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: Regional Oncology Center (ROC) at the Halifax Health Medical Center in the ROC's first floor conference room
303 N. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Time: Second Tuesday of odd numbered months, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Contact: Kay Taylor, 386-947-4651, 386-947-4650 or kay.taylor@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.

ST. PETERSBURG

Name: Renal Lifestyle: A Local Dialysis Support Group
Location: James B. Sanderlin Neighborhood Family Center
2335 22nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Time: Every Third Tuesday of each month, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Contact: Mamie Hall, 727-321-9444
Additional Information: Renal Lifestyle is open to all patients, caretakers and friends. People can share their knowledge on kidney disease, high blood pressure and diabetes in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and learn more about different treatment options. Space is limited, so please call or email to reserve your space.

TAMPA BAY 

Name: Tampa Bay Kidney Community
Location: Tampa General Hospital/Lifelink of Florida
409 Bayshore Blvd, 4th Floor
Tampa, FL 33606
Time: Thursday, December 3 at 6 p.m.
Topic: Stress Management
Speakers: Sheela Chokshi, MD with Tampa General Hospital
Contact: Laurie Shore, MSW, LCSW, 813-251-8017 x1162
Additional Information: The Tampa Bay Kidney Community provides educational opportunities for patients to learn more about kidney related topics.

WEST PALM BEACH 

Name: Kidney Association of South Florida
Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center
650 Okeechobee Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Time: Sunday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
Topic: Nuts and Bolts of Kidney Transplantation (click here to view program flier)
Contact: 561-340-1468 or arceneaux1@aol.com  
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.