Support Groups

A Time to Heal: Survivorship 101

Join us for ‘A Time to Heal’ Survivorship 101 nine-week course led by specially trained facilitators, designed to help you navigate life after cancer. Connect with fellow survivors and caregivers who truly understand your journey. Together, we'll explore the next steps forward, with evidence-based guidance on key topics like nutrition, exercise, intimacy, and managing anxiety. For more information call Sydney at 308-344-8547 or Buddy at 308-344-8503.

Diabetic Support Group

The diabetic support group is open to all diabetics, their families, and those interested in learning more about diabetes.  Topics presented include nutrition, exercise, medications, and diabetes related health conditions.  The group meets several times a year for approximately one hour at Community Hospital.  Reservation are not required, and there is no charge to attend.  For more information call Terrie Unger, RN at 308-344-8539, or Pat Rice, RD at 308-344-8341.

Grief Support Group

The grief support group is tailored for adults who have recently lost a loved one. Each group meets for eight sessions and is limited to ten to twelve members. It is considered a closed support group, meaning attendees must pre-register and new members are not added once the sessions begin. Call Becky Mai, Community Hospital Social Services Director at 308-344-8221 for more information and for the next class dates. There is no charge for the class and materials, which are supplied through Community Hospital Health Foundation funding.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Call Speech Therapy at 308-344-8519 for information.

Childbirth Education

Taught by a childbirth educator, this four-week course covers the process of labor, pain relief measures, breathing and relaxation techniques, and medical procedures that could occure while you are in labor, as well as the basics of breastfeeding. This class is FREE. For more information, contact Nicole Olsen at 308-344-8335 or by email at nolsen@chmccook.org

Big Kids and Babies

Getting ready for a new baby? Help your little ones (under 6) feel included and prepared. For more information, call Leanne Miller at 308-344-8381.