Support Groups

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center is dedicated to our patient making a full recovery. Here are the support groups we offer: 

• Cancer
• Grief
• Maternity
• Orthopedics
• Rehabilitation
• Transplant patients

Cancer

Esophageal Cancer Support Group:
Banner Good Samaritan’s esophageal cancer support group, which meets monthly, offers support for patients, families, and community members through sharing information and providing resources.

This month's meeting on March 21 features guest speaker, Jill Friedberg, B. S., artist, who specializes in creations of symbolic portraits using recycled materials. Friedberg combines a distinct mixture of supplies such as paint, photography, antique fabrics, tree bark, laundry lint, paint palette shaving, and glass beads. Her artwork is currently on display in the lobby at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. 

CEU’s offered \ 1.00

Cost: Free
When: Third Thursday of each month 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
March 21 topic: Carried away in the creative process
Where: Sandstone North at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Free valet parking 
Contact: Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, at (602) 527-3776

Refreshments served
RSVP appreciated

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Learn and Support Group:
This monthly group is for those facing Triple Negative Breast Cancer to find support and learn from one another. Discuss aspects of living with cancer, treatments, side effect management and survivorship. Open to family and friends. 

• Cost: Free
• When: Fourth Wednesday of every month from 5:30pm-7:00pm 
• Where: Sandstone Conference Room North at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (1111 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix).  Enter through hospital main entrance. 
• RSVP: (602) 712-1006 or RSVP@twccaz.org
• This program is offered in partnership with The Wellness Community – Arizona.

Cooking for Health (Cancer-related nutrition):
Chef Madelyn Pryor covers cancer-related nutrition topics. This cooking demonstration and tasting features a vegan menu. Healthy weight maintenance and meal planning included.

• Cost: Free
• When: Fourth Monday of each month from 6:00pm-8:00pm 
• Where: Prenatal classroom at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center (1111 E. McDowell Road in Phoenix).  Enter through hospital main entrance. 
• RSVP: (602) 712-1006 or RSVP@twccaz.org
• This program is offered in partnership with The Wellness Community – Arizona.

Grief

Grief Support Group:
The Grief Recovery® Outreach Programs are 12-week educational programs guiding participants in the return to a full life. The recovery process can enable one to achieve a sense of meaning and joy even though life is different. Grief Recovery® Specialists lead these programs.

• Cost: $15
• When: Our schedule
• Call: Rev. Cindy Darby, (480) 657-1167

The Breastfeeding Support Group:
Please come with your baby to join other moms in our community to share friendship and support. Meet with board-certified lactation consultants to answer your breastfeeding questions.

• Cost: Free
• When: First and third Mondays of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Banner Good Samaritan Prenatal Classroom (3rd Floor)
• Call: (602) 839-3502

Joint Replacement Education:
Patients receiving a total knee or hip replacement are encouraged to attend our free joint replacement class. Trained orthopedic nurses from our inpatient unit teach this class, as well as our inpatient physical and occupational therapists.

• Cost: Free
• When: Every Wednesday at 1 p.m.
• Where: Banner Good Samaritan 7A Classroom
• Call: (602) 839-3869

Vestibular Support Group:
Vestibular disorders are associated with the parts of the inner ear and brain that process sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements.  Patients who experience vestibular issues are encouraged to attend our free Vestibular Support Group.

• Cost: Free
• When: Third Thursday of the month at 12 p.m.
• Where: Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Institute at 1012 E. Willetta - second floor in Conference Room B.
• Call: (602) 839-2317

Transplant Patients

Liver Transplant Support Group:
A support group for liver transplant patients throughout Phoenix is available on a regular basis at the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Transplant Center.

• Cost: Free
• When: First Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Where: Sandstone North Conference Room
• Call: Banner Good Samaritan Transplant Services, (602) 839-7000

Kidney and Liver Transplant Support Group:
A support group for patients who have had a liver or kidney transplant, their families and caregivers is available on a regular basis at the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center Transplant Center.

• Cost: Free
• When: Third Tuesday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where: Sandstone South Conference Room
• Call: Banner Good Samaritan Transplant Services, (602) 839-7000