Breast Feeding Support Group

(216) 595-5353

Families who are breast feeding receive both support and education through this group.
For more information, contact Betty Rogers at (216) 595-5353.

Eagle Circle for Children

(216) 844-5377

This behavior modification and exercise group is specially designed for children who have
asthma or serious weight problems. For more information, contact Jill Goodman, LISW,
(216) 844-5377.

E.A.T. - Esophageal Atresia/TEF-Child and Family Support Connection, Inc.

(216) 844-8641

The Support Connection was formed by and for families of children with EA/TEF
(Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula) and the medical professionals
who treat them. For more information, contact Patti Smith, RN, (216) 844-8641,
Clare McGowan, (440) 526-5483, or Sherm Langan, (216) 661-2815.

Immunodeficiency Foundation Support Group

(216) 844-3237

Patients and families dealing with immunodeficiency disorders benefit from this
community-wide support group. For more information phone (216) 844-3237.

KIDS - Kids Involved in Developing Support

(216) 844-3445

This group provides support for children with hemophilia. For more information,
contact the Hemophilia Office at (216) 844-3445.

 

Mended Hearts

(216) 844-3408

Parents of a child diagnosed with cardiac disease are helped by a network of parents
whose children have already undergone cardiothoracic surgery at Rainbow. If they wish,
the family of the new patient is paired, prior to surgery, with a family whose child has had
a similar diagnosis. The experienced family is available for emotional support, resources,
and information.

Mended Hearts is a national organization initially designed for adults who have undergone
heart surgery. Rainbow established one of the first pediatric subgroups of the organization
and is part of the Greater Cleveland Chapter of Mended Hearts, Inc.

Parents Empowering Parents

(216) 844-3445

Parents whose child has been diagnosed with hemophilia receive education and support.
For more information, contact the Hemophilia Office at (216) 844-3445.

Pediatric Oncology Inpatient Support Group

(216) 844-7428

This group is for parents whose child has been newly diagnosed with cancer. For more
information, contact Sheryl Cohen, LISW, (216) 844-7428.
For more information, call Debbie Hanisch, R.N., M.S.N., (216) 844-3408.

PEND (Parents Experiencing a Stillbirth or Neonatal Death)

(216) 844-3754

PEND is a support group for parents led by parents who have experienced a perinatal
loss. Meetings take place in Rainbow on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The
topics discussed are those brought informally by the parents who attend. The leaders may be
contacted by bereaved parents between the meetings. For more information, call
Dr. John Kennell, (216) 844-3754.

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