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Comprehensive Cancer Support Program These integrative medicine services and classes are held in Chapel Hill at Carolina Pointe II, 6011 Farrington Road, or at the N.C. Cancer Hospital’s Patient and Family Resource Center. For more information and to register, call (919) 966-3494. Yoga Whether you are in treatment, a caregiver or a cancer survivor, join us for an exploration of poses and breathing practices for stretching, strengthening and revitalizing the body. Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Massage for Cancer Patients and Family A professional massage therapist with specialized training works with people confronting cancer. Call to schedule an appointment. Lymphedema Precautions and Prevention This class is designed for patients at risk for lymphedema following cancer surgery involving lymph node dissection. Monthly on the ﬁrst Wednesday, 1–2 p.m. Look Good, Feel Better Teaches beauty techniques to female cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related effects of cancer treatment. Call Pam Baker at (919) 843-0680. Monthly on the third Monday, 10 a.m.–noon Relaxation Room, Spa Pod A warm, soothing bed that gently loosens tension enhances your ability to deal with stress and tension. Call Pam Baker at (919) 843-0680. Support Groups Support groups assist patients and family members dealing with a variety of diseases and disorders. For information on where and when the groups meet, contact the person listed below. Bariatric Surgery Tara Zychowicz, FNP tarazych@med.unc.edu Caregivers of Cancer Patients Liz Sherwood (919) 966-3494 Getting Your Bearings Cornucopia Cancer Support Center (919) 401-9333 Grief UNC Hospice Ofﬁce, Pittsboro Ann Ritter (919) 542-5545 Grief Recovery Group UNC Hospitals Bereavement Support Services Heidi Gessner (919) 966-0716 Infertility—RESOLVE Support Group Terry Pell (919) 631-3697 Living with Metastatic/ Advanced Cancer (919) 401-9333 Prostate Support & Education Group (919) 965-4025 Sanford Center (cancer) Enrichment Center, Sanford (919) 776-0501 Sarcoidosis (919) 966-2531 Stroke Stephanie McAdams (919) 966-9493 Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC) (919) 401-9333 Triangle Bladder Cancer Support Group 6011 Farrington Road Liz Sherwood (919) 843-5069 UNC Neurology Sleep Support Group Jeanette Wedsworth (919) 966-5500 UNC Nicotine Dependence Program (919) 843-1521 Diabetes and Nutrition This presentation will answer your nutrition questions on how to eat properly with diabetes. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6:30–8 p.m. Optimizing Fertility Anne Steiner, MD, MPH, will discuss the evaluation and treatment of disorders relating to male and female infertility. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6:30–8 p.m. Winter Wonderland Workshop for Ages 4–7 This class will allow children to explore their creativity and have fun this holiday season creating and decorating holiday items with food. Call for details. Monday, Dec. 5, 5–6 p.m. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers Winter Wonderland Workshop for Ages 8–12 This class will allow children to explore their creativity and have fun this holiday season creating and decorating holiday items with food. Call for details. Monday, Dec. 12, 5–6 p.m. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers Substance Abuse and Women Elizabeth Johnson, FNP, will discuss common drugs of abuse, who the likely abusers are, and types of pain and substance use/abuse. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30–8 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive Save a life—donate blood! Sign up at the front desk or at www.unc.givesblood.org. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2–6:30 p.m. New Year, New You— Money: How to Budget and Save in 2012 Gerry Homovec, a community educator in personal ﬁnance with CESI, will provide tips for budgeting and saving. Wednesday, Jan. 11, 6:30–8 p.m. Weigh to Wellness This 12-week weight-loss program integrates nutrition education with exercise. Orientation is Monday, Jan. 9, 12:30–2 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23–April 9, 12:30–2:30 p.m. $400 for members, $600 for nonmembers Orientation is Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30–8 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 19–April 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $400 for members, $600 for nonmembers Weight Loss from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective Registered dietitian and holistic practitioner Cara Demu will discuss TCM’s key health concepts and how they can help us achieve and maintain our desired weight. This interactive lecture will teach you to apply ancient concepts to your modern lifestyle, making weight management less of a frustration and more of a doable, joyful process. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30–8 p.m. www.unchealthcare.org 15 http://www.unc.givesblood.org http://www.unchealthcare.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Well - Fall 2011

Well - Fall 2011
Contents
UNC Health Care News
Community
An Urgent Solution
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Back in the Race
Nutrition
Calendar

Well - Fall 2011