Health & Fitness
Sturdy Memorial Hospital to Host Women's Health and Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Sturdy Memorial Hospital's FREE lecture series focused on Women's Health and Cancer Survivorship kicks off at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 5.
Sturdy Memorial Hospital’s FREE public lecture series focused on Women’s Health and Cancer Survivorship kicks off at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 5 with Genetics and Women’s Cancers, featuring board certified Medical Oncologist Dr. Colleen Yavarow. Call (508) 236-7015 to register.
The series consists of four lectures. Titles and conference room locations follow.
Tuesday May 5, 2015
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Genetics and Women’s Cancers
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Genetic information and family history help identify people who may have an increased risk of cancer. Targeted to women’s cancer, this is an informational program moms, daughters and sisters may want to consider.
Location: Sturdy Auditorium
Dr. Colleen Yavarow; Sturdy Hematology & Oncology Associates
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Tuesday May 12, 2015
Nutrition and Cancer
Eating healthy keeps people strong. Learn more about the importance of good nutrition during and after cancer treatment
Location: Sturdy Auditorium
Kathy Blackledge, RD, LDN; Nutritional Clinical Coordinator, Sturdy Memorial Hospital
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Tuesday May 19, 2015
Sexual Health and Pleasure After Cancer
In this one-hour interactive workshop, participants will learn about sexual health and pleasure concerns that can dramatically increase cancer patients’ quality of life. The speaker will raise awareness of common sexual concerns faced by cancer patients, and discuss some specific methods to improve experiences of intimacy and pleasure.
Location: Sturdy Conference Rooms A, B & C
Kira Manser, MEd LSW; Program Manager
The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health, Pawtucket, RI
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Tuesday May 26, 2015
Rehabilitation for the Cancer Survivor. What is the Sturdy Shining STAR Program®?
This multidisciplinary program supports patients living with cancer or in remission.
Location: Sturdy Conference Rooms A, B & C
Karen Messier, MSN, RN, AOCN; Oncology Program & Clinical Manager, Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Kathy Martin, BSN, RN, OCN; Oncology Program Nurse Navigator, Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Keri Dickinson, BS, PT; Director of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology, Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Nancy Hardy, OTL; Lymphedema Therapist, Sturdy Memorial Hospital
All lectures in the series will be held at Sturdy Memorial Hospital from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with light refreshments being provided. All are welcome. Please call (508) 236-7015 to register or for more information.
