Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Support Group @ Staten Island University Hospital North Campus
Schedule: Tuesdays at 1-2:30 pm
Contact: Please contact: Joan Rendell at (718) 727-5055
Fee: Free
Location: Staten Island Medical Arts Pavilion, 475 Seaview Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305
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Brain Aneurysm

Brain Aneurysm Support Group “Circle of Friends”
The Circle of Friends Brain Aneurysm Support Group offers education, support and resources for individuals who have experienced a brain aneurysm. Survivors, family members, caregivers and anyone else interested are welcome to attend. The group meets quarterly from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.

2011 Schedule and Topics:

• Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 Guest speaker Jean Paul Asensi, L.Ac, Licensed Acupuncturist
• Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Guest speaker Dr. Deb Benson, Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Tuesday, Sept 13th, 2011 Guest speaker Dr. David Chalif, Chief of Neurovascular Neurosurgery
• Tuesday, Dec 13th, 2011 Guest speaker to be announced

Registration: Please RSVP to Nicole Salant RN, at (516) 562-3815 or email to Nsalant@nshs.edu.
Fee: Free
Location: North Shore University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Large Conference Room – 9 Tower, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030,
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Brain Aneurysm New Orientation Group
Monthly meetings are scheduled for patients and families who have been recently diagnosed or have experienced a brain aneurysm within the last year. Please bring your questions on brain aneurysms and treatment options. Meetings take place the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm.

Please join us to share and express feelings and experiences regarding reactions to diagnosis, treatments options and coping with a life changing event.

2011 Schedule:

• January 11
• February 8
• March 8
• April 12
• May 10
• June 14
• September 13
• October 11
• November 8
• December 13

Contact: Please RSVP to Nicole Salant RN at (516) 562-3815 or email to Nsalant@nshs.edu.
Fee: Free
Location: North Shore University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Large Conference Room – 9 Tower, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030
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Brain Injury

Brain Injury Support Group/Coma Recovery Association
Schedule: Second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm
Contact: Georgina McKee, RN, MA, (631) 756-1826.
Fee: Free
Location: Southside Hospital, Board Room #2, 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 
Resources: In addition, the Coma Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery Association is another excellent source of information.
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Brain Injury Support Group/Long Island Chapter, Brain Injury Association of NY State, Manhasset
Schedule: First Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Contact: Dr. Jean Elbaum, at (516) 719-3700
Fee: Free
Location: Transitions of Long Island ®, 1554 Northern Blvd., 3rd floor, Manhasset, NY 11030
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Epilepsy

Adults with Epilepsy Support Group
Schedule: Last Friday of every month from 2 - 3:30 pm
Contact: Diane McLean, Social Worker, (718) 470-7418, dianem1215@yahoo.com
Fee: Free
Location: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C
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Epilepsy Support Group for Spanish Speaking Patients
Conducted by the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island 
Schedule: First Tuesday of every month at 7 pm
Contact: Bill Mallon, (631) 968-3920, wmallon@nshs.edu  
Fee: Free
Location: Southside Hospital, 301 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706 , Board Room #2
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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis Group Physical Therapy Program
Sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society 
Schedule: Mondays from 1:30 - 2:30pm.
Pre-registration is required: Please contact Bill Doug Griffin, PT, at (516) 393-8900
Fee: Free
Location: STARS in East Meadow
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Multiple Sclerosis Society of Staten Island
Schedule: Fourth Monday of every month at 7 pm
Pre-registration is required: Please contact Peter Dimicelli, at (718) 983-6519
Fee: Free
Location: 930 Willowbrook Road, Staten Island

Neuropathy and Pain

Neuropathy Support Group of Long Island
Schedule: All meetings run from 6 - 8:30 pm (presentation at 7 - 8 pm, when scheduled).

2011 Meetings:

• April 7, 2011
• May 5, 2011
• June 9, 2011

Contact: Regina Rothowski, RN, CNRN, at (516) 562-2347, rrothowski@nshs.edu
Fee: Attendance at our meetings is FREE, but we do ask attendees to make a VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION to pay for mailing and photocopy costs and the costs of refreshments (or bring some refreshments as a contribution).
Location: 145 Community Drive, Great Neck, Executive Conference room #1
Soft drinks and light refreshments will be available at the meetings.

Pain Education Series
Schedule: Second Wednesday of every month. See flyer for exact times.
Contact: Call (631) 675-4510 to reserve a seat. Please contact Kathy Catalano, Assistant Nurse Manager, at kcatalano@nshs.edu or Anne Miglio, NP, amiglio@nshs.edu, with any questions.
Fee: Free
Location: Southside Hospital, 1 East Conference Room.
Free valet parking is available at front entrance. Beverages will be served.
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Parkinson's Disease

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Educational & Support Group Meeting
Schedule: Meets quarterly
Contact: Please contact Maria Gillego, NP, (516) 570-4430, mgillego@nshs.edu, for exact dates and times.
Fee: Free
Location: Rust Auditorium at North Shore University Hospital, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030
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Stroke

LIJ Medical Center Stroke Support Group
Schedule: Second Tuesday of every month from 1:30 - 3 pm
Contact: Marietta Manlulu, RN, MSN, FNP, CNRN, (718) 470-7706
Fee: Free
Location: Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 270-05 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, Epilepsy Conference Room, Research Building Level C
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North Shore University Hospital Stroke Club
Schedule: Every Friday from 10 am – 2 pm
Contact: Joanne Turnier, MS, RN, ACNS, BC, CNRN, CT, Stroke Coordinator, (516) 562-1194, jturnier@nshs.edu
Fee: Free
Location: Building 304 at North Shore University Hospital campus, 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030
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Stroke Support Group
Schedule: Fourth Thursday of every month from 2 - 3 pm
Contact: Joy Harris, (516) 719-2411 or (516) 719-3000, jharris3@nshs.edu
Fee: Free
Location: Plainview Hospital, 888 Old Country Road, in Lecture Room A/B (lower level)
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Tumor/Cancer

Staten Island University Hospital Cancer Support Group
Schedule: Second Monday of each month at 12 pm
Contact: Loretta DeSimone, (718) 226-8888
Fee: Free
Location: Staten Island University Hospital North campus, 2nd floor conference room of the Nalitt Institute
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