Please continue to visit the AAKP Web site for local support group listings. Patient support group information will be updated as it becomes available.

DAYTONA BEACH

Name: Halifax Health - Transplant Support Group
Location: Halifax Health Medical Center, France Tower, Meeting Room G
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Contact: Jenny Ketring, 386-947-4651 or Jennifer.Ketring@halifax.org  
Additional Information: This group aims to provide education to pre- and post-transplant patients in an effort to help kidney patients better understand and cope with their disease, to learn about medical options, and to share their questions and experiences in a supportive environment.

ENGLEWOOD

Name: Kidney Cancer Support Group
Location: 700 Medical Blvd.
Englewood, FL 34223
Time: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm
Contact: Peggy Ulrich, 941-697-1212 or emailpegil68@embargmail.com
Additional Information: This group is for kidney cancer patients and their caregivers.

HOLLYWOOD

Name: Kidney Disease Awareness Support Group
Location: Memorial Regional Hospital South
3600 Washington St.
Hollywood, FL 33021
Time: 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm
Contact: Ed Miller, 954-893-6811 or edhmiller2000@yahoo.com 
Additional Information: This group provides support to individuals who have kidney disease and their family members. Their mission is to inform, to educate and to raise public awareness about kidney disease. The group plans to have fundraisers to help those in financial need. Next meeting is on March 23rd.

LAKE WORTH

Name: Kidney Association of South Florida
Location: North County Senior Center
5217 Northlake Blvd.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Time: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kidney Friendly Holiday Eating and Cooking
Contact: 561-471-2588 or 561-351-3513
Additional Information: The mission of the Kidney Association of South Florida is to provide education and support for kidney patients and their families in the area. 

Location: Wellington Regional Medical Center (located on the corner of Forest Hill & SR7/441)
10101 Forest Hill Blvd.
Wellington, FL 33414
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Conference Room A: Use the rear parking lot; enter through the Out-Patient Entrance
Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment Options: In-Center Hemodialysis
Contact: 561-471-2588 or 561-351-3513
Additional Information: The mission of the Kidney Association of South Florida is to provide education and support for kidney patients and their families in the area.

St.Petersburg

Name: The Power of Life
Location: St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 7th Avenue N, St.Petersburg, FL 33705
               First Floor, Classroom D
Time: Second Sunday of Month @ 2pm
Contact: Nicole Fauri, MSW, 727-393-5551
Additional Information: The mission of the Power of Life Support Group is to provide emotional support and education on kidney disease. For Pre-Dialysis, Dialysis and Transplant patients, family and friends. 

TAMPA BAY 

Name: Tampa Bay Kidney Community
Location: Tampa General Hospital/Lifelink of Florida
409 Bayshore Blvd, 4th Floor
Tampa, FL 33606
Time: March 24, 2011, 6:00 pm; Topic: Vascular Access
Contact: Laurie Shore, MSW, LCSW, 800-844-9302 x5509
Additional Information: The Tampa Bay Kidney Community provides educational opportunities for patients to learn more about kidney related topics.