The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center Presents Self-Care and The Art of the Doctor Appointment

Visits to the doctor’s office can be stressful, especially when facing a serious diagnosis. Often, individuals don’t realize just how anxiety-causing appointments can be. However, by being more aware, patients can gain control over their feelings and have a more positive encounter with their medical professional.

The Cancer Support Community (CSC) at Monmouth Medical Center invites all individuals impacted by a cancer diagnosis to attend Self-Care and The Art of the Doctor Appointment to learn tools and techniques to help balance energy and manage stress and anxiety relating to doctor’s appointments.

This free program will take place on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Monmouth Medical Center’s Maysie Strook Pavillion, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling the Cancer Support Community at 732-923-6090.

The Cancer Support Community offers supportive programs, education, and hope for individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis, no matter where treatment is received. Monthly programs include relaxation and guided imagery; yoga; mindfulness meditation; exercise for strength; support groups and much more. Please contact CSC at 732-923-6090, or email Joan.Hogan@rwjbh.org for a copy of the monthly program calendar.

About Monmouth Medical Center

Located in Long Branch, N.J., Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, along with The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a teaching affiliate of Philadelphia’s Drexel University College of Medicine for more than 40 years. From its earliest days, Monmouth Medical Center has been a leader in surgical advancement and has introduced many technological firsts to the region, including robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques. Monmouth Medical Center is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization of employer purchasers of health care and the nation’s leading experts on patient safety. It is one of eight New Jersey hospitals to receive a four-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest hospital rating in the state.