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- Register Now: Oct | Nov
- Download a PDF October Calendar.
- Join a Wellness Group.
Pink Ribbon Talks & Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In person kick off event is CANCELLED for Saturday, October 1st. Goodie bags for registrants will be available Monday, 10/3 from 3pm – 6pm. We will continue to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month all month long with virtual, educational webinars (see below). Register now for more information and to receive a survivor goodie bag!
- Navigating Health Insurance (in Spanish) – Wednesday, October 5th, 6 pm
- ‘What’s Up Doc?’ Medical Panel – Thursday, October 6th, 6 pm
- Navigating Health Insurance with Joanna Morales from Triage Center – Thursday, October 13th, 6 pm
- Pink Broomstick Breast Cancer Wellness Group – Thursday, October 20th, 12 pm
Mindfulness Power Hour
Wednesdays at 12 noon – A 4-week introduction to mindfulness, led by Sara Bridges, Oncology Counselor at Novant Health Cancer Institute. Learn the benefits of mindfulness and how it can help you reduce stress and anxiety.
Art & Wellness
Thursday, October 27th at 2 pm – A wellness group focused on healing through art in partnership with the Sawtooth School for Visual Arts. Supplies will be available for delivery (depending on address) or pick up at Cancer Services one week prior to the class. The topic for this month will tie into our Breast Cancer Survivor celebrations!
- Cancer Transitions Crash Course: Saturday, November 5th– A one-day, crash course of our transitions program designed to answer “What’s Next?” after cancer treatment. Snacks and lunch will be provided.
- Attitude of Gratitude: Begins Monday, November 7th – A 5-week program designed to guide you into a habit of gratitude in order to enhance your well-being during and after cancer treatment. This program is open to patients/survivors as well as caregivers
- Eat the Rainbow- Winter Edition: Begins Monday, November 28th – A 12-week series designed to help you understand the facts and myths about fruits and vegetables and why they are important for cancer survivors. This challenge aims to help you increase your fruit and vegetable intake and focuses on fun winter recipes.
If you would like to be added to our wellness group reminder list, please register here!
- Blood Cancer Wellness Group – Wednesday, October 26th at 6pm
- Breast Cancer Wellness Group – Thursday, October 20th at 12pm
- GI (Gastrointestinal) Cancer Wellness Group – Tuesday, October 11th at 6pm
Email Julie Pope for group login information. - GYN (Gynecologic) Cancer Wellness Group – Tuesday, October 4th at 6pm
- Oral, Head, Neck Cancer Wellness Group – No meeting this month.
- Sobrevivientes – Wednesday, October 5th at 6pm.
Email Gloria at gloria@cancerservicesonline.org or text “Asistire” 336-897-9191. - Survive & Thrive YA Meetup – Tuesday, October 4th at 5:30 pm
- Chair Yoga with Sue Evans: Every Tuesday at 5:30pm, brought to you by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
No registration needed, click here to join the class.
Sue Evans, MBA/MHA, RYT500
336-406-7082
suevans002@gmail.com - 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 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)
Highlights for October Programs at Hirsch Wellness include:
- Introduction to Digital Photography – this will be a 4-session workshop with photographer Dave Dulaney
- Yoga to Improve Mobility, Stability, and Strength in the Outer Hips with Triad Yoga Instructor Terry Brown
- Writing to Heal with author and writer Molly Haile
- Bulb Planting with horticultural therapist Catherine Crowder
- Watercolor Painting with artist Mavis Liggett
- And our weekly Taiji-Qigong, Chair Qigong, Yoga, and meditation classes
For additional information on all class offerings, visit Hirsch Wellness Classes.
Volunteer with us!
We have an urgent need for volunteers to help with wig cleaning (training is provided and the job is done from home) and front desk shifts (3.5 hours/week). Just email us back if you can help!
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Office Hours:
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Friday 9 AM – 2 PM
