Hospital Support Services>Support Groups
In many instances families and caregivers find it helpful to talk with others who are facing similar challenges in caring for children with chronic health conditions. Because our commitment to providing patient- and family-centered care extends beyond medical treatment, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children facilitates a variety of family and patient support groups.
Support Groups
Grow Clinic parent support group is held the last Friday of the month from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. in the cafeteria. For more information, contact Kristin Maroszan at (215) 427-4769.
Diabetic support group is held the second Wednesday of the month from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. in the Education Conference Room. Separate groups for parents and children (age 12 and up) are held simultaneously. For more information, contact Leigh Ann Duca at (215) 427-8108.
Sickle cell parent support group is held the third Saturday of the month from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Education Conference Room. For more information, contact Shayon Dobson-Lynn at (215) 427-4442.
Congenital heart defects support group is held the first Friday of each month in the cafeteria conference room Café 1 from 2 - 3 p.m. For more information, contact Meredith Huber at (215) 427-5965.
Oncology bereavement support group is held the first Wednesday of each month from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the Ronald McDonald House located on the Hospital campus. For more information, contact Robin Capecci at (215) 427-5571 or Liz Horsey at (215) 427- 5164.
Oncology parent support group is held the second Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Surgery Conference Room on the second floor of the Hospital. For more information, contact Robin Capecci at (215) 427-5571 or Liz Horsey at (215) 427-5164.
Oncology teens support group is held the third Wednesday of every month from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 542 located on the fifth floor of the Hospital. For more information, contact Robin Capecci at (215) 427-5571 or Liz Horsey at (215) 427- 5164.
Immunology support groups are held throughout the year for HIV-infected youth and young women. For more information or to register, contact Theresa Parrino at (215) 427-4327 or Lisa Esterline at (215) 427-5968.
