Education and Support
When you’re in our hospitals, you can expect advanced, compassionate care. But we also want you to be fully prepared to care for yourself once you leave. Our education and support groups will give you the information and tools you need to remain confident in your rehabilitation. (937) 339-0356
Stroke Support Group
If you’re recovering from a stroke, joining a support group can be an important next step. These gatherings are a place where stroke survivors, their families and friends support one another as they learn to deal with the impact of stroke on their lives. You are encouraged to join regardless of your age, level of function, or length of time since the stroke. There are no dues or charges to participate in this group.
Atrium Medical Center: (513) 974-5233(513) 974-5233
Miami Valley Hospital: (937) 208-3543
(937) 208-3543Upper Valley Medical Center: (937) 440-4756
(937) 440-4756
Parkinson’s Support Group
This support group provides an exchange of practical and useful information about treatments, research, and lifestyle adaptations. You get the opportunity to connect and share experiences and tips for living with Parkinson’s disease. Group discussions are facilitated on a variety of topics, such as therapies, medicines, and more. Patients, spouses, family, friends and caregivers are welcome.
Atrium Medical Center: (513) 974-4523(513) 974-4523
Miami County: (937) 573-9098(937) 573-9098
Speech Therapy Support Group
Practice the skills you learn during speech therapy with others who may share your impairment. This group has one rule: Everyone gets to talk!
Atrium Medical Center: (513) 420-5233(513) 420-5233
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
The food you eat significantly influences your health and well-being. A diet of nutritious food can help you manage and live with a chronic disease. To help you develop a diet designed to support treatment of your medical condition, Premier Health offers outpatient nutrition counseling and diet education.
With a referral from your health care provider, you can schedule your appointment with a Premier Health licensed registered dietitian. Many insurance plans cover nutrition counseling, also referred to as medical nutrition therapy.
Fidelity Health Care
If you’re recovering at home, the dedicated professionals at Fidelity Health Care are ready to bring help — from personal care to meal preparation, from transportation to companionship — right to your door. Services include but are not limited to:
- Amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic training
- Home safety evaluations
- Incontinence training
- Joint replacement management
- Pain management
- Rehabilitation following surgery or injury
- Stroke, head injury, and other neurological rehabilitation
- Wheelchair and other equipment assessments
Learn more about Fidelity Health Care.