At Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA, we realize that at times our patients require more than medical treatment when facing health care issues. That's why we have developed a wide variety of support groups to provide the residents of Chester County, PA with personal counseling and emotional support in dealing with illness and its physical and emotional effects. Support group participants attend sessions both to learn and to share. Patients and family members benefit from the information presented by guest speakers and draw strength from sharing their experiences with others.

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Bereavement Support

Penn Medicine At Home offers bereavement programs and services to help survivors of hospice patients through the grieving process and to educate the community on various grief-related topics.

The Parent Wellness Network

Community group focused on keeping Chester County parents and parents-to-be healthy, hopeful and happy! Includes links to a number of Chester County Hospital support groups for moms and dads.

Living With Heart Failure Support Group

Join others who live with chronic heart failure at this monthly meeting. Learn important information from the Heart Failure Team Representatives to help you avoid hospitalizations and live a longer, fuller life.

Cancer Support and Programs

We offer a variety of cancer support groups and programs including art therapy, survivorship steps, coping with cancer support groups, and more.

Cardiac

The Cardiac Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month.

ICD Support Group

Do you or a loved one have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)? Join us at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA for some education and story sharing with others who are learning to live with this life-saving device.

Diabetes

Monthly meeting for individuals with diabetes and their family members held at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA.

Insulin Management of Diabetes Support Group

This bimonthly support group at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA is for people using intensive insulin management to manage their diabetes.

Parkinsons Disease Support Group

Free monthly meetings inform, encourage and offer fellowship with others coping with Parkinson's Disease.

Struggles & Solutions (Weight Control)

Struggling with weight loss? Each month, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will lead Chester County, PA residents in a discussion on an interesting, timely and immediately useful topic about food, activity, stress and wellness to help you lead a healthier lifestyle.

Helpful Links

Spirituality, grief management and other useful resources.

Community Resources

Links to other health-related organizations and resources in Chester County, PA.

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