WELLNESS
PROGRAMS
WOMEN'S HEALTH LIAISON
SERVICE
617-499-5050
An outpatient program serving the special mental health needs of women.
Services include consultation and treatment during pregnancy, prevention
and treatment of postpartum depression, guidance with parenting issues,
support for pregnancy loss and infertility, help with unplanned pregnancy,
treatment for premenstrual syndrome, help with sexual problems, support
for menopause and hysterectomy, adoption counseling, and support and counseling
for domestic violence.
DIABETES EDUCATION
617-499-5664
Individualized education programs for diabetes self management. Patients
need a physician referral.
TRAVEL RESOURCE
CENTER
617-499-5055
The Travel Resource Center at Mount Auburn Hospital specializes in a wide
range of travel-related healthcare, including pre-trip evaluations, illness
prevention, immunizations, International Certificates of Vaccination,
and post-travel treatment of an illness.
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LIFELINE
617-499-5525
An emergency response service for disabled and older adults at home alone.
MINDING YOUR BODY
AND YOUR MIND: A Stress Management Program 617-499-5660
An eight-week educational program that teaches participants how to understand,
identify, and cope more effectively with stress.
STRESS COUNSELING
617-499-5660
An evaluation and treatment program that helps individuals understand,
identify, and cope more effectively with stress anxiety, panic, sadness,
pain, insomnia, and related physical disorders, or with the stressful
demands of chronic illness. Relaxation and biofeedback techniques may
be used to gain more self-control over such physical symptoms as headaches,
gastrointestinal distress, and Raynaud's disease.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM 718-863-8616
The EAP provides professional help in a strictly confidential manner to
employees having marital and family problems, emotional stresses, alcohol
and other drug related problems, career issues, and legal and financial
issues. Services provided through your employer.
SMOKING CESSATION
617-499-5625
A free, three-session "quitters program" followed by ongoing support sessions.
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SUPPORT
GROUPS
COMMON GROUND
617-499-5050
An edcational and support network for individuals coping with a cancer
diagnosis.
CANCER SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP 617-499-5050
Group explores the physical and emotional aspects of living with cancer,
including the fear of reoccurrence and other long-term issues.
BREAST CANCER
SURVIVORS GROUP 617-499-5050
For newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Group discusses the different
types of treatment available for breast cancer as well as strategies for
coping with the illness.
PROSTATE CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP 617-499-5050
Free monthly support groups for prostate cancer survivors and their families.
New members may join at any time. For more information, call Beth Roy
at the Department of Social Work.
HYSTERECTOMY SUPPORT GROUP 617-499-5050
A support group for women who are dealing with issues relating to this
surgery and how it impacts one's life.
DIABETES EDUCATION
AND SUPPORT GROUP 617-499-5660
For patients and their families. An eight-week educational program led
by a certified diabetic educator provides weekly meetings devoted to each
aspect of good glucose control. Sessions with a podiatrist, dietician,
endocrinologist, and exercise specialists are included.
BEREAVEMENT GROUP
617-499-5079
People who have lost a loved one may experience feelings of loss, grief,
anger, depression, or isolation. These feelings can often heal more quickly
if the survivors know that others share their pain and that they are not
alone.
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EEXERCISE
CLASSES
POST-PARTUM EXERCISE
CLASS
781-643-6489
A six-week program for moms and babies held at 22 Mill Street in Arlington,
Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to noon.
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE
CLASS
781-643-6489
An eight-week program held at 22 Mill Street in Arlington, Thursdays at
10:30 AM. New members may join at any time.
FELDENKRAIS EXERCISE CLASS
617-491-0067
A six-session class held at 725 Concord Avenue, Tuesdays from 6:00 to
7:00 PM. New members may join at any time.
BACK SCHOOL
617-491-0067
A one-time 90-minute education/exercise program held at 725 Concord Avenue,
the last Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.
TAI CHI
617-491-0067
A 10-week Tai Chi class held at 725 Concord Avenue, Mondays at 12:30 PM.
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EDUCATION
SERVICES
HEALTH EDUCATION
RESOURCE LIBRARY
617-441-0700
A comprehensive health education library is available at the Massachusetts
Prevention Center in Cambridge. The lending library holds a variety of
books, curricula, videotapes, and audiotapes on public health topics such
as alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use and abuse, violence prevention,
and assistance for community prevention efforts. www.preventioncenter.org
SPEAKERS NETWORK
617-499-5094
The Mount Auburn Hospital Speakers Network, a service offered at no charge,
will provide your group with professionals prepared to speak about a wide
variety of topics relating to healthcare.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
617-499-5016
Patients rely on the extra measure of care that Mount Auburn Hospital's
volunteers give, and our staff is always grateful for the many tasks volunteers
perform every day.
BLOOD DONOR SERVICES
617-499-5096
The Mount Auburn Hospital Blood Bank welcomes blood donations from volunteer
donors and from those wishing to donate for their own, non-emergency surgery.
Anyone interested in becoming a blood donor may call the Blood Bank for
more information or to make an appointment.
PARENT EDUCATION
PREPARED CHILDBIRTH SERIES
617-499-5121
This six-week series teaches expectant couples about pregnancy, labor,
delivery, and the early days of parenting. It provides information on
both the physical and emotional aspects of labor and birth, relaxation
and breathing techniques, and medical intervention/caesarean births. A
Pediatric Forum, where a pediatrician answers questions about newborn
care, is included.
WEEKEND SEMINAR CHILDBIRTH CLASS
617-499-5121
Covers the complete six-week course in one weekend - from 10:00 AM to
3:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday. This version continues to be very popular,
especially for couples who have busy schedules, travel extensively, live
a distance from the hospital, or are in school during weekday evenings.
BIRTH REFRESHER CLASS
617-499-5121
A two-week class is offered to experienced parents. Topics include incorporating
the new baby into the family structure and a review of labor and delivery,
as well as relaxation and breathing techniques.
NEW MOTHERS' SUPPORT
GROUP
617-499-5121
This six-week series involves mothers approximately six weeks postpartum
and their new infants. An instructor provides information about infant
care, infant/child development, as well as feeding methods.
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BREAST-FEEDING
617-499-5121
A two-hour class on the practice of breast-feeding. Through discussion,
video, and slide presentations, you will gain a clear understanding of
breast-feeding techniques. Information is provided by a childbirth educator
with special training in breast-feeding counseling. Breast pump rentals
are available.
SIBLING CLASS
617-499-5121
The sibling class helps prepare children for the many changes a baby can
bring to a household. Parents will also learn ways to help their children
adjust to the new arrival. A tour of the maternity unit and nursery is
included.
BIRTHPLACE TOURS
617-499-5121
A tour of Mount Auburn Hospital's BirthPlace on the fifth floor of the
main Hospital building is available to expectant couples.
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ADDICTIONS
PROGRAMS
PREVENTION AND
RECOVERY CENTER MEN'S/WOMEN'S RECOVERY GROUP
617-499-5051
Groups open to men and to women seeking support for recovery from alcohol
or drug abuse.
ADOLESCENT GROUP
617-893-0115
This education/evaluation group is for adolescents who are experiencing
some form of problem from their use of alcohol or drugs.
CO-DEPENDENT RECOVERY
GROUP
617-499-5051
For spouses and loved ones of individuals who are struggling with alcoholism
and/or addiction.
ALCOHOL/DRUG EDUCATION
GROUP
617-499-5051
Group education for individuals or families of individuals concerned about
their own or a loved one's use of alcohol or drugs.
RELAPSE PREVENTION
TRAINING
617-499-5051
Skill development group for indentifying relapse triggers and strategies
to avoid relapse.
ANGER MANAGEMENT
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
617-499-5051
Group program to assist individuals in developing coping skills to address
the relationships between anger and substance use.
CENTER FOR PROBLEM
GAMBLING
617-499-5194
The first and largest outpatient clinic in Massachusetts specifically
for the treatment of compulsive gambling. Specialized help for problem
gamblers and their families on an individual, couple, and/or group basis.
Treatment is provided by a team of mental health professionals experienced
in the treatment of compulsive gambling.
For information about
other programs at Mount Auburn Hospital, call Community Relations at 617-499-5098.
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