Prostate Cancer: from Diagnosis to Treatment and Beyond

Media Contact: Pamela Garretson Atlantic Health [email protected] P.O. Box 1905 (973) 971-4932 Morristown, NJ 07962-1905For Immediate Release Community Health Calendar - SeptemberUnless noted otherwise, please call (800) 247-9580 to register for any of these programs. All programs are free unless otherwise indicated.Prostate Cancer: From Diagnosis to Treatment and BeyondWHAT: Learn the most up-to-date information about prostate cancer.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2 to 3 p.m.WHERE: Auditorium A, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTER: Dr. James Wong, MD, chairman, Department of Radiation OncologyWhat You Should Know About Gynecological CancersWHAT: Learn when and how to get screened and the risk factors and symptoms of gynecological cancers, including cancers of the cervix, ovaries, uterus and vagina. The latest information on the new HPV vaccine also will be presented. Light refreshments will be served.WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 7, 6 to 9 p.m.WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater, Level B, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownSPEAKERS: Dr. Daniel Tobias, associate director of the Women’s Cancer Center, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial HospitalDr. Brian Slomovitz, assistant professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Texas, Anderson Cancer Center Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 2 of 8Cancer 101WHAT: Learn about the different types of common cancers, screening tests and treatments.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.WHERE: Fellowship Village, 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking RidgePRESENTER: Timothy Chen, MDCholesterol ScreeningsWHAT: A non-fasting finger stick gives immediate total cholesterol, HDL and TC/HDL ratio. Fee is $12 per person, $8 for seniors.WHEN and WHERE: Thursday, Sept. 7, 9 to 11 a.m., Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge Wednesday, Sept. 13, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Morris Center YMCA, 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar KnollsWednesday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to Noon, West Morris YMCA, 14 Dover Chester Road, RandolphTuesday, Sept. 26, 9 to 11 a.m., Madison YMCA, 111 Kings Road, MadisonPersonal Care Techniques for Alzheimer’s PatientsWHAT: Caregivers can learn how to provide personal care while maintaining the patient’s dignity and safety. To register, call (973) 586-4300.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: CareOne, 151 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTER: Amy Matthews, education coordinator, and other Morristown Memorial health professionalsSPONSORS: Alzheimer’s Association and CareOne at Madison AvenueUnderstanding and Managing the Behavior of Alzheimer’s PatientsWHAT: Learn to identify, manage and even minimize challenging behaviors.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: CareOne, 151 Madison Ave., Morristown Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 3 of 8PRESENTER: Amy Matthews, education coordinator, and other Morristown Memorial health professionals11th Annual Community Health DayWHAT: Free exhibits, education and free health screenings – cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, vision, hearing, prostate cancer and more.WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.WHERE: Headquarters’ Plaza Complex, Speedwell Avenue, MorristownSPONSORS: Morristown Community Churches with Morristown Memorial Hospital and grants from the Morristown Memorial Health Foundation and Toyota/Subaru of MorristownChoices in RecoveryWHAT: Learn to understand schizophrenia, treatment and how to achieve therapeutic goals and recovery.WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheatre, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTER: Mark Olfson, MD, professor of clinical psychiatry, Columbia UniversitySPONSOR: JanssenEye HealthWHAT: Learn about diseases of the eye including cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 20, 7 to 8 p.m.WHERE: Bernardsville Library, 1 Anderson Hill Road, BernardsvillePRESENTER: Avani Shah, MDAll You Wanted to Know About Leg VeinsWHAT: Learn about venous disease, the problems related to varicose and spider veins. Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 4 of 8WHEN: Monday, Sept. 25, 7 to 8 p.m.WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheater, B Level, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTER: Lowell Kabnick, MDGolfers: Don’t Be Handicapped with Foot PainWHAT: Learn about foot problems that can result from playing golf.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7 to 8 p.m.WHERE: Morris Center YMCA, 79 Horsehill Road, Cedar KnollsPRESENTER: Mark Soloman, DPMA Woman’s Journey: A Creative ExplorationWHAT: Explore, discover, create and share every month. Through the creative expression of journaling and the group process, begin to understand your mind, body and spirit. All materials included except journal, which may be purchased from group leader. Fee is $10.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 6 to 7:45 p.m.WHERE: Atlantic Mind Body Center, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Second Floor, Thebaud BuildingPRESENTER: Maria Lupo, MFA, art therapistAD/HD and Family Art TherapyWHAT: This workshop will help the parent and child communicate through a directed art project and address the many conflicts that surround AD/HD and help bridge communication. Materials included. Fee is $45 for parent and one child.WHEN: Monday, Sept. 11, 5 to 6:30 p.m.WHERE: Atlantic Mind Body Center, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, Second Floor, Thebaud BuildingPRESENTER: Maria Lupo, MFA, art therapistHypnosis for Weight Reduction Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 5 of 8WHAT: Make subtle changes to permanently reduce your weight through hypnotic suggestions and proven behavior modification techniques. Audiotape and monthly support available. Fee is $60.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 9 p.m.WHERE: Conference Room, Level B, 95 Madison Avenue, MorristownGet in Step with a Free Foot Screening for DiabeticsWHAT: Explore the new Wound Care Center and have your feet evaluated for potential problems.WHEN: Friday, Sept. 29, 1 to 4 p.m.WHERE: Wound Care Center, 182 South Street, Suite 3, MorristownHypnosis for Smoking CessationWHAT: Overcome the desire to smoke through group hypnosis and behavior modification techniques. Receive an audiotape; monthly support available. Fee is $60.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 7 to 9 p.m.WHERE: Conference Room Level B, 95 Madison Avenue, MorristownMetabolism: The Key to Weight LossWHAT: Learn about metabolism including what affects it and what you can do to increase it. Participants come to one class and also have their metabolism measured with the BodyGem indirect calorimeter. Fee is $50.WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 8 to 9:30 a.m.WHERE: Cardiac Health Center, Suite 200, Second Floor, 95 Madison Avenue, MorristownPRESENTER: Mary Finckenor, registered dietitianPeggy Huddleston’s Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster WorkshopWHAT: This one-hour workshop teaches mind-body techniques used in hospitals nationwide to feel calmer prior to surgery, use less pain medication and recover faster. Fee, which includes book and tape, is $50 for groups; $80 for private session. Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 6 of 8WHEN: Monday, Sept. 25, 6 to 7 p.m.WHERE: Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Second Floor Thebaud Building, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, MorristownPRESENTER: Mary Loughran, board certified advanced holistic nurse and mind-body clincian/managerRetirement Plans: Tax Savings Ways to Make a Gift to Your Favorite CharityWHAT: Avoid the two-fold taxation on IRAs or other retirement plans. Learn about how you can leave more value to your family and avoid income and estate taxes. Call (973) 971-7256 to register.WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2 to 3 p.m.WHERE: Malcolm Forbes Amphitheatre, B Level, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTERS: Morristown Memorial Hospital Foundation consultantsMandala: The Sacred CircleWHAT: A Mandala is a concentric diagram consisting mostly of squares and circles focusing on the center. The word Mandala is Sanskrit meaning the spiritual wholeness for the outer and inner life forces of the world. Explore this ancient archetype using art materials provided, create a Mandala to reduce stress, relax and unlock the unconscious. Fee is $30.WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16, 3 to 5 p.m.WHERE: Atlantic Mind-Body Center, Ground Floor, 95 Mount Kemble Avenue, MorristownPRESENTER: Maria Lupo, art therapistHealth and Harmony: Music Therapy Techniques for Self CareWHAT: Learn techniques that you can use at home for relaxation, energy and wellness and also experience music making and guided imagery with music.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Rockaway Township Library, 61 Mount Hope Road, RockawayPRESENTER: Leah Oswanski, coordinator of music therapy, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 7 of 8Importance of Being Healthy When you Have High Cholesterol and Blood PressureWHAT: Learn how to make lifestyle changes to effectively manage your cholesterol and/or blood pressure.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2 to 3 p.m.WHERE: Auditorium A, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownSacred Alterations for Breast Cancer PatientsWHAT: A way to celebrate our femininity by adorning our own undergarments. Please bring a bra and any notions you would like to include. Materials will be supplied.WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 12, 7 to 9 p.m.WHERE: Mind-Body Conference Room, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTER: Maria Lupo, art therapist, and Jean Marie Rosone, LCSWAccessing Your Inner HealerWHAT: This program is designed to help you listen to your body’s intuitive messages, integrate physical, emotions and spiritual health and utilize new belief systems in your care.WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 to 9 p.m.WHERE: Mind-Body Conference Room, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., MorristownPRESENTER: Dr. Robert Kandarjian and Jean Marie Rosone, LCSW Title of the Press Release Lorem Ipsum Dolar sit Amert Sorbono Fabiono Amono Kitil Page 8 of 8

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