Support Groups
Kapi'olani's broad range of services also includes valuable support services for families and individuals faced with the challenges of an illness, loss of a family member, or major life changes. Programs include:
Endometriosis Support Group
A place where women can help themselves and others through mutual support and understanding, education and exchange of information.
Discussion of a broad range of topics including treatment options, coping with chronic pain, infertility, nutrition and many other related areas of interest. A collection of resource materials including articles, books, and the Endometriosis Association's newsletters and tapes are also available.
| Meetings: |
Third Thursday of each month (except December), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Meeting Place: |
Kapi'olani Women's Center |
| Group Leader: |
Carol Imanaka |
| Fee: |
No fee |
| Contact: |
For more information, call the Oahu Endometriosis Association at (808) 223-4154. |
Kardiac Kids Parent Support Group
This support group provides education, encouragement and support to families with children who have congenital heart defects. This includes families whose children may need or have had heart surgery.
| Meetings: |
Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Meeting Place: |
Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Conference Room B, inside Dining Room, 2nd floor |
| Fee: |
No fee, parking validated |
| Contact: |
For more information, contact Laura Bonilla, Pediatrics Director at (808) 983-6169 or Julie Passos at (808) 671-9047. |
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Offering shared support and information, this group is for women who have been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, women who are in treatment, and women who are long-term survivors of ovarian cancer.
| Meetings: |
Fourth Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Meeting Place: |
Kapi'olani Women's Center |
| Group Leader: |
Beth Kupper-Herr, M.A. |
| Fee: |
No fee |
| Contact: |
For more information, call Kapi'olani Health Connection at (808) 535-7000. |
Need More Help?
Visit the Aloha United Way Web site http://auw.org/findhelp/default.aspx for a directory of agencies and support groups covering a wide range of health and human services statewide. For immediate assistance, call (808) 275-2000 or 275-20211.