Support Groups
Alzheimer's Support Group
For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Room 163. Call 319/369-7190.
New Beginnings: Postpartum Support Group for Moms
For women experiencing postpartum mood disorders. Meets the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Individual phone counseling is also available. Call 319/369-7580.
Class for Divorcing or Separating Parents
Preregistration is required. A 30-minute mediation class meets along with the session. The cost of the class is $20. Currently meets 8 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month. Call 319/369-8002 for a complete schedule and preregistration information.
CPR Classes
Classes include CPR for adults, infants and children. Cost and length of class varies according to type of class. Call St. Luke's Work Well Solutions at 319/369-8884 for a complete schedule or register online at stlukescr.org.
Diabetes Support Group
For persons with diabetes and their significant others. Meets three to four times per year. Call 319/369-7440.
Easy Breathers Club
A support group for families and patients living with chronic pulmonary diseases. Meets the third Wednesday of every other month at 10 a.m. in St. Luke's Nassif Heart Center Room 2. Call 319/369-7527.
Empty Arms Support Group
For parents with infant or pregnancy loss, or infertility. Meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Resource Center. Call 319/369-7347 for the pregnancy loss group or 319/369-7580 for the infertility group.
Heart Failure Workshop
Meet with a dietitian and nurse to learn about low-sodium foods, how to read lables and medications for heart failure. Meets in St. Luke's Nassif Heart Center Classrooms from 8:30 a.m. - noon. Call 319/369-7736.
Homicide Support Group
For anyone whose loved one was a victim of homicide. Meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in St. Luke's Schwartz Center C. Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Center. Call 319/398-3943.
Meet & Eat
An informal support group and meal for anyone who has lost a loved one (dutch treat). Meets the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Bonanza. Meets the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Vinton. Call 319/369-7744.
Mended Hearts Support Group
Individuals who have recovered from heart surgery provide emotional support and education to others having or recovering from surgery. Meets the first Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church, 5200 Northland Ave. NE. Call 319/369-7941.
Parkinson's Support Group
For persons with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Meets the first Friday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in St. Luke's Room 163. Call 319/369-7331.
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
For anyone who's had a spinal cord injury and their caregivers. Meets the second Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. in St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Gym. Call 319/369-7846.
Well Connect Cancer Educational Series
Provides information on life events to inspire and educate. Call 319/369-7836.
Embracing Midlife Educational Series
A free educational series focused on topics important to midlife women. Meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at Midlife Care for Women. Call 319/368-5950.
