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Why is Health Education So Important

WebSince 1995, National Health Education Week (NHEW) has been celebrated during the third full week of October (October 17-21 this year). Sponsored by the Society …

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10 Tips for Healthy Eating After Cancer Treatment

WebIf alcoholic drinks are consumed, limit consumption to no more than 2 drinks for men and 1 drink for women per day (4,6, 11). Choose Heart-Healthy fats. Limit intake …

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Phytochemicals and Antioxidants

WebLycopene, a phytochemical found in bright red fruits and vegetables – tomatoes, pomegranates, watermelon are a few foods that contain this phytochemical. …

Category: Food Go Health

Protein Requirements for Cancer Patients

WebIn this webinar, Katrina VB. Claghorn, MS, RD, CSO, LDN, a nutritionist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Let’s Celebrate Health Education!

WebSince 1995, National Health Education Week (NHEW) has been celebrated during the third full week of October. Sponsored by the Society for Public Health …

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Coping with Cancer in the Classroom: 504 Accommodations and

WebChristina is a clinical oncology social worker who joined the OncoLink team in 2014. Christina blogs about resources available to the cancer community, as well as …

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What should I eat

WebThis webinar, presented by Doris Piccinin, MS, RD, CDE, LDN, discusses healthy nutrition habits for breast cancer survivors including information about the …

Category: Nutrition, Cancer Go Health

Join the Great American Smokeout for a Healthier Tomorrow

WebThe third Thursday in November marks the annual Great American Smokeout, an initiative started by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 1976.This event …

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Why I choose Nutrition and Food Science & What Career Paths a …

WebAs a transfer student at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, I must admit that Nutrition and Food Science was not my first love.

Category: Nutrition, Food Go Health

Reiki For Cancer Patients: Dispelling Common Reiki Myths

WebKimberly Fleisher, MEd and Reiki Master. Many people choose Reiki to complement their cancer treatment. Reiki for cancer involves the light tough of a Reiki …

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Workout Wednesdays – Standing Leg Exercises Part 2

WebMuscles: Hip and knee flexors (also working standing leg muscles). Helps with walking, stairs, and balance; Movement:. Stand upright, feet shoulder width apart; …

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Wellness Programs and the Unwell

WebRodney Warner, JD. The future of employer provided health care insurance will be driven, in part, by wellness programs. These are efforts by employers to make …

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Coping with COVID-19 and Cancer: Changes to Unemployment …

WebMany folks, including cancer survivors, have suddenly found themselves out of work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Federal government passed …

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Does anyone really think people should not have access to …

WebDr. Metz, Questions for you; Does the population deserve prepaid health care or does it deserve insurance for majopr events? Does the community need access …

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3…2…1…Countdown to Medicare Open Enrollment

WebChristina Bach, LCSW, OSW-C, is an oncology social worker and insurance and financial expert. She is the psychosocial content editor at OncoLink and loves to …

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Continuing Education for Social Workers and Nurses

WebDate: November 6, 2014 Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm ET Location: Hirst Auditorium, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, First Floor, Dulles Building …

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Prostate Cancer Powerpoint Class 2013 (1)

WebIn 2013, 228,590 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.*†. 29,720 men in the United States will die from prostate cancer.*†. †Source: “A Snapshot of …

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