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Programs & Support Groups

Great River Health offers a calendar full of classes, events, programs, and support groups throughout the year to help you live a healthier, happier life.

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Classes

Diabetes Education

The Diabetes Education Center at HCHC offers individual and group class settings. Classes are taught by a variety of medical professionals including a physician, registered nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, social worker, and podiatrist.

Programs

Muscles in Motion

This is a program for anyone who would like to exercise in a supervised environment and learn proper techniques. Clients can access all weights and exercise equipment in Rehabilitation Services, in addition to having the continued support system of the rehabilitation staff members and other clients.

Sports Medicine Clinics

Parents & high school athletes, if you suspect an injury or concussion, don't wait! Our certified athletic trainers are available for on-the-spot evaluations.

Support Groups

Bariatric Support Group

Connect with others who understand your bariatric journey. Share your experiences, feelings, and challenges in a supportive community. Find encouragement, motivation, and friendship as you navigate this chapter.

Caregiver Support Group

Being a caregiver can be rewarding and fulfilling, but it can also be exhausting and isolating. It is important to connect with people that understand what you are experiencing as a caregiver. Palliative Care -Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center hosts a monthly support group to help people connect with others and provide education on available resources.

Diabetes

Many educational and motivational speakers present topics of interest. There is no charge, and healthy refreshments are served.

Rays of Hope

A Free Workshop to Help Youth Navigate Loss. For youth who are 8 to 15 years old. Participants will: connect with peers who have had similar life experiences, create a keepsake remembrance of their loved ones, and learn strategies to cope with grief.

Stroke Support Group

Life after a stroke requires some adjustments. Learn how to make them and live better from health care professionals, other stroke survivors and caregivers.

Survivorship 101

Let us help you adjust to your “new normal” with specially trained facilitators while you connect with the only people who can truly understand your journey - other cancer survivors and their caregivers. This 9-week program provides practical guidance for your next steps, including research-based advice on topics like nutrition, exercise, intimacy, and reducing anxiety.

Tender Heart Tuesday

A community grief group led by bereavement specialists that meets on the first Tuesday of every month.

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