CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAMS

"A Time To Heal" Cancer Rehabilitation Program 2011

The "A Time To Heal" Cancer Rehabilitation Program is held each fall for cancer patients who have completed their treatments. Just as a heart attack patient gets rehabilitation, so should cancer patients. This program is designed for patients of all cancer types and their caregivers. The rehabilitation program is a 12 course to help you better understand yourself after having cancer. Our program will be repeated in the Fall of 2012. If you and/or a family member caregiver would like to attend, please contact us at 325-8970. This information will be sent out late summer 2012 to all who receive our monthly mailer.

Women Helping Women Breast Cancer Awareness & Recognition Celebration 2011

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center's annual Women Helping Women Breast Cancer Awareness & Recognition event was held on October 20, 2011. Our theme was: "Creative Healing Through Art". We had around 90 in attendance and the evenings speaker was Peggy Shepherd, MS, LIMHP, ATR-BC spoke to us on "Creative Healing Through Art." The evening was enjoyed by all with some display tables from various health organizations and chair massages.

Men's Health Information Breakfast 2011

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center held a Men's Health Information Breakfast for men & their wives on September 22 from 7 - 10 am. Mall of the Bluffs management service provided us with a space in the mall to hold this event. Breakfast was provided by HyVee on Madison Ave. Offered were FREE Prostate Cancer PSA blood draws, blood pressure, body fat percentages, and chair massages.

FEATURED SPEAKERS: Dr. Christian Jones - "FIVE Keys to Better Health" and Dr. John Okerbloom, Heartland Oncology - "SEVEN Warning Signs of Cancer"

Health Information Displays:

• Alegent Health Cancer Center

• American Cancer Society

• HyVee Dietary Specialists

• Jennie Edmundson Hospital

• Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center

"A Time To Heal" Cancer Rehabilitation Program

A Time To Heal is a 12 week holistic rehabilitation program designed to help men and women regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after cancer treatment.
People who participate will receive helpful information about healing, training in coping skills such as relaxation, and opportunities to ask questions and share insights with the facilitators, expert faculty and other survivors.

2010 A Time to Heal Participants

2009 A Time to Heal Participants

2008 A Time to Heal Participants

We are pleased to offer A Time To Heal classes for all types of cancers in the fall of 2011. Click here to see the brochure.

Wings of Comfort

NEW "WINGS OF COMFORT" TRAINING COMING SOON! JANUARY 2012

WINGS OF COMFORT - Bringing the Skills of Human Touch to Family Caregivers

Wings of Hope offered a "Wings of Comfort" training session for family caregivers and provider caregivers on June 4. There were 19 present to be trained to provide "Comfort Touch". The group will meet on a monthly basis to be taught more techniques and to have their questions answered. Please call 325-8970 for more information on what Wings of Comfort can do for your loved one. Another 4 hour training session will be held in January 2012. However, you do not have to wait until January. Come to our monthly group meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. Skills be taught at the monthly group meeting.

The training will be taught by Patrick Davis, MA, NCTMB. Patrick is an educator and bodyworker, who empowers caregivers to apply comforting touch with their loved ones. As a former hospice chaplain and bereavement coordinator, he has supported many families with customizing these proven tools and techniques. Patrick holds a Masters in Adult Education and has achieved national certifications in both bodywork and life coaching.

Carolyn Ettingr, MA, LMPH is the coordinator for the program. Her expertise and experience in counseling and healing touch will be utilized in support of the training program.

Wings of Comfort Brochure