The Rhode Island Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
will hold its annual MS walk on April 21. The walk is an event for all ages. Enjoy one of three scenic 10K (6.2 miles) through Roger Williams Park. There will be snack stations and volunteers along the route. Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic and often disabling disease of the central nervous system, usually striking between the ages of 20 to 50. Symptoms range from tingling and numbness to paralysis and blindness.
For more information about multiple sclerosis and the MS Walk, please call the Rhode Island Chapter of the National MS Society at 738-8383.
THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
The society
is offering the program Cancer: Keys to Survivorship. This panel discussion is designed to help cancer patients, family members, friends and health-care professionals. This free event will take place at Miriam Hospital from 9 to 11 a.m. on March 23. The panel will discuss "communication with health care providers," "quality of life after a cancer diagnosis," and "strategies for self care."
The panel presenters include Dr. Anthony Mega, Margaret Smith, LICSW, Patricia Grossi, RN and a cancer survivor.
Seating is limited. Please call Maria Accardo at 943-8888 for more information, or to register.
The society is also offering a complimentary workshop on "pain and stress management for cancer patients." Learn simple techniques for calming the mind using the body and breath. These rapid methods can be used anytime and anywhere, as tools to prevent, or relieve, anxiety and pain.
We invite cancer patients, family members, friends and health care professionals. This free event will take place at Newport Hospital from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on March 26.
Seating is limited. Please call Maria Accardo at 943-8888 for more information, or to register.
The society will host a free lecture on acupuncture and herbal medicine. Learn how to strengthen and rebalance your body to fight back against cancer and help improve your vitality. This will take place at The Tockwotton Home in Providence from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on March 28.
Dr. Timothy O'Brien will facilitate this lecture. O'Brien is an acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in Rhode Island. He is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture. He is also nationally certified by NCCAOM and licensed by the state Department of Health.
Please call Maria Accardo at 943-8888 for more information.
The Department of Child and Family Psychiatry
at Rhode Island Hospital has developed a research program designed for children with asthma and their parents. The program is called Project GAME (Getting Asthma Managed Effectively) is currently under way and new participants are welcome at anytime.
Families who participate will be compensated for their time and sessions with the child psychologist are free. To participate in the program, children must be:
Between the ages of 8 and 14.
Diagnosed with asthma by a physician.
Currently taking prescribed asthma medications.
Able to participate in several sessions with one parent/guardian.
The program is headed by Elizabeth McQuaid, PhD, a pediatric psychologist at Rhode Island Hospital and an assistant professor of research at Brown Medical School. McQuaid believes the results of the study will indicate whether the short intervention designed by her team is effective in helping children and their families better manage asthma.
For more information, or to register, please call 444-2823.
RHODE ISLAND HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION
The Association (RIHCA) has announced the winners of the first annual RIHCA Quality Awards. The awards are presented to those who have made significant contributions to the long-term care community. Seven winners were honored at a recent ceremony and brunch at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick.
The RIHCA Distinguished Administrator Award went to Hugh Hall, administrator of Cherry Hill Manor, in Johnston. Hall was honored for his commitment to the field of long-term care. One of the RIHCA volunteer awards was presented to Josephine Baccari. She was nominated by Cherry Hill manor in Johnston where she has volunteered countless hours helping staff and residents for more than 10 years.
KIWANIS NEWS
Pamela J. Aguiar, lieutenant governor for the New England District of Kiwanis Division 25, along with the assistance of the Kiwanis Clubs of Pawtucket, Newport, North Smithfield, Woonsocket, Providence, East Providence, North Providence and Seekonk, Mass., joined together for their first ever division fundraiser, "A Family Night at the Providence Bruins." Over 300 tickets have been sold to Friday's game. More than $1,000 has been raised with all the proceeds going to pediatric trauma and research at Hasbro Children's Hospital in Providence. A special check presentation by Pam Aguir to Dan Wall, chief operating officer; Tom Tracey, head of pediatric surgery; and Charles Guida, chief philanthropy officer, all from Hasbro Hospital, will take place during the game.
Along with the proceeds benefiting Hasbro, several children and their families from the oncology Department will attend the game. Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization dedicated to serving the children of the world.
BLOOD DRIVE
The Rhode Island Blood Center will conduct a blood drive in the Scituate community on March 25 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 144 Danielson Pike, N. Scituate
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in Northern Rhode Island will hold a beer & dynamite Social on Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Veterans Association, 99 Louise (Oak Grove) in Woonsocket.
Entertainment will be provided by Sound Sensational. Admission is $10. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life in northern Rhode Island.
For more information, call Diane Guernon at 766-7284, or Emily Lewis at 243-2654.
NAR-ANON
Nar-Anon, a support group for families and friends of addicts, will be holding meetings every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 1516 Atwood Ave., Johnston. For more information, call 353-6119.
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