“My patients have taught me what’s most important in life: God, sense of humor, positive attitude and love of family and friends.”
Sallie Blake, RN, Cancer Care and Infusion Center
Support Groups
Mahaska Health Partnership provides the following support groups, free of charge, to the community:
Diabetes Support Group: (641) 672-3303
The Diabetes Support Group is offers generalized information of interest to diabetics. A speaker will provide information for approximately 30 minutes followed by general discussion. The group is lead by a member of the Diabetes WISE team.
Cancer Support Group: (641) 672-3228
This group is an open based session for all types of cancer survivors. It is set in a comfortable environment. Refreshments are served. Each meeting has an open agenda and there are guest speakers at times. The group is designed to support as well as educate cancer survivors and their loved ones.
Cardiac Support Group, "Second Chance": (641) 672-3174
The Cardiac Support Group, "Second Chance" helps cardiac patients learn new information and keep them motivated in the life style changes they have made. There are speakers, videos, handouts and games.
Grief Connection - Hospice Bereavement Support Group: (641) 672-3260
The goal of the Grief Connection is to aid in the journey of grief by providing a safe place to express feelings with others who have also experienced the loss of a loved one, to increase understanding of the grieving process, and to offer suggestions for coping with loss.
New Directions Groups: (641) 672-3159
New Directions offers the following groups:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Management
- Life Skills
- Interpersonal Group
- Recovery Group
- Women's Issues Group
Please call (641) 672-3159 for more information.
The following support groups are not organized by Mahaska Health Partnership, but meet at Mahaska Hospital on a monthly basis:
MS Activity Group: (641) 673-7802
Breast Cancer Support Group: (641) 673-4034
Alzheimer's Support Group: (641) 933-4951