Join Team Providence and honorary chair Ali Conlin, M.D., in the 2009 Race for the Cure® on Sunday, Sept. 20
Since 1991, when Providence’s own Chris Mulder and two other survivors brought the Komen Race for the Cure® to Oregon, Providence has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to improve breast care for women.
This year, Dr. Ali Conlin, Providence Cancer Center medical oncologist, will lead Team Providence in one of the largest Races for the Cure® in the country. Our goal is to help women win the fight against breast cancer!
Join the race! Although registration for Team Providence has closed, you can still register as an individual online at www.komenoregon.org.
Convenient bus locations For those joining us for the race, we can help you with transportation. Shuttles are available at our two Portland hospitals to transport participants to the race start. Shuttles will run from 6:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. on race day. Plan on being at one of the following shuttle locations one hour prior to your desired arrival at the race.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Rd., at the east pavilion entrance near Tri-met bus stop. Please park in garage only.
Providence Portland Medical Center, Professional Plaza, 5050 NE Hoyt St., off 49th and NE Glisan. Parking in garage only.
Next steps against breast cancer Join Cindy Reuter, N.D., R.D., Ken Weizer, N.D., and Miles Hassell, M.D. as they discuss ways to reduce the side effects of cancer treatment with nutrition, exercise and alternative therapies. All classes are free and held at Providence St, Vincent Medical Center, 9205 S.W. Barnes Road, Portland. For reservations or information, call 503-574-6595.
Nov. 3, noon to 1:30 p.m., Suite 161 Conference Room
Dec. 1, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Cancer Center, Room 20
Lung Cancer: Living with Hope and Promise A free half-day workshop for patients and families at Providence Cancer Center, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Experts will discuss the latest treatment, research and resources. Reservation is required and lunch will be provided. To register, call 503-574-6595 or visit www.providence.org/lungcancer.
Nov. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hope Lecture Series A free brown-bag lunch series at the Jill Lematta Learning Center in Providence Cancer Center, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. For more information, call 503-215-6014
Oct. 20, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., "Cancer Risk Assessment," with Nancy Ledbetter, R.N., C.N.S, APNG
Nov. 17, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., "Getting Through the Holidays," with a Providence cancer support team.
Read, Learn, Share Providence Cancer Center offers a Life with Cancer book club that is open to patients, family and friends experiencing cancer. The book club meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month through December at the learning center, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Free parking is available
Oct. 27, "Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings," with Pema Chodron
Nov. 24, "Health Journeys: Meditations to Relieve Stress," and audio CD by Belleruth Naparstek
Dec. 22, "Good Food, Great Medicine," by Providence Integrative Medicine Program medical director Miles Hassell, M.D., and Mea Hassell
For information, contact Marcia Tengwall at 503-215-3200 or marcia.tengwall@providence.org
