If you or someone you know is affected by diabetes, polio or scoliosis, or you have a special needs child, Westerly Hospital offers compassionate guidance and camaraderie through our support groups. All groups are free and open to everyone.

Northeast Medical Group offers a free monthly diabetes support group at Westerly Hospital for patients, families and caregivers. Sessions are held on the first Wednesday of the month from 5 - 6 pm in the Henry J. Nardone Conference Center. The group is facilitated by Joan Sommers, RD, CDN, CDE and Dandie Gallaher, LICSW. For information, call 401-637-7202.

This group meets on the third Saturday of the month, 10:00am – 12:00pm, in Westerly Hospital’s Henry J. Nardone Conference Center. Facilitated by a community member who is also a polio survivor, the group provides resources, information and support for those who have been stricken with polio and are now experiencing symptoms associated with post-poliomyelitis. For information, visit the group’s website.

The group consists of members who have scoliosis and various other spine problems, and offers support and information. This group is facilitated by a community member who has undergone scoliosis spine surgery. For more information call Patty at 401-348-8085.

This program is run by a member of the community and meets the second Thursday of the month from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in Westerly Hospital’s Henry J. Nardone Conference Center. This program is run by a member of the community and provides support to families of children with special needs. For information on this group, call Maria at 401-348-8901.

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