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Anti-Cancer Spices

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500

Discover which spices not only add flavor to your food, but also help your body fight cancer.

Hear information about a variety of nutrition issues, ask questions, and talk about the nutrition issues most important to you.

Learn how to get the most out of the food you eat during your cancer treatment.

Heidi Scarsella is a registered dietician and licensed nutritionist who specializes in oncology nutrition.

Choosing Quality Childcare

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:00 -0500

Explore options to help you find affordable, safe child care.

Baby Care Class

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:30:00 -0500

A class touching on general information for expectant parents regarding the basics of baby care (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). A practical demonstration utilizing a baby model will be offered.

Pain Without Purpose: The Complexity of Chronic Pain

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0500

Hear how specialized pain programs offer patients the team approach needed to address chronic pain.

Chemotherapy Orientation Class

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:00 -0500

Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.

Lung Transplant Caregiver and Patient Support Group

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:30:00 -0500

Lung transplant recipients and their caregivers are invited to join us for a support group.

Find valuable education and support materials to help you cope with this stage in your life. Share your thoughts and feelings with other people who understand your situation.

Guided Tour of Labor and Delivery

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:00:00 -0500

An overview of the Labor, Delivery and Post-partum services at Duke Birthing Center.

Getting on Track Weight Loss Program

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:15:00 -0500

Join a weight loss program that gives you the tools and supported you need to drop your unwanted pounds.

Preparing NOW for Postpartum Changes

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0500

An overview of the biggest sources of postpartum stress, what helps pull couples together and strategies for managing changing family dynamics with tips for easing the transition from partner to parent.

Parkinson's Disease 101: An Introduction

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500

This class is designed for the newly diagnosed individual and their loved ones. The afternoon will be filled with information about Parkinson's disease and resources.

Registration is limited to 25 people.

Agenda

12 – 1 p.m. Lunch/Registration/Welcome

1 – 1:30 p.m. Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease / Julia C. Johnson, MD

1:30 – 2 p.m. Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease / Burton L. Scott, PhD, MD

2 – 2:15 p.m. Snack/Break

2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Benefits of Physical Therapy / Linda Cates, MS, PT, NCS

2:45 – 3:15 p.m. Successful Coping with Parkinson’s Disease / Arlene D’Alli, MSW, LCSW

3:15 – 4 p.m. Panel/Questions & Answers

Online Office Hours with Amy Abernethy: Caring for People with Cancer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500

Join our live "Office Hours" Webcast to hear Amy Abernethy, MD, discuss the role of patient-reported data and how patients are becoming more empowered in their own health care and decision-making.

To ask a question of Abernethy in advance or during the session, send an e-mail to live@duke.edu, post a comment on the Duke University Live Ustream page on Facebook, or tweet with the tag #dukelive.

Abernethy is a medical oncologist and medical director of Oncology Quality, Outcomes, and Patient-centered Care in the Duke University Health System. As director of the DCCRP, she focuses on improving the symptoms and quality of life of cancer patients at all stages of disease and survivorship.

The DCCRP comprises teams of clinical researchers who focus on improving the health-related, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual experiences of cancer patients.

Pre-operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500

Duke Raleigh Hospital offers a Pre-Operative Orthopaedic Surgery Class for all patients and family members. The class covers what you can expect before, during and after joint and spine surgery.

We will provide you with helpful information, useful tips and answer any and all of your questions.
You will meet your nurse, case manager, physical therapist and the occupational therapist that will be working with you.

This class occurs every Thursday.

PLEASE DISCUSS THIS CLASS WITH YOUR DOCTOR. YOU OR YOUR DOCTOR CAN SCHEDULE THE CLASS.

For more information or to register, please call the Orthopaedic Services Patient Navigator at 1-866-552-9357.

Preoperative Orthopaedic Surgery Classes will be held in the Homeward Bound Gym.

Chronic Acid Reflux Diagnosis and Management Seminar

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0500

Attend this free seminar to learn about EsophyX, a new incisionless surgery to treat chronic heartburn or GERD.

Weight Loss Surgery Friday Information Seminar

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500

Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.

Prepared Childbirth from Duke Women's Health Associate/Maternal Fetal Medicine/Durham OB

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:00:00 -0500

Register today for this innovative, weekend series at Duke Health Center Southpoint and learn about signs and stages of labor, active coaching techniques, vaginal and complete cesarean birth education, birth plan consultations, pain management, and more. Space is limited so register early by calling 919-970-0024.