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It’s February! Here at Cancer Services, we are preparing programs and events for you with A LOT of LOVE.
Try something new during Cook to Thrive at the new Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness. Our Transitions Program starts this month, register now and be part of a community who like you, have many questions regarding health after cancer. Make something beautiful your Valentine at Art and Wellness with Sawtooth School! Maybe get a manicure at a Healing Touch appointment. Take a moment to listen into the Special Topic this month, or take a stretch during Yoga.
Some other survivor related activities you may want to know about:
- LIVESTRONG at the YMCA has several branches starting in March! Check out details, dates, locations and medical forms here! Let us know if you need any help getting your forms filled out.
- Cancer Services is partnering with the University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center (UVACCC) to provide an innovative program to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors in our region called weSurvive. weSurvive is a 100% telehealth-based program designed to help cancer survivors improve their quality of life by supporting them to make healthful eating and activity habits. It will take about 15 hours of time over 12-months. It is available at no-cost to survivors of any type of cancer. To get more information, fill out the interest form here!
Here are more details about our February Programs. Register for them now!
February Registration Form – Click Here!
Cook To Thrive – IN PERSON
Discover delicious recipes with Julie, The Cancer Dietitian during the month’s cooking class!
The theme this February is : DASH Recipes
Class will be held in-person on February 20th, from 12pm to 1:30pm.
At the new Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness in Winston-Salem!
Transitions Program (Virtual)
Four Thursdays in February at 7pm via Zoom (Feb. 8, 15, 22 and 29th)
Transitions is a 4-week program that Cancer Services offers for our community designed to answer “What’s Next?” after cancer treatment.
This program helps survivors and caregivers:
- decrease worry and anxiety
- improve quality of life
- increase knowledge around physical, mental and social health.
Art and Wellness with Sawtooth School
Thursday, February 22nd at 2pm ET (Virtual Program)
A wellness group focused on healing through art in partnership with the Sawtooth School for Visual Arts. Supplies will be available for pick up at Cancer Services the week before the class.
Healing Hands appointment times are available.
We have a variety of healing touch appointments available. If you’re interested, simply register through our website and respond to the confirmation email. We will get you scheduled as soon as we can!
Community Yoga Classes
Beginner Yoga (IN PERSON) – Monday 9am, Wednesdays 1pm & Fridays 10am at Novant Health Heart and Wellness Clinic: 725 Highland Oaks, suite 200 (off Hanes Mall Blvd.)
This class brought to you by Novant Health.
Yoga for Cancer Patients (VIRTUAL): Wednesday 9am and 5pm:
No registration needed, click here to join the (online) class.
This class brought to you by Novant Health.
Chair Yoga with Sue Evans, MBA/MHA, C-IAYT, RYT500 (VIRTUAL): Tuesday 5:30pm
ON HOLD FOR NOW. Email suevans002@gmail.com to be notified when class resumes!
This class brought to you by Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Special Topic Video
Topic: Integrative Medicine
Have you ever wondered how natural alternatives can work alongside of conventional medicine? This interview will be available on the our website, YouTube, and the cancerdietitian podcast! Register if you would like to get the link!
- Move More, Stress Less : Starts March 11th. Virtual Self-Guided Program
- Colon Cancer Survivor Conference : March 12th at 5:30 pm
- Cancer Transitions REUNION : March 14th at 7pm
- Nutrition Webinar: March 21st, Virtual at 3pm
- Art and Wellness: March 28th , Virtual at 2pm
- OFFICE CLOSED MARCH 29th ( In observance of Good Friday holiday )
If you would like to be added to our wellness group reminder list, please register here!
- Feb 1st – 6pm – Lung Cancer Group at Novant Cancer Institute
- Feb 6th – 6pm – GYN Group at Novant Cancer Institute
- Feb 6th – 8pm (Virtual) – Metastatic Breast Cancer Group
- Feb 7th- 6pm – Hispanic Survivorship Group at CSI
- Feb 13th- 6pm – GI (Gastrointestinal) Survivor Wellness Group at Novant Cancer Institute
Email Julie Pope for group information. - Feb 13th – 7pm (Virtual) – Breast Cancer Group (www.cancerservicesonline.org/breastgroup)
- Feb 14th – 3pm – Head and Neck Group at Novant Cancer Institute
- Feb 20th – 1pm (Virtual) – Metastatic Breast Cancer Group
Healing Hands Programs help you relax and improve your stress. We have amazing volunteer practitioners who are available to schedule you for reiki, healing touch or facial. Just call our office to reserve your spot! (Note that we prioritize those who are in active treatment, or recently completed treatment).
- Yoga for Cancer with Angela Gallagher: Every Wednesday at 9am and 5pm, brought to you by Novant Health.
No registration needed, click here to join the class.
Password: 059017
Contact Angela Gallagher for details – asgallagher@novanthealth.org or 336-414-5942. - Yoga for Cancer Patients: Every Monday at 9 am and Friday at 10am, brought to you by Novant Health.
Novant Integrative Medicine
725 Highland Park, Suite 200 (upper level)
Hirsch Wellness Network
Hirsch Wellness Network empowers cancer patients in treatment, survivors, and caregivers with self-expressive Arts and Wellness opportunities! Programs are free of charge, allowing all who participate to enjoy group activities that support their emotional and physical well-being. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER ONLINE, go to HirschWellnessNetwork.org. We look forward to seeing you!
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