Local Health Events for:
"Cancer"
- Do it for Yourself! - Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
- September 15 (9:00am)
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a chronic illness such as high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer, and you want to learn new ways to live a healthier life, join us for this six-week program. Registration required. Einstein at Elkins Park, 60 EastTownship Line Road. Please call 215-456-7800 to register.
- Cooking for Life - Wellness Community of Philadelphia
- September 18 (6:30pm)
Chef Suzanne Weltman brings her expertise to this “hands on” class. Each session includes a new cooking experience for participants while learning about ingredients and meal preparation. The classes for this calendar will be focusing on basic cooking skills as a part of the meal preparation. Thursday, September 18: Knife Skills. Call (215) 879-7733 or (888) 819-3553 for more information.
- Light the Night Walk: Montgomery County - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- September 20 (4:30pm)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk is an annual event to raise funds for cures. It’s the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of patients and their families.
- For more information, visit the website
- Journaling Program for Women Facing Cancer - Kimmel Cancer Center
- September 22 (12:00pm)
Learn techniques and tools for journaling. Find out how journaling may help you to reduce stress related to illness or everyday life. Please feel free to invite a supportive family member or friend.
- For more information, visit the website
- 17th Annual Eagle National Bank 5K Walk/Run to Fight Cancer
- September 27 (10:00am)
If you like to walk or run, and are looking for a fun way to raise money for a good cause, then grab your sneakers and sign up for the 17th Annual Eagle National Bank 5K Walk/Run to Fight Cancer. Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, the run starts at 10 a.m. and the walk at 10:01 a.m. All proceeds benefit the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center at DCMH and aid in the fight against cancer.
- For more information, visit the website
- Light the Night Walk: Bucks County - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- September 27 (4:30pm)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk is an annual event to raise funds for cures. It’s the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of patients and their families.
- For more information, visit the website
- Chase the Cure Walk - Fox Chase Cancer Center
- September 28 (9:00am)
Join Joan Morello and local residents as they walk through Norristown Farm Park and Chase the Cure in support of Fox Chase Cancer Center. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $25. For more information, contact Joan Morello at jmorello@pennlibertybank.com.
- Eat Your Herbs: The Culinary Use of Cancer Fighting Herbs - Pennsylvania Hospital
- September 30 (2:00pm)
To register, contact Debra DeMille at 215-829-6560.
- Frankly Speaking about Cancer Treatment - Wellness of Community of Philadelphia
- October 04 (9:00am)
This workshop for people in cancer treatment and caregivers, will offer information and education materials to help manage the physical and psychological effects of treatment. John D. Sprandio, M.D., Director of the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center will be the presenter. Continental breakfast will be served. The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland, Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Call (215) 879-7733 or (888) 819-3553 for more information.
- Light the Night Walk: Chester County - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- October 04 (4:30pm)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk is an annual event to raise funds for cures. It’s the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of patients and their families.
- For more information, visit the website
- Light the Night Walk: Philadelphia - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- October 18 (4:30pm)
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Walk is an annual event to raise funds for cures. It’s the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of patients and their families.
- For more information, visit the website
- Cooking for Life - Wellness Community of Philadelphia
- October 20 (6:30pm)
Chef Suzanne Weltman brings her expertise to this “hands on” class. Each session includes a new cooking experience for participants while learning about ingredients and meal preparation. The classes for this calendar will be focusing on basic cooking skills as a part of the meal preparation. Monday, October 20: Recipe Preparation. Call (215) 879-7733 or (888) 819-3553 for more information.
- Survivors Conference - Kimmel Cancer Center
- November 06 (3:30pm)
Patient and caregiver conference to discuss issues facing survivors after a cancer diagnosis with sessions for young adult survivors.
- For more information, visit the website