This educational series is offered at Memorial Hospital and is ideal for women who have been newly diagnosed or have experienced treatment for up to two years, the group discusses treatment and emotional issues. The group meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at Printers Park Medical Plaza. August schedule is as follows:
August 2 Using Humor to Boost the Immune System, speaker will be Christina Browning, LSCW.
August 16 Healing through Dance, speaker will be Angela Gainer.
For additional questions, please contact Peggy Thomas, Breast Health Nurse (719-365-2697.)
Memorial Hospital hosts a monthly educational series for women and their families who are living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. The group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. The next meeting will be on August 9th. The topic will be “Movement as Spiritual Practice” featuring Jenny Finn, LSW and Breast Cancer Survivor. Jenny has been a Licensed Social Worker for 9 yrs. and a Hospice Chaplain specializing in grief & trauma, she participates in ongoing training in Movement Therapy Modalities.
For questions or additional information please call:
Elaine Meyer @ 579-9602; or Peggy Thomas @ 365-2697.
Projecto SOL will be offering a workshop in Spanish for survivors of cancer. The free class will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Penrose Cancer Center CC A,B,C 2222 N. Nevada Ave. Food will be provided. To register, please call 776-5669. Topics will include: what medical services are needed post treatment, how to deal with the long term effects of treatment, and emotions and relating with loved ones.
Una clase gratis para HOMBRES y MUJERES que han terminado su tratamiento de cáncer : Sábado 22 de julio, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Penrose Cancer Center CC A, B, C
2222 N Nevada/Jackson [Hospital Penrose].
REGISTRACIÓN GRATIS. Habrá comida y bebidas. Registrese Ahora, llame al 776.5669. Los temas: Cuales servicios médicos se necesitan para el seguimiento, como manejar los efectos de tratamiento que siguen años después, y sus emociones y relaciones con sus seres queridos.