DSO Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Every Tuesday, except 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Presenters: Moderator: Joseph Kim, M.D. Contact: Bertha Baltazar - bbaltazar@coh.org or ext. 61340. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room - #1149.
Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Timothy Synold, Pharm.D. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hr. Category 1. Contact: Yolanda Tamayo. Phone Number: ext. 63110. Email: ytamayo@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman I Conference Room.
Spirit of Life Dinner & Golf Tournament
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Darla Claypool. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 26331. Email: dclaypool@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Rosen Plaza Hotel/Celebration Golf Course
9700 International Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Musculoskeletal Tumor Program
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Topics in Pediatric Cancer Genetics
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: Identify characteristics of children and young adults at increased risk for hereditary cancer
Discuss implications of current research findings for clinical practice
Examine research findings on pediatric cancer genetics in current literature. Presenter: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. Presenters: April Sorrell, MD
Carin Huizenga, MS, CGC
Kathleen Blazer, Ed.D. Who Should Attend: Pediatricians, Pediatric Hematologist and Oncologists, Pediatric residents and fellows, Clinical Cancer Genetics Staff, Medical Oncology and Hematology fellows. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Sheri Masl. Phone Number: X62613. Email: smasl@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mod 173.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Biller Resource Center. Phone Number: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Presenter: Certified Art Therapist. Who Should Attend: For patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Hands-on-Harps Concert
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
Agenda: Internationally acclaimed composer, lecturer, author and recording artist Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz will inspire and delight with his multicultural repertoire including folk, classical and popular music of many countries. Phone Number: For more information, please call 626-256-8626. Presenter: Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz. Who Should Attend: Patients, families, caregivers, staff and guests. Attire: Casual. RSVP/Registration Info: RSVP not required, walk-ins welcome. For more information, please call 626-256-8626. Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public and Community.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Helford Hospital Main Lobby
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Mark Wakabayashi, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Debbie Niemi-Escalera ext.64008 dniemi-escalera@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope Education Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note, the 2nd Wednesday of every month is dedicated to gastrointestinal-related cases. Otherwise, the case conferences are dedicated to breas… Contact: Jennifer Sandoval. Phone Number: Ext. 64008. Email: jesandoval@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Mod #173.
Patient Case Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Fouad Kandeel, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit hrs, Category 1. Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: ext. 62266. Email: kramos@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Gonda Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Endocrine Patient Case Review
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Fouad Kandeel, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: x62266. Email: kramos@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Gonda Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Endocrine Patient Case Review
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: x62266. Email: kramos@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Gonda Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
¿Qué es Legal sobre el Cáncer?
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Una descripción general del Cáncer Legal Resource Center, cuestiones legales relacionadas con el cáncer, y recursos para pacientes, familias, y la comunidad. Se serviran refrescos; sorteo de premios. Presenters: La Abogada Laura Riley. Who Should Attend: Pacientes, familias, y la comunidad. RSVP/Registration Info: Para hacer reservación, por favor llamar: Mariela Gallo, 626-256-4673 ext. 64956 magallo@coh.org. Entertainment: Habrán regalos y se servirán refrescos. Cost: Gratis.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenters: Moderators: Stephen J. Forman, MD, David Snyder, MD & Margaret O'Donnell, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Beverly Grijalva. Phone Number: x65322. Email: bgrijalva@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Cancer Legal Resource Center Seminar: What is Legal about Cancer?
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Attorney Laura Riley, Esq. will provide an overview of CLRC services for patients, family caregiver and the community. This seminar will also touch on the many legal issues that may arise from cancer diagnosis through survivorship: health insurance options; employment rights and reasonable accomodations in the workplace; taking time off work; and access to disability insurance and governament benefits, such as Supplemental Sercurity Income and Social Security Disability Insurance.
Presenters: Laura Riley, Esq. Who Should Attend: Patients, caregivers, families and community. RSVP/Registration Info: R.S.V.P to Joanne Man at 626-256-4673, ext. 61047 or email BillerResourceCenter@coh.org. Entertainment: Door prizes and light refreshments will be available. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Peds ~ BMT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Joseph Rosenthal, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor.
Yoga Restaurativo
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: El curso incluye varias posturas de hatha yoga, el desarrollo de la practica diaria en el hogar y tecnicas de relajacion que incluyen la meditacion guiada y respiracion profunda. Who Should Attend: Para pacientes y cuidaodores. RSVP/Registration Info: Para reservacion por favor llamar Liz Chavez, 626-256-4673, ext. 65466. Es necesario anotarse con anticipacion. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Endocrine Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Fouad Kandeel, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hrs. Category ! Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: ext. 62266. Email: kramos@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Course includes various hatha yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including meditation and deep breathing.
Contact: Joanne Man. Phone Number: (626) 256-4673, ext. 32273 (CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Pre-registration required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room.
Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: The Role of the Perioperative Period in Recurrence of Cancer After Surgery
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: 1) Discyuss theories that have been advocated to esplain cancer recurrence
2) Examine how events in the perioperative period may play a role promoting or inhibiting cancer recurrence
3) Assess the types of anesthesia that may play a role in either promoting or inhibiting cancer recurrence. Presenter: John Raytis, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, City of Hope. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Yolanda Martinez. Phone Number: 626-359-8111 x63078. Email: ymartinez@coh.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Hospital Room 2144.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Robert Morgan, Jr. MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: ext. 68219. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Pathology Conference Room.
Hem/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Stephen Forman, MD (Moderator). CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Janet Manning. Phone Number: x62403. Email: jmanning@coh.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
CANCELED - Outcomes in Childhood Cancer Survivors
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Presenters: Wendy Landier, PhD, RN
Clinical Director, Center for Cancer Survivorship, City of Hope. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care: Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: David Horak, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Beverly Simone. Phone Number: x62771. Email: bsimone@coh.org.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room 1149.
Surgery Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Ellie Maghami, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Delores Rivas. Phone Number: x67388. Email: drivas@coh.org.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth ext. 64324 choldsworth@coh.org.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Modular #173.
Radiation Oncology Grand Rounds: Erectile Function Following Prostate Cancer Treatment
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: 1) Review results of recently published studies
2) Compare results to previous studies. Presenter: Matthew Hall, MD, Staff Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, City of Hope. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Thalia Yaden. Phone Number: x64163. Email: tyaden@coh.org.
Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Department of Radiation Oncology.
Dancing With Our Stars
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Debbie Long. Phone Number: 760-779-1801. Email: dlong@coh.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Agua Caliente Resort & Casino
32250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org.
Pre-Operative Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: Analyze an discuss the data in support of individual care based on surgical decision making
Identify and apply an evidence based approach to general surgical oncology care. Presenter: Joseph Kim, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of Surgical Oncology Training Program. Who Should Attend: Surgical Oncology Fellows and Faculty. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Catergory 1 Credit. Contact: Bertha Baltazar. Phone Number: X68607. Email: bbaltazar@coh.org.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Conference Room #1149.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Stephen Shibata, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Christensen. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494. Email: rchristensen@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Breathing and Meditation
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Relax the Body - Calm the Mind - Replenish the Soul
Learn simple meditation and breathing techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance health and well-being and promote a good night's sleep. No previous experience is necessary.
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration Required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric Hemophilia/Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Rounds
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Contact: Nadia P. Ewing, M.D. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
MOB
4th Floor.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope.
Women's Cancer Program Journal Club
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Objectives: Regularly review and discuss published papers related to breast cancer or other women's cancer. Contact: Sharla Moore at ext. 60095 or smoore@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Graff Library.
Caltech-City of Hope Biomedical Research Initiative
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Agenda: 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Reception
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Evening Program - Partners in Discovery: Creating the Future of Medicine. Contact: Linda Bruce. Email: lbruce@coh.org.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM.
City of Hope
Arygros Auditorium
1500 E. Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010.
DSO Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Every Tuesday, except 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Presenters: Moderator: Joseph Kim, M.D. Contact: Bertha Baltazar - bbaltazar@coh.org or ext. 61340. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room - #1149.
Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Timothy Synold, Pharm.D. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hr. Category 1. Contact: Yolanda Tamayo. Phone Number: ext. 63110. Email: ytamayo@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman I Conference Room.
Inaugural Meeting and Symposium of the International Translational Regenerative Medicine Center
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Space is limited. To register contact AMcMichael@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Argyros Auditorium
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, California 91010.
CCG Colorectal Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth. Phone Number: ext. 64324. Email: choldsworth@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Biller Resource Center. Phone Number: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Presenter: Certified Art Therapist. Who Should Attend: For patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Women's Meeting for Gynecological Cancer Support Group
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
This group features a new guest speaker and topic each month.
Agenda: New topics and guest speakers featured each month. Contact: Kayla Fulginiti. Phone Number: 626-471-9200. Email: kfulginiti@coh.org. Who Should Attend: All gynecologic cancer patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended. Please register at 626-256-4673, ext. 62282 or email kfulginiti@coh.org. Entertainment: Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Contact: Courtney Davis, L.C.S.W. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Who Should Attend: Breast cancer patients. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Entertainment: Dinner will be served. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Mark Wakabayashi, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Debbie Niemi-Escalera ext.64008 dniemi-escalera@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope Education Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note, the 2nd Wednesday of every month is dedicated to gastrointestinal-related cases. Otherwise, the case conferences are dedicated to breas… Contact: Jennifer Sandoval. Phone Number: Ext. 64008. Email: jesandoval@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Mod #173.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Department of Populations Sciences~ Clinical/Research Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gina Ceniceros. Phone Number: ext. 67321. Email: gceniceros@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Platt III.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenters: Moderators: Stephen J. Forman, MD, David Snyder, MD & Margaret O'Donnell, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Beverly Grijalva. Phone Number: x65322. Email: bgrijalva@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Peds ~ BMT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Joseph Rosenthal, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor.
Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism- Pathology Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hr. Category 1 Credits. Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: x62266. Email: kramos@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Pathology Conference Room.
Yoga Restaurativo
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: El curso incluye varias posturas de hatha yoga, el desarrollo de la practica diaria en el hogar y tecnicas de relajacion que incluyen la meditacion guiada y respiracion profunda. Who Should Attend: Para pacientes y cuidaodores. RSVP/Registration Info: Para reservacion por favor llamar Liz Chavez, 626-256-4673, ext. 65466. Es necesario anotarse con anticipacion. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary GU Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Przemyslawm Twardowski, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room 1149.
Pathology Urology Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Huiqing Wu, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Audrea Martin. Phone Number: x63578. Email: amartin@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Pathology Library.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Course includes various hatha yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including meditation and deep breathing.
Contact: Joanne Man. Phone Number: (626) 256-4673, ext. 32273 (CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Pre-registration required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room.
Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: The City of Hope National Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope National Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Mickey McCabe. Phone Number: x64109. Email: mmccabe@coh.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM.
Platt III Conference Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Robert Morgan, Jr. MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: ext. 68219. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Pathology Conference Room.
Hem/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Stephen Forman, MD (Moderator). CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Janet Manning. Phone Number: x62403. Email: jmanning@coh.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Music Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Nourish your mind, body and soul with the healing power of music. Explore instruments, create music or just come to listen.
Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required: Call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273(3CARE). Cost: FREE.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope.
Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care: Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: David Horak, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Beverly Simone. Phone Number: x62771. Email: bsimone@coh.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room 1149.
Ask the Experts: Myeloma - Diagnosis, Treatment & Side Effects Management
City of Hope Ask the Experts
Patients and the community are invited to join City of Hope and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for this special Ask the Experts lecture.
Topics covered include:
• Overview of myeloma
• Current and emerging drug therapies and stem cell transplantation
• Disease and treatment-related side effects
• Emotional aspects and resources available for support
• Clinical trial options for myeloma patients
• Question-and-Answer session
For more information: http://www.cityofhope.org/Documents/Calendar/ATE_Feb_2012.pdf.
Presenters: Featuring City of Hope expert:
Amrita Y. Krishnan, M.D. F.A.C.P.
Director, Multiple Myeloma Program. Directions/Parking Instructions: Platt Conference Center - Room 3 - Campus map can be found here: http://www.cityofhope.org/about/Maps-and-Directions/Pages/default.aspx. RSVP/Registration Info: 1-800-535-1390 ext. 65669 or sign up online. Entertainment: Light dinner served. Cost: Free Admmission. Event is: Open to the Public and Community.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org.
Surgery Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Ellie Maghami, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Delores Rivas. Phone Number: x67388. Email: drivas@coh.org.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room.
Children of Hope Luncheon
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Joan Wizner. Phone Number: 954-771-1010. Email: jwizner@coh.org.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 AM.
Woodfield Country Club
3650 Club Pl.
Boca Raton, FL 33496.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth ext. 64324 choldsworth@coh.org.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Modular #173.
Pre-Operative Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: Analyze an discuss the data in support of individual care based on surgical decision making
Identify and apply an evidence based approach to general surgical oncology care. Presenter: Joseph Kim, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of Surgical Oncology Training Program. Who Should Attend: Surgical Oncology Fellows and Faculty. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Catergory 1 Credit. Contact: Bertha Baltazar. Phone Number: X68607. Email: bbaltazar@coh.org.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Conference Room #1149.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Stephen Shibata, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Christensen. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494. Email: rchristensen@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Breathing and Meditation
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Relax the Body - Calm the Mind - Replenish the Soul
Learn simple meditation and breathing techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance health and well-being and promote a good night's sleep. No previous experience is necessary.
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration Required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric Hemophilia/Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Rounds
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Contact: Nadia P. Ewing, M.D. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
MOB
4th Floor.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope.
DSO Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Every Tuesday, except 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Presenters: Moderator: Joseph Kim, M.D. Contact: Bertha Baltazar - bbaltazar@coh.org or ext. 61340. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room - #1149.
Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Timothy Synold, Pharm.D. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hr. Category 1. Contact: Yolanda Tamayo. Phone Number: ext. 63110. Email: ytamayo@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman I Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Biller Resource Center. Phone Number: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Presenter: Certified Art Therapist. Who Should Attend: For patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Mark Wakabayashi, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Debbie Niemi-Escalera ext.64008 dniemi-escalera@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope Education Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note, the 2nd Wednesday of every month is dedicated to gastrointestinal-related cases. Otherwise, the case conferences are dedicated to breas… Contact: Jennifer Sandoval. Phone Number: Ext. 64008. Email: jesandoval@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Mod #173.
Patient Case Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Fouad Kandeel, MD. Cost: 1.0 Credit hrs. Category 1. Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: ext. 62266. Email: kramos@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Gonda Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenters: Moderators: Stephen J. Forman, MD, David Snyder, MD & Margaret O'Donnell, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Beverly Grijalva. Phone Number: x65322. Email: bgrijalva@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Learn to Play the Harp
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Engage your mind, body and soul as you learn to play this beautiful musical instrument. You’ll be playing songs by the end
of this class!
Instructor: Barbara Ellen Schilling, certified therapeutic harpist, has been playing professionally for 10 years.
No musical experience necessary! Presenter: Barbara Ellen Schilling, certified therapeutic harpist. Who Should Attend: Patients, caregivers and the community. RSVP/Registration Info: Space is limited. Please register by calling 626-256-4673, ext. 3CARE (32273) or email BillerResourceCenter@coh.org. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Peds ~ BMT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Joseph Rosenthal, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor.
Yoga Restaurativo
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: El curso incluye varias posturas de hatha yoga, el desarrollo de la practica diaria en el hogar y tecnicas de relajacion que incluyen la meditacion guiada y respiracion profunda. Who Should Attend: Para pacientes y cuidaodores. RSVP/Registration Info: Para reservacion por favor llamar Liz Chavez, 626-256-4673, ext. 65466. Es necesario anotarse con anticipacion. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Endocrine Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Fouad Kandeel, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hrs. Category 1. Contact: Karen Ramos. Phone Number: ext. 62266. Email: kramos@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Kidney Cancer 101
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Join us in the City of Hope Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center on Wednesday, January 25, for "Kidney Cancer 101" a City of Hope Cancer Support Group session. Guest speaker Clayton Lau, M.D. will discuss kidney cancer basics, staging and treatment options. Free and light refreshments will be served.
Agenda: Join us for education, support and the opportunity to connect with others. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration encouraged. To preregister please call 626-256-4673, ext. 62282 or email acolozzo@coh.org. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Course includes various hatha yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including meditation and deep breathing.
Contact: Joanne Man. Phone Number: (626) 256-4673, ext. 32273 (CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Pre-registration required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Robert Morgan, Jr. MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: ext. 68219. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Pathology Conference Room.
Hem/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Stephen Forman, MD (Moderator). CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Janet Manning. Phone Number: x62403. Email: jmanning@coh.org.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care: Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: David Horak, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Beverly Simone. Phone Number: x62771. Email: bsimone@coh.org.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room 1149.
No Cal Food Industries Circle Taste of Hope
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Mindy Finkelstein. Phone Number: 415-369-0370. Email: mfinkelstein@coh.org.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Palm Event Center
410 Vineyard Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org.
14th Annual Taste of Hope
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Event is: Open to Industry Members and Their Guests. Contact: mfinkelstein@coh.org. Phone Number: 415-369-0370. Email: mfinkelstein@coh.org. Attire: Business. Directions/Parking Instructions: Valet Parking. Cost: $100.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Palm Event Center, Pleasanton.
Surgery Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Ellie Maghami, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Delores Rivas. Phone Number: x67388. Email: drivas@coh.org.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth ext. 64324 choldsworth@coh.org.
Friday, February 24, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Modular #173.
Pre-Operative Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: Analyze an discuss the data in support of individual care based on surgical decision making
Identify and apply an evidence based approach to general surgical oncology care. Presenter: Joseph Kim, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of Surgical Oncology Training Program. Who Should Attend: Surgical Oncology Fellows and Faculty. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Catergory 1 Credit. Contact: Bertha Baltazar. Phone Number: X68607. Email: bbaltazar@coh.org.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Conference Room #1149.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Stephen Shibata, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Christensen. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494. Email: rchristensen@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Breathing and Meditation
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Relax the Body - Calm the Mind - Replenish the Soul
Learn simple meditation and breathing techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance health and well-being and promote a good night's sleep. No previous experience is necessary.
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration Required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: FREE.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric Hemophilia/Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Rounds
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Contact: Nadia P. Ewing, M.D. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
MOB
4th Floor.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope.
BRICOH Lung Cancer Research Group Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderators: Kemp Kernstine, MD & William Bennett, MD. CME Credits: 1.5 Hour Categpry 1 Credit. Contact: Leslie Middlebrooks. Phone Number: x67287. Email: lmiddlebrooks@coh.org.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Graff Library.
Oregon Kick-Off
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Norma Morris. Phone Number: 425-646-9530. Email: nmorris@coh.org.
Monday, February 27, 2012, 5:00 PM.
Grand Central Bowling
808 SE Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97214.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org.
DSO Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Every Tuesday, except 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Presenters: Moderator: Joseph Kim, M.D. Contact: Bertha Baltazar - bbaltazar@coh.org or ext. 61340. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room - #1149.
Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Timothy Synold, Pharm.D. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hr. Category 1. Contact: Yolanda Tamayo. Phone Number: ext. 63110. Email: ytamayo@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman I Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Joseph Rosenthal, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 CME Credit. Contact: Lea Bancroft. Phone Number: x65414. Email: lbancroft@coh.org.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Biller Resource Center. Phone Number: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Presenter: Certified Art Therapist. Who Should Attend: For patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Financial Tips and Tools Workshop
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Take charge of money matters.
Learn Simple techniques to:
-Find helpful financial resources online and in your community
-Organize your financial life
-Create and stick toa budget plan. Presenters: Mallory Buril, Administrative Analyst
Lina Mayorga, Health Educator. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required. Please call Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center at 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Door prizes and light refreshments will be served. Cost: FREE.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Mark Wakabayashi, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Debbie Niemi-Escalera ext.64008 dniemi-escalera@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope Education Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note, the 2nd Wednesday of every month is dedicated to gastrointestinal-related cases. Otherwise, the case conferences are dedicated to breas… Contact: Jennifer Sandoval. Phone Number: Ext. 64008. Email: jesandoval@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Mod #173.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenters: Moderators: Stephen J. Forman, MD, David Snyder, MD & Margaret O'Donnell, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Beverly Grijalva. Phone Number: x65322. Email: bgrijalva@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Peds ~ BMT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Joseph Rosenthal, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor.
Yoga Restaurativo
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: El curso incluye varias posturas de hatha yoga, el desarrollo de la practica diaria en el hogar y tecnicas de relajacion que incluyen la meditacion guiada y respiracion profunda. Who Should Attend: Para pacientes y cuidaodores. RSVP/Registration Info: Para reservacion por favor llamar Liz Chavez, 626-256-4673, ext. 65466. Es necesario anotarse con anticipacion. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Course includes various hatha yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including meditation and deep breathing.
Contact: Joanne Man. Phone Number: (626) 256-4673, ext. 32273 (CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Pre-registration required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room.
Surgery Education Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Dominic Femino, MD. CME Credits: 1.25 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM.
Platt III Conference Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Robert Morgan, Jr. MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: ext. 68219. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Pathology Conference Room.
Hem/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Stephen Forman, MD (Moderator). CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Janet Manning. Phone Number: x62403. Email: jmanning@coh.org.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Music Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Nourish your mind, body and soul with the healing power of music. Explore instruments, create music or just come to listen.
Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required: Call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope.
Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care: Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: David Horak, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Beverly Simone. Phone Number: x62771. Email: bsimone@coh.org.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room 1149.
CME Dinner Series -How the Experts Treat Prostate Cancer
City of Hope CME Dinner Series
Time Zone: PDT. RSVP/Registration Info: http://cme.cityofhope.org/eventinfo_3035.html
All registration fees are to be paid in advance of the educational activity.
Primary Registration Fees:
COH Staff/Fellows/Residents $0.00
Industry $75.00
Non- COH Physician/Nurses $25.00
Additional Fees: Syllabus Only $10.00
*** Industry Registrations: Cannot be processed online. Please contact the Dept of Continuing Medical Education in order to register for this activity. cme@coh.org or 626-256-4673 ext 65622.… Objectives: At the end of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:
• Review the various techniques amd treatment modalities available for the treatment of the prostate cancer patient
• Compare and contrast "traditional" minimally invasive and robotic surgical options for the patient with prostate cancer
• Assess the impact of Tomotherapy in the management of the patient with prostate cancer
• Interpret the role(s) of systemic and/or novel targeted therapies in the overall t… Presenters: Featuring City of Hope experts:
Robert Morgan, Jr. M.D.
Professor of Medical Oncology; Director, Continuing Medical Education
Opening Remarks
Khanh H. Nguyen, M.D. Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Staff Physician, Radiation Oncology, City of Hope
Jonathon Yazmon, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Urology and Urologic Oncology
Surgeon, Urology and Urologic Oncology
Przemyslaw Twardowski, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Medical Oncology
Director, Medical Oncol… Who Should Attend: Urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists and other allied health care professionals who treat patients with prostate cancer. CME Credits: ACCREDITATION STATEMENT: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION: City of Hope designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The following credit type(s) are being offered for this course:
• Category 1 (1.5)
The following may… Contact: Please contact the Dept of Continuing Medical Education - cme@coh.org or 626-256-4673 ext 65622.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
City of Hope
Visitor Center
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma Support Group
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Contact: Fan Ming (Terrence) Hung, MSW. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Who Should Attend: Adult leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration encouraged, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Entertainment: Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Y-9 Conference Room, City of Hope.
Surgery Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Ellie Maghami, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Delores Rivas. Phone Number: x67388. Email: drivas@coh.org.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth ext. 64324 choldsworth@coh.org.
Friday, March 2, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Modular #173.
14th Annual Hike 4 Hope
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Debbie Long. Phone Number: 760-779-1801. Email: dlong@coh.org.
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 6:00 AM.
Indian Canyons of Palm Springs
38500 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264.
For more info visit nationalevents.cityofhope.org.
Pre-Operative Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: Analyze an discuss the data in support of individual care based on surgical decision making
Identify and apply an evidence based approach to general surgical oncology care. Presenter: Joseph Kim, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of Surgical Oncology Training Program. Who Should Attend: Surgical Oncology Fellows and Faculty. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Catergory 1 Credit. Contact: Bertha Baltazar. Phone Number: X68607. Email: bbaltazar@coh.org.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Conference Room #1149.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Stephen Shibata, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Christensen. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494. Email: rchristensen@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Breathing and Meditation
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Relax the Body - Calm the Mind - Replenish the Soul
Learn simple meditation and breathing techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance health and well-being and promote a good night's sleep. No previous experience is necessary.
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration Required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric Hemophilia/Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Rounds
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Contact: Nadia P. Ewing, M.D. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
MOB
4th Floor.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, March 5, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope.
DSO Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Every Tuesday, except 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Presenters: Moderator: Joseph Kim, M.D. Contact: Bertha Baltazar - bbaltazar@coh.org or ext. 61340. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room - #1149.
Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Timothy Synold, Pharm.D. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hr. Category 1. Contact: Yolanda Tamayo. Phone Number: ext. 63110. Email: ytamayo@coh.org.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman I Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Musculoskeletal Tumor Program
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Biller Resource Center. Phone Number: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Presenter: Certified Art Therapist. Who Should Attend: For patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Hands-on-Harps Concert
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
Agenda: Internationally acclaimed composer, lecturer, author and recording artist Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz will inspire and delight with his multicultural repertoire including folk, classical and popular music of many countries. Phone Number: For more information, please call 626-256-8626. Presenter: Dr. Alfredo Rolando Ortiz. Who Should Attend: Patients, families, caregivers, staff and guests. Attire: Casual. RSVP/Registration Info: RSVP not required, walk-ins welcome. For more information, please call 626-256-8626. Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public and Community.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Helford Hospital Main Lobby
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hands on Harps Concert
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Contact: Andrea McQueary. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62682. Email: amcqueary@coh.org. Presenter: Alfredo Rolando Ortiz. Who Should Attend: Patients, family members, and staff. All are welcome! RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is not necessary. Entertainment: Internationally acclaimed composer, lecturer, author and recording artist, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz has a multicultural repertoire which covers folk, classical and popular music of many countries.
Born in Cuba in 1946, he immigrated to
Venezuela and began studying
Paraguayan harp with Alberto Romero.
In 1964, he began medical studies in
Colombia, and supported himself with
his harp music until graduation. Since
1978, he has dedicated his life only to
music. He is well known around the
world as the pre… Cost: Admission is Free.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Helford Hospital Lobby, First Floor.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Mark Wakabayashi, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Debbie Niemi-Escalera ext.64008 dniemi-escalera@coh.org.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Working Group
City of Hope Education Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Please note, the 2nd Wednesday of every month is dedicated to gastrointestinal-related cases. Otherwise, the case conferences are dedicated to breas… Contact: Jennifer Sandoval. Phone Number: Ext. 64008. Email: jesandoval@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Mod #173.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenters: Moderators: Stephen J. Forman, MD, David Snyder, MD & Margaret O'Donnell, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Beverly Grijalva. Phone Number: x65322. Email: bgrijalva@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Peds ~ BMT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Joseph Rosenthal, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor.
Yoga Restaurativo
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: El curso incluye varias posturas de hatha yoga, el desarrollo de la practica diaria en el hogar y tecnicas de relajacion que incluyen la meditacion guiada y respiracion profunda. Who Should Attend: Para pacientes y cuidaodores. RSVP/Registration Info: Para reservacion por favor llamar Liz Chavez, 626-256-4673, ext. 65466. Es necesario anotarse con anticipacion. Cost: FREE.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91010.
Lung Cancer Education Group
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Get to know other lung cancer patients and caregivers in a supportive, informative environment. Presenters: Rupinder Sidhu, L.C.S.W.
Renee Ortiz, M.S.W. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required. 8-12 RSVPs required for group to occur. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to sign in. Entertainment: Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Course includes various hatha yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including meditation and deep breathing.
Contact: Joanne Man. Phone Number: (626) 256-4673, ext. 32273 (CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Pre-registration required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Robert Morgan, Jr. MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: ext. 68219. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Judith Sato. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Katie DuBois. Phone Number: x65430. Email: kdubois@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Pathology Conference Room.
Hem/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Stephen Forman, MD (Moderator). CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Janet Manning. Phone Number: x62403. Email: jmanning@coh.org.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Nutricion: Para Una Vida Saludable (Nutrition for a healthy life) (Spanish only)
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
!Aprenda sobre la relacion entre la nutricion y su salud y como hacer cambios para comer saludablemente cada dia! Se serviran refrescos; sorteo de premios.
Offered in Spanish only, this free class will explain the relationship between nutrition and health and provide delicious recipes for healthier eating every day. Door prizes and light refreshments will be available.
The class is open to the community, but seating is limited to 15, so reservations are required.
Contact: Lina Mayorga, M.P.H. C.H.E.S at 626-256-4673, ext. 64053 or lmayorga@coh.org. Presenter: Lina Mayorga, MPH, CHES- Health Educator/Program Evaluator. Who Should Attend: Families and the Community. RSVP/Registration Info: Seating is limited to 15, so reservations are required.
Para reservacion por favor llamar Lina Mayorga, 626-256-4674, ext. 64053, lmayorga@coh.org. Cost: FREE. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only, Open to the Public and Community, Open to City of Hope and the Public and Community.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Department of Pulmonary & Critical Care: Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: David Horak, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Beverly Simone. Phone Number: x62771. Email: bsimone@coh.org.
Thursday, March 8, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room 1149.
Surgery Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Ellie Maghami, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Delores Rivas. Phone Number: x67388. Email: drivas@coh.org.
Friday, March 9, 2012, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey N. Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth ext. 64324 choldsworth@coh.org.
Friday, March 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Modular #173.
Hits for Hope
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Oakland A's vs Cincinnati Reds
Includes ball park lunch before the game!
Event is: Open to the Public and Community, Open to City of Hope and the Public and Community, Open to Industry Members and Their Guests. RSVP/Registration Info: National Insurance Industry Council - Phoenix/Scottsdale. Contact: Michele Shipitofsky. Phone Number: 602-340-0342. Email: mshipitofsky@coh.org. Attire: Casual! Bring sunscreen! Category: Baseball. Cost: $50 per person.
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Phoenix, AZ.
Pre-Operative Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: Analyze an discuss the data in support of individual care based on surgical decision making
Identify and apply an evidence based approach to general surgical oncology care. Presenter: Joseph Kim, MD, Associate Professor, Division of Surgical Oncology, Director of Surgical Oncology Training Program. Who Should Attend: Surgical Oncology Fellows and Faculty. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Catergory 1 Credit. Contact: Bertha Baltazar. Phone Number: X68607. Email: bbaltazar@coh.org.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Conference Room #1149.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Stephen Shibata, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Christensen. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494. Email: rchristensen@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Breathing and Meditation
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Relax the Body - Calm the Mind - Replenish the Soul
Learn simple meditation and breathing techniques to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance health and well-being and promote a good night's sleep. No previous experience is necessary.
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration Required. Please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: FREE.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric Hemophilia/Sickle Cell Comprehensive Care Rounds
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Contact: Nadia P. Ewing, M.D. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
MOB
4th Floor.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. Attire: Comfortable clothing. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hope Village Activity Room
City of Hope.
Women's Cancer Program Journal Club
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Objectives: Regularly review and discuss published papers related to breast cancer or other women's cancer. Contact: Sharla Moore at ext. 60095 or smoore@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Graff Library.
DSO Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
RSVP/Registration Info: Every Tuesday, except 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Presenters: Moderator: Joseph Kim, M.D. Contact: Bertha Baltazar - bbaltazar@coh.org or ext. 61340. Event is: For City of Hope Employees and Staff and Students only.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room - #1149.
Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Timothy Synold, Pharm.D. CME Credits: 1.0 Credit Hr. Category 1. Contact: Yolanda Tamayo. Phone Number: ext. 63110. Email: ytamayo@coh.org.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman I Conference Room.
CCG Colorectal Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD. CME Credits: The City of Hope is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
City of Hope designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Contact: Chris Holdsworth. Phone Number: ext. 64324. Email: choldsworth@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Modular #173.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources, and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and Caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient and Family Orientation Class
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Agenda: Tackle your treatment with confidence! Join us and learn valuable tips: how to get the most out of your appointments with your doctors and other health professionals, who to call when you need help, how to navigate City of Hope, where to find practical and valuable resources and much more. Phone Number: 626-301-8913. Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended, please call 626-301-8913. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous experience necessary.
Contact: Biller Resource Center. Phone Number: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Presenter: Certified Art Therapist. Who Should Attend: For patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-2356-4673 Ext. 32273 (3CARE). Entertainment: Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Women's Meeting for Gynecological Cancer Support Group
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
This group features a new guest speaker and topic each month.
Agenda: New topics and guest speakers featured each month. Contact: Kayla Fulginiti. Phone Number: 626-471-9200. Email: kfulginiti@coh.org. Who Should Attend: All gynecologic cancer patients and caregivers. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration recommended. Please register at 626-256-4673, ext. 62282 or email kfulginiti@coh.org. Entertainment: Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Support Services
Contact: Courtney Davis, L.C.S.W. Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Who Should Attend: Breast cancer patients. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 62282. Entertainment: Dinner will be served. Cost: Free.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope.