Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group

Don’t underestimate the importance of education and peer support when living with diabetes. Located at Memorial’s Diabetes Education Office, 2615 Enterprise Boulevard. For more information, call Memorial’s Diabetes Education at (337) 494-6425.

Designer Genes

A support group by and for the parents of children with genetic disorders. Located at Memorial Hospital for Women, 1900 W. Gauthier Road. For more information, call the group’s founders, Ashleigh Hornsby (337) 853-7657 or Jessi James (337) 563-1178.

Sisters Surviving

A breast cancer support group for women newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment or who have completed treatment. For more information, call (337) 433-5817.

Life, Hope, Courage Cancer Support Group

For those adult cancer patients who are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or who have completed treatment. Caregivers are welcome. For more information call Ashley Rene, LMSW (337) 494-4644.

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Look Good... Feel Better

Looking good can often be an important step toward feeling good - especially for women who are fighting the cancer battle. With that in mind, Memorial and the American Cancer Society are offering women struggling with cancer - the diagnosis, treatment and concerns about their appearance - a chance to Look Good...Feel Better. For more information, call (337) 433-5817.

Sarcoidosis Support Group

A group for people in our area dealing with this incurable disease, to come together to share their stories, health tips and support. For more information, call Sabrina Sonnier at (337) 287-6709.

Stroke Support Group

A support group for survivors of stroke and/or brain injury, and their families. For more information, call (337) 494-3150.