ORRVILLE, Ohio (April 22, 2014) – Aultman Orrville Hospital offers two nutritional support groups each month, both of which are free and open to the community.

The Diabetes Support Group is offered the first Wednesday of every month – and is now offered at two different times to accommodate busy schedules. The morning session is at 10:30 a.m. and the evening session starts at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are held in the Aultman Orrville Hospital Conference Room. The Diabetes Support Group is open to those who have diabetes or are affected by the disease. Led by Certified Diabetes Educator and Dietitian Bobbie Randall, the group is designed to be an open, comfortable atmosphere for attendees. The sessions are usually one hour in length and include time for questions, demonstrations and diabetes-related updates. The next meeting in the monthly series will be held on Wednesday, May 7. There will be no meeting in July.

The Celiac Support Group is also offered monthly at Aultman Orrville Hospital. This support group is open to individuals who deal with celiac disease or follow a gluten-free meal plan. People dealing with celiac disease and those sensitive to gluten face daily challenges that few realize. The loneliness and frustration can be remedied by attending a support group meeting. Participants will gain support and motivation from others in the group. In addition, they share stories and advice concerning foods, restaurants and recipes. Bobbie Randall, a registered dietitian, facilitates the group and is available to answer questions. The celiac support group meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Aultman Orrville Conference Room and sessions last approximately one hour.

All class sessions are held at Aultman Orrville Hospital. For more information on these free community programs, click here or call Aultman Orrville’s Nutrition Department at 330-684-4776.