Support Groups - Heart and Lung Programs

Better Breathers’ Club

Monthly meetings with guest speakers on topics of interest to people with respiratory difficulties. Free.

Providence Little Company of Mary
Medical Center San Pedro
Third Wednesday of each month 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
For information: (310) 832-3311, ext. 6268.

Blood Pressure Screenings
Free. No reservations necessary.

Providence Little Company of Mary
Medical Center San Pedro
Third Wednesday of each month 2 to 3 p.m.
For information: (310) 832-3311, ext. 6268.

Cardiac Support Group

For cardiac patients, family and friends to meet and provide mutual support and discuss concerns and problems.

Outpatient Center
514 N. Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach CA 90277
For dates: Yvonne Hashimoto, RN, at (310) 937-1970.

Heart Healthy Nutrition Class

A free class taught by a registered dietitian that includes information on fats, sources of fat, label reading and restaurant eating. Diabetic/kidney meal plans not discussed.

Providence Little Company of Mary
Medical Center Torrance
First Wednesday of each month; 11 a.m. to noon
Space is limited; reservations mandatory: (310) 540-7676, ext. 7251.
Nutrition Helpline: (310) 543-5880.

Lively Lungs

This exercise program is open only to people with lung problems. Our fitness program is supervised by a registered nurse. Our upbeat group uses stationary bikes, light weights, and treadmills to decrease the boredom of exercise! $35 for 8 sessions.

Providence Little Company of Mary
Medical Center San Pedro
3-East Cardiopulmonary Gym
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to noon
For information: (310) 832-3311, ext. 6268.

PEP (Pulmonary Education Program) Pioneers

Monthly meetings with guest speakers on topics of interest to people with respiratory difficulties. Free.

Providence Little Company of Mary
Medical Center Torrance
For dates and reservations: (310) 937-1979.

Unless otherwise indicated, programs at Torrance are held in the Del Webb Center for Health Education. Programs at San Pedro are held in the DeMucci Center for Health Education.