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March 2010
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Mon - Mar 01
  T'ai Chi
Held at Bergan Mercy Medical Center. Call 572-2768 for various days, times & locations.
Mon - Mar 01
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (Mi)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 01
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method
Held at Midlands, Bergan, Immanuel on on various days and times. Call 572-2768 for more information.
Mon - Mar 01
  Meditation
Held at Bergan Mercy Medical Center. Call 572-2768 for various days, times and locations.
Mon - Mar 01
  Yoga
Held at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 for various days, times & locations.
Mon - Mar 01
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 01
  Cancer Survivorship Program
Monthly social outings or educational programs. Various days and times. Call 572-2768 for more information
Mon - Mar 01
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  Look Good Feel Better
Held at the Midwest Cancer Center, Oncology Services Conference Room, Suite 102. Call 572-2768 to register.
Mon - Mar 01
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meditation (I)
Held on Mondays at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register
Mon - Mar 01
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  Breast Cancer Support Group
Held at Bergan Medical Office Building, Classrooms A&B. Call 572-2768 for reservations. "Screening Guidelines for Mammography"
Tue - Mar 02
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for more information on times and location.
Tue - Mar 02
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
  Just for Kids (5-12)
Ike Friedman Community Health Plaza, Immanuel Medical Center. For children 5-12 whose parents or significant others has cancer. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact Margaret "Peg" Shepherd at 572-3378 for more information. (September through May)
Tue - Mar 02
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  UsToo Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group
Bergan Mercy Office Building - 1st Tuesday of the month. Call 572-2768. Classrooms A&B "The Role of Medical Oncology in Prostate Cancer Treatment"
Wed - Mar 03
  T'ai Chi-IMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Wed - Mar 03
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Pet Therapy - BMC
Bergan Mercy Medical Center - For inpatients
Wed - Mar 03
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Leukemia, Lymphoma, & Myeloma Young Adult Group
A support and education group for patients & caregivers with lymphoma, leukemia or multiple myeloma blood cancers. Meets the first Wednesday of every month with dessert and coffee provided. Call 1-800-347-1074 for more information or contact Tonya Schroeder at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - 344.2242
Thu - Mar 04
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (I)
Held at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register.
Thu - Mar 04
  Yoga - BMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Thu - Mar 04
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient/Family Luncheon - Omaha
The Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient and Family Luncheon meets weekly on Thursdays. This group is for all blood and marrow stem cell transplant or high dose treatment leukemia patients and caregivers. Lunch provided free. Please call to pre-register and for more information. In cooperation with The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344.2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Thu - Mar 04
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Teen Connection - Teens 13-18
For those whose parent or significant other has cancer. Held on the 1st & 3rd Thursday from September through May
Fri - Mar 05
  Dress in Blue Day
For Colon Cancer Awareness. Visit http://www.ccalliance.org for more information.
Fri - Mar 05
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
  Massage Therapy
A licensed massage therapist, Mary Lorimor, will provide 20 minute chair massages at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center on the first Friday of each month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patients or caregivers who visit a Harper's Hope Ambassador for support services will receive a complimentary massage card. Please call (402) 354-HOPE to schedule your appointment. Check in for your appointment at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center - Administration 102. To learn more about this service and other services from Methodist Health System, visit http://www.BestCare.org
Mon - Mar 08
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 08
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (Mi)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 08
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
  Look Good Feel Better
Held at Midwest Cancer Center. Call 572-2768 to register
Mon - Mar 08
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meditation (I)
Held on Mondays at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register
Mon - Mar 08
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  Lincoln Area Family Support Group - Luekemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma
The Lincoln Area Family Support Group meets monthly on the second Monday of the month. This group is for patients and family members who have been touched by a blood cancer such as leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. Please call us to pre-register and for more information. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 438-2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Tue - Mar 09
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for more information on times and location.
Tue - Mar 09
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (L)
Held at Lakeside Hospital. Call 572-2768 to register.
Tue - Mar 09
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  Lunch & Learn Support Group (Mi)
Held at Midlands Hospital, McArdle Suite. "Acupuncture"
Tue - Mar 09
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  Adult Cancer Support Group-Lunch & Learn
Midlands Hospital, Quarterly Program. 2nd Tuesday of the month. Group Discussion "Sleep and Your Health" McArdle Suite. Call 572-2768.
Tue - Mar 09
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  Omaha Area Family Support Group - Luekemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma
The Omaha Area Family Support Group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. This group is for patients and family members who have been touched by leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. Please call to pre-register and for more information. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344-2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Wed - Mar 10
  T'ai Chi-IMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Wed - Mar 10
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Pet Therapy - IMC
Immanuel Medical Center - For Inpatients
Thu - Mar 11
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (I)
Held at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register.
Thu - Mar 11
  Yoga - BMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Thu - Mar 11
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  American Cancer Society Day (B)
Held at Bergan Radiation/Oncology Lobby.
Thu - Mar 11
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient/Family Luncheon - Omaha
The Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient and Family Luncheon meets weekly on Thursdays. This group is for all blood and marrow stem cell transplant or high dose treatment leukemia patients and caregivers. Lunch provided free. Please call to pre-register and for more information. In cooperation with The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344.2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Mon - Mar 15
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (Mi)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 15
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 15
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Day
Held at Immanuel Cancer Center Lobby.
Mon - Mar 15
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meditation (I)
Held on Mondays at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register
Tue - Mar 16
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for more information on times and location.
Tue - Mar 16
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (L)
Held at Lakeside Hospital. Call 572-2768 to register.
Tue - Mar 16
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  Brain Tumor Support Group
Held at Immanuel, Conference Center-Dundee Room - 3rd Tuesday of every month. Call 572-2768 to register. "Questions and Answers with the Doctor"
Tue - Mar 16
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
  Just for Kids (5-12)
For Children 5-12 whose parent or significant other has cancer. Call Margaret "Peg" Shepherd to register or for more information. (Held September thru May.)
Wed - Mar 17
  T'ai Chi-IMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Wed - Mar 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Pet Therapy - BMC
Bergan Mercy Medical Center - For inpatients
Wed - Mar 17
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Leukemia & Lymphoma Myeloma Support Group - Omaha
The Myeloma Support Group meets monthly on the third Wednesday. This group is for patients and family members who have been touched by multiple myeloma. Please call to pre-register and for more information. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344-2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Wed - Mar 17
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Myeloma Support Group
Call 344-2242 to register
Thu - Mar 18
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (I)
Held at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register.
Thu - Mar 18
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (I)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times/location.
Thu - Mar 18
  Yoga - BMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Thu - Mar 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  American Cancer Society Day
Held at Bergan Radiation/Oncology Lobby
Thu - Mar 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma Patient and Family Luncheon - Fremont
The Fremont Area Family Support Group meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month. This group is for patients and family members who have been touched by a blood cancer such as leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndromes. Please call to pre-register and for more information along with the room location. Health Park Plaza - FAMC 450 East 23rd Street Fremont, NE 68025 For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344.2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Thu - Mar 18
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient/Family Luncheon - Omaha
The Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient and Family Luncheon meets weekly on Thursdays. This group is for all blood and marrow stem cell transplant or high dose treatment leukemia patients and caregivers. Lunch provided free. Please call to pre-register and for more information. In cooperation with The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344.2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Thu - Mar 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  Cancer Related Fatigue Support Group
Immanuel Medical Center Conference Center - Deaconess Room, 3rd Thursday of every month. Call 572-2768 to register. "Breath, Relax, Be Aware"
Thu - Mar 18
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Teen Connection - Teens 13-18
For those whose parents or significant other others have cancer. Held on the 1st & 3rd Thursday from September through May.
Thu - Mar 18
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Teen Connection - Teens 13-18
For those whose parent or significant other has cancer. Held on the 1st & 3rd Thursday from September through May. Call 572-2768 to register.
Thu - Mar 18
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  Colorectal Cancer Support Group
American Cancer Society, Meetings held monthly - 3rd Thursday of every month. Located 9850 Nicholas Street, Omaha. Call 393-5801 to register. "Symptom Management in Colorectal Cancer"
Fri - Mar 19
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  American Cancer Society Day
Held at Immanuel Cancer Center Lobby
Mon - Mar 22
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 22
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (Mi)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 22
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meditation (I)
Held on Mondays at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register
Tue - Mar 23
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for more information on times and location.
Tue - Mar 23
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (L)
Held at Lakeside Hospital. Call 572-2768 to register.
Tue - Mar 23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  Cancer Survivors in the Workplace
Bergan Mercy Medical Center, Medical Office Building, Oak Room - 4th Tuesday of every month. Call 572-2768. "What is Cancer Related Fatigue & What Can I Do to Reduce It?"
Wed - Mar 24
  T'ai Chi-IMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Wed - Mar 24
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Pet Therapy - IMC
Immanuel Medical Center - For Inpatients
Wed - Mar 24
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  Cancer Caregivers' Support Group
Bergan Mercy Medical Office Building, Classroom B - 4th Wednesday of every month. "Sharing Time for Caregivers" Call 572-2768 for reservations.
Thu - Mar 25
  Yoga - BMC
Call 572-2768 for times and locations
Thu - Mar 25
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (I)
Held at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register.
Thu - Mar 25
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient/Family Luncheon - Omaha
The Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Patient and Family Luncheon meets weekly on Thursdays. This group is for all blood and marrow stem cell transplant or high dose treatment leukemia patients and caregivers. Lunch provided free. Please call to pre-register and for more information. In cooperation with The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information contact: Tonya Schroeder (402) 344.2242 tonya.schroeder@lls.org
Thu - Mar 25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  Cancer Survivors
Held at the Sarpy County Historical Museum, 2402 Clay Street, Bellevue, NE. Call 572-2768 to register.
Mon - Mar 29
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (Mi)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 29
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for times and locations.
Mon - Mar 29
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  Meditation (I)
Held on Mondays at Immanuel Medical Center. Call 572-2768 to register
Tue - Mar 30
  Meditation for Cancer Survivors (L)
Held at Lakeside Hospital. Call 572-2768 to register.
Tue - Mar 30
  Healthy-Steps Lebed Method (B)
Call 572-2768 to register and for more information on times and location.
Wed - Mar 31
10:00 AM
  You are “EGGstra SPECIAL”
This patient led program was developed by a cancer survivor who chose not to be just another cancer patient, but to "be a live-er" and to celebrate something every day. Humor and laughter play a significant role in physical and mental healing. Flamingos for Hope's mission is to enrich the quality of life of those touched by cancer through inspiration, fun and laughter. Each month Flamingo Ambassadors (survivors and caregivers themselves) arrive at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center and their energy and inspiration materializes. Through the goofy hats and yummy treats, there are visible changes in the atmosphere, with smiles, laughter and chatter all around. Their love and celebration for life is contagious. Come meet the Flamingos for Hope! They will be at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center at 10:00 a.m.