Living With Cancer Resource Program Calendar of Events

June 2013

Programs and Events

Ask The Expert

The Patient Education Series, Ask the Expert, is an opportunity for patients, families, staff and visitors to ask questions and receive handouts on a given topic. No reservations are needed. All programs will be held in the 1st floor Weinberg Lobby unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, June 5, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cancer Survivor, Now What?

Thursday, June 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Steroids and Diabetes

Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Electronic Resources for Cancer Information

For more information contact Joanne Finley, RN, MS, at 410-502-1591.

National Cancer Survivors Day

You are invited to attend a celebration of life!  Please join us as The Kimmel Cancer Center honors cancer survivors.  Join staff, fellow survivors and their family members in celebrating life.  There is something for everyone.

Sunday, June 2, 2013, 12:30 to 3:00 PM
Weinberg Lobby

For more information and to register for this free event contact Kim Bell at 410-614-1308 or bellki@jhmi.edu.

Brain Tumor Education Group

All patients, family members and caregivers are welcome. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the Weinberg Building, Room B-143, located on level L-2 in the Radiation Oncology Department. Refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking provided.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Topic: Symptom Management
Speaker: Deanna Glass Macenka, RN, BSN, Program Coordinator, Neurosurgical Oncology

For more information and to RSVP please contact Liz Carrino-Tamasi, LGSW, at 410-502-2789. 

Who Helps You Make Medical Decisions?

Have you selected a Health Care Agent?  Who will make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to do so?  Be sure to visit our information table to learn about advance directives and selecting a health care agent.

Wednesday, June 12 and 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Weinberg Lobby near the Admitting Department.

SAVE THE DATE
First Annual Cancer Survivorship Conference

Cancer survivors and their caregivers will be treated to a delicious lunch, inspiring speakers, and informative workshops.  Seating will be limited, so be sure to register for this amazing event.  Full conference program will be available by August 1, 2013.  Registration deadline: October 1, 2013.

When: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 12:00-4:00pm 
Where: The BWI Airport Marriott Hotel, 1743 West Nursery Road, Linthicum, MD  21090
Contact: Barry Miller, 410-955-8934 or milleba@jhmi.edu

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Education and Resource Rooms

The Education and Resource Rooms offer patients and families access to resource information and educational materials in the forms of books, pamphlets, videos, DVDs and through Internet access. Open daily 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Patient and Family Services Education and Resource Room

Located in the Harry J. Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program, Suite 1210. We appreciate and gladly accept any donations of books, DVDs and additional resources related to cancer and its treatment.

Patient Education Resource Room

Located on the 2nd floor of the Weinberg Building in the Outpatient Infusion waiting room.