City of Hope

Insights into the Recognition of DNA Lesions by the NER System

16 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Library Conference Room
Monday, November 16, 2009, 11am – 12pm

Presenters: Nicholas E. Geacintov, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Chemistry, New York University
Sponsored By: Cancer Biology Seminar Series
Contact: Devina Caggiano
Phone Number: 63344
Email: DCaggiano@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference

16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Helford Radiology Conference Room
Monday, November 16, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Chris Christensen
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494
Email: rchristensen@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

16 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, November 16, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Gentle Restorative Yoga

16 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Monday, November 16, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation.

Contact: Linda Klein
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Email: lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free

City of Hope Singers

17 Nov 2009 01:45:00 GMT

Hope Village Theater
Monday, November 16, 2009, 5:45 – 8:30pm

Concert group composed of City of Hope staff, patients and community singers performs popular songs. All are welcome!

Contact: Gigi Hilliard
Phone Number: 714-562-0860
Who Should Attend: Open to the community
Cost: Free

Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation

17 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7 – 8am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Valerie Fabacher
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62456
Email: vfabacher@coh.org

Seminar "Carotenoids and Cancer Prevention"

17 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 conference room
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11am – 12pm

Sponsored By: Department of Immunology, Dr. Chih-Pin Liu
Contact: John Bockes
Phone Number: ext. 62601
Email: jbockes@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Division of Medicine Grand Rounds: Non-Invasive Ventilation

17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) Define the indications, risks, benefits and alternatives to the use of the BiPAP/CPAP therapy in the patient with obstructive sleep apnea, 2) Discuss other uses for non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, including use in patients with COPD, CHF and other types of respiratory insufficiency, 3) Describe the physiologic and anatomic principles of CPAP therapy, 4) Demonstrate commonly used devices and techniques for administering CPAP, 5) Discuss peri-operative management of patients on chronic home CPAP/BiPAP therapy, with special reference to patients undergoing Neurologic and Head & Neck surgery
Presenter: Ahmet Baydur, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Thalia Yaden
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Art Therapy Program

17 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:30 – 3pm

Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Art therapy provides a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance relaxation and increase physical and emotional well-being. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous art experience necessary.

Contact: Linda Klein 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE) lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free
Event is: Open to the Public/Community

Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Seminar

18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 4 – 5pm

Presenters: Dr. Keping Xie, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of GI Medical Oncology, Department of Cancer Biology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Contact: Maria Leu
Phone Number: 64001
Email: mleu@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Gentle Restorative Yoga

18 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Course includes various yoga postures, development of home practice and relaxation techniques including guided meditation.

Contact: Linda Klein
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 60517
Email: lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free

Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting

18 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8 – 9am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit

Clinical Research Conference - Division of Population Sciences

18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Platt III Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, Ca
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: CME 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gina Ceniceros
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x67321
Email: gceniceros@coh.org

Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Grand Rounds: Pediatric Bone Disorder

18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Room C
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) Recognize common pediatric bone disorders, 2) Be aware of rare pediatric bone disorders
Presenter: Duke Pitukcheewanont, M.D. - Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Karen Ramos ext. 62266 or kramos@coh.org

Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference

18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Maria Garcia
Phone Number: x63705
Email: margarcia@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference

18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Radiology conference room
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Hem/HCT New Patient Conference

18 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:30 – 4:30pm

CME Credits: 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Beverly Grijalva
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x65322
Email: bgrijalva@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pediatric BMT Conference

18 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Email: jjames@coh.org

Stategies for Pain Control (Offered in Spanish Only)

18 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3 – 4:30pm

Learn how to manage your pain during cancer treatment and recovery.

Agenda: Learn how to manage your pain during cancer treatment and recovery.
Contact: Lina Mayorga
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 64053
Email: lmayorga@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients, survivors, family
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Reservations required, please call Lina Mayorga, 626-256-4673, ext. 64053
Cost: Free

Multidisciplinary GU Conference

19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford Room 1149
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5 – 6pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

Surgery Educational Conference

19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Platt III Conference Room
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7 – 8:20am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.20 Category 1 Credit
Contact: Mickey McCabe
Phone Number: x64109
Email: mmccabe@coh.org

Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference

19 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 8 – 9am

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gloria Castro
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963
Email: gcastro@coh.org

Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference

19 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kim Laramie
Phone Number: x63474
Email: klaramie@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Music Therapy Program

19 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 2 – 3:30pm

Nourish your mind, body & soul with the healing power of music. Explore instruments, create music, or just come to listen!

Agenda: Nourish your mind, body & soul with the healing power of music. Explore instruments, create music, or just come to listen!
Contact: Linda Klein
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, Ext. 60517
Email: lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: 626-256-4673, Ext. 32273
Cost: Free

Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference

20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5 – 6pm

CME Credits: 1.0 hour category 1 Credit and x-ray credit
Contact: Beverly Simone
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62771
Email: bsimone@coh.org

General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference

20 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:30 – 7pm

Agenda: TBD
Objectives: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Sponsored By: Joshua D. I. Ellenhorn, M.D., F.A.C.S., Chief, General Oncologic Surgery, Program Director, Surgical Oncology Training Programs
Who Should Attend: GOS Faculty and Fellows
CME Credits: 1.5 CME Credit
Contact: Tina M. Castillo
Email: tcastillo@coh.org
Phone Number: 626-471-7100
Directions/Parking Instructions: City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte, Duarte, CA 91010
RSVP/Registration Info: N/A
Entertainment: N/A
Attire: N/A
Event is: By Invitation Only

Pathology Urology Conference

20 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit 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 1.0 Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award ™. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent at the educational activity.
Contact: Taryn Camacho
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63577
Email: tcamacho@coh.org

Ask the Experts - "Lung Cancer: Learn the Facts"

20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 GMT

City of Hope's Platt Conference Center
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6 – 8pm

Learn about the latest advances in treatment for lung cancer, ongoing research and clinical trials, and how to thrive during treatment.

Presenters: Featuring City of Hope Physicians:, Kemp Kernstine, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program, Chief, Thoracic Surgery, Marianna Koczywas, M.D., Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research, Brian Tiep, M.D., Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
RSVP/Registration Info: Sign up online or call now to reserve your seat: 800-535-1390, ext. 65669.
More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Beckman Symposium: New Frontiers in Molecular Medicine

20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Cooper Auditorium
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, November 20, 2009

Presenters: • James Darnell, M.D., Rockefeller University, • Tony Hunter, Ph.D., The Salk Institute, • William Roush, Ph.D., The Scripps Research Institute, Florida, • Lee Rubin, Ph.D., Harvard University, • Peter Schultz, Ph.D., Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla • George Vande Woude, Ph.D., Van Andel Institute, • Loren Walensky, M.D., Ph.D., Harvard University, • James Wells, Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco

Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Tumor Board

20 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Radiology Conference Room
City of Hope
Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kathrina Hernandez
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x67100
Email: khernandez@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Peds - Myeloprolifeative Disease (TMD): Diagnosis, Outcome, & Leukemia Risk

20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Friday, November 20, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) Identify patients with TMD, 2) Identify TMD patients with increased mortality risk, 3) Discuss management optios for TMD patients, 4) Identify TMD patients eligible to participate in national biology study (COG AML 0881)
Presenter: April Sorrell, MD, City of Hope Pediatric Faculty
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Phone Number: x68442
Email: jjames@coh.org

Topics in Cancer Genetics Research

20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133
Friday, November 20, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Janelle Hilario
Phone Number: x62820
Email: jhilario@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, November 20, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference

20 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 CME Credit
Contact: Martha Gomez-Knight
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63822
Email: magomez@coh.org

Harvest Ball & Silent Auction

22 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5pm

More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference

23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Helford Radiology Conference Room
Monday, November 23, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Chris Christensen
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494
Email: rchristensen@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, November 23, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Gentle Restorative Yoga

23 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Monday, November 23, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation.

Contact: Linda Klein
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Email: lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free

City of Hope Singers

24 Nov 2009 01:45:00 GMT

Hope Village Theater
Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:45 – 8:30pm

Concert group composed of City of Hope staff, patients and community singers performs popular songs. All are welcome!

Contact: Gigi Hilliard
Phone Number: 714-562-0860
Who Should Attend: Open to the community
Cost: Free

Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation

24 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7 – 8am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Valerie Fabacher
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62456
Email: vfabacher@coh.org

Patients Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group

24 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10 – 11am

2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. An important opportunity for patients with any type of cancer, at any phase of treatment. Light refreshments will be served. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for sign-in.

Agenda: * Discover new coping skills, * Learn from others who've been there, * Share your story with people who understand, * Find your strength
Contact: Clinical Social Work
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 ext. 62282
Biller Support Groups Rev: Patient Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group
More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Pediatric Tumor Board

24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 CME Credit
Contact: Lea Bancroft
Email: lbancroft@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Art Therapy Program

24 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:30 – 3pm

Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Art therapy provides a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance relaxation and increase physical and emotional well-being. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous art experience necessary.

Contact: Linda Klein 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE) lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free
Event is: Open to the Public/Community

Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program Seminar

25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Platt 3
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4 – 5pm

Presenters: Dr. Kay-Uwe Wagner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Eppley Institute for Research in Cancer and Allied Diseases, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Contact: Maria Leu ext. 64001 or mleu@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Gentle Restorative Yoga

25 Nov 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Course includes various yoga postures, development of home practice and relaxation techniques including guided meditation.

Contact: Linda Klein
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 60517
Email: lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free

Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting

25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8 – 9am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit

Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference

25 Nov 2009 16:30:00 GMT

Helford Room 1149
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8:30 – 9:30am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit

Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference

25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Maria Garcia
Phone Number: x63705
Email: margarcia@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT New Patient Conference

25 Nov 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 2:30 – 4:30pm

CME Credits: 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Beverly Grijalva
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x65322
Email: bgrijalva@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pediatric BMT Conference

25 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Email: jjames@coh.org

Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference

26 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 8 – 9am

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gloria Castro
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963
Email: gcastro@coh.org

Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference

26 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kim Laramie
Phone Number: x63474
Email: klaramie@coh.org

Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference

27 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 5 – 6pm

CME Credits: 1.0 hour category 1 Credit and x-ray credit
Contact: Beverly Simone
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62771
Email: bsimone@coh.org

General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference

27 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 5:30 – 7pm

Agenda: TBD
Objectives: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Sponsored By: Joshua D. I. Ellenhorn, M.D., F.A.C.S., Chief, General Oncologic Surgery, Program Director, Surgical Oncology Training Programs
Who Should Attend: GOS Faculty and Fellows
CME Credits: 1.5 CME Credit
Contact: Tina M. Castillo
Email: tcastillo@coh.org
Phone Number: 626-471-7100
Directions/Parking Instructions: City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte, Duarte, CA 91010
RSVP/Registration Info: N/A
Entertainment: N/A
Attire: N/A
Event is: By Invitation Only

Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Tumor Board

27 Nov 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Radiology Conference Room
City of Hope
Friday, November 27, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kathrina Hernandez
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x67100
Email: khernandez@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pediatric Literature Review

27 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Friday, November 27, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Phone Number: x68442
Email: jjames@coh.org

Topics in Cancer Genetics Research

27 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133
Friday, November 27, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Janelle Hilario
Phone Number: x62820
Email: jhilario@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference

27 Nov 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, November 27, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 CME Credit
Contact: Martha Gomez-Knight
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63822
Email: magomez@coh.org

Patient Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group

28 Nov 2009 21:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1 – 2:30pm

2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. An important opportunity for patients with any type of cancer, at any phase of treatment. Light refreshments will be served. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for sign-in.

Agenda: * Discover new coping skills, * Learn from others who've been there, * Share your story with people who understand, * Find your strength
Contact: Clinical Social Work
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 ext. 62282
Biller Support Groups Rev: Patient Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: No registration is required., An important opportunity for patients with any type of cancer, at any phase of treatment. Light refreshments will be served. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early for sign-in.
More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference

30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Helford Radiology Conference Room
Monday, November 30, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Chris Christensen
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494
Email: rchristensen@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, November 30, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Gentle Restorative Yoga

30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room
Monday, November 30, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Course includes various yoga postures, development of daily home practice, and relaxation techniques including guided meditation.

Contact: Linda Klein
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Email: lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free

City of Hope Singers

01 Dec 2009 01:45:00 GMT

Hope Village Theater
Monday, November 30, 2009, 5:45 – 8:30pm

Concert group composed of City of Hope staff, patients and community singers performs popular songs. All are welcome!

Contact: Gigi Hilliard
Phone Number: 714-562-0860
Who Should Attend: Open to the community
Cost: Free

Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation

01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 7 – 8am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Valerie Fabacher
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62456
Email: vfabacher@coh.org

Peds Musculoskeletal Tumor Program

01 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12 – 1:30pm

CME Credits: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x68442
Email: jjames@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

01 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Art Therapy Program

01 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 1:30 – 3pm

Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Art therapy provides a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance relaxation and increase physical and emotional well-being. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous art experience necessary.

Contact: Linda Klein 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE) lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free
Event is: Open to the Public/Community

Hands-on-Harps: Alfredo Rolando Ortiz

02 Dec 2009 02:30:00 GMT

City of Hope Helford Hospital-Main Lobby
1500 E. Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Contact: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Phone Number: 626-256-4673, ext. 3CARE

Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting

02 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 8 – 9am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit

Scopus Training Day

02 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Graff Library
Library Conference Room
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9am – 5pm

Learn about Scopus. Join the Graff Library for a Scopus Training Day on December 2nd! The Graff Library is hosting a day to learn about Scopus, how to use it, and the reasons for incorporating it into your research toolkit. We’ve asked Glenn Risolo, MLS, Customer Development Manager for Elsevier, to teach various Scopus educational sessions and provide individualized content sessions on December 2nd in the Graff Library Conference Room (capacity: 37).

Light refreshments will be served.

Objectives: Scopus is a relatively recent addition to our suite of e-resources at the Graff Library. Between October 2008 and October 2009, you ran over 3,500 Scopus searches. With the purchase of it about a year ago, we added to our biomedical databases a resource that:, * is updated daily;, * provides citation access to 38 million life, health, physical and social sciences articles, Web sites, and patents;, * has the ability to track article citations;, * run comparative journal analytics; and, * identify citation patterns.
Presenter: Glenn Risolo, MLS, Customer Development Manager for Elsevier
Who Should Attend: Everyone
Agenda: Sign up here. Pick a session that works best for you and your schedule. Below is the schedule for Scopus Training Day as well as descriptions for each session. Each training session has a 37 person capacity., 9-10am -- Basic Scopus, 10:15-10:45am -- Advanced Scopus, 1-2pm -- Basic Scopus, 2:15-2:45pm -- Advanced Scopus, 3-5pm –- 15 minute one-on-one sessions available by appointment only., Basic Scopus: This hour session will introduce you to Scopus by providing an overview of the content contained within it, the various searching features, and citation tracking., Advanced Scopus: This 30 minute session will include Author Search and how to update your author profile., One-on-one sessions by appointment: Want individualized attention in order to address your Scopus questions or to get help with specific Scopus capabilities? If so, sign up for a 15-minute session with Glenn.
Cost: Free
RSVP/Registration Info: Sign up online by November 30th at 5pm. Space is limited to 37 people per training session. Only eight slots are available for the one-on-one sessions. For additional information, please contact Andrea Lynch, Scholarly Communication Librarian 626-256-4673 ext. 60520 or alynch@coh.org.
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only
More info: www.scopus.com…

Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference

02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Maria Garcia
Phone Number: x63705
Email: margarcia@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

02 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT New Patient Conference

02 Dec 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 2:30 – 4:30pm

CME Credits: 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Beverly Grijalva
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x65322
Email: bgrijalva@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pediatric BMT Conference

02 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Email: jjames@coh.org

Surgery Multidisciplinary GU Conference

03 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford Room 1149
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 5 – 6pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: Mechanical Ventilatory Support and the Anesthesiologist

03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Room 2144 Helford Hospital
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7 – 8am

Objectives: 1) Review the mechanisms of ventilator associated lung injury, 2) Review strategies for ventilating patients in the ICU and OR, 3) Review the indications for the different modes of mechanical ventilation, 4) Understand the limitations of OR ventilators
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Yolanda Martinez
Phone Number: x63078
Email: ymartinez@coh.org

Surgery Educational Conference

03 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Platt III Conference Room
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7 – 8:20am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.20 hour category 1 credit
Contact: Mickey McCabe
Phone Number: x64109
Email: mmccabe@coh.org

Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference

03 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 8 – 9am

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gloria Castro
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963
Email: gcastro@coh.org

Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference

03 Dec 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kim Laramie
Phone Number: x63474
Email: klaramie@coh.org

Surgery - Upper GI Cancer Conference

03 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Department of Radiology Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit & x-ray credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Email: tball@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

03 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

L.A. Opera - Holiday Concert

03 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Cooper Auditorium
City of Hope
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12 – 1pm

More details to come.

RSVP/Registration Info: Please call 626-301-8803. Leave your name, number of RSVPs and daytime telephone number.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference

04 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5 – 6pm

CME Credits: 1.0 hour category 1 Credit and x-ray credit
Contact: Beverly Simone
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62771
Email: bsimone@coh.org

Cancers Affecting the Spine: Multidisciplinary Team Approach and Individualized Care

04 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Visitor Center
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 – 7:35pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) Discuss the common cancers and their potential spinal complications, 2) Describe new treatment approaches and how the neurosurgeon, interventional radiologist and radiation oncologist approach these illnesses in a coordinated fashion
Presenters: Rahual Jandial, MD, PhD, Section Head, Spine Program, Division of Neurosurgery, COH, Julie Ressler, MD, Chief of Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Radiology, COH, Khan Nguyen, MD, Associate Professor and Staff Physician, Radiation Oncology, COH
Agenda: 5:30-6:15pm~Registration, 6:15-6:20pm~Welcome, Robert Morgan, Jr., MD, 6:20-6:45pm~Neurosurgical Advances in Spinal Cancer, 6:30-7:45pm~Dinner, 6:45-7:25pm~Interventional Radiology for Treatment of Spinal Tumors, 7:25-7:50pm~New Radiation Oncology Appraoches to Spinal Cancer, 7:50-8:00pm~Q&A
CME Credits: 1.5 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference

04 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 – 7pm

Agenda: TBD
Objectives: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Sponsored By: Joshua D. I. Ellenhorn, M.D., F.A.C.S., Chief, General Oncologic Surgery, Program Director, Surgical Oncology Training Programs
Who Should Attend: GOS Faculty and Fellows
CME Credits: 1.5 CME Credit
Contact: Tina M. Castillo
Email: tcastillo@coh.org
Phone Number: 626-471-7100
Directions/Parking Instructions: City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte, Duarte, CA 91010
RSVP/Registration Info: N/A
Entertainment: N/A
Attire: N/A
Event is: By Invitation Only

Pediatric Literature Review

04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Phone Number: x68442
Email: jjames@coh.org

Rad Onc Grand Rounds "Treatment of Locally Advanced Endometrial Cancer"

04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Radiation Oncology Conference Room
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) Review recently published studies, 2) Discuss treatment recommendations for combined modality approaches
Presenter: Ji-Hyun Kim, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Thalia Yaden
Phone Number: x64163
Email: tyaden@coh.org

Topics in Cancer Genetics Research

04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Janelle Hilario
Phone Number: x62820
Email: jhilario@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference

04 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, December 4, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 CME Credit
Contact: Martha Gomez-Knight
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63822
Email: magomez@coh.org

Hanukkah

07 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

San Mateo Elks Club
223 W. 20th
San Mateo, CA 94403
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 5 – 9pm

More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference

07 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Helford Radiology Conference Room
Monday, December 7, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Chris Christensen
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494
Email: rchristensen@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

07 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, December 7, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Brain Tumor Support Group

07 Dec 2009 22:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte
Y-9 Conference Room
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, December 7, 2009, 2 – 3:30pm

Primary brain tumor patients & caregivers. Connect with others who understand. Get up to date medical and practical information. Share your story and help someone else.

Contact: Division of Clinical Social Work
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 ext. 62282
Presenter: Daisy Rivera-Avila, M.S.W.
Who Should Attend: Patients with primary brain tumor and caregivers.
Biller Support Groups Rev: Brain Tumor Support Group
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center and the Division of Clinical Social Work
RSVP/Registration Info: 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282
More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Disruption of Protein-Protein Interactions with Peptidic Foldamers

08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Platt III
Monday, December 7, 2009, 4 – 5pm

Presenter: Samuel H. Gellman, Ph.D.
Event is: Researchers

Kidney Cancer Support Group

08 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, December 7, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Agenda: Support for kidney cancer patients seeking further information, support and education about their disease.
Contact: Carolyn Stout, M.S.W. and Nancy Moldawer, R.N., M.S.N.
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282
Email: cstoutt@coh.org
Biller Support Groups Rev: Kidney Cancer Support Group
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center in partnership with the Division of Medical Oncology and the Department of Clinical Social Work
RSVP/Registration Info: No registration is required
More info: www.cityofhope.org

Spirit of Life Dinner Honoring Alexandria Real Estate

08 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA
Monday, December 7, 2009, 6pm

More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation

08 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7 – 8am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Valerie Fabacher
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62456
Email: vfabacher@coh.org

Division of Medicine Grand Rounds-Analgesic Overdose: A Grand Rounds Educational Intiative

08 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) Identify patients who are likely to self-treat and overdose with analgesic therapies, 2) Evaluate the benefits and risks of commonly used analgesics, 3) Recognize the signs and symptoms of overdose from commonly used analgesics and understand the associated counteracting treatments
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

08 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Art Therapy Program

08 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 1:30 – 3pm

Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Art therapy provides a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance relaxation and increase physical and emotional well-being. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous art experience necessary.

Contact: Linda Klein 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE) lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free
Event is: Open to the Public/Community

Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting

09 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 8 – 9am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit

CCG Colorectal Cancer Working Group

09 Dec 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 9:30 – 11:30am

Time Zone: PDT
Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD
CME Credits: 2.0 Hours Category 1 Credit
Contact: Janelle Hilario
Phone Number: x62820
Email: jhilario@coh.org

Endocrine Patient Case Review

09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Gonda Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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

Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference

09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Maria Garcia
Phone Number: x63705
Email: margarcia@coh.org

Radiation Oncology - M&M Conference

09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Radiation Oncology Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Thalia Yaden
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x64163
Email: tyaden@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT New Patient Conference

09 Dec 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 2:30 – 4:30pm

CME Credits: 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Beverly Grijalva
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x65322
Email: bgrijalva@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pediatric BMT Conference

09 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Email: jjames@coh.org

Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference

10 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8 – 9am

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gloria Castro
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963
Email: gcastro@coh.org

Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference

10 Dec 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kim Laramie
Phone Number: x63474
Email: klaramie@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

10 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

DCT Seminar: "Nuclear Receptors as Therapeutic Targets with Liver Disease"

11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conference Room C
City of Hope, Beckman Research
1500 E Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91737
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4 – 5pm

Presenters: Saul J Karpen, Ph.D., Dir of Texas Children's Liver Center, Faculty, Translational Biology & Molecular Medicine Program; Assoc Professor of Pediatrics, and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Sponsored By: Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program
Contact: Charlie Bassford at 626-256-4673 ext.65707 or cbassford@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference

11 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 5 – 6pm

CME Credits: 1.0 hour category 1 Credit and x-ray credit
Contact: Beverly Simone
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62771
Email: bsimone@coh.org

General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference

11 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 5:30 – 7pm

Agenda: TBD
Objectives: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Sponsored By: Joshua D. I. Ellenhorn, M.D., F.A.C.S., Chief, General Oncologic Surgery, Program Director, Surgical Oncology Training Programs
Who Should Attend: GOS Faculty and Fellows
CME Credits: 1.5 CME Credit
Contact: Tina M. Castillo
Email: tcastillo@coh.org
Phone Number: 626-471-7100
Directions/Parking Instructions: City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte, Duarte, CA 91010
RSVP/Registration Info: N/A
Entertainment: N/A
Attire: N/A
Event is: By Invitation Only

Mind, Body and Soul: The Treatment of Cancer, HIV/AIDS and Diabetes

11 Dec 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Hotel Zoso
150 N. Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:30 – 8pm

Agenda: Desert Community Forum
Contact: Debbie Long or Sandee Zschomler at (888) 221-HOPE (4673) or RSVP@coh.org
Presenter: Dr. Alexandra Levine
Attire: Business Casual
Event is: Open to the Public/Community
More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Neuro Oncology Tumor Board

11 Dec 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Helford Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
Friday, December 11, 2009, 8:15 – 9:15am

Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Topics in Cancer Genetics Research

11 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133
Friday, December 11, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Janelle Hilario
Phone Number: x62820
Email: jhilario@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

11 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, December 11, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference

11 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 CME Credit
Contact: Martha Gomez-Knight
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63822
Email: magomez@coh.org

Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference

14 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Helford Radiology Conference Room
Monday, December 14, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Chris Christensen
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63494
Email: rchristensen@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

14 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Monday, December 14, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation

15 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 7 – 8am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Valerie Fabacher
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62456
Email: vfabacher@coh.org

Division of Medicine Grand Rounds-Improving Outcomes for the Non-Compliant Patient

15 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Objectives: 1) List the motives of the non-compliant patient, 2) Examine what our ethical obligations are for the non-compliant patient, 3) Demonstrate communication techniques to improve interactin with difficult patients and families, 4) Identify resources for dealing with different cultures
Presenter: Viki Kind
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

15 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Art Therapy Program

15 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 1:30 – 3pm

Discover your inner artist and express yourself through the creative process of art. Art therapy provides a therapeutic outlet for self-expression and has been shown to relieve stress and anxiety, enhance relaxation and increase physical and emotional well-being. Explore drawing, collage, crafts and more. No previous art experience necessary.

Contact: Linda Klein 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE) lklein@coh.org
Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE)
Cost: Free
Event is: Open to the Public/Community

Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting

16 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8 – 9am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit

Clinical Research Conference - Division of Population Sciences

16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Platt III Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, Ca
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12 – 1pm

CME Credits: CME 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gina Ceniceros
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x67321
Email: gceniceros@coh.org

Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference

16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Maria Garcia
Phone Number: x63705
Email: margarcia@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

16 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT New Patient Conference

16 Dec 2009 22:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 2:30 – 4:30pm

CME Credits: 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Beverly Grijalva
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x65322
Email: bgrijalva@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Pediatric BMT Conference

16 Dec 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 3 – 4pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Jennifer James
Email: jjames@coh.org

Multidisciplinary GU Conference

17 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford Room 1149
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 5 – 6pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Teresa Ball
Phone Number: x65626
Email: tball@coh.org

Surgery Educational Conference

17 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Platt III Conference Room
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 7 – 8:20am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.20 Category 1 Credit
Contact: Mickey McCabe
Phone Number: x64109
Email: mmccabe@coh.org

Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference

17 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8 – 9am

CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Contact: Gloria Castro
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963
Email: gcastro@coh.org

Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference

17 Dec 2009 17:30:00 GMT

Needleman 1 Conference Room
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:30 – 10:30am

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Kim Laramie
Phone Number: x63474
Email: klaramie@coh.org

Patient & Family Orientation

17 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference

18 Dec 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5 – 6pm

CME Credits: 1.0 hour category 1 Credit and x-ray credit
Contact: Beverly Simone
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62771
Email: bsimone@coh.org

General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference

18 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT

Conference Room B
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:30 – 7pm

Agenda: TBD
Objectives: TBD
Presenter: TBD
Sponsored By: Joshua D. I. Ellenhorn, M.D., F.A.C.S., Chief, General Oncologic Surgery, Program Director, Surgical Oncology Training Programs
Who Should Attend: GOS Faculty and Fellows
CME Credits: 1.5 CME Credit
Contact: Tina M. Castillo
Email: tcastillo@coh.org
Phone Number: 626-471-7100
Directions/Parking Instructions: City of Hope National Medical Center, 1500 E. Duarte, Duarte, CA 91010
RSVP/Registration Info: N/A
Entertainment: N/A
Attire: N/A
Event is: By Invitation Only

Pathology Urology Conference

18 Dec 2009 01:30:00 GMT

City of Hope
Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit 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 1.0 Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award ™. Each physician should claim only those credits that he/she actually spent at the educational activity.
Contact: Taryn Camacho
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63577
Email: tcamacho@coh.org

Breast Cancer Support Group

18 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, Ca 91010
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6 – 7:30pm

Agenda: For adult women who have experienced a breast cancer diagnosis and seek support and education.
Contact: Courtney Davis, M.S.W. - Clinical Social Work
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282
Who Should Attend: For adult women who have experienced a breast cancer diagnosis and seek support and education.
Biller Support Groups Rev: Breast Cancer Support Group
Sponsored By: Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center in partnership with the Breast Cancer Program and the Department of Clinical Social Work
RSVP/Registration Info: RSVP a must call 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282
Event is: Open to City of Hope and the Public/Community
More info: www.cityofhope.org…

Topics in Cancer Genetics Research

18 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133
Friday, December 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

Time Zone: PDT
Presenter: Moderator: Jeffrey Weitzel, MD
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit
Contact: Janelle Hilario
Phone Number: x62820
Email: jhilario@coh.org
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only

Patient & Family Orientation

18 Dec 2009 20:00:00 GMT

City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, December 18, 2009, 12 – 1pm

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 that can make life a little easier for patients and families; and more.

Who Should Attend: Patients and caregivers
RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is encouraged, please call 626-301-8913.
Cost: Free

Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference

18 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMT

Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010
Friday, December 18, 2009, 1:30 – 2:30pm

Time Zone: PDT
CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 CME Credit
Contact: Martha Gomez-Knight
Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x63822
Email: magomez@coh.org