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In Good Season Chef Series The Black Hats chefs from UNC Hospitals will feature healthy and hearty fall soups with farmers market veggies. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6–8 p.m. Mind, Body and Motherhood From conception to the first months of motherhood, a woman’s brain undergoes multiple changes to accommodate the demands of pregnancy and parenting. Join Alison Stuebe, MD, as she shares the latest research on how brain biology affects the transition to motherhood. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 6:30–8 p.m. A Prescription for Wellness: Health Behavior Practices That Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes Carolyn I. Sartor, MD, will discuss the role of exercise, stress reduction and diet in the posttreatment care of breast cancer survivors. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 12:30–2 p.m. 7th Annual UNC Wellness Center Health & Wellness Expo Join the UNC Wellness Center for the 7th Annual Health & Wellness Expo and get the knowledge and resources you need to keep your family fit and healthy. This is a FREE event open to the community. Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.–noon and breathing practices for stretching, strengthening and revitalizing the body while bringing calm to the mind and heart. Instructors: Doreen Stein-Seroussi and Lynne Jaffe. 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. Registration required. 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 Ask the Dietitian: Dairy Alternatives For those interested in understanding the available options of dairy alternatives. Liz Watt, RD, will have information as well as a sampling of the different options for you to try. Monday, Sept. 12, 9:30–10:30 a.m., or Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5–6 p.m. Fowler Jr., MD, will provide a simple and concise overview of all gynecological cancers. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6:30– 8 p.m. Cancer Awareness and Nutrition Learn about some common cancers and how to nutritionally take a preventive measure to avoid them. Presented by Andrea Manley, RD, LDN, CSO. Monday, Oct. 3, 6:30–8 p.m. Colorectal Cancer: How You Can Prevent This Potentially Fatal Disease Sidney Levinson, MD, will review the basics about colorectal cancer, including prevention, screening with colonoscopy, and recent techniques for finding and removing precancerous polyps. Monday, Oct. 10, 6:30–8 p.m. 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 A welcoming class for people who are new to yoga or who want to increase their flexibility, strength and stamina. Whether you are in treatment, a caregiver or a cancer survivor, join us for an exploration of poses Weight-Loss Surgery Listening Sessions Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. Women’s Health Information Center Please join us for an information session to learn how weight-loss surgeries can help you or someone you care about. Tara Zychowicz, FNP, of UNC Health Care’s Bariatric team provides details on the options for weight-loss surgery and on the benefits of UNC’s personalized approach. For more information, call (919) 966-8436. www.unchealthcare.org 15 http://www.unchealthcare.org

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UNC Health Care News
Community
Radio City Rockettes Visit Children’s Hospital
Prostate Protection
Surgery Through Oxlee’s Eyes
Nutrition
Calendar

Well - Summer 2011