Events for March 29, 2021 - January 1, 2024
VIRTUAL Breast Cancer Support Group
Zoom Virtual, United StatesConnect with other breast cancer survivors via Zoom in any phase of treatment in a safe and supportive environment. Topics vary monthly. Please contact Tanya Portee, LCSW for specific room […]
2023 University of Colorado Palliative Care Days
Anschutz Medical Campus Health Sciences Building, Elliman Conference Center 1890 N. Revere Court, Aurora, CO2023 Palliative Care Days October 10-11, 2023 Palliative Care Research Day Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Anschutz Medical Campus Health Sciences Building, Elliman Conference Center 1890 N. Revere Court, Aurora, CO 80045 8:30 am - 1:30 pm MDT (In-person) Contact for questions: Arianna Villalobos: arianna.villalobos@cuanschutz.edu Keynote: Alexia M. Torke, MD Dr. Alexia Torke is a Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Chief of General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine. She is Director of the Evans Center for Religious and Spiritual Values in Healthcare and a Research Scientist with the Indiana University Center for Aging Research at Regenstrief Institute. Dr. Torke received her undergraduate degree from Carleton College and her M.D. from Indiana University. She completed residency in Primary Care-Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and fellowship training at the University of Chicago from 2005-2007 in Primary Care Health Services Research and Ethics, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration. Dr. Torke's research focuses on spiritual, religious, ethical, and communication aspects of medical decision making for older adults. Her current research focuses on surrogate decision making for older adults with dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, including randomized trial of spiritual care in the ICU setting and advance care planning for older adults in the community. She has received funding from the NIH, the Greenwall Foundation and other foundation sources. She practices outpatient palliative care at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Her visit is hosted by the University of Colorado Program in Palliative Care Research. In addition, the agenda will include completed research studies and quality improvement projects relevant to palliative care. Continuing Education Credit: nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours TBD University of Colorado College of Nursing Office of Continuing Education is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 17th Annual Current Perspectives on Palliative Care Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Anschutz Medical Campus Health Sciences Building, Elliman Conference Center 1890 N. Revere Court, Aurora, CO 80045 7:30 am - 4:30 pm MDT (in person) Keynote: Alexia M. Torke, MD Contact for questions: Hareklia Brackett, APRN, CNS, ACHPN: Hareklia.brackett@uchealth.org Brochure 2023 Pall Care Clinical Conference FINAL.pdf Learning Outcomes: Interprofessional providers will be able to verbalize new perspectives on important concepts related to comprehensive palliative care for patients suffering from serious illness Continuing Education Credit: nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours TBD […]
Breast Cancer Support Group
Porter Adventist Hospital 2525 S. Downing, Denver, CO, United StatesThis group provides education, support and connection for women in any season of their breast cancer journey, including new diagnosis, active treatment and post- treatment survivorship. For more information or […]
Advance Care Planning for African Americans in the Rockies
Lowry Conference Center 1061 Akron Way, Denver, COAdvance Care Planning for African Americans in the Rockies 1061 Akron Way, Building 697. Denver, Colorado 80230 Contact us at (719) 581-9437 or aaig.org@gmail.com Register: 1FAIpQLScvja_HP6fMVHo8oQYlFipAchpILkTMTPRnwWLNYhbKLERYuA
Easy Chair Yoga: For Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
Penrose Cancer Center 2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80907 2222 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, ColoradoParticipants will benefit from relaxation techniques including breathing exercises and easy yoga poses designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. No special clothing or equipment needed. All levels of ability […]
VIRTUAL: Easy Chair Yoga
Zoom Virtual, United StatesOur regularly scheduled Easy Chair Yoga via Zoom. Participants will benefit from relaxation techniques including breathing exercises and easy yoga poses designed to increase strength, flexibility, and balance. All levels […]
Mindfulness Meditation
Penrose Cancer Center 2222 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesThis four-week Integrative Therapy workshop focuses on being present in the moment, living intentionally and utilizing calming strategies to reduce the impact of stress. A limited number of meditative coloring […]
Cancer Survivorship Group
Kaiser Permanente Rock Creek 280 Exempla Circle, Lafayette, CO, United StatesWho: People who have completed active treatment for cancer What: Roundtable discussion group focusing on the challenges post-treatment Why: Life after cancer sometimes involves dealing with: • Fear of Recurrence-How […]