Support Groups

NEW! Diabetes Support Group – VGH’s Diabetes Program is introducing a new Diabetes Support Group that is free to the community! The group will meet the first Thursday of each month from 7 – 8 p.m. in F-123. Come ready to listen, learn and discuss all things diabetes related! The group is for those with diabetes as well as family members. For more information, please call 360-794-1447 ext. 370.

Cancer Support - For patients, caregivers, family members and friends. Coming together to give and receive support and to promote a new sense of strength and healing. This support group meets every Monday from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Oncology department at Valley General Hospital. (Free)

NEW! Grief Support Group Offered at VGH – “Recovering From the Losses of Life”
Join us in a book study/discussion group held at Valley General Hospital. The book is, “Recovering From the Losses of Life,” by Dr. H. Norman Wright. Valley General Hospital’s Chaplain Kelly Baughman will facilitate this interactive book study in hopes that it will be a helpful tool in the process of healing from a loss.

When: Every other Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (beginning November 6)
Where: Valley General Hospital Chapel
Cost :  Free – although you will need to purchase the book “Recovering From the Losses of Life” (available through Amazon or most book stores)

About the facilitator:
Chaplain Kelly Baughman is an ordained minister and a certified health care chaplain serving at Valley General Hospital, in Monroe. Prior to going into ministry, Kelly taught school for over 20 years, most of which was in Monroe and he also offered courses through Seattle Pacific University as an Adjunct Faculty. He is married and has three children.

Kelly looks forward to facilitating the “Recovering From the Losses of Life” book study. He not only finds the material in the book very helpful, but he has many life experiences to draw upon and share with the group, one of which is the loss of his 7 year-old daughter in 1994.