UM Charles Regional Blog » Cancer http://www.charlesregional.org/blog Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:00:21 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Look Good…Feel Better with Civista Health http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-6/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-6/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:30:20 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2557 Civista Health is proud to offer Look Good…Feel Better on Monday, June 25, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Look Good…Feel Better is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Learn about make-up, skin care, nail care, and how to deal with hair loss with wigs, turbans, and scarves. The class includes a free make-up kit to use during and after the workshop.

This class is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here to register or call 1.888.332.4847 to register.

Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Civista Medical Center, Irene Davis Pavilion, 2nd Floor Classroom
Free. Pre-registration required.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/06/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-6/feed/ 0 Join us at the Relay for Life at Regency Furniture Stadium http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/05/join-us-at-the-relay-for-life-at-regency-furniture-stadium/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/05/join-us-at-the-relay-for-life-at-regency-furniture-stadium/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:33 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2448 No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at the Charles County Relay for Life. Civista Health is proud to once again sponsor the Survivor’s Reception, A Celebration of Life, and kick-off for the annual  Relay for Life of Charles County. The Survivor’s Reception will be held on May 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Regency Furniture Stadium.

Your reasons for walking in the Relay for Life are as unique and special as you are. This is your opportunity to not only honor cancer survivors and remember those we have lost, but also to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. With your support, we are helping to create a world where cancer cannot claim another life—a world with less cancer and more birthdays!

Survivor Reception: 4:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony: 6 p.m.
Survivor Lap: 6 p.m.
Luminaria Ceremony: 9 p.m.
Fight Back: Midnight
Closing Ceremony: 6 a.m.

All Times are Tentative.

Relay for Life 
Friday, May 11, 6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Regency Furniture Stadium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/05/join-us-at-the-relay-for-life-at-regency-furniture-stadium/feed/ 0 Join Us for the Survivor’s Reception, A Celebration of Life http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/04/join-us-for-the-survivors-reception-a-celebration-of-life/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/04/join-us-for-the-survivors-reception-a-celebration-of-life/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:48:39 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2393 Civista Health is proud to once again sponsor the Survivor’s Reception, A Celebration of Life, and kick-off for the annual Relay for Life of Charles County. The Survivor’s Reception will be held on May 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Regency Furniture Stadium.

The reception is about you and your fellow survivors—no formal program—just an opportunity for you and a guest to stop by and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, music, and fellowship!

Click here to RSVP no later than May 3. Please include your full name and address, date of original diagnosis, type of cancer, and T-shirt size.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/04/join-us-for-the-survivors-reception-a-celebration-of-life/feed/ 0 Look Good…Feel Better with Civista Health http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-5/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-5/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:00:31 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2309 Civista Health is proud to offer Look Good…Feel Better on Monday, March 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Look Good…Feel Better is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Learn about make-up, skin care, nail care, and how to deal with hair loss with wigs, turbans, and scarves. The class includes a free make-up kit to use during and after the workshop.

This class is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here or call 1.888.332.4847 to register.

Look Good…Feel Better
Monday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Civista Medical Center, 1 North

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-5/feed/ 0 Childhood Cancer Linked to Other Problems http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/childhood-cancer-linked-to-other-problems/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/childhood-cancer-linked-to-other-problems/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:52:11 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2289 Young childhood cancer survivors appear more likely to have other issues too. Infants and toddlers who have been treated for cancer tend to reach certain developmental milestones later than do their healthy peers, say researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The findings show that delays may occur early in the course of treatment and suggest that young children with cancer might benefit from such early interventions as physical or language therapy.

Compared to children who had not had cancer, children treated for cancer before age 4 progressed more slowly in vocabulary, cognitive functions such as attention and memory, and motor skills. However, having cancer did not appear to affect children’s social and emotional development. Their ability to respond to their parents was comparable to that of their peers who did not have cancer. Also unaffected by cancer was the ability to engage in make-believe play, such as pretending to pour and serve tea, which typically develops between 12 and 18 months of age.

“In the early years, when children go through such tremendous growth, they arguably are more sensitive to biological and environmental influences than adults are,” said first author Marc H. Bornstein, Ph.D. “Our intent was to assess how cancer might affect a child’s quality of life.”

“In recent years, survival rates for many types of childhood cancer have increased,” Dr. Bornstein said. For this reason, quality of life for young cancer survivors is a major concern.

Note: Statements and conclusions of study authors that are published here are solely those of the study authors and do not necessarily reflect this hospital’s policy or position. This hospital makes no representation or warranty as to their accuracy or reliability.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/childhood-cancer-linked-to-other-problems/feed/ 0 Join Civista Health for the Colorectal Cancer Forum http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/join-civista-health-for-the-colorectal-cancer-forum/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/join-civista-health-for-the-colorectal-cancer-forum/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:30:01 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2265 The colorectal cancer mortality rate in Charles County is higher than the Maryland state average. On Wednesday, March 14th at 6:30 p.m., the Civista Health Cancer Program will present a community education forum with a panel of experts in colorectal cancer screening, detection, and treatment.

Participating experts include:

They will discuss the risk factors, latest technologies, and screening recommendations.

The program is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 1.888.332.4847 to register. Light refreshments will be provided.

Colorectal Cancer Forum
Wednesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center
Free. Pre-registration required.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2012/03/join-civista-health-for-the-colorectal-cancer-forum/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!

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/12/support-breast-cancer-awareness-with-the-shades-of-pink-breast-cancer-tree/feed/ 0 Look Good, Feel Better with Civista Health http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/11/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-4/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/11/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-4/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:00:32 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2029 In partnership with the American Cancer Society, Civista Health is proud to offer “Look Good, Feel Better”  on Monday, November 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Civista Medical Center, One North. This 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 how to deal with hair loss. The class includes a free make-up kit to use during the workshop.

This class is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here or call 1-888-332-4847 to register.

Look Good, Feel Better
Monday, November 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Civista Medical Center, One North
Free. Pre-registration required.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/11/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-4/feed/ 0 Assessing the Health Needs of Our Community http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/11/assessing-the-health-needs-of-our-community/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/11/assessing-the-health-needs-of-our-community/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:00:08 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=2062 At Civista Health we genuinely care about the needs of our community.  To determine the current health needs of Charles County, Civista Health in partnership with the Charles County Department of Health conducted a Community Health Needs Assessment. This process identified the important health issues that the county is currently facing and will provide tools for the development of new strategies to improve the health of our community. The results of the assessment will serve as a guide for future healthcare programs and services in Charles County.

After speaking with members of the community, and collecting information and feedback from a number of sources, we have a comprehensive picture of the healthcare needs of our community.  Some of the top medical concerns identified in our community were obesity, heart disease and cancer.   Civista Health along with the other members of Partnerships for a Healthier Charles County has developed the Charles County Health Improvement plan to address the top medical concerns identified in our community.  In addition, there are areas where improvements have been made in the health of our community.  We have seen a decrease in infant mortality rates, stroke mortality rates and tobacco use in adults.  Along with our partners, we will continue to work to help Charles County citizens be healthier.

]]> http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/11/assessing-the-health-needs-of-our-community/feed/ 0 Look Good, Feel Better with Civista Health http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/10/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-3/ http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/index.php/2011/10/look-good-feel-better-with-civista-health-3/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:25:01 +0000 UM Charles Regional http://www.charlesregional.org/blog/?p=1941 In partnership with the American Cancer Society, Civista Health is proud to offer “Look Good, Feel Better” on Monday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Civista Medical Center, One North. This 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 how to deal with hair loss. The class includes a free make-up kit to use during the workshop.

This class is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here or call 1-888-332-4847 to register.

Look Good, Feel Better
Monday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Civista Medical Center, One North

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