Join us as we discuss the common concerns that arise when treatment has ended, and strategies for coping with the transition to being post-treatment. Open to both survivors and their loved ones. This program is ideal for individuals who are approaching the end of treatment, as well as those who have already completed treatment. Presented […]
Are you looking to increase vegetables in your diet but tired of resorting to the same boring salad? Join Lori, our dietitian, as she presents the ingredients to consider when creating a delicious and energy promoting salad. The program will also include a demonstration of how-to meal prep a portable salad that packs cancer protective […]
The labyrinth is an ancient symbol for healing and a path to renewing the body-mind-spirit connection. Walking a labyrinth involves the creative and intuitive mind (right brain) and can be calming and balancing. You are welcome to visit the Cancer Wellness Center’s new outdoor labyrinth for your own walking meditation at any time, but you […]
This presentation will be conducted by two Pelvic Health Physical Therapists at NorthShore, specializing in male pelvic health. It will include a brief overview of pelvic floor anatomy and function, general pelvic health, and specific information on the role of Physical Therapy in recovery following pelvic cancers including prostate, bladder and bowel. There will be […]
The labyrinth is an ancient symbol for healing and a path to renewing the body-mind-spirit connection. Walking a labyrinth involves the creative and intuitive mind (right brain) and can be calming and balancing. You are welcome to visit the Cancer Wellness Center’s new outdoor labyrinth for your own walking meditation at any time, but you […]
Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us for a quick session for an opportunity to learn from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Our theme for this program will be: Diet and Gut Microbiome. Please submit questions related to that topic when you register. Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, […]
Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager, as she engages in a monthly, thought-provoking conversation with her fellow Clinical Team members. Each conversation will focus on an aspect of the cancer experience, providing different insights and perspectives on a common theme. Audience questions are invited and encouraged. The Series will be available via Zoom (registration […]
Need a lift of spirit? Come make a pocket-sized Album of Hope for you or a caregiver. This little treasure fits in the palm of your hands and brings a smile to your face whenever needed. The nonprofit organization “Albums of Hope” will bring all the supplies needed to make a photo album filled with […]
Join Lori, our Oncology Dietitian, and Michelle Mattero, Clinical Associate, in this five part series that explores how a mindfulness and nutritious food can work together for a healthy lifestyle. Each session will have a separate focus: Session 1: How Stress Impacts Health Students will learn about how chronic unconscious and conscious stressors affect us mind […]
Honey Bronson, RN and Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, will discuss tips for healthy living for people affected by cancer. She will provide us with insight into the why and how to make sustainable changes in your lifestyle to optimize your overall health and wellbeing. The program will touch on aspects of exercise, stress management, sleep […]
