2012 Calendar of Events
Forgiveness and Repairing Relationships
part of the series Sacred Conversations as We Age
Presented by the Stanford Spiritual Care Program
Maintaining our quality of life as we age
means expanding our spiritual and
emotional horizons even as we optimize our
physical health. The staff chaplains of
Stanford Hospital and Clinics will share their
learning and reflections, teach nurturing life
practices and facilitate conversations filled
with meaning.
Speaker: Reverend C. George Fitzgerald
Tuesday, February 14
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library, South Palo Alto Branch
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3921 Fabian Way, Room G106
Palo Alto
No Fee.
To register call (650) 498-7826 
The Bare Bones of Surviving Cancer
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Keeping your bones healthy throughout your life is important, but if you’re a person diagnosed with cancer, bone health is especially important for you. Research shows that some cancer treatments can lead to bone loss. Learn about the basics of bone health and ways to keep your bones strong.
Speaker: Marcia Stefanick Ph.D.,
Professor of Medicine, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Stanford University
Thursday, February 16
Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
The doors will open at 6:00 pm with light refreshments. The lecture will start at
6:30 pm followed by a question and answer session with the evening ending at 8:00 pm.
No Fee. To register please call 650.725.9456. Space is limited.
Researching Chronic Diseases
part of the series My Health Toolkit: Research 101
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
As patients are asked to become more responsible for understanding their own health and healthcare challenges, the need to be able to find reliable, scientificallybased health information becomes more important than ever. These programs are intended to introduce the attendees to the basics of good research techniques and familiarize them with the high quality resources available online and from the Stanford Hospital Health Library.
Speaker: Jean Johnson, MLIS
Thursday, March 1
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library, South Palo Alto Branch
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3921 Fabian Way, Room G106
Palo Alto
No Fee.
To register call (650) 498-7826
Preparing for Surgery
part of the series My Health Toolkit: Research 101
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
As patients are asked to become more responsible for understanding their own health and healthcare challenges, the need to be able to find reliable, scientificallybased health information becomes more important than ever. These programs are intended to introduce the attendees to the basics of good research techniques and familiarize them with the high quality resources available online and from the Stanford Hospital Health Library.
Speaker: Nancy Dickenson, MLIS
Thursday, March 15
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library, South Palo Alto Branch
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3921 Fabian Way, Room G106
Palo Alto
No Fee.
To register call (650) 498-7826
Rx: Exercise Moving Through Cancer
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Learn and experience the latest and greatest — updates on research, program recommendations, and the benefits of a regular exercise routine.
Speakers: Jane Clark Cancer Exercise Specialist,
American College of Sports Medicine, CET, HFI
Regan Fedric, Cancer Exercise Specialist,
American College of Sports Medicine, CET, HFI,
Sunflower Wellness, San Francisco, CA
Thursday, March 22
Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
The doors will open at 6:00 pm with light refreshments. The lecture will start at
6:30 pm followed by a question and answer session with the evening ending at 8:00 pm.
No Fee. To register please call 650.725.9456. Space is limited.
Researching Drug Information
part of the series My Health Toolkit: Research 101
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
As patients are asked to become more responsible for understanding their own health and healthcare challenges, the need to be able to find reliable, scientificallybased health information becomes more important than ever. These programs are intended to introduce the attendees to the basics of good research techniques and familiarize them with the high quality resources available online and from the Stanford Hospital Health Library.
Speaker: Carmen Huddleston, MLIS
Thursday, March 29
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library, South Palo Alto Branch
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3921 Fabian Way, Room G106
Palo Alto
No Fee.
To register call (650) 498-7826
Long Term Care Insurance
Presented by HICAP (Santa Clara County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) and Stanford Hospital Health Library
As aging adults look to the future, questions regarding long term care abound. Long term care provides assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. It is neither medical nor is it independent living. This talk will address long term care options, including the types of plans available, payment options, including the role insurance can play, home care and facility-based care. Nothing is being sold or referred.
Speaker: Don Rush, HICAP Counselor
Thursday, March 29
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
G-2B Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto
No Fee.
To register call (650) 498-7826
The Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and Attention
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Practical information and advice regarding the potential effects of cancer and its treatments on brain function.
Speaker: Shelli Kesler, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry; Director,
Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation
Lab;
Member, Cancer Center and Bio-X
Program
Stanford University
Wednesday, April 18
Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
The doors will open at 6:00 pm with light refreshments. The lecture will start at
6:30 pm followed by a question and answer session with the evening ending at 8:00 pm.
No Fee. To register please call 650.725.9456. Space is limited.
Fear of Recurrence and Late Effects: Living with Uncertainty
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Learn how to not let the fear of reccurrence take over your life.
Speaker: Manuela Kogon, M.D., Ph.D.
Wednesday, May 9
Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
The doors will open at 6:00 pm with light refreshments. The lecture will start at
6:30 pm followed by a question and answer session with the evening ending at 8:00 pm.
No Fee. To register please call 650.725.9456. Space is limited.
Cancer in the Family
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Many people have relatives with cancer but when should you be concerned about a genetic cancer risk? Who might benefit from genetic testing and how is this done? This one hour lecture will cover the basics of inherited cancer risk and the most common cancer syndromes, presented by our Cancer Center genetic counseling staff. You will learn about genetic tests that are currently available and what the future may hold for this rapidly evolving science.
Speakers: Allison Kurian, M.D.,
Assistant Professor of Medicine,
Associate Director, Stanford Clinical Cancer Genetics Program
Nicolette Chun, MS,
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Genetics),
Genetic Counselor
Wednesday, June 20
Francis C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
The doors will open at 6:00 pm with light refreshments. The lecture will start at
6:30 pm followed by a question and answer session with the evening ending at 8:00 pm.
No Fee. To register please call 650.725.9456. Space is limited.
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