Community Education
Lunch & Learn Series
Programs are held once a month at our Center for Education and incorporate current topics of interest in healthcare. Lunch and program are provided free of charge.
| July 10 | Diabetes Care—Putting Your Best Foot Forward Lana Gryzbicki, DPM |
| Sept 11 | High Blood Pressure—Is It Time for Medication? David Lohin, DO |
| Oct 9 | Breast Cancer Update Frank Kolucki, MD |
| Nov 13 | Hospice Care—Who, What, When, Where & How Much? Hospice of the Sacred Heart—Staff & Doctors |
| Dec 11 | Living Through Grief at the Holidays Matthew Berger, MD |
Monthly Bereavement Support Groups
Groups are held twice a month at our Center for Education and open to the public.
| Tuesdays 6pm-7pm | Sundays 2pm-3pm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8 | September 9 | April 13 | September 14 |
| May 13 | October 14 | May 11 | October 12 |
| June 10 | November 11 | June 8 | November 9 |
| July 8 | December TBD | July 13 | December 14 |
| August 12 | January 13 | August 10 | January 11 |
“Creating a Memory Box” – Tuesday, July 8, 2008 (6 PM)
This workshop is open to children, teens and their families. Participants will be given materials to create their own unique memory box to store special keepsakes that remind them of their loved one.
“Storytime” – Tuesday, July 15, 2008 (6 PM)
Children ages 4-8 are invited to a story hour. Special books will be selected and read by local celebrities. Light refreshments will be served.
“Teen Grief Workshop” – Thursday, July 17, 2008 (6 PM to 8 PM)
This workshop is open to all bereaved teens, ages 13-18. It is a special opportunity to talk with other teens who are also coping with a death. Your teen will learn about the grief process and how to deal with the thoughts and feelings most teens experience after a loss. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served.
“Family Movie Night” – Tuesday, July 29, 2008 (6:30 PM)
This special night is for grieving families to get together, socialize and enjoy a movie together. Light refreshments will be served.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
The intent of the “Dementia Caregiver Support Group” is to provide education and support to families, to caregivers and to friends of Hospice of the Sacred Heart patients with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Dementia (all types), or Alzheimer’s Disease.
The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 12-1PM. Lunch is provided for the participants.



