NEWS
October 26, 2009
People of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, may experience anemia - the lack of healthy red blood cells in the body - at some point in their lives. It is estimated that there are 3.5 million people in the United States who have anemia. Dr. Meyer R. Heyman, a hematologist who directs the Center for Blood Disorders at St. Agnes Hospital, discusses the condition. * Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body; therefore, those with anemia do not get sufficient oxygen-rich blood.
NEWS
November 2, 2008
Mayer center marking 10 years with fundraiser The Claudia Mayer Cancer Center will celebrate its 10 years of support for cancer patients, their families and caregivers with a fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at the Fretz Corp., 9204 Berger Road, Suite H, Columbia. The event will include cocktails and cuisine provided by businesses and contributors, entertainment, and cooking demonstrations in a kitchen showroom. The Fretz Corp. is a wholesaler of kitchen products Dinner will be provided by Jesse Wong's Asian Bistro.
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By Susan Gvozdas | September 4, 2008
The campaign to build a support center for Annapolis cancer patients moved a step closer to reality with the donation of land three miles from Anne Arundel Medical Center. Janet Richardson-Pearson, president of Katherine Properties Inc., set aside 2 acres from a 70-acre property that she plans to develop for commercial use. The Annapolis Wellness House would be built on Crystal Spring Farm beside Mas Que Farm, home of the Chesapeake Dressage Institute, which Richardson-Pearson founded.
NEWS
June 8, 2008
Foundation hosts 'Take Steps Walk' A regional chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, based in Columbia, will participate in the national organization's campaign to raise awareness of the disease and fund research by sponsoring a "Take Steps Walk" from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Western Regional Park at Carrs Mill Road and Route 97, Cooksville. Registration starts at 4 p.m. The walk, preceded by a warm-up session, begins at 5 p.m. The event is to include carnival games, a Moon bounce, entertainment by singer-songwriter Barry Louis Polisar, the Kangaroo Kids precision jump-rope team, the Dean of Magic, and the Starvation Army Band.
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By Frank D. Roylance | April 11, 2008
The Anne Arundel Medical Center, in Annapolis, has been fined $20,000 by the Maryland Department of the Environment after reporting two separate incidents in which cancer patients received the wrong doses of radiation. The second mishap occurred in November, months after the hospital was ordered to take corrective action after a similar incident in May, MDE officials said. The fine was the maximum allowed for two such incidents, according to Roland Fletcher, the MDE's program manager for radiological health.
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By John-John Williams IV | March 7, 2008
Dorian Elie raised his hands in victory and smiled at his finished product: a dark-blue pillow adorned with clouds, suns and moons. "OK! I'm finished!" the 11-year-old yelled as he brought his creation to a box in the front of the Dunloggin Middle School classroom that was quickly filling up with 8 1/2 -by-11-inch pillows. Nearby, dozens of students were in various stages of completing their pillows. Some were snipping loose pieces of thread. Others placed clothes pins in their fabric to mark the seams.
NEWS
March 2, 2008
Upper Chesapeake Health will offer a Parish Nurse Diabetes Support Group at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Aberdeen Senior Center. For information and to register, call 410-273-5666. Group offers help on prostate issues Upper Chesapeake Medical Center will hold a "Man to Man Prostate Support Group" at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fallston Room. Men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families are welcome. Information: 800-515-0044. Makeover program for cancer patients The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a "Look Good, Feel Better" program for cancer patients at 6 p.m. March 11 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.
NEWS
February 29, 2008
Latino Health Fair to be held March 15 Howard County General Hospital will present the fourth Latino Health Fair from noon to 4 p.m. March 15 at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center in Columbia. The fair will offer blood pressure, hearing and vision, and colorectal cancer screenings; skin analysis; glucose and cholesterol screenings; stroke awareness information; dental screenings for children; clinical breast examinations; HIV testing; educational materials about diabetes, nutrition and physical activity; mental health information; Spanish language materials about health; and refreshments and giveaways.
NEWS
February 22, 2008
Activities at Cancer Resource Center The Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center, 5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia, offers a drop-in knitting and crocheting support group for cancer patients and survivors at 10:30 a.m. on the first and third or second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Beginners are welcome, and participants can bring their own supplies or borrow from the center. Admission is free, but registration is required. Artist Vicki Vallance will offer a "Spring Fling" paper crafts class from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 13. A Mother's Day project is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 22. Admission is free, but registration is required.
NEWS
By NANCY JONES-BONBREST | February 6, 2008
Danielle McQuigg Cancer nurse navigator The Cancer Institute at St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson Salary --$65,000 Age --27 Years on the job --Four How she got started --After graduating from the Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's degree in nursing, McQuigg started working at the inpatient oncology unit at St. Joseph Medical Center. In April, she became a cancer nurse navigator, who acts as a liaison between patients and their various doctors, helping to arrange treatments and appointments.