Well - Spring 2012 - (Page 15)

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. Caregiver Conversations The UNC Comprehensive Cancer Support Program is sponsoring a monthly community educational series called Cancer Conversations. Featuring UNC physicians and others, the series is a time intended to help people learn from and talk to cancer experts. May 8 and 24, June 5 and 21, and July 10 and 26 Educational Series and Support Program for Single Fathers This free monthly educational and support program is open to any single father who has lost his spouse or partner to cancer. Child care will be provided. Registration is required. Monthly on the third Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. 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 Sanford/Lee County Stroke Support Group Joy Phillips Murphy (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 ways to manage and reduce our stress. Join Jamie McGee as she offers tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle through stress management. Thursday, June 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Nutrition Wiz Kidz: Nutrition Education for Preteens— Fantastic Fruits Getting proper nutrition can last a lifetime, and starting good habits when we are young helps to ensure that. This presentation will focus on one healthy nutrition topic each month. Come learn about healthy nutrition for 9- to 12-year-olds. Wednesday, June 13, 5–6 p.m. Safe Sitter This medically accurate babysitting preparation program is designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13 (no exceptions). This nationally recognized program teaches sitters how to handle speciﬁc ages, injury prevention techniques, care of the choking child, preventing problem behavior, and the business of baby-sitting. Registration is required. Space is limited. Thursday, June 14, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers Fleet Feet Sports Carrboro Trigger Point Clinics Trigger point therapy can relieve muscle aches and pains and can also assist with the redevelopment of muscles and restore motion to joints. By using ﬁrm massage rollers, foam rollers, a block, a ball and your own body weight, you can feel relief in your muscles and tendons after one session. Tuesday, June 19, 12:30–1:30 p.m. American Red Cross Blood Drive The American Red Cross and the UNC Wellness Center will host a blood drive to allow you to do what you can to help someone in need. Give blood, save a life—donate blood! Sign up at www.unc.givesblood.org or call (919) 966-5500. Thursday, June 21, 2–6:30 p.m. Safe Sitter This medically accurate babysitting preparation program is designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13 (no exceptions). This nationally recognized program teaches sitters how to handle speciﬁc ages, injury prevention techniques, care of the choking child, preventing problem behavior, and the business of baby-sitting. Registration is required. Space is limited. Thursday, July 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers 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. www.unchealthcare.org 15 http://www.unc.givesblood.org http://www.unchealthcare.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Well - Spring 2012

Well - Spring 2012
UNC Health Care News
Community
Tar Heel Team Builder Bike Ride
From Hospital to Home
Actively Retired
Nutrition
Education and Exercise Help Prevent Falls
Calendar

Well - Spring 2012