Check it out… Events: April – June 2021

Check it out… Events: April – June 2021

We have many great events coming up.  See below for more information.

Free Lung Cancer Screening Event

Shore Medical Center, a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network, Advanced Shore Imaging Associates, and ScreenNJ are hosting a Lung Cancer Screening Event.  Consultations will be provided by Dr. Charles Roche of Shore Physicians Group.

If you are:  55 to 80 years of age; and a current smoker or have quit smoking in the past 15 years a Low Dose CT screening may be right for you.  Call for more information and/or schedule an appointment at 609-653-3484.

Date:  Saturday, April 24, 2021
Time:  9am – 12 noon
Appointments required.

 

Life after Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment over?  Wondering now what?  This online workshop is for you.  Topics covered will include survivorship care plans, fear of recurrence, following up with physicians, emotional support, and what to expect after treatment.  Join us for a warm interactive environment.

April 13, 2021 (12:00pm) – Registration:  http://bit.ly/3gX2YlT

June 2, 2021 (12:00pm) – Registration:  https://bit.ly/3ahpkgN

Speakers:  Vickie Riskie, MSN, RN, OCN, E-BC & Candice Tummillo, MSW, LCSW


Getting Healthy after Cancer Treatment

Now that cancer treatment is complete you may find that getting back to “regular” life is harder than you expected.  Join us to talk about nutrition, exercise, dealing with side effects, and more.  This webinar will focus on practical and realistic
expectations to assist survivors with quality living.

May 4, 2021 (12:00pm) – Registration:  https://bit.ly/2KE6Ax1

June 23, 2021 (12:00pm) – Registration:  https://bit.ly/3nH8Mmp

Speakers:  Vickie Riskie, MSN, RN, OCN, E-BC & Anneliese Kuemmerle, MS, RD

A Bit About the Coalition

Cape Atlantic Coalition for Health is a regional chronic disease prevention coalition funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, Office of Cancer Control and Prevention. Our purpose is to reduce the state's cancer burden and improve health outcomes for people with, or at risk for, cancer and other chronic diseases in Atlantic and Cape may counties. For more information on comprehensive cancer control, visit www.njcancer.gov. Shore Medical Center is the lead agency for Atlantic and Cape May counties. The CACH is working on a variety of projects to improve our community's health. You can help by becoming involved by being a member or volunteer. Anyone interested should call 609-653-3923.