Support Groups, Programs & Resources

Cancer Care

Breast Cancer and Beyond
Breast Cancer and Beyond Support Program for women coping with a breast cancer diagnosis. These informal gatherings are held for women to share information and discuss experiences that have been part of their breast cancer journey. Call 527-2940 for more information or to find out dates of the next program.

Diabetes

Diabetes Self-Management Education
Classes are offered in the morning, afternoon or evening and are covered by most insurances. Call 527-2850 for more information

Medical Nutrition Therapy
We offer individual counseling with a registered dietitian to learn about diabetes-specific nutrition therapy and meal planning. Call 527-2850 for more information.

Insulin Pump Program
Call 527-2850 for more information.

Organ Transplant

Pre & Post Transplant Support Group
Meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at Concord Hospital, conference room 5C. We welcome both pre and post transplant individuals and caretakers to join us. For more information, email: concordtxgrp@yahoo.com or call 776-5034.

Parents & Caregivers

Breastfeeding Support Group
Breastfeeding mothers share experiences and a Lactation Consultant is available to answer questions. This is a free program held every Wednesday morning and afternoon at Lakes Region General Hospital. Call 524-3211, ext. 3707 for more information.

Car Seat Safety Checks
Available free-of-charge to make sure your baby’s car seat is correctly installed. For an appointment in the Lakes Region, please call 527-2948 or the Three Rivers region, 934-2060, ext. 8369.

Parenting Education Resources*
Parenting education opportunities offered by local nonprofit organizations.

• Family Resource Center of Central New Hampshire 524-1741

• Merrimack County Cooperative Extension 225-5505

Nutrition & Weight Management

Medical Nutrition Therapy
We offer individual counseling with a registered dietitian to learn about disease-specific nutrition therapy, weight loss, and healthy eating. Call 527-2850 for more information.

Cardiac Rehab Nutrition Classes
Call 527-2850 for more information.

Weight No Longer Weight Management Program
Join a registered dietitian for a focused program to help you meet your weight loss goal. Take part in a before and after screening for blood glucose, cholesterol, BMI, Waist/Hip Circumference, and blood pressure. Participants are required to keep a food and activity journal and to weigh in each week. Cost: $150.00. Call 527-7120 for more information and/or to register for the next session.

Weekly Weight In
Join LRGHealthcare Dietitian Kathleen Hayward for a weekly weigh in and nutrition session. Each weekly class will cover a different weight loss topic. To begin this program, participants must meet with a registered dietitian for a one time consultation. Participants must prepay one month at a time, and the cost is $20 for initial meeting with dietitian.

Individual monthly fees are $40/month or enjoy a discount of $60/month with two people from the same household join together. You may also pre-pay for three months in advance and receive a 20% discount. Glasses are held in the HealthLink Building in Downtown Laconia. Call 527-7120 for more information.

Physical Activity

Pool & Fitness
We offer a variety of pool and fitness classes available through our Rehabilitation Services at the beautiful Hillside Medical Park in Gilford. Call 524-2852 for more information.

Wellness Centers Exercise Program
Provides medically supervised exercise programs for people with chronic illnesses, and those whose doctor's feel could benefit from a supervised program. For more info call the Community Wellness Center in Laconia at 527-9355 or the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center in Center Harbor at 253-1839.

Seniors

ServiceLink
Offers information and resources that help seniors, adults with disabilities and their families. Call 1-866-634-9412 or 528-6945 for more information.

Pool & Fitness
We offer a variety of pool and fitness classes available through our Rehabilitation Services at the beautiful Hillside Medical Park in Gilford. Call 524-2852 for more information.

Wellness Centers Exercise Program
Provides medically supervised exercise programs for people with chronic illnesses, and those whose doctors feel could benefit from a supervised program. For more info call the Community Wellness Center in Laconia at 527-9355 or the Winnipesaukee Wellness Center in Center Harbor at 253-1839.

Smoking

Individual Smoking Cessation Counseling
We offer one-on-one smoking cessation counseling with a respiratory therapist. Cost: $125 for five sessions. Call 524-3211, ext. 3541 for more information or to make an appointment.

Holistic Health Center
The LRGHealthcare Holistic Health Center offers a wide variety of smoking cessation treatments in cooperation with your primary care provider. Call 524-9261 for more information.

The New Hampshire Smokers’ Helpline*
Free telephone-based cessation counseling and interactive website. Call 1-800-TRY-TO-STOP (1-800-879-8678) or www.trytostop.org.

* LRGHealthcare offers a wide variety of community education classes and programs. Click here to see the full list.