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To learn how, check out these opportunities. Strong and Smart: Living Well with Cancer Our dial up series is a convenient way to learn about timely cancer topics from experts across the nation. You can participate in these FREE one-hour session from the comfort of your own home or office. Just call in, and if you want, view the presentation on your computer. To register, or for more information please call 1-800-278-7837.
February 16, Noon: Quitting Tobacco After Cancer Diagnosis March 17, Noon: Managing Chemo Treatment Side-Effects I Can Cope with Cancer begins in March Good Samaritan Cancer Center, along with the American Cancer Society, proudly presents “I Can Cope”– a 12-week series of free educational classes for people facing cancer. Join health care professionals for indepth information on cancer, cancer treatment, the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and other topics such as nutrition, health and well being. As well as gain support from other survivors who understand what you are going through. For more information or to register, please contact our Cancer Center by calling 308-865-7985 or 1-800-277-4306.
A Time to Heal for Breast Cancer Survivors begins February 21 Led by a certified breast health specialist and licensed mental health professional, our 12-week holistic rehabilitation program is designed to help women regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after breast cancer treatment. For more information or to register, please call our Cancer Center at 308-8657883.
Look Good...Feel Better for Cancer Survivors Monday, February 21 » 10 am » FREE Good Samaritan Cancer Center Look Good…Feel Better is a support program provided free of charge by the American Cancer Society to women undergoing cancer treatment. For attending a session, each woman will receive a free make-up kit and learn tips for wearing wigs, hats, and accessories. For more information or to register, please call our Cancer Center at 308-865-7883.
Check out career opportunities and apply online at www.gshs.org.
Patient Safety Awareness Week March 6-12, 2011 The staff at Good Samaritan Hospital would like to encourage our patients to take an active role in their healthcare. For more information about patient safety, please visit www.npsf.org.
Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station Tuesday, March 8 » 10 am - 6 pm » FREE Killion Motors » 8th St. & Central Ave, Kearney It takes just a few minutes to potentially save your child’s life when you let our trained technicians inspect and properly fit your child’s safety seat. Please call Safe Kids Platte Valley at 308-865-2011 to make an appointment.
Sure Cure Gift Shop Spring Open House March 9 & 10 » 9:30 am-8 pm Good Samaritan Hospital-Lobby Check out our new spring merchandise…it’s sure to have you shopping! Refreshments will be served until 5 pm. Proceeds benefit GSH Volunteer Service League. For more information, call 308-865-7152.
REMINDER! Use the Rapid Response Team While spending time with your loved one in the hospital, you may be the first to notice a change in his or her condition. At any time, if something doesn’t seem right or you believe your loved one’s condition requires immediate medical attention, we urge you to ask the nurse to call our Rapid Response Team. Our Rapid Response Team will promptly respond to assess a patient’s condition at no charge to the patient. The team, comprised of critical care experts, comes directly to a patient’s bedside. The Rapid Response Team will act as consultants with the patient’s physician and regular care providers.