Support Groups

The ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) Support Group is a support group for ICD recipients, their families and friends in the greater Charlotte area. Sponsored by Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute and the major ICD device manufacturers, the ICD Support Group offers a forum for education and a network for support.

The group meets every other month at varied locations at no cost to participants. Meetings feature interactive lectures on topics that are of interest to those with ICDs. Topics such as "Traveling with an ICD", "Your ICD and How It Works" and "Intimacy and Your ICD" have been presented at past meetings. The opportunity for meeting and talking with other ICD recipients is also provided.

Questions? For more information about the ICD Support Group in the Charlotte area, contact Terri Cooper, RN at 704-444-4148 or terri.cooper@carolinashealthcare.org.

For more information about the ICD Support Group in the Shelby area, contact Amanda Sowell, RN at 704-482-1006 or amanda.sowell@carolinashealthcare.org

Thursday, June 9, 2011, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
“Emotional and Psychological Impact of Shocks” 
Presented by Rebecca Sotile Fallon, Medtronic Curriculum Development Manager

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
“What Happens When I Get my Device Checked?”
Sponsored by St. Jude Medical

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
“Spiritual Practices for the Heart”
Presented by David Carl, M.Div., CHS Director of Pastoral Care
Sponsored by Biotronik

Covenant Presbyterian Church
1000 East Morehead St., Charlotte, NC
(At the corner of Morehead Street, Dilworth Road and McDowell Street)

The programs are free, but registration is required. Click here or register by phone at 704-444-4150.

 

Monday, April 25, 2011, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
“Emotional and Psychological Impact of Shocks”
Presented by Medtronic

Monday, July 25, 2011, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
“Stress Management”
Presented by Boston Scientific

Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
“Heart Healthy Holidays”
Presented by Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute
Sponsored by St. Jude Medical

Cleveland Regional Medical Center Auditorium
111 West Grover St., Shelby, NC 28150
(The auditorium is located on the second floor of the Grover Building at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.  Park in the visitor parking lot and enter through the Cancer Center.  Enter the elevators straight ahead and go to the second floor.  The Center for LifeLong Learning will be directly to the right.  The auditorium is the second door on the left upon entering the Center for LifeLong Learning.)

The programs are free, but registration is required.  Click here or register by phone at 704-482-1006.