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ACUPRESSURE FOR SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM
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Use your fingers and hands to enable yourself to cope with the demands of cancer treatment and modern life. You will be taught how to apply pressure to certain points on the skin which will stimulate healing energy throughout the body. This intervention can help relieve symptoms such as pain, fatigue, nausea, constipation and anxiety. Acupressure is a simple tool with no side effects. Helpful handouts are provided. Class space is limited.
This class will be held in the second floor conference room at M. D. Anderson - Orlando.
Facilitator Kim Morrison, ARNP, AOCN, is an Oncology Nurse Practitioner since 1996, Certified Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master and Acupuncture Intern at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine. Kim has been providing Energy Medicine to patients at M. D. Anderson - Orlando since 2004.
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BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC SURGERY INFORMATION SESSION
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ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, 1414 KUHL AVE, ORLANDO
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Learn more about the current bariatric surgical options available, find out if you are a candidate for surgery and discover Orlando Regional Medical Center's (ORMC) approach. This free 90 minute session provides details about weight loss surgery and provides you with the opportunity to speak with a bariatric surgeon and other healthcare providers involved with the program.
For more information about this program, call 321.841.7070 or email weightlosssurgery@orlandohealth.com. Click to below to see available dates and to register.
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BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC SURGERY INFORMATION SESSION-SSH
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SOUTH SEMINOLE HOSPITAL, 521 WEST STATE ROAD 434, SUITE 103, LONGWOOD
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Learn more about the current bariatric surgical options available, find out if you are a candidate for surgery and discover South Seminole Hospital's approach. This free 90 minute session provides details about weight loss surgery and provides you with the opportunity to speak with a bariatric surgeon and other healthcare providers involved with the program. Call 407.339.2910 for additional information. Click below to see available dates and to register.
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
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ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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This American Heart Association renewal course is for Healthcare Providers only.
Proof of previous completion of an American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider course within the last two years is required to take this course. ORH recognizes AHA only- no other issued cards will be accepted.
Contact Orlando Regional Healthcare Corporate Education & Development to register. Course cost is $40.00 payable in cash. Basic Life Support textbooks are available for an addtional cost. Classes are held from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
For the current schedule, please contact 321 841-5144.
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BRAIN AND SPINE TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO
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This group benefits anyone currently or previously diagnosed and treated for a brain or spine tumor and meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the conference room on the fourth floor at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. The first hour will feature an interactive review/live internet broadcast by M. D. Anderson - Orlando specialist on different topics of interest. The second hour will focus on moderated group discussions for patients and caregivers. Light food choices will be provided. Please call Maureen O'Brien, MSW, LCSW at 321.841.6512 to RSVP or for more information. To register for the online informational session, email patientinformationservices@gmail.com.
Spouses/partners are welcome.
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CARDIO VASCULAR SCREENING
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ORLANDO HEALTH CARDIAC REHAB, 32 W. GORE STREET, ORLANDO
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Your Healthy Heart Screening will include the following:
> Blood Cholesterol Screen
HDL & LDL Cholesterol Levels, Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio, Triglyceride Level
> Blood Sugar Level
> Blood Pressure
> BMI
> One-on-one consultation with a cardiac rehabilitation specialist
The Healthy Heart Screening is offered as an opportunity to educate you about the potential for heart and artery disease and what can be done to lessen the chance of a heart attack. You will receive your results during your appointment and a copy will be mailed to your primary care physician. We recommend that you follow up with his or her office for additional care. If you do not have a primary care physician, we will be glad to provide the names of several doctors who can assist with your needs.
To learn more about heart heath, visit us online at www.ormcheart.org . Our heart experts have put together a wealth of information, which we believe you will enjoy.
Call 321.8HEALTH to make your appointment.
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COLORS OF CHRISTMAS
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 4TH FLOOR CLASSROOMS
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Colorful Christmas: a season to celebrate with colorful foods and plentiful nutrition. Are there any healthy Christmas desserts? How do you avoid overeating because of stress, even when the food is healthy? Presented by Tejal Parekh, MS, RD, CSO and Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
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ENERGY MEDICINE & THE DAILY ENERGY ROUTINE
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 4TH FLOOR CLASSROOM
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The human body is composed of moving particles of energy that organize into fascinating pathways and patterns which influence how we function. When our energies are flowing as designed, we feel healthy and emotionally vibrant, and when they become blocked, our health and our mood can decline. *Based on Donna Eden's Energy Medicine Model.
In this class, Energy Medicine practitioners help participants to understand the energy system of the body, and learn a simple routine that can be practiced daily, leading to increased energy, strength, and clarity of mind.
Meets once a month on Monday, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
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ENERGY MEDICINE - USING MERIDIANS TO ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 4TH FLOOR CLASSROOMS
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Have you attended the Energy Medicine and the Daily Energy Routine class and want to know more? This is the class for you! Learn easy ways to work with your body's meridian circuitry - a key part of your energy system. Did you know that meridian pathways correlate with different organs, different functions and even different emotions? Patients who work with their meridians report feeling better in mind, body and spirit. Time will be made available for questions and answers. Facilitator Patricia Butler, MA, LMHC, NCC is the manager of Orlando Health's Employee Assistance Program. Pat is certified in both Eden Energy Medicine and Energy Psychology, and has been providing Energy Medicineto patients at M. D. Anderson - Orlando since 2003.
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GENTLE YOGA (HATHA)
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 4TH FLOOR, CLASSROOMS
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Stretch your mind as well as your body by learning the postures, breathing exercises and meditation that comprise the practice of yoga. Yoga is a wonderful way to increase energy levels and release tension/stress while stretching and strengthening muscles. Scientific studies show that yoga can be a powerful healing tool. These classes are designed to awaken the strength of the body and unlock the healing power of the mind and heart.
Facilitator Daniela Ellis is a certified master yoga instructor with more than 16 years experience studying and teaching yoga. With her studies in anatomy and physiology, and a strong awareness of health movement, Daniela personalizes classes for her students' needs. Every Tuesday morning and evening 9:30 am - 10:30 am and 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Each class has a fee of $10.00. Every fifth session is free.
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GUIDED IMAGERY AND MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO
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Please join us to learn and practice a variety of relaxation exercises aimed at calming the body and mind. This class is suited to all and techniques will be practiced with participants either sitting or lying down. Classes are held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Facilitated by Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC, NCC. For more information, call 321.841.6087.
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HARRIETT'S - A PLACE BREAST CANCER PATIENTS CALL THEIR OWN
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO
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On April 10, 2006, Women Playing For T.I.M.E. (WPFT) opened Harriett's, an on-site gift shop inside the new Breast Care Center at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Named after local philanthropist Harriett Lake, who pledged $500,000 over five years to build and maintain this service, it is designed to look like a retail store. Inside, patients will find scarves, hats, post-mastectomy camisoles, self-help books and other items that carry no price tag. We recently modified Harriett's and added new inventory including breast cancer Christmas ornaments. Each woman newly diagnosed with cancer and treated at M. D. Anderson - Orlando will receive a coupon to choose a complimentary item of her choice. Additional items are available for a donation. Harriett's is run entirely by WPFT. For additional information please contact Lynda Canatay at 321.841.2272.
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JUST THE FACTS CANCER INFORMATION
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Learn the symptoms, the risk factors and ways to reduce your risk of developing Ovarian, Endometrial and Cervical cancers. Call 321.8HEALTH (321.843.2584) to request this valuable cancer information.
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LIFE REWARDS HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
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RENAISSANCE ORLANDO SEAWORLD RESORT, 6677 SEA HARBOR DR, ORLANDO 32821
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Life Rewards membership program is pleased to present the annual seniors holiday luncheon. Program members will enjoy an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment at the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld Resort , 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821.
A reservation is required to attend the luncheon. There is a $20.00 per person fee that is required prior to your attendance. RSVP by December 8th by calling 321.8HEALTH (321.843.2584).
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LIFE REWARDS HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
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RENAISSANCE ORLANDO SEAWORLD RESORT, 6677 SEA HARBOR DR, ORLANDO, 32821
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Join us the the Life Rewards annual seniors luncheon at the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld.
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M. D. ANDERSON ORLANDO - LIBRARY RESOURCE
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO
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The MCRG Patient & Family Learning Center is a consumer health library where patients and caregivers can find information on cancer, as well as supportive and complementary topics. The library has information available in pamphlets, books, CDs and DVDs. Computers with Internet access are available for use. There is also a quiet alcove with fiction and paperbacks. Located on the second floor; it is also a pleasant place to pass the time between appointments. The library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. Call 321.841.7234 for more information.
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MANAGING STRESS DURING AND AFTER CANCER
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 4TH FLOOR CLASSROOMS
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Have you experienced anxiety during or after your cancer? Come hear about ways you and your family can manage stress and relax! Presented by Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
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MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP
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ORLANDO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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Mended Hearts is a national, non-profit organization, affiliated with the American Heart Association, offers support to individuals with heart disease and their family and caregivers. ORMC hosts a Mended Hearts Support Group. For more information, go to myormc.com.
The group regularly meets the 3rd Tuesday of every other month at the Lucerne Pavilion, 1818 Main Lane, Orlando in Classroom #1 or Orlando Regional Medical Center, 1414 Kuhl Ave, Orlando in the classroom from 6:45 PM until about 8:30 pm.
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ORLANDO HEALTH MEMORY DISORDER CLINIC "COPING AS COUPLES" SUPPORT GROUP
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ARDEN COURTS, 1057 WILLA SPRINGS DRIVE, WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
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Orlando Health Memory Disorder Clinic and the Alzheimer Resource Center will be facilitating a free support group for couples who are coping with early Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Support groups provide an opportunity to learn, share, and meet others who are having similar experiences. RSVP to: Alzheimer Resource Center, 407-843-1910 ext. 0.For more information about the group, call 407-244-3281 or 407-843-1910. The group will meet from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
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SPIRITUAL CARE DEPARTMENT
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO
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The interfaith Spiritual Care Department serves the spiritual and emotional needs of our patients and their families. We wish to foster and nurture a person's faith in ways that he or she finds meaningful. Resources available include devotional materials, online prayer requests at orlandohealth.com and Catholic Eucharist every Thursday at 12:30 pm in the Cynthia C. & William E. Perry Chapel, located on the 2nd floor of M. D. Anderson - Orlando.
We seek to understand the depth of each person's belief in God and spirituality. For a referral or for more information about the Spiritual Care Department at M. D. Anderson - Orlando, please call 321.843.2386.
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SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE LIVING WITH CANCER
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 2ND FLOOR CHAPEL
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Restoring the Soul is a general cancer support group for patients. In a supportive, sharing environment, we can offer help to those living with cancer. This open and ongoing support group meets weekly and is facilitated by Jeanne Miller-Clark, chaplain and corporate manager of the Mind/Body/Spirit Collaborative. During this time together, you will learn simple exercises in conversation as well as tools that can be used to deepen your spirituality. Registration is encouraged, but not required. This group meets in the 2nd floor chapel of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando every Thursday from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.
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WALKING THE LABYRINTH
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M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER ORLANDO, 4TH FLOOR CLASSROOMS
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The labyrinth is an ancient symbol, a metaphor for our life that has been used throughout history to address the basic questions of life. It is a winding purposeful path that leads to a center and often yields peace. Comfortable shoes and sunglasses are helpful. The session begins inside the classroom before a guided walk on the outdoor labyrinth. Facilitator Jeanne Miller-Clark, manager of the Mind/Body/Spirit Collaborative, board certified chaplain and trained labyrinth facilitator, teaches this class on the history, meaning, research and power of this ancient healing tool.
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WEIGHT LOSS - BARIATRIC AND METABOLIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP
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1414 KUHL AVE, ORLANDO, MULTIPURPOSE ROOM A
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All medical professionals involved in the surgical treatment of clinical obesity agree on at least one thing about successful bariatric surgery: weight loss is easier and faster when patients can access personal help through a local support group. Post-operative patients are strongly encouraged to attend. We welcome pre-operative patients that are interested in learning more about the lifestyle changes necessary to be successful with weight loss to stop by as well.
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