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Burdick elected President of West Virginia State Medical Association
Hoyt J. Burdick, MD, MMM, CPE HUNTINGTON, WV – Cabell Huntington Hospital Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Hoyt J. Burdick, MD, MMM, CPE, was sworn in as President of the West Virginia State Medical Association during a ceremony recently at The Greenbrier Hotel. As president of the West Virginia State Medical Association, Dr. Burdick represents the state’s largest physician advocacy organization dedicated to improving the health of all West Virginians. With more than 2,500 members, including actively practicing physicians, medical students and medical residents, SEE BURDICK ON PAGE 13
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American Red Cross to send Holiday Cards to Troops Overseas The American Red Cross is collecting and distributing holiday cards offering support to those serving overseas in the military. "It just takes a moment to sign a card to share your appreciation for the sacrifices members of the military community make," Marilyn Meade, local emergency services specialist for the Red Cross, said in a release. "You say thanks, we'll do the rest." Cards will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 7, and may be mailed to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456. Pitney Bowes Inc. receives cards at the special Holiday Mail post office box, and screens
them for hazardous materials. Pitney Bowes screens, packages and ships the cards at no charge, and contributes thousands of
volunteer hours at sites around the country. Red Cross volunteers across the United States and on military
installations overseas then sort and deliver the cards throughout the holiday season. The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes have received and distributed more than 4.7 million cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families since the program began in 2006. To ensure that cards are delivered in time for the holidays, they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 7. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending "care packages," monetary donations, or using glitter or any other kinds of inserts with the cards. More information and card requirements are available at redcross.org/holidaymail.
4th Annual Breast Cancer Conference Day-long conference will offer healthcare providers caring for breast cancer patients the latest updates on treatments and technology HUNTINGTON, WV – The Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Breast Health Center at Cabell Huntington Hospital present the 4th Annual Breast Cancer Basics & Beyond conference Friday, October 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The conference will offer healthcare providers the latest updates in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. It will take place in the Harless Auditorium on the ground floor of the Marshall University Medical Center on the campus of Cabell Huntington Hospital. Nurses, radiologic technologists and other healthcare providers who work regularly
with breast cancer patients are encouraged to participate. The information to be presented includes: • New Advances in Surgical Management and Treatment of Breast Cancer Patients • The Role of Clinical Trials In Patients Diagnosed with Breast Cancer • Radiological Tools used to Diagnose Breast Cancer • The Role of Oncotype DX® and Other Target Therapies in Breast Cancer The conference also includes national breast cancer speaker and author, Tamela Rich, who will present “The Accidental Breast Cancer Advocate.” Rich is
the author of “Live Full Throttle: Life Lessons from Friends Who Face Breast Cancer.” Please register by calling 304526-2440 or 304-526-2271. The cost is $25 and includes materials, refreshments and lunch. Nurses can receive 5.5 contact hours for participating and additional CE approval is pending for radiologic technologists. A memorial balloon release will take place at the conclusion of the conference. To purchase balloons in memory or honor of someone with cancer please call 304-526-2440. Proceeds from sales benefit the Good Samaritan Fund at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center that
provides services for cancer patients, including coverage of mammograms for those who cannot afford them. On the campus of Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Huntington/Tri-State region’s most comprehensive cancer center that includes specialists in areas of radiation oncology, surgical oncology, medical oncology and hematology, orthopedic oncology, pediatric oncology, surgical breast oncology, clinical trials and cancer research.
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