Quincy Medical Center offers many educational programs throughout the year. They focus on numerous health issues and medical conditions, and include:
Check for upcoming events for more specifics on planned programs and activities.
Quincy Medical Center, 114 Whitwell Street, hosts a variety of health screenings, educational programs and support groups throughout the year, which are open to all members of the community. Following is a listing of some of our community program and support group information. For more information about any of the programs, call the telephone numbers listed below. Free parking is available for programs at QMC.
While these gatherings are designed to offer peer support, we strongly recommend that you consult your physician for additional information and potential medical treatment associated with these issues. Contact our Doctor Finder service at 1-800-488-5959 to find a physician.
Bereavement Support Group This eight-session group is intended to help alleviate feelings of loss while assisting with the healing process. There is no cost to attend. Meets Wednesdays, 4-5:30 p.m. in Rm. B603. Pre-registration is required. Call 617-376-5502.
Ciara Durkin Cancer Resource Center The Ciara Durkin Cancer Resource Center (2nd floor, A Bldg.) is open to the public each weekday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment by calling 617-376-5612. The Cancer Resource Center provides patients, families and caregivers access to information on cancer care, treatment and wellness, including cancer-related books, pamphlets and videos.
HIV Testing Quincy South Shore AIDS Cares offers free, anonymous and confidential testing. Walk-ins welcome on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointments are available Monday through Thursday. Call 857-939-4108.
Senior Dinners are served in the cafeteria every Thursday from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. For a discounted price of $4.50, seniors can enjoy a hot entrée, two side dishes and dessert.
Al-Anon, meets Sundays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Conference Room B/C, contact 781-843-4385; Mondays from 7-8 p.m., Conference Room A (no contact info.); Tuesdays from 7 - 8 p.m., Conference Room D, contact: 617-472-5628; and Saturdays from 9:30- noon, Conference Room B/C, contact: 617-479-3311.
Breast Cancer Support Group, meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 7:30-9 p.m., Room A., call 781-843-8007.
Debtors Anonymous, meets Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Conference Room D. For information, call 800-421-2383.
Emotions Anonymous, meets Sundays, 3-4:00 p.m. Call 617-328-8988 for more information.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, meets on the third Sunday of the month, 2 to 4 p.m., Conference Room A, call 781-848-0462.
Narcotics Anonymous, meets Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Conference Room B/C (no contact info.); Saturdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Conference Room B/C, contact: 508-269-6777; and on the first Sunday of each month (the second on holidays), noon to 5 p.m., Conference Room B/C, contact: 617-328-7589.
Nicotine Anonymous, meets Mondays and Fridays, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. in Conference Room D, contact: 617-276-3699.
National Stuttering Association meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 7 – 9 p.m., Administration Conference Room. Call 781-337-5323 for information.
Safe Place, for people who have lost loved ones to suicide, meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Conference Room D. For more information, call 617-536-2460.
These groups are designed to provide emotional and spiritual support only. For clinical advice or medical treatment, contact your primary care physician. If you need help finding a physician, contact the the Steward Doctor Finder at 1-800-488-5959 to be referred to a
Quincy Medical Center-affiliated physician or specialist.