Hanover Hospital Wellness &
Education Center
400 York Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Hanover Hospital offers these free support groups:
A.W.A.K.E.
Meetings are held every other month. For those diagnosed with sleep apnea. Provides support and information about the disorder, diagnosis, and treatment. For more information, call (717) 633-2229.Chair Aerobics Fitness Class – Tailored for those with pulmonary or cardiac restrictions. Can also be helpful to individuals in physical rehab stages, those with weight loss concerns, as well as women in late stage pregnancy. Uses modified aerobic exercises to promote good cardiovascular fitness from a sitting or standing position. For additional information, call 633-2159.
Courage Club – A dynamic, on-going, monthly gathering & discussion dedicated to the exploration, encouragement & support of a tobacco-free life. No registration and no membership required. Drop in as you like! For additional information, call 633-8894.
Easy Breathers Club – For those with lung disease and their families. The club will meet quarterly (the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December). For more information, Hanover Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehab Department at 633-2159.
“English As A Secondary Language”, through the York Country Literacy Council. Classes are FREE at the Guthrie Memorial Library. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, call Ashley Messinger at 632-5183, ext. 321.
Speaking Heart to Heart
Speaking Heart to Heart is a program that promotes awareness of various heart and vascular subjects through educational opportunities, social events, and recreational activities. The program encourages and guides participants on heart healthy-lifestyles that will support successful aging, prevent disease and improve quality of life. Click here for more information.Infant Bereavement Services
For patients who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. For information call (717) 633-2198.Diabetes Table Talk-free
For those with diabetes and their families and friends. For more information, call (717) 633-2118.
Lupus Support Group
The Lupus Foundation of PA will hold a FREE support group for Lupus patients at the Hanover Hospital Wellness & Education Center. For more information or to register call toll free, (888) 215-8787.Lymphedema Support Group
For those with Lymphedema, and their families and friends. Meetings alternate between Hanover and Gettysburg locations each month. For more information call (717) 633-9595 or (717) 337-4206Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
For men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and their family and friends. For more information call (717) 633-2123, or the American Cancer Society at (717) 633-4918.
Stroke Support Group, at the Hillside Medical Center is a FREE support group, is designed for survivors of both strokes and head injuries, as well as their family and caregivers. The goals for the group are to provide support, education, and social interaction. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 633-2156.