Support Groups
Kapi'olani's broad range of services also includes valuable support services for families and individuals faced with the challenges of an illness, loss of a family member, or major life changes. Programs include:
Childhood Cancer Connection
This group provides opportunities for families who have been touched by childhood cancer to network, seek mutual support and friendship, and share information and resources.
| Meetings: | Last Thursday of the month, 6-8 p.m. |
| Meeting Place: | Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Conference Room B, inside Dining Room, 2nd floor |
| Group Leader: | Dr. Wendi Hirsch, Clinical Psychologist |
| Fee: | No fee |
| Contact: | For more information, contact Dr. Wendi Hirsch, Clinical Psychologist at (808) 983-6100 or Clarissa Bueno at (808) 224-0147 |
Kardiac Kids Parent Support Group
This support group provides education, encouragement and support to families with children who have congenital heart defects. This includes families whose children may need or have had heart surgery.
| Meetings: | Second Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Meeting Place: | Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Conference Room B, inside Dining Room, 2nd floor |
| Fee: | No fee, parking validated |
| Contact: | For more information, contact Laura Bonilla, Pediatrics Director at (808) 983-6169 or Julie Passos at (808) 671-9047. |
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Offering shared support and information, this group is for women who have been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer, women who are in treatment, and women who are long-term survivors of ovarian cancer.
| Meetings: | Fourth Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Meeting Place: | Kapi'olani Women's Center |
| Group Leader: | Beth Kupper-Herr, M.A. |
| Fee: | No fee |
| Contact: | For more information, call Kapi'olani Health Connection at (808) 535-7000. |
Need More Help?
Visit the Aloha United Way Web site http://auw.org/findhelp/default.aspx for a directory of agencies and support groups covering a wide range of health and human services statewide. For immediate assistance, call (808) 275-2000 or 211.