UM Charles Regional Blog » breast cancer http://www.charlesregional.org/blog Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Hit a Home Run for the Fight Against Breast Cancer with Civista http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/hit-a-home-run-for-the-fight-against-breast-cancer-with-civista-2/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/hit-a-home-run-for-the-fight-against-breast-cancer-with-civista-2/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:21:03 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2585 Civista Health is proud to present Paint the Park Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday, July 21. Come and celebrate with the Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart and enjoy a great baseball game.

And you can bid on pink player jerseys at the after-game auction—proceeds go to support breast cancer awareness in Charles County.

So please join us on Saturday, July 21 at Regency Furniture Stadium, and make sure to stay for after-game fireworks!

Paint the Park Pink
Saturday, July 21
Regency Furniture Stadium

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/hit-a-home-run-for-the-fight-against-breast-cancer-with-civista-2/feed/ 0 Join Us at the Civista Health Foundation’s Upcoming Events http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/join-us-at-the-civista-health-foundations-upcoming-events/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/join-us-at-the-civista-health-foundations-upcoming-events/#comments Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:00:19 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2541 The Civista Health Foundation has lots of fun activities coming up later this month to kick start the summer, including golf, barbeque, and America’s favorite pastime—baseball! Not to mention, all proceeds go to support your community hospital.

  • Blue Crabs Golf Classic at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club on Monday, June 18, at 9 a.m. $100 includes breakfast, lunch, and awards reception.
  • Tails and Ales BBQ Cook Off and Beer Fest at the Charles County Fairgrounds on June 16, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. $20 Ticket includes a 4 oz. glass for unlimited samples of more than 30 beers. Enjoy entertainment by the Port Tobacco Pickers and John Luskey Band.
  • Let’s Play Ball! Fantasy Baseball Camp for Adults at Regency Furniture Stadium on Wednesday, June 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $99 includes fundamental drills, batting practice, fielding and finish the day in scrimmage with Blue Crabs. Continental breakfast, lunch reception with awards, and more.

Blue Crabs Golf ClassicCivista Health Foundation Fantasy Baseball Camp

Click here for more information about upcoming events or call (301) 609-4132.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/join-us-at-the-civista-health-foundations-upcoming-events/feed/ 0 Support Breast Cancer Awareness with the “Shades of Pink” Breast Cancer Tree http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/12/support-breast-cancer-awareness-with-the-shades-of-pink-breast-cancer-tree/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/12/support-breast-cancer-awareness-with-the-shades-of-pink-breast-cancer-tree/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:03 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2102 As of November 28, the 10½-foot Christmas tree in the main lobby at Civista Medical Center has gone PINK! Members of the Sisters at Heart breast cancer support group decorated the tree in “Shades of Pink” to promote breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. Stop by to see this stylish and spirited tree for yourself!

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Civista Health is proud to present Paint the Park Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Regency Furniture Stadium. Come and celebrate with the Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart and enjoy a great baseball game.

And you can bid on pink player jerseys at the after-game auction—proceeds go to support breast cancer awareness in Charles County.

So please join us on Friday, July 15 at 7:05 pm at Regency Furniture Stadium, and make sure to stay for after-game fireworks! For more information visit somdbluecrabs.com.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/07/hit-a-home-run-for-the-fight-against-breast-cancer-with-civista/feed/ 0 Female Cancer Patients can Look Good, Feel Better with Civista Health http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/05/female-cancer-patients-can-look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/05/female-cancer-patients-can-look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 14:04:05 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=1472 In partnership with the American Cancer Society, Civista Health is proud to offer Look Good, Feel Better on Monday May 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This important class teaches beauty tips to female cancer patients so that they can feel better about how they look during chemotherapy or radiation treatments.

Learn about make-up, skin care, nail care, and ways to deal with hair loss. The class includes a free make-up kit to use during the workshop. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. To register call 1-888-332-4847 or visit Civista.org.

Look Good, Feel Better
Monday, May 23, 2011, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Civista Medical Center, 1 North, La Plata

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/05/female-cancer-patients-can-look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health/feed/ 0 Look Good, Feel Better with CIVISTA HEALTH http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/03/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-2/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/03/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-2/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:51:51 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=1253 In partnership with the American Cancer Society, Civista Health is proud to offer Look Good, Feel Better. This important class teaches beauty tips to female cancer patients so that they can feel better about how they look during chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Learn about make-up, skin care, nail care, and ways to deal with hair loss. Includes a free make-up kit to use during the workshop. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. To register call 1-888-332-4847 or visit Civista.org.

Look Good, Feel Better
Monday, March 28, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Civista Medical Center, 1 North, La Plata

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/03/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-2/feed/ 0 Good Health for Our Community Starts at Civista http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/good-health-for-our-community-starts-at-civista/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/good-health-for-our-community-starts-at-civista/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:56:54 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=1198 Civista Health is your community’s hospital and medical system. While our hospital has all the things that hospitals are supposed to have—an emergency department, experienced doctors and nurses—we also have a heart for the community we serve. Watch our new video to see how Civista Health helps our community members live better, more healthy lives.

And you are part of that community, and that heart! Explore our storybook website to learn more about all the healthy things you can learn, do, and share with Civista Health.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/02/good-health-for-our-community-starts-at-civista/feed/ 0 Paint the Park Pink – A Great Night for a Great Cause! http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2010/08/paint-the-park-pink-a-great-night-for-a-great-cause/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2010/08/paint-the-park-pink-a-great-night-for-a-great-cause/#comments Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:57:19 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=971 On Saturday, July 31st, Civista Medical Center and the Pink Ladies & Sisters at Heart breast cancer support groups celebrated a great night of awareness, fellowship and a Blue Crabs win with an out-of-the-park home run at Regency Furniture Stadium.

The combined efforts helped raise awareness about the importance of early detection for breast cancer and the Blue Crabs pink jersey auction raised $8,455 to further support the wonderful work of the Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart.

Thank you to all of you who supported us!

Care E Bear and Gail Lessner, breast cancer survivor and Civista’s Nurse of the Year

Care E Bear and Gail Lessner, breast cancer survivor and Civista’s Nurse of the Year

The Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart at Regency Furniture Stadium

The Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart at Regency Furniture Stadium

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2010/08/paint-the-park-pink-a-great-night-for-a-great-cause/feed/ 0 Paint the Park Pink Rescheduled for September 12th http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2009/09/paint-the-park-pink-rescheduled-for-september-12th/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2009/09/paint-the-park-pink-rescheduled-for-september-12th/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:11:09 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=511 Civista Health is proud to present “Paint the Park Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness Night at Regency Furniture Stadium. Our first date was canceled to due weather, but we’re on again for Saturday, September 12th!

So come and celebrate with the Pink Ladies and Sisters at Heart. And don’t forget it’s not just fun: a portion of the proceeds promotes and supports breast cancer awareness!

Saturday, September 12th. CLICK HERE for more information.

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Saturday, August 22nd, 6:35 pm. For more information visit www.somdbluecrabs.com.

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