Neurosciences Support Groups
Brain Aneurysm / AVM
This support group is held for those diagnosed or treated for an aneurysm
or arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain. Meetings are scheduled
the first Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference
Center. For more information, please contact Pickup Family Neurosciences
Administration at 949-764-5942.
Brain Tumor
This group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. at
the Advanced Technology Pavilion. This is both an educational and support
group for anyone diagnosed with a primary brain tumor or metastatic disease.
Family and friends are welcome to join us. For additional information
or to register, please call 949-722-6237.
Epilepsy
The Epilepsy Program at Hoag Hospital offers an interactive support group​
for all adolescent and adult epilepsy patients. Join us for group discussions
to help you better understand and cope with epilepsy. This group meets
on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Pickup Family
Neurosciences Institute Conference Room (3rd floor of Hoag Conference
Center). For more information, please call 949-764-6066.
Parkinson’s / Movement Disorders
Weekly support groups and seminars are offered for patients with Parkinson's,
their families, caregivers and medical professionals. For more information,
please call 949-764-6277.
Stroke
The Stroke support group is held on the fourth Thursday of every month
from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Hoag Conference Center. For more information, please
call 949-764-1454.