October Brown Bag Discussion
"Opening Up About Breast Cancer"
Thursday, Oct. 12 at Nordstrom Downtown
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the OHSU Center for Women's Health invites you to attend this month's women's health Brown Bag at Nordstrom Downtown Portland from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 12. No RSVP is necessary, but seating is limited so come early and bring your lunch. Or order a delicious lunch ahead of time at Nordstrom Downtown Portland Café on the 3rd floor and pick it up before you take the elevator to the fourth floor conference room. See the menu >>.
Join us for our October Brown Bag:
"Opening Up About Breast Cancer "
Thursday, Oct. 12, noon to 1 p.m.
Nordstrom Downtown Portland*
701 S.W. Broadway, 4th floor conference room
(accessible through Customer Service on the 3rd floor)
 Susan Hedlund, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., will talk about the emotional impact of breast cancer, and the subsequent adjustment that most women experience following diagnosis. The benefits of sharing emotions will be considered, in addition to positive effects on both coping and physical recovery. Hedlund is an adjunct instructor, OHSU School of Medicine; senior scholar, OHSU Center for Ethics; director of counseling, Cancer Care Resources.
We will kick off the lecture with a drawing for delightful gifts from
Nordstrom and SEASONS Specialty Gift Shoppe. Handouts and other informational materials will be available.
*"Opening Up About Breast Cancer " will be repeated at OHSU on Thursday, Oct. 26 , noon to 1 p.m. in OHSU Hospital, Room 8B-60 (eighth floor) if you are unable to attend the Nordstrom session.
Other October Events
Breast Health Spotlight at OHSU Center for Women's Health
Throughout October, 2006
If you need information on breast health for you or your loved ones, visit us in the Center for Women's Health. Volunteers will be available to get the you the information you need including handouts, Web site references, community resource lists, and book recommendations. If you need information but cannot visit our location, call 503 418-4506 or email cwh@ohsu.edu to request Breast Health Spotlight materials by email or mail.
Breast Health Spotlight Details:
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., throughout October
Education Resource Center in the OHSU Center for Women's Health
OHSU Marqham Hill Campus, Peter O. Kohler Pavilion, 7th Floor
Sleep Better, Stay Healthier: How to Enjoy a Good Night's Sleep
Online event: Wednesday, Nov. 1, Noon - 1 p.m.
Are you getting enough sleep? Chances are, the answer is no. Find out what
may be keeping you from getting a good night's sleep in this webinar brought to you by the Regence Engine at myregence.com.
Click here to enroll. There is no cost to participate.
Nutrition Classes
Begin this fall in the Center for Women's Health
Starting this fall in the Center for Women's Health, we will be hosting a selection of nutrition classes brought together by our health care providers. Topics include Mindful Eating, Mediterranean and DASH Diets, and personalized grocery tours. Find out more online at: http://www.OHSUwomenshealth.com/classes.
"Lunches To Go" menu from Nordstrom Downtown Portland Café
Please call in your order between 9:30 am - 11:00 am at 503 224-6666 ext. 1610
- Blue Cheese & Pear Salad: romaine, mixed greens, danish blue cheese, pear, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette, $8.25
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad: romaine, spinach, radicchio, chicken, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, $8.50
- Caesar Chicken Salad: romaine, shredded parmesan, croutons, chicken, caesar dressing, $8.25
- Chinese Chicken Salad: mixed greens, asian vegetables, crisp wontons, almonds, mandarin oranges, ginger sesame dressing, $8.75
- Cobb Salad: romaine, diced chicken, avocado, tomato, bacon, egg, blue cheese, choice of dressing, $8.75
- Pistachio Chicken Salad: mixed greens, chicken breast, sun-dried cranberries, grapes, pistachios, dark cherry balsamic vinaigrette, $8.50
- Harvest Turkey Sandwich: roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, harvest wheat bread, $7.50, choice of chips or salad
- Albacore Tuna Melt Sandwich: tuna salad, tomato, cheddar and jack cheeses on grilled marbled rye bread, $7.95, choice of chips or salad
See the complete brown bag schedule online at OHSUwomenshealth.com/bbag.
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