White Plains, NY – White Plains Hospital (WPH) will be offering a variety of special classes, events and support groups during the month of February.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Beautiful Hand-Made Knits on Sale
Hand-made hats, scarves, mittens, sweaters, afghans, baby blankets, pet sweaters and more will be on sale in the Hospital Lobby on
February 7th and 23rd from 10:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. All items are created by the Knitwits, the Hospital’s talented volunteer knitting group, and proceeds from the sales benefit the Hospital. For more information, call (914)-681-1225.
Healthy Living for Life
A free monthly group for anyone who is having difficulty trying to maintain a healthy weight. All ages are welcome for open and frank discussions about weight loss, diets, meal preparation, exercise, and more. Exchange ideas and resources with others who understand how you feel. A White Plains Hospital registered nurse will facilitate these meetings. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, February15th 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the White Plains Hospital Auditorium unless otherwise noted. Please call (914)-681-2633 to register or for more information.
HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Epilepsy Support Group
This program, sponsored by the Epilepsy Life Links and Northeast Regional Epilepsy Group, provides information and support to individuals who are newly diagnosed, feeling isolated or caring for someone with epilepsy. Please join us on the first Thursday of every month, February 3rd, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, in the Medical Library of WPH on Davis Ave.-East Post Road in White Plains, NY 10601. Please register with Dawn Brace by phone (914)-428-9213 or email
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. For more information visit the Epilepsy Group’s website: www.epilepsygroup.com.
Bereavement Support Groups
For more information, call Hospice and Palliative Care (95 S. Broadway, 4th floor) at (914)-682-1484, ext. 118 or ext. 130.
Heart Club-
The Heart Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month (no meeting in February), next meeting will be on March 1st at 7:00 pm in Jazzman’s Café at White Plains Hospital. The Heart Club provides educational lectures for heart patients, families and friends. Sessions are presented by physicians and other health care personnel. Free blood pressure screenings are available upon request after each meeting. For more information, call (914)-681-1037.
Huntington’s Disease Caregivers Support Group
Exchange ideas and resources with others who understand how you feel. Meetings are on the last Wednesday of every month, starts on Wednesday, February 23rd at 6 pm in the White Plains Hospital Medical Library. To register or to receive more information, call Katherine Becker, LMSW at (212)-360-3711.
Ostomy Support Group
A support group for ostomy patients and those with related intestinal disorders. All ages are welcome for open and frank discussions of life as an “ostomate” in a casual setting. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month, February 15th, at 7:30 pm in the White Plains Hospital Medical Library. For more information, contact Harold by email at
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or by phone at (561)-498-0911.
Parenting Group
An interactive group in a supportive atmosphere for parents to discuss the challenges of raising children. Meets Fridays at 10:00 am. Call Betty Osman, Ph.D. at (914)-681-2209 for details.
Support Groups for Children of Divorced Parents
Open to children that are in the 2nd to 5th grade with parents who are divorced or in the process of getting a divorce. The support group meets every other week on Tuesdays at 5:15pm, February 8th and 22nd. This program helps children understand, deal with, and help express their feelings about the divorce. Call (914)-681-2209 for more information.
Perinatal Bereavement Support Group
Free support group for those who have lost a pregnancy at any stage or have had an infant die. Grandparents are also welcome. Meets the last Wednesday of every month, February 23rd, in the back of Jazzman’s Café in the Main Lobby of White Plains Hospital. For dates, times and more information, please call (914)-681-2LOS (2567).
Stroke Support Group
The Stroke Support Group will meet the second Thursday of every month, February 10th, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, in the Centennial Room at White Plains Hospital. Registration is recommended, and newcomers are always welcome. For more information call (914)-681-1160 or our Stroke Hotline (914)-681-2615.
Diabetes and Nutrition Services
Living With Diabetes
White Plains Hospital offers a 12-hour course providing instruction on blood sugar control, nutrition, exercise, and psychosocial issues for people with diabetes. Please call (914)-681-1228 for more information.
Nutrition Counseling
White Plains Hospital offers consultations by registered nutritionists for those needing special help with diet, meal plans, or diabetes education classes. Please call (914)-681-1228.
Overeaters Anonymous
A satellite group that meets at White Plains Hospital. For more information, call Jerry Ansizi at (914)-777-3577.
THE ANXIETY AND PHOBIA TREATMENT CENTER
WPHC’s Anxiety and Phobia Treatment center is the first hospital-based center of its kind in the country—providing groundbreaking therapies and programs since 1971. For details on the programs listed below, call (914)-681-1038.
Phobia Workshops
Through White Plains Hospital’s Phobia Workshop, participants attend nine weekly group meetings with a professional, and seven one-hour practice sessions with a phobia counselor to help them overcome fears and phobias using a cognitive behavioral and supportive exposure approach. The next workshop starts Wednesday February 23rd. Documented 92% success rate. Please call (914)-681-1038 for more information.
Health Anxiety Program
This group, led by a White Plains Hospital psychiatrist, is designed for people who have hypochondria-an exaggerated fear of physical illness. Call (914)-681-1038 for more information.
Public Speaking/Social Anxiety Program
Weekly meetings focused on social anxiety and public speaking. This program allows you to work at your own pace, attempting manageable yet challenging exercises without pressure to perform. Through hard work and our systematic approach, confidence and ability will dramatically increase. Group meets Thursdays at 5:30 pm. Cost is $25 per meeting. Call (914)-681-1038 for information regarding location, registration, and fees.
PARENT AND CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAMS
White Plains Hospital, in partnership with Destination Maternity, provides an array of educational opportunities for expectant and new parents. Classes include prenatal yoga, Mommy Me yoga, Daddy Basic Training, and more. Most classes are held at Destination Maternity in White Plains. Unless otherwise noted, call (914)-681-1047 or (914)-681-1234 for more information or to register for any of these programs.
For up-to-date class schedules and times and dates for the classes mentioned below, please visit our website at www.wphospital.org. Go to the Maternity Program page and click on Parent Education Classes at the bottom of the page.
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
A class addressing everything the expectant mother needs to know for successful breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Support Group
This ongoing group for prenatal and postnatal women is led by nurses and/or certified lactation educators.
Childbirth Classes
Lamaze and Lamaze refresher programs are taught by independent certified instructors.
Expectant Parent Tours
Tours of the Silberstein Neonatal and Maternity Centered are scheduled multiple times per month.
Child Passenger Safety Program
A program offered by White Plains Hospital Center and the Greenburgh Police Department with the intention to educate parents and caregivers on car seat safety, injury prevention, and health promotion, and to ensure that babies and children are correctly and safely secured while traveling in a motor vehicle. Last year the child seat safety program inspected over 1400 car seats and only 10 were installed correctly!
Child Passenger Safety Seminar Inspection
Parents and caregivers can sign up for this free program- held on the first Tuesday of every month, February 1st at 7:00 pm to learn more about child passenger safety and proper installation. Call (914)-681-2444 to register.
Child Safety Seat Check
Experts are available to check your car seat for free on the first and third Saturdays. February 5th and February 19th from 11:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M. at the Greenburgh Police Department Child Seat Inspection Station at 177 Hillside Avenue. No appointments are necessary.
Additional Classes
Baby Talk (Sunday March 27th), Prenatal Yoga, Mommy Me yoga, Daddy 101, Sibling Preparation class, and more are available. Call (914)-681-1234.
SENIOR SERVICES
69 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601
Mall Walkers
Walk for fitness and fun! This group meets three times a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 am, at the Galleria Mall, Fashion Level 2. Participants walk at their own pace in an environment supervised by WPHC health care professionals. This program is free. Newcomers should call (914)-681-1249 for more information.
Alzheimer’s Program
Meets the first and third Thursday every month from 2:00-3:00 pm. Call (914)-681-1249 for more information.
Voice Care Emergency Response
A two-way emergency response system for your home that offers a direct link to help in case of an emergency, 24 hours a day. Discounts are available to HealthAccess members. Call (914)-681-1249 for more information.
DICKSTEIN CANCER TREATMENT CENTER:
2-4 Longview Avenue, White Plains
Cancer Genetics Program
White Plains Hospital offers genetic counseling to individuals with a personal or family history of cancer. The aim is to provide clear, relevant information regarding cancer risks and to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers. Counselors are available Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Call (914)-681-2873 for more information and referrals.
A Reading Writing Workshop
These workshops bring healing through writing and sharing our stories in a safe and supportive environment. Meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of the month February 9th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Weil Conference Room on the 3rd floor of the Dickstein Cancer Center. No previous writing experience is required. A light supper is served and all materials are supplied. The workshops are free of charge, but registration is required to attend. To register or for more information call (914)-669-5011 or (914)-681-2701.
Look Good…Feel Better
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society; beauty techniques (makeup and wig selection/styling) for women undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments. The next session will begin April 5th. Registration is required- please call (914)-681-2701 for more information or to register.
Yoga
Interactive Yoga Therapy combines the timeless insights of yoga with the latest advances in mind and body health. Please call (914)-681-2701 for more information or to register for the class. Fee $80.
Dental Yoga, a specialized 6 week yoga therapy, is also available. Meets Tuesday evenings at 6pm. Please call (914)-681-2701 for class schedule and fee information.
Support for People with Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer
A support group for those who suffer from the consequences of cancer of the head or neck. The group meets on the third Thursday of every month, February 17th in the third floor conference room, Dickstein Center, 2-4 Longview Ave., White Plains, NY. Call (914)-681-2701 for more information.
OTHER
Blood Donor Center
The Blood Donor Center is open every weekday 8:45 am – 3:45 pm. Saturday hours are available. Donors must be 17 – 75 years of age, in good health and weigh at least 110 lbs. Appointments are recommended. Call (914)-681-1056.
Blood Pressure Screening
Sponsored by the Auxiliary of WPHC, a free blood pressure screening is available every third Wednesday of the month, February 16th, from 1:00-4:00pm, in the hospital lobby. For further information call (914)-681-1225
Caregiver Support Program
White Plains Hospital has a new Caregivers Support program for those caring for loved ones facing the challenges of acute or catastrophic illness at White Plains Hospital. For more information on this program, and to learn about the new Caregivers Resource Room, please call (914)-681-2184.
White Plains Hospital Center Piggy Bank Thrift Store
Sponsored by the Auxiliary of White Plains Hospital Center, the Piggy Bank sells new and gently-used women’s and children’s clothing at discount prices, and sales benefit various programs at WPHC. The Piggy Bank is located at 261 South Central Avenue in Hartsdale and is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, year round. Call (914)-682-1882 for more information.
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