Friday, June 27, 2008 July/August e-HealthNews   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 7  
PAMF Research Institute Appoints New Director

To take the work of the PAMF Research Institute to a new level, PAMF has named professor of health policy and health economics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and internationally renowned health economist Harold S. "Hal" Luft, Ph.D., as the Institute's new director beginning June 23.

"Dr. Luft's appointment is a key part of our larger effort to expand the Research Institute's faculty and strengthen its expertise in clinical, health services and health policy research," said David Druker, M.D., president and CEO of PAMF. "He will be actively assisting us in the recruitment of additional investigators at senior and junior levels, as well as helping us with other efforts to guide the future direction of the Research Institute. We are truly fortunate to have such an outstanding scholar and leader at the helm of our research activities." Read more…

 
New Cancer Care Web Site Partners with Patients

PAMF understands that cancer challenges not only the body, but also the mind and spirit. To help provide patients and families with the support they need to overcome the challenges that cancer presents to health, life and loved ones, we've created a new Cancer Care Services Web site that partners with patients during each stage of the cancer care process – from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. Visit www.pamf.org/cancer to learn more about diagnosing cancer, treatment options, PAMF's visionary Survivorship Program, patient support, our Cancer Care Team, clinical trials and more.

 
Online Resource Helps Cancer Patients Stay Connected

The love and support of family and friends can have a powerful healing effect on cancer patients following their diagnosis and during treatment. This is why PAMF, as part of its mission to provide comprehensive care to its cancer patients, added the online service CarePages to its Cancer Care Services Web site in June. CarePages is a free, online social networking service that helps patients, families and friends stay connected while coping with a health issue such as cancer. Using this innovative tool, patients can build their own unique Web page, invite visitors, upload photos, and share news and updates – all at the same time without repeated phone calls. Click here to see how cancer patients can receive support and encouragement from those living nearby or far away via CarePages.

 
July/August HealthNews

  • Users Give PAMF 'A+' in Satisfaction Survey
  • Insurance for Young Adults: Frequently Asked Questions
     
  • Classes and Lectures

    The Teen Brain

    Why is car insurance for teens so expensive? Why does your teenager sleep so much? Join Niranjan S. Karnik, M.D., Ph.D., of PAMF’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Department, for a discussion about neuroscience, physiology and sociological research that sheds light on how the teenage brain works.

    Wednesday, August 20
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street
    Conference Room, Building 2
    Fremont, CA 94538
    No cost

    Space is limited. For more information or to register call 510-498-2891, or register online.

    Umbilical Cord Blood Banking: "Biological Insurance" for Your Family

    Join Savitha Krishnan, M.D., of PAMF's Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, for a relaxed and informative discussion regarding umbilical cord blood banking and regenerative medicine. Dr. Krishnan will explain what cord blood is and how it can be used for various life-saving purposes.

    Wednesday, August 27
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Fremont Center

    3200 Kearney Street
    Conference Room, Building 2
    Fremont, CA 94538
    No cost

    Space is limited. For more information or to register call 510-498-2891, or register online.

    Is It Me, or Is It Global Warming?
    2008 Menopause Update

    Join Meg Durbin, M.D., of PAMF's Family Medicine Department, to learn about menopause and how to deal with it gracefully and safely. The presentation will cover the physical and psychosocial issues common to "the change," including an evidence-based discussion of what works and what doesn't.

    Tuesday, September 9
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Palo Alto Clinic

    795 El Camino Real
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
    No cost

    Space is limited. For more information or to register call 650-853-4873, or register online.

    View a complete list of classes and lectures at PAMF:

    For Dublin, Fremont and Palo Alto, click here.

    For Mountain View and Sunnyvale, click here.

    For Santa Cruz, click here.
     

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