Bereavement Program

An annual bereavement program is held for families who have lost a loved one. Individual bereavement counseling is offered to families in the Palliative Care Program.

Breast Cancer: Early Detection is Key

Earlier detection of breast cancer can have a significant impact on doctor and patient decisions by allowing the consideration of customized treatment plans, the potential for fewer rounds of chemotherapy and a smaller number of surgeries. This program is held annually in October. Please visit our Events Calendar for more information.

Colon & Uterine Cancer Awareness

Approximately 90 percent of colorectal cancers are thought to be preventable and approximately 1 in 40 women will develop cancer of the uterus (or endometrial cancer) in their lifetime, usually over age 50. This program, which is held annually in March had more information about colon and uterine cancer. Please visit our Events Calendar for details.

Healthy Cooking Demonstration Programs

This program offers hands-on experience in incorporating cancer-fighting foods into your everyday diet. It is held in the new demonstration kitchen in the Cancer Center space on the first floor of the Farm Journal Building. Multiple items will be prepared using seasonal foods as well as easy to prepare recipes. Come prepared to sample.

Healthy Living: Reducing Your Risk for Cancer

This program shows participants how to reduce your cancer risk. Experts from the Joan Karnell Cancer Center will provide information and a health fair to help you learn the latest on nutrition, genetics, smoking cessation and specific cancers. This program is held annually in November. Please visit our Events Calendar for more information.

Look Good… Feel Better

Studies have shown that people, who look good, generally feel good about themselves. For patients undergoing cancer treatment, looking good can sometimes be difficult to accomplish. Cancer treatment may temporarily change the way a person looks which can lead to discouragement rather than confidence.

To gain control and even triumph over the cosmetic effects of cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society and experts from the cosmetic industry offer a special program for patients while they are being treated. A registered cosmetics advisor who will address hair and skin care and provide various make-up tips leads this group. Participants also receive free cosmetics.

Smoking Cessation Program

Smoking Cessation: Smoking is known to cause lung and bladder cancers, cancers of the head and neck, as well as emphysema and other serious medical problems. If you smoke, you should quit. There are many programs available to help you quit smoking. Pennsylvania Hospital offers a smoking cessation program. For more information visit our Events Calendar.