Monday, September 1, 2008 September HealthNews   VOLUME 5 ISSUE 8  
PAMF Cancer Care Center Web Site Launched
New Site Features Online Social Networking Tool for Patients

Living with a cancer diagnosis is challenging enough – finding the right information and resources shouldn't be. That's why PAMF now offers two new online tools to help individuals with cancer learn about their cancer, find out about treatment options, become more familiar with PAMF's Cancer Care Center providers, learn about local resources and support groups, communicate with their friends and family, and so much more. Read more…
 
September HealthNews

  • Injured Doctor Offers Tips for Getting Emergency Help
  • Support Group for Kidney Patients Now Available in Palo Alto
     
  • Plaques Honor Community Health Resource Center Volunteers

    New plaques that line the hallways outside the Community Health Resource Centers (CHRCs) at PAMF's Fremont and Palo Alto Centers honor the many individuals who have volunteered their time to help patients and members of the community find the health information they need.

    The plaques read: In grateful recognition of the dedicated volunteers of the Community Health Resource Center.

    "It is a privilege to work with our committed volunteers, who have generously given of their time for many years," said June Badal, R.N., manager of PAMF's CHRCs, who added that all volunteers have a health-related background. "The success of the CHRCs is, in large measure, due to our volunteers' commitment and dedication."

     
    Classes and Lectures

    Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: The Latest Word in Treatment Options

    Excessive menstrual bleeding can interfere with daily life and have negative health consequences. Join Savitha Krishnan, M.D., PAMF Obstetrics and Gynecology, to hear about the latest treatment options, including minimally invasive techniques, for those troubled by this condition.

    Wednesday, September 17
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Fremont Center

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

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

    Pre-Diabetes: How to Lower Your Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

    Join Veena Jarayam-Chou, D.O., PAMF Family Medicine, and Valerie Spier, MPH, R.D., CDE, PAMF Diabetes Education, to learn more about pre-diabetes and what you can do to delay or prevent it from developing into type 2 diabetes.

    Tuesday, October 14
    6:30 to 8 p.m.
    Dublin Center

    4050 Dublin Boulevard
    Conference Room, Level 2
    Dublin, CA 94568
    No cost

    For more information or to register, call 925-875-6464 or register online.

    Celiac Disease: Highlights of Diagnosis and Treatment

    Join Claribel Taylor, M.D., PAMF Gastroenterology, for a presentation about celiac disease, its common symptoms, how it is diagnosed and tips on treating it by following a gluten-free diet.

    Thursday, October 30
    7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Palo Alto Center

    795 El Camino Real
    Level 3, Hearst Center for Health Education
    Palo Alto, CA 94301
    No cost

    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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