2013 Deer Valley School Nurse of the Year from Las Brisas Elementary
June 05, 2013
In recognition of excellence in school nursing, Jackie Duarte, RN, BSN, MPA, M.Ed., has been named the 2013 School Nurse of the Year by John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital and Deer Valley Education Foundation, the non-profit fundraising foundation of the Deer Valley Unified School District.
Look Good – Feel Better! Program for Cancer Patients to Meet July 9, 2013
May 24, 2013
Look Good – Feel Better! is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques that help cancer patients manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment. It's designed for women who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation or other forms of cancer treatment.
Cooking for Wellness Breast Cancer Support Group to Meet June 18, 2013
May 24, 2013
A registered dietitian will cover breast cancer-related nutrition topics during a free cooking demonstration and tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at the John C. Lincoln Breast Health Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix. The presentation features meals loaded with antioxidants that help boost the immune system.
Free Lymphedema and Breast Cancer Seminar on May 30, 2013
May 21, 2013
Lymphedema, a medical condition often associated with breast cancer, is the subject of a free public seminar, 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Natalie Fogelson, MSPT, CLT-LANA, will explain lymphedema's stages, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options.
Alcatraz Swim to Raise Funds to Help Kids Whose Moms Have Breast Cancer
May 07, 2013
Phoenix middle schooler Sean Gage is seeking sponsors for his second swim in the Sharkfest Swim from Alcatraz. He's raising funds to support the John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center's Coping Kids Camp, designed for other kids whose moms have breast cancer.