer families, friends and patients support, help when needed, and to lend an ear when someone needs to talk. New members are always welcomed. Please call for more information.
Coping With Loss Support Group
Clearfield Hospice Department
814.768.2012
Meetings are held at two different times and are open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one:
Daytime Support Group
Second Monday of each month
1:30pm to 3:30pm
440 Front Place, Clearfield
Nighttime Support Group
Second Tuesday of each month
6:00pm to 8:00pm.
440 Front Place, Clearfield
Diabetes Support Group
Department of Education
814.768.2345
Monthly meetings held on the second Monday of each month at Clearfield Hospital designed as a resource for individuals with diabetes and their family members. The group encourages interaction and support from those in attendance. Please call for more information.
Diabetes Education Classes
Department of Education
814.768.2345
Series of classes are held throughout the year. The classes include information/instruction on the following: definitions & terms, medications, laboratory testing and self monitoring, foot & skin care, high & low blood sugars, foot care, sick day management, stress, complications, dietary management, and ongoing self-care/management. All persons with Diabetes and a friend/family member are invited to attend the classes. Please call for more information.
Hospice Volunteer Meeting
Clearfield Hospice Department
814.768.2012
Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Clearfield Hospital. These meetings provide an opportunity for volunteers to participate in educational programs, review program’s activities, and support each other. Please call for more information.
Ostomy Support Group
Clearfield Hospital Home Health
814.765.6161 or 814.768.2000
Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at the Clearfield Hospital. The Ostomy Support Group was formed to provide information, support and education to those people who have intestinal or urinary diversions. Family members are always welcome. Please call for more information.