Support Groups

support hands McKee Medical Center realizes the importance of sharing your health care experiences. We offer an array of free support groups to help in your recovery:

Cancer
Caregivers and Alzheimer's
Diabetes
New Mothers
Pulmonary

Cancer:

Breast Cancer Support Group
For anyone who has been affected by breast cancer. The Loveland Breast Cancer Support Group, which has been in the community for more than 25 years, began meeting at McKee Medical Center in 2008. Activities include educational programs and emotional support. Light meals are provided.

Cost: No charge
When: Second Thursday of every month from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: McKee Cancer Center lobby
Call: (970) 622-1961

Cancer Caregiver Support Group
For caregivers of cancer patients.

Cost: No charge
Call: (970) 635-4129 for time and locations

Cancer Support Group
For anyone touched by cancer.

Cost: No charge
Call: (970) 635-4129
Location: McKee Cancer Center Lobby
Schedule: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Man- to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

Cost: No charge
Call: (970) 622-1961
Location: McKee Conference and Wellness Center
Schedule: Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.

Soulplay Art Therapy
People whose lives are touched by cancer experience the benefits of expressing themselves through art. No art experience needed.

Cost: No charge.
Call: 635-4129
Location: McKee Cancer Center Conference Room
Schedule: Wednesdays, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Yoga Support Group
Thirty minutes of gentle yoga and breathing and 30 minutes of holistic therapy education for people touched by cancer.

Cost: No charge
Call: (970) 635-4054
Location: McKee Conference and Wellness Center
Schedule: First and Third Thursdays of the month,
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Caregivers Support
For caregivers of elderly adults. The group focuses on providing support and education about community resources and behavior issues, particularly for people with Alzheimer's and memory impairment.

Cost: No charge. Care of elderly adult family members or friends is available through Stepping Stones Adult Day Care program during meeting times at no charge.
Call: (970) 669-7069
Location: First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave.
Schedule: Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Diabetes Information Group
An informational/educational meeting for anyone touched by diabetes who wants to learn and share. There will be a different subject matter for each meeting.

Cost: No charge. No registration needed.
Call: (970) 622-1950 for more information and topics.
Location: McKee Conference and Wellness Center

New Mothers

Breastfeeding Support Group
Mothers with new babies are welcome to attend this gathering to learn and talk about breastfeeding. Volunteers and a lactation specialist weigh the babies before and after breastfeeding to measure how much they take in. They also discuss breastfeeding techniques and issues such as returning to work after maternity leave.

Cost: No charge
Where: McKee Medical Center
When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (except holidays)
from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Call: (970) 669-WELL (9355)

Pulmonary

Breathe Easier Pulmonary Support Group
The Breathe Easier Pulmonary Support Group aims to offer family, friends and people with COPD, asthma, bronchitis and chronic lung-related issues, information, resources and support. Printable Flier

Cost: No charge
Where: McKee Conference & Wellness Center
When: 2nd Friday, every other month from: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Call: (970) 635-4053