Welcome. Support in the Wilmington, NC area includes Dr. Miles, Dr. Harris and Dr. Hooks Support Group meetings and other related events and activities.
These Weight-Loss Surgery Monthly Support Group meetings are surgeon supported and professionally led.
Studies show that those who attend support groups are more successful after surgery. Get plugged in to support group that fits your needs and share your experiences while learning from others.
Two of our Wilmington, NC support groups are open to the public. Below is a schedule of meeting time and events, with more specific details following (as submitted) in subsequent post.
On the FIRST Tuesday of each month (Dr. Miles)
NHRMC Cape Fear Site, Wrightsville, Ave 6:30 PM
3rd Floor Education Room
Directions: Take elevator to 3rd floor, exit to the right, make another right and then an immediate left into classroom.
On the SECOND Monday of each month (Dr. Harris)
NHRMC
SEAHEC Classroom D 6:00 PM
Directions to 17st Street, NHRMC: Pull into the main driveway at NHRMC and turn left into the Betty Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Park in lot and enter via the main entrance. Take elevators (they are at the left) to the FIRST floor. Exit, walk through waiting area and take hallway until you reach the SEAHEC library. Take the elevator to the ground floor. Exit the elevator and turn left. Classroom D is located to your immediate left.
Jacksonville, NC
4th Monday of the month
6 - 7pm
Onslow County Library, Jacksonville, NC
Doris Ave
february meeting - miles surgical
NHRMC Support Meeting
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
6:30 p.m.
NHRMC Cape Fear Site
3rd Floor Education Room
(Cape Fear South)
Topic: "The Impact of Weight Loss Surgery on Relationships"
Presenter: Ashley W. Swinson, MSW, LCSW Chrysalis Center
january support 2015 / dr. harris
January Support Group
Monday, January 12, 2015 - 6:00 p.m.
Auditorium (directions below)
Topic: Testimonies and Goal Setting for 2015
Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN
Directions: Pull into the main driveway at NHRMC and turn left into the Betty Cameron Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Park in lot and enter via the main entrance. Take elevators (they are at the left) to the FIRST floor. Exit, walk through waiting area and take hallway until you reach the Auditorium, located on the left. If you go to the SEAHEC library, you have gone too far.
I think you will love the new meeting room. It is brand new and aesthetically pleasing. PLUS....no food smells!
january support 2015
January Support Group
Tuesday, January 6, 2014
6:30 p.m.
NHRMC Cape Fear Site
3rd Floor Education Room
Topic: Testimonies
Focused Goals for 2015: How and Why?
Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN
Come join us and start the New Year with a greater FOCUS!
december support group miles surgical
NHRMC Support Group / December
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
6:30 p.m.
NHRMC Cape Fear Site
3rd Floor Education Room
Topic: TESTIMONIES and a little Christmas BINGO with a few door prizes!
Photo by Don Komarechka
november support group meeting-dr. miles
NHRMC Support Group
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
6:30 p.m.
NHRMC Cape Fear Site
3rd Floor Education Room
Facilitator: Kim Joyner, RN, NHRMC Bariatric Outcomes Manager
Topic: Holiday Rescue: Tips for Maintaining Balance During the Holidays