Upcoming Events and Classes
Fridley Cancer Center
Support Groups and Classes
Did you know that the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute, Unity Hospital offers a free class on health care directives every month? A health care directive relays care wishes when you are unable to do so yourself. It outlines your goals, values, fears, hopes and dreams as they relate to your life and health care decisions. The interactive class answers many questions including why you would want one and when you should complete one. The class is held the 4th Monday each month from 3-4 pm.
To register or ask questions, please call 763-236-5607
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Support Groups – Coon Rapids
Did you know that every cancer patient at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute Resource Center – Mercy Hospital has access to a free wig if needed? Wigs and head coverings are available in our Wig Room which is open during clinic hours, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary, but please check with our Resource Desk for a complimentary wig fitting.
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I Can Cope – Nutrition During Cancer Treatment
Eating well and being physically active are key ingredients to the well-being of individuals with cancer. This class presents basics for nutritious eating, as well as nutrition information and strategies for identifying and managing treatment-related problems. Suggestions for developing individualized healthy eating and physical activity habits will also be presented.
Facilitator: Dianne Piepenburg, RD, LD
Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Location:
United Hospital
Room 3816
333 N. Smith Avenue
St Paul, MN 55102
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration is required. To reserve your spot, please call: Lisa Thelemann LSW at 651-241-6472 or Ali Cain, Patient Navigator, at 651-241-6408
Refreshments will be provided
Journey to Wellness Through the Arts
This series of classes is intended for people whose lives have been affected by cancer. The arts provide a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our lives, explore the experience that comes with the journey and envision the future.
Date: Thursdays, March 29 through May 31
(No class on April 12 or May 10)
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM
Location: Piper Building, 6th Floor Classroom, Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Cancer Survivor Wellness Program: Acupressure
This series of classes is intended for people whose lives have been affected by cancer. You will have the opportunity to learn new ways to enhance and support your health throughout your cancer treatment and beyond. This integrative health series will help you create personal empowerment through education and self care.
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Time: 2:00-3:30 PM
Location: Piper Building – Abbott Northwestern Hospital
6th Floor Classroom
Speaker: Zena Kocher, Acupuncturist
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Cancer Survivor Wellness Program: June Classes in Fridley!
Aromatherapy:June 12, 2012; 4-6 PM
Meditation for Well-being: June 28, 2012; 10:30 AM to Noon
Location: Virginia Piper Cancer Center
Fridley Medical Center – 2nd Floor Large Conference Room
480 Osborne Road
Fridley, MN 55432
FREE to cancer patients and their caregiver.
Registration is required by calling 763-236-5607
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Look Good…Feel Better: MN Oncology Clinics
For women in cancer treatment. And in charge of their lives.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free service sponsored by The American Cancer Society, which teaches you, as a cancer patient, beauty techniques to help enhance your appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. This program is designed to help women recovering from cancer deal with the unpleasant side effects of cancer treatment such as dry skin, hair loss, etc…
To Register call 1-800-227-2345
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Living with Lynch Syndrome: An Update for Families
Save the Date: Saturday, June 16, 2012
Location: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Colon Cancer Family Registry and Minnesota Oncology
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Freedom from Smoking
A series of 8 classes is offered 3 times a year to help individuals become smoke-free
Location: Abbott Northwestern Hospital
For dates and more information please call 612-863-1648
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