Support Groups

Several support groups are offering virtual options. Please check our cancer support page and surgical weight loss support group schedule for more details about how to attend.

Group of people gathered in a support group

Owensboro Health is proud to host the following education and support groups to promote healing, hope, and health in our community.

Cancer Support

Stronger Together: Uniting for the Journey (In-person and virtual) – Anyone with previous or current cancers, ALL are welcome. RSVP not required. Find details about this support group and more support options at OwensboroHealth.org/CancerSupport

Chemotherapy: Patient Education

As a new patient in our office, you are invited to a 60-minute informative session: partnering with you to improve your treatment experience.

Meets every Tuesday from 2 - 3 p.m.

Location: 1000 Breckenridge Street, Suite 200 Owensboro, KY 42303

Call 270-688-3445 to reserve your spot.

What You Will Learn

You will gain an overview of:

  • Chemotherapy and biotherapy
  • How the medication is given
  • Potential side effects and how best to manage them

We also provide additional resources both at Owensboro Health and in our community that may further assist you.

Diabetes Support Group

Location: Healthpark - Classroom B

Address: 1006 Ford Avenue Owensboro, KY 42301

Come to learn more about managing your diabetes and to meet others dealing with diabetes.

Questions? Call Gus Johnson, RN, CDE: 270-688-1227.

2023 Schedule

This group meets at 5:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month.

  • January 17
  • February 21
  • March 21
  • April 18
  • May 16
  • June 20
  • July 18
  • August 15
  • September 19
  • October 17
  • November 21
  • December: No meeting

Huntington Disease Support Group

Meets on Sundays, bi-monthly.

Location: Healthpark Classroom A

Address: 1006 Ford Avenue Owensboro, KY 42301

Provides information and support to patients and families regarding Huntington's Disease.

2023 Meeting Dates (2 to 4 p.m. Central Time)

  • February 5
  • April 2
  • June 4
  • August 6
  • October 1
  • December 3

Please RSVP, Cathy Saliga, HDSA Social Worker at 502-637-4372 or csaliga@hdsa.org. Meetings may be canceled due to low response or inclement weather.

(Pulmonary) Better Breathers Club

Offers patient-centered and community based educational opportunities and support to persons with chronic lung disease. First Wednesday of each month from Noon – 1 p.m. in the Healthpark West Concourse.

Address: 1006 Ford Ave. Owensboro, KY 42301

Contact: Owensboro Health Heart and Lung Rehab at 270-688-5155.

Stroke Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of every month.

6 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Healthpark Classroom B

Address: 1006 Ford Avenue Owensboro, KY 42301

Support group for stroke survivors and their families.

Contact: Stroke Clinical Program Specialist at 270-417-2413

Surgical Weight Loss

Visit their webpage for specific dates, topics and contact information.