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Most of our educational programs are currently being held virtually via Zoom. Any physical location will be noted in the description.
Hope Connections strives to bring presenters/speakers who are experts in their field to share their knowledge and expertise. Hope Connections does not endorse any presenter/speaker outside of their presentation.
- Registration is required to attend a program.
- If you’re new to Hope Connections email us at info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org to register.
- Look below to see where the program is physically meeting.
- You can join most groups virtually. We are One Hope Connections and we want to be convenient no matter where you live.
- All Education programs are for those age 18 and over.
Sepsis: What Everyone Should Know — Especially for People with Cancer
Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 am–12:00 pm, via Zoom
The Faith-based Cancer Education Consortium in partnership with Hope Connections for Cancer Support is hosting a virtual educational session focused on understanding sepsis and why it’s especially important for people impacted by cancer.
Presented by Leslie A. Johnson, MSN, RN, CCRN, Clinical Specialist at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, this session will cover key signs, risks, and treatment considerations to help participants recognize sepsis early.
To register, please visit: bit.ly/sepsistalk
Cancer-Related Cognitive Changes
Monday 2/23, 6:30–7:30 pm, via Zoom
Learn how cancer and its treatments can affect memory, focus, and thinking, and explore practical strategies to manage these cognitive changes in daily life.
Better Sleep, Better Life
Tuesday, February 24, from 6:00p pm – 7:00 pm, Virtual
Join us for a special virtual program focused on achieving better sleep and a better life through Non-Pharmacologic Skills and Strategies for Cancer Survivorship. Dr. Hunter Groninger and Dr. Katarina AuBuchon from Georgetown University and MedStar Health, will lead the session and share practical, evidence-based approaches to improving sleep.
They will also discuss a related National Cancer Institute-sponsored study and provide information on how to learn more about participating (completely optional, not required for joining this event).
Register by scanning the QR code or emailing programs@smithcenter.org
Finding Your Joy & Power
Monday, March 9, from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, via Zoom
It has been proven that attitude can impact your Cancer journey in a positive way. While busy doctors may seem to overlook the power of joy, you can take charge of that, on your own or with friends.
Finding your joy will help you exercise your power: your power to speak up when needed, to advocate for yourself, and to keep track of the things that need to be communicated to your medical providers.
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Breast Cancer Survivors and GRAMMYwinning artists, will lead us in a discussion and songs that remind us to find our joy and use our power while living through a Cancer diagnosis.
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