Outreach and Support Services/Calendar
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BREAST SUPPORT |
Look Good, Feel Better
Cancer can rob a woman of her self image, energy, appetite and strength. But it doesn't have to take away her self confidence. This program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them combat the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment….and you get free make up!
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NSUH – Manhasset |
last Mon of every month (11/22, 12/20) |
4:30-6:30 pm |
10 Monti Conference Room |
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LIJ Medical Center |
Mon – once a month |
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Huntington Hospital |
Every other month – Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov |
6:00-8:00 pm |
1 North Lounge |
I Can Cope
An educational program for adult with cancer and their loved ones, sponsored by LIJ and the American Cancer Society. It will be held in 4 two hour sessions, each addressing a topic about the cancer experience, and is facilitated by health care professionals.
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LIJ Medical Center |
Mon 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10 |
2 –4 pm |
Family Day
For parents and grandparents with cancer and their children, 5 – 18 years
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NSUH – Manhasset |
Sat 11/13 |
10 am – 12 noon |
1 Monti (Lobby) |
On-Gong For Well Being
Come to experience the ancient practice of Qi-Gong that includes healing postures, movements, breathing techniques and meditation. All exercises can be done sitting or standing. Decrease stress, reduce the side effects of your chemotherapy or radiation therapy and alleviate discomfort or pain.
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NSUH – Manhasset |
TBA |
Creative Arts Workshop
An art program for anyone undergoing cancer treatment. No artistic ability necessary! This class will help participants learn to find strength & hope, communicate without words, connect with the artist within and manage stress. Supplies are included.
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LIJ Medical Center |
Wednesdays |
3:00-4:20 pm |
Stress Reduction Class
This class is for Oncology patients and their family/friends. This class will help you learn how to maintain as normal a lifestyle as possible while teaching stress management techniques to decease the stress that accompanies illness as well as ordinary life. Participants are requested to plan to attend all three sessions, as the classes are progressive.
| LIJ Medical Center 718.470.7033 |
Monday |
10:00-11:30 am |
Smoking Cessation for People With Cancer
Exclusively for cancer survivors with any type of cancer, past or present, this is a Stop Smoking Class. Funded by a grant for cancer survivors by NYS Department of Health, this class will include free patches, free medications and free refreshments!
| NSUH- Manhasset 516.466.1980 (must pre-register) |
Please call for dates | 7-8 pm | Center for Tobacco Control |
Breast Cancer Workshop-Lebed Method: Focus on Healing – “Move, Soothe and Heal”
The Lebed Method is a therapeutic exercise program for women who have had any kind of breast surgery, node dissection, radiation, chemotherapy or suffer from chronic fatigue. Women can be helped to regain and maintain range of motion, reduce the risk of lymphedema, prevent frozen shoulder, decrease depression and provide mutual support.
| NSUH-Manhasset 516.562.8714 (must pre-register) |
Fri 11/12, 11/12, 11/19 | 1-2 pm | Rust Auditorium |
Woman to Woman
A mutual support group for women with breast cancer led by an oncology social worker and an ocology nurse, this group focuses on such topics as managing emotions with grace, healing techniques, changes in self-image, sexuality and maintaining vitality.
| NSUH-Manhasset 516.562.8714 |
7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | 1 Monti Lobby |
Healthy Living to Manage Radiation Therapy Side Effects
For all cancer survivors undergoing radiation therapy.
| NSUH-Manhasset 516.562.2825 |
Tues 11/9, 12/7 | 2:00-3:30 pm | Room TBA |
Strength to Strength
A Breast Cancer Wellness and Aftercare Program designed for all breast cancer patients and survivors, in all stages of treatment and recovery (with physician clearance) is designed to improve the mind, body and spirit. This course is a 16 week, customized program led by specifically trained professionals in the areas of yoga, tai chi, meditation and reiki, range of motion, aerobic, cardiovascular and aquatic exercise. Included are 10 hours of guided physical exercise, 4 hours of nutritional counseling, 6 hours of group support for survivors and their families, 2 educational risk reduction programs and access to the Sid Jacobson JCC’s Sports and Fitness and Aquatic Center.
| NSLIJHS/Sid Jacobson JCC 516.484.1545 |
fee: $150 scholarships available |
Sid Jacobson JCC 300 Forest Drive East Hills, NY 11548 |
Let’s Talk
A support and discussion group for all cancer survivors that deals with such topics as reactions to cancer, coping with the illness, accessing services, community support, relaxation techniques and staying healthy.
| NSUH – Forest Hills 718.830.1964 |
4th Wednesday of every month |
6:00 pm | 8th floor conference room #4 |
Patients/Caregivers Cancer Support Groups
Share feelings, experiences and knowledge and gain support from others who are in a similar situation.
For all breast cancer patients
| LIJ Medical Center 718.470.8964 |
1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. | ||
| Southside Hospital Town of Islip Breast Cancer Coalition 631.968.7424 |
every other Tuesday | 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Main St in Bayshore |
| Southside Hospital 631.968.7424 |
every other Thursday | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | Southside Hospital Chapel |
For patients, caregivers and their families
| NSUH-Manhasset 516.562.8713 |
Mon- 11/15, 11/29, 12/13, 12/27 | 5:30-7:00 pm | 9 Monti Annex |
For newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, up to one year post diagnosis
| Huntington Hospital 631.351.2468/2564 |
2nd and 4th Thurs of each month | 5:30-7:00 pm | Women’s Health Center |
For breast cancer patients diagnosed more than one year ago – informal discussion group
| Huntington Hospital 631.757.4581 |
3rd Thurs of each month | 7:00-9:00 pm | Ground Floor West 2 Conference Room |
For women who have recurrent disease
| Huntington Hospital 631.2564/2568 |
3rd Thurs of each month | 5:30-6:30 pm | Women’s Health Center |
An African-American Breast Cancer Survivors Organization
| Huntington Hospital 631.541.3370 |
Feb 24, Apr 28, Jun 23, Oct 27 | 7:00 pm | Ground Floor West 2 Conference Room |
Beyond Fear: Breast Cancer Risk Information, Support and Knowledge (B*R*I*S*K)
For women who do not have, but are at high risk for, breast cancer. This year-long educational series is designed to replace the uncertainty of increased breast cancer risk with knowledge.
| Huntington Hospital 631.351.2568 |
1st odd Thurs of every other month | 6:30 pm | Dolan Family Health Center |