Harvest Celebration Ball
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Event is: By Invitation Only. Contact: Norma Morris. Phone Number: 425-646-9530. Email: nmorris@coh.org.
Saturday, November 7, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Westin Seattle Hotel
1900 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
City of Hope Singers
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hope Village Theater.
Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Division of Medicine Grand Rounds: Plasma Exchange for TTP/HUS
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. Objectives: 1) Discuss the post BMT microangiopathic process
2) Understand the rationale and indications for plasma exchange in the allogenic transplantation patient
3) Review the process of plasma exchange. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Teresa Ball. Phone Number: x65626. Email: tball@coh.org.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Breast Cancer Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: RSVP a must call 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282. Event is: Open to City of Hope and the Public/Community.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, Ca 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
CCG Colorectal Cancer Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
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, November 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Gonda Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Radiation Oncology - M&M Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Thalia Yaden. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x64163. Email: tyaden@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Radiation Oncology Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
Chicago Construction & Real Estate Council Spirit of Life Award Dinner
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Contact: Sarah Maraccini. Phone Number: 312-781-9290. Email: smaraccini@coh.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Palmer House Hilton
17 E. Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. CREC Spirit of Life Award Dinner
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Event is: By Invitation Only. Contact: Sara Maraccini. Phone Number: 312-781-9290. Email: smaraccini@coh.org.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Neuro Oncology Tumor Board
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149.
Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room
City of Hope.
IAAP Holiday Wreath Sale
Event is: Open to City of Hope and the Public/Community.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Cafeteria.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 13, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Aumentando las Voces de Latinos en las Investigaciones de Cáncer: Una reunión para la comunidad, los investigadores, profesionales del cuidado medico, proveedores de fondos, y políticos
City of Hope CCARE
El propósito de la conferencia es reunir organizaciones de la comunidad, abogados/sobrevivientes, investigadores, profesionales del cuidado médico, proveedores de fondos y políticos para aumentar la participación de Latinos en las investigaciones de cáncer.
El evento es gratis.
Who Should Attend: Aumentando las Voces de Latinos en las Investigaciones de Cáncer: Una reunión para la comunidad, los investigadores, profesionales del cuidado medico, proveedores de fondos, y políticos. RSVP/Registration Info: Por favor regístrese antes del 12 de noviembre, 2009. Para registrarse por teléfono al: 866-704-0474 o por correo electrónico al maserrano@coh.org o por fax al: 626-301-8985. Puede registrarse por formulario PDF también al: http://www.cityofhope.org/Documents/Calendar/CCare-Latino-conference-registration-form-2009_span.pdf.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Lugar: City of Hope
Auditorio Cooper
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Increasing Latino Voices in Cancer Research: A gathering for community, researchers, healthcare professionals, funders, and policy makers
City of Hope CCARE
The purpose of the conference is to bring together community organizations, advocates/survivors, researchers, healthcare professionals, funders and policymakers in order to increase the participation of Latinos in cancer research and to foster community-based participatory research.
Event is free.
Who Should Attend: Cancer survivors, commnity advocates, community organizations, researchers, healthcare professionals. RSVP/Registration Info: Please register no later than November 12, 2009. Register online by clicking on SIGN UP button or by phone: 866-704-0474 or e-mail: Mayra Serrano at maserrano@coh.org or fax: 626-301– 8985. PDF registration form available as well: http://www.cityofhope.org/Documents/Calendar/Latino-Registration-Form-2009.pdf. Attire: Casual. Event is: Open to City of Hope and the Public/Community.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
City of Hope
Cooper Auditorium
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hacienda Heights Fashion Show
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Hacienda Heights Chapter.
Event is: Open to the Public/Community. Contact: Joanne Ling. Phone Number: 714 538-1107. Email: jling@coh.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Pacific Palms Resort
One Industry Hills Parkway
Industry Hills, CA 91744.
Spirit of Life Award Dinner
City of Hope Fundraising Events
National Insurance Industry Council
SOL Honoree: Jim Weidner.
Event is: By Invitation Only. Contact: Michael Sandler. Phone Number: 213-202-5735, ext. 26313. Email: msandler@coh.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa
1401 South Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Award of Hope Gala
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Event is: By Invitation Only. Contact: Csynthia Savage. Phone Number: 213-202-5735, ext. 26153. Email: csavage@coh.org.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 6:30 PM.
Beverly Hilton Hotel
9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. SophistiCats
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7:00 PM.
Tir Na Nog
1600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. China National Acrobatic Troupe
City of Hope Fundraising Events
10% off for City of Hope employees, with 10% donated to City of Hope.
Event is: Open to the Public/Community. Entertainment: 40 people group, directly from Beijing. Participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. One of the very best in the world. Attire: Two shows: 11/14/09 Saturday 7:30 p.m. and 11/15/09 Sunday 2 p.m. Directions/Parking Instructions: 210 freeway, off Fair Oaks Ave, head south to Green St. Cost: $35, $55, $65, $85 & $150 VIP.
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pasadena Civic Auditorium
300 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91101.
For more info visit www.dareacrobats.com. Insights into the Recognition of DNA Lesions by the NER System
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Presenters: Nicholas E. Geacintov, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Chemistry, New York University. Contact: Devina Caggiano. Phone Number: 63344. Email: DCaggiano@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Library Conference Room.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
City of Hope Singers
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 16, 2009, 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hope Village Theater.
Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Division of Medicine Grand Rounds: Non-Invasive Ventilation
City of Hope CME Events
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 CPA… Presenter: Ahmet Baydur, MD. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Thalia Yaden. Phone Number: x65626. Email: tball@coh.org.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Seminar
City of Hope Education Events
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.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Clinical Research Conference - Division of Population Sciences
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: CME 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gina Ceniceros. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x67321. Email: gceniceros@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Platt III Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, Ca.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Stategies for Pain Control (Offered in Spanish Only)
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Reservations required, please call Lina Mayorga, 626-256-4673, ext. 64053. Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Multidisciplinary GU Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Teresa Ball. Phone Number: x65626. Email: tball@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Room 1149.
Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.20 Category 1 Credit. Contact: Mickey McCabe. Phone Number: x64109. Email: mmccabe@coh.org.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM.
Platt III Conference Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Music Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-256-4673, Ext. 32273. Cost: Free.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Pathology Urology Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
City of Hope
Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Ask the Experts - "Lung Cancer: Learn the Facts"
City of Hope Ask the Experts
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.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
City of Hope's Platt Conference Center
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Beckman Symposium: New Frontiers in Academic Medicine and Therapeutic Development
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
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.
Friday, November 20, 2009.
City of Hope
Cooper Auditorium
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room
City of Hope.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Harvest Ball & Silent Auction
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 5:00 PM.
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
City of Hope Singers
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hope Village Theater.
Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patients Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Pediatric Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 CME Credit. Contact: Lea Bancroft. Email: lbancroft@coh.org.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program Seminar
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
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.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Platt 3.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Helford Room 1149.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, November 26, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Multidisciplinary Head & Neck Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 27, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Radiology Conference Room
City of Hope.
Pediatric Literature Review
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Friday, November 27, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 27, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, November 27, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. 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.
Saturday, November 28, 2009, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 30, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Gentle Restorative Yoga
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration is required, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free.
Monday, November 30, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center Activity Room.
City of Hope Singers
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, November 30, 2009, 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hope Village Theater.
Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Peds Musculoskeletal Tumor Program
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Surgery Multidisciplinary GU Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Teresa Ball. Phone Number: x65626. Email: tball@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Room 1149.
Anesthesiology Grand Rounds: Mechanical Ventilatory Support and the Anesthesiologist
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Room 2144 Helford Hospital.
Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.20 hour category 1 credit. Contact: Mickey McCabe. Phone Number: x64109. Email: mmccabe@coh.org.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM.
Platt III Conference Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Surgery - Upper GI Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit & x-ray credit. Contact: Teresa Ball. Email: tball@coh.org.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Department of Radiology Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
L.A. Opera - Holiday Concert
More details to come.
RSVP/Registration Info: Please call 626-301-8803. Leave your name, number of RSVPs and daytime telephone number.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Cooper Auditorium
City of Hope
1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
Cancers Affecvting the Spine: Multidisciplinary Team Approach and Individualized Care
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:35 PM.
Visitor Center.
General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, December 3, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Pediatric Literature Review
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Phone Number: x68442. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, December 4, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hanukkah
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
San Mateo Elks Club
223 W. 20th
San Mateo, CA 94403.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Hanukkah
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Doubles Chapter.
Contact: Heather Olinto. Phone Number: 415 369-0370. Email: holinto@coh.org.
Sunday, December 6, 2009, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
San Mateo Elks Club
223 W. 20th
San Mateo, CA 94403.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, December 7, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, December 7, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Brain Tumor Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282.
Monday, December 7, 2009, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
City of Hope
1500 E. Duarte
Y-9 Conference Room
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Disruption of Protein-Protein Interactions with Peptidic Foldamers
City of Hope Education Events
Presenter: Samuel H. Gellman, Ph.D. Event is: Researchers.
Monday, December 7, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Platt III.
Kidney Cancer Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: No registration is required.
Monday, December 7, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Spirit of Life Dinner Honoring Alexandria Real Estate
City of Hope Fundraising Events
Monday, December 7, 2009, 6:00 PM.
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
2025 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, CA.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Division of Medicine Grand Rounds-Analgesic Overdose: A Grand Rounds Educational Intiative
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
CCG Colorectal Cancer Working Group
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
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, December 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Gonda Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Radiation Oncology - M&M Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Thalia Yaden. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x64163. Email: tyaden@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Radiation Oncology Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
DCT Seminar: "Nuclear Receptors as Therapeutic Targets with Liver Disease"
City of Hope Education Events
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. Contact: Charlie Bassford at 626-256-4673 ext.65707 or cbassford@coh.org. Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Conference Room C
City of Hope, Beckman Research
1500 E Duarte Road
Duarte CA 91737.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Neuro Oncology Tumor Board
City of Hope Research/Medical Events
Event is: For City of Hope Employees/Staff/Students only.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM.
Helford Hospital Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149.
Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, December 14, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, December 14, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Division of Medicine Grand Rounds-Improving Outcomes for the Non-Compliant Patient
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Clinical Research Conference - Division of Population Sciences
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: CME 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gina Ceniceros. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x67321. Email: gceniceros@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Platt III Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, Ca.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Multidisciplinary GU Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Teresa Ball. Phone Number: x65626. Email: tball@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford Room 1149.
Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.20 Category 1 Credit. Contact: Mickey McCabe. Phone Number: x64109. Email: mmccabe@coh.org.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM.
Platt III Conference Room.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.
Pathology Urology Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
City of Hope
Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Breast Cancer Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: RSVP a must call 626-256-4673 Ext. 62282. Event is: Open to City of Hope and the Public/Community.
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
City of Hope
Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, Ca 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Topics in Cancer Genetics Research
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, December 18, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Clinical Cancer Genetics Conference Room #133.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Friday, December 18, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT Lymphoma-Leukemia Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Friday, December 18, 2009, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Med Onc Colorectal Multidisciplinary Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Monday, December 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Radiology Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Monday, December 21, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pathology - A/B Surgical Pathology & Breast Radiology-Pathology Correlation
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM.
Anatomic Pathology Library
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patients Supporting Patients - Patient Support Group
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient & Family Resource Center Activity Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
For more info visit www.cityofhope.org. Pediatric Tumor Board
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 CME Credit. Contact: Lea Bancroft. Email: lbancroft@coh.org.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Helford Diagnostic Imaging Room 1149
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Art Therapy Program
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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. RSVP/Registration Info: Registration preferred, please call 626-256-4673, ext. 32273 (3CARE). Cost: Free. Event is: Open to the Public/Community.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center.
Med/Onc-Clinical Research Meeting
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Helford Room 1149.
Multidisciplinary GYN Cancer Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Maria Garcia. Phone Number: x63705. Email: margarcia@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Call Maria Garcia for location and exact time x63705.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hem/HCT New Patient Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pediatric BMT Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Jennifer James. Email: jjames@coh.org.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Helford Conference Room, 3rd Floor
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Medical Oncology Weekly Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
CME Credits: 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Contact: Gloria Castro. Phone Number: 626-256-4673 x62963. Email: gcastro@coh.org.
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room
1500 E. Duarte Rd.
Duarte, CA 91010.
Hematology/HCT Protocol Review Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Time Zone: PDT. CME Credits: 1.0 Hour Category 1 Credit. Contact: Kim Laramie. Phone Number: x63474. Email: klaramie@coh.org.
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.
Needleman 1 Conference Room.
Patient & Family Orientation
City of Hope Patient/Community Events
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.
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
City of Hope
Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
1500 E. Duarte
Duarte, CA 91010.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Chest Conference
City of Hope CME Events
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.
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Helford
Radiology Conference Room
Rm 1149.
General Oncologic Surgery Educational Conference
City of Hope CME Events
Agenda: TBD. Objectives: TBD. Presenter: TBD. 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.
Thursday, December 24, 2009, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Conference Room B.