Years ago, the purpose of a hospital was to treat people when they were ill and injured...period. But just as the field of medicine has evolved in remarkable ways, so has the concept of health care. Today, helping people stay well is a major part of what healthcare is all about at South Miami Hospital, which sponsors a wide variety of free support groups, classes and seminars for the community.
Support groups
Baby’s first year, weight-loss surgery, stroke, loss. These are a few of the more than 20 support groups held at South Miami Hospital. For additional information, please call 786-622-8106.
Cancer Support Groups
The Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program offers a wide variety of support groups to help cancer patients and their families. For information on these support groups, call our Cancer Resource Service at 786-596-2430; toll-free outside Miami-Dade County, 800-599-2456; or e-mail at cancerinfo@baptisthealth.net
Diabetes Support Groups
Support groups offer adults with diabetes a chance to share and learn from others who are also learning to take control of the disease. For more information, call 786-662-5168.
Coping with Heart Disease
Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute at South Miami Hospital offers support groups to help cardiac patients and their families learn from professionals and from one another. For more information, call 786-662-5128.
Weight-loss Surgery
For people considering weight-loss surgery, or those who’ve already had the procedure, South Miami Hospital offers a monthly support group. Call 786-662-4800 for additional information.
New and Expectant Parent Education Programs
South Miami Hospital offers a continuous series of programs to help expectant parents prepare for their baby's arrival and to enhance the experience for the entire family in the child-bearing year. For more information, call 786-662-5026. Or e-mail at southmiamichildbirth@baptisthealth.net
Speakers Bureau
Create your own health education program at your job or organization. Our physicians and other health care professionals are experts in their fields and are happy to share their knowledge. Sports medicine, nutrition, cancer prevention...we offer a wealth of topics. For additional information, please call Marketing/Public Relations at 786-662-5015.