Benedictine Hospital provides support for people diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Our program is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please call 845-338-2500 Ext: 4196. You can also check our "Events" page to see what programs are upcoming.
Hepatitis C affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation. There are factors which put some people at greater risk, however.
Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis refers to several common diseases caused by viruses that can lead to swelling and tenderness of the liver. The most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, B and C. Hepatitis B and C can lead to serious, permanent liver damage.
There are specific tests your doctor can do to identify viral hepatitis A,B, and C. If you think you may be infected consult your physician immediately. Detailed information about hepatitis can be found at the following websites:
www.hepcassoc.org
www.hepc-connection.org
www.liverfoundation.org
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/disease/hepatitis
www.niddk.nih.gov
Our mission is to provide resource information and a support network for women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, their families, and their friends.
The Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program is committed to prevention, early detection, and health care advocacy to help the women of our community cope with ovarian cancer. Our program is affiliated with the Oncology Support Program at Benedictine Hospital. Our services are confidential and free of charge.
Our program assists women and their families during this transition so they not only have the educational resources necessary for decision making, but they have the opportunity to speak with others who have experienced the same issues.
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The Ovarian Cancer Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Breast Center at Benedictine Hospital. It’s an opportunity to meet with other women and express concerns, exchange information, and share feelings. A range of topics is addressed, including surgery and recovery, how to deal with chemo treatments, nutrition, and support. New members are always welcome.
Every December the hospital holds Loving Memories, a bereavement holiday program to help people get through the holidays while remembering their loved ones lost to illness during the year. For more information, call Resource Management, extension 3003.
These free sessions are held every Wednesday to provide information on parenting skills and baby development, and to provide a forum for questions and answers, all in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Registration is requested. For more information, call 334-4807.
Meets: 1 Spellman, Patient Education Room, The Birth Place, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., every Wednesday.
This free support group meets the second Wednesday of each month for parents who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. For more information, call Debbie Swarthoudt 336-8015.
Meets: First Floor ASU Waiting Room, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., second Wednesday of every month.
The free Ostomy Support Group is held the second Tuesday of every month for those who have a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy. For more information, call 338-2500, extension 4542.
Meets: 3 Spellman Conference Room, 4:00-5:00 p.m., second Tuesday of every month.
This free support group celebrates the lives of women who have experienced cancer and meets twice a day every Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month. Meetings are educational and informational with the sharing of experiences and participation in a variety of additional activities. For more information, call Barbara Sarah at 338-2500, extension 4453.
Meets: Fern Feldman Anolick Breast Center, Daytime Session at 11:00 a.m. & Evening Session at 7:00 p.m., every Wednesday except the last Wednesday of the month.
The Nurturing Neighborhood Network, a project of the Oncology Support Program, trains volunteer cancer survivors to support people who are newly diagnosed. To date, two ovarian cancer survivors are trained and available as "Nurturing Neighbors." Equipped with the "Cancer Survival Toolbox," an audiotape series produced by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, they provide occasional visits, phone support, and assistance in accessing information and resources.
The Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program is committed to raising awareness about ovarian cancer symptoms and occurrence through public education. On January 30, 2001, the first Ovarian Cancer Awareness Forum was held at the Senior Residence Auditorium at Benedictine Hospital (see photos). Despite the icy weather conditions, over ninety community members and professionals attended this event, the first of its kind in Ulster County. Presenters included trained ovarian cancer survivors and healthcare professionals, who educated women about ovarian cancer symptoms and detection methods. Future events are being planned for 2002. Program staff is also available to speak at women’s and health organizations and conferences. Please contact us for details.
Ovarian cancer symptom cards are distributed to women getting a mammogram at the Fern Feldman Anolick Breast Center at Benedictine Hospital.
Future plans include a conference for local nurses and an online chatroom on the theme of ovarian cancer detection for local healthcare professionals.
The Program is a founding member of the Northeastern New York Ovarian Cancer Support Network, which connects six ovarian cancer support programs from Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, the Capital District, Glens Falls, and Binghamton, covering a total of 18 counties. Spearheaded by Caring Together, an ovarian cancer support program in Albany, the Network coordinated numerous educational events for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in September 2001, with Lieutenant Governor Mary Donohue as the statewide spokesperson. Currently the Network is planning a lobby day for March 2002 and is applying for a grant from the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance for public education projects.
The Network was recently awarded a $25,000 grant by the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance to conduct public education on ovarian cancer symptoms, risk factors, and detection methods in 2002.
On September 21, 2001, the first annual Dinner Dance in memory of Linda Young was held at the Hillside Manor in Kingston, with 130 people attending. The evening featured a 50-50 raffle, a fabulous silent auction, and live dance music with the Harvey Citron Band. Assemblyman Kevin Cahill attended and gave a compelling address, praising the Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program for its dedication to "what is really important in life." Proceeds of nearly $10,000 will go directly to the Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program.
Our services are possible thanks to the generous ongoing support of our donors. Tax-deductible gifts can be made to the Linda Young Ovarian Cancer Support Program. Please send a check made out to Benedictine Health Foundation, 105 Mary’s Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. Please write Linda Young Memorial Fund in the check memo line. Thank you.
For more information about ovarian cancer and our support program, please contact Sarah Urech, CSW, Coordinator, at 845-334-3171 or by email at surech@benedictine.org.
Our program is dedicated to Linda Young, an R.N. and LaMaze instructor who worked at Benedictine Hospital for over 15 years.
Our purpose in creating this support program carries forth her desire to offer accessible resources and information for women whose lives are altered by ovarian cancer.
Above all, as Linda herself would have wanted, we wish to educate women so they can advocate effectively for their own health care.
In loving memory of Linda, we hope to accomplish our task - one woman at a time.