Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - North Mississippi - (Page 56)

3 CATCH THE SPIRIT Pink Party Local women come together to raise cancer awareness and have a little fun T he Summit Center was awash in pink and hope during North Mississippi Medical Center’s annual Pretty in Pink Luncheon in March. The free event, which calls attention to breast cancer, is sponsored by NMMC’s Spirit of Women and made possible by grants from Komen North Mississippi Race for the Cure®. Breast cancer survivors were recognized, and the event closed with a spring fashion show by Coldwater Creek. 1 4 1. Vickie Arnold of the NMMC Breast Care Center uses a breast model to teach Gale Pinion of Tupelo the proper self-examination technique. 2. Breast cancer survivor Sommer Armstrong (wearing pink hat) attended the annual luncheon with several friends and co-workers. 3. Coldwater Creek treated guests to a peek at the latest spring fashions. 5 4. Judy Crump and Lydia Thomas shared information about lymphedema treatment available through NMMC Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. 5. Lisa Roberts of Tupelo was named Prettiest in Pink during the annual luncheon. 6 CALL 2 6. Cindy Hale, affiliate coordinator for the North Mississippi Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, spoke about the local affiliate’s work and Race for the Cure, as well as about her mother’s personal struggle with breast cancer. Join Us for Our Next Event! For information about upcoming Spirit of Women events, call 800-THE DESK (800-843-3375) or visit www.nmhs. net/spirit_of_women. 56 FA L L 2 013 http://www.nmhs.net/spirit_of_women http://www.nmhs.net/spirit_of_women

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - North Mississippi
Opening Thoughts
Recognized for Excellence
Step It Up
Your Mightiest Muscle
Well, Well, Well
Are You Doing More Harm Than Good?
Is Your Shut-Eye Serving You Well?
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge
Anatomy of an ER Visit
Next-Gen Surgery
Attack From Within
Virtual Health
Working for You
Catch the Spirit

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2013 - North Mississippi