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Event schedule for August 2010

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Brockport BBQ & Music Fest to Benefit the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Event Date:	Sunday, August 1, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-5:00PM
Event Location:	Holley Street, SUNY College at Brockport
Contact Telephone:	585-472-5093

Professional and backyard barbecue chefs will face off in a series of delicious contests this weekend during the BBQ & Music Festival in conjunction with Brockport's Summer Arts Festival. The taste-bud-tantalizing event, set for Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and Aug. 1, at SUNY Brockport, will support patient care programs… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-HIV in Middle Age

Event Date:	Sunday, August 1, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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I Can Cope

Event Date:	Monday, August 2, 2010
Event Time:	6:30 - 8 PM
Event Location:	St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 2000 Highland Ave. Rd., Rochester NY 14618
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

FREE education classes for people touched by cancer - patients, survivors, caregivers

Topic: RochesterHealth.com Learn how to navigate this wonderful website. Speaker: Maria Magans, Rochester Health more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Alzheimer's Association's 3rd Annual Early Stage Conference, Hope for Tomorrow Tools for Today

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Event Location:	Pieters Family Life Center, 1025 Commons Way, Rochester
Contact Telephone:	585-760-5400

A day planned by persons with memory loss for persons with memory loss and their care partners in collaboration with Pieters Family Life Center. Fee: Free for persons with memory loss
$15 for Care partners, family, or friends
$50 for Professionals
Includes continental breakfast, lunch, and all printed materials To… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	MC Sheriffs B Zone Substation 245 Summit Point Drive Henrietta
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Fairport Police Department 31 S. Main Street
Contact Telephone:	585-223-1740

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Vicarious Trauma -The Cost of Caring, a Conference Sponosred by The Advocacy Center

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Event Time:	8:30AM-12:00PM
Event Location:	St. Anne Church, 1600 Mt Hope Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-546-1700

Dr. JoAnn Jankoski, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University and a therapist in private practice, will speak in Rochester on August 4, 2010 at a conference on vicarious trauma sponsored by The Advocacy Center. The Advocacy Center hopes to increase awareness about vicarious trauma… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Healing Clinics at the BodyMind Center

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Event Time:	3:00-6 :00 PM
Event Location:	The Body Mind Center, 360 Parrish St., Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6679

Come and learn self-help techniques for healing and improving your quality of life. The Center's expert practitioners will show you the remarkable health benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Zero Balancing, Healing Touch or Aromatherapy. The cost is $30 for a 30-minute session. Call 585-396-6679 to schedule an appointment. more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Man-to-Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Thursday, August 5, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Event Location:	Community Room, Ferris Hills at West Lake, Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-394-6303

This group, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, provides patient education and support. This month, Dr. Paul Shapiro will spend the entire meeting answering questions related to urology. Anyone with urological concerns, regardless of prostate cancer diagnosis, is encouraged to attend. Brad Stanton, prostate cancer survivor, facilitates this group.… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Man to Man

Event Date:	Thursday, August 5, 2010
Event Time:	6 - 8 PM
Event Location:	Ferris Hills Community Room, West Lake Rd., Canandaigua NY 14424
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

Man to Man provides education and offers support to patients. The group also promotes awareness of prostate cancer as a major health concern. Topic : Ask the Expert Speaker: Paul Shapiro, MD, urologist more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Anxiety Disorder

Event Date:	Friday, August 6, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Anxiety Disorder

Event Date:	Friday, August 6, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Stroke Support Group

Event Date:	Friday, August 6, 2010
Event Time:	2:00-3:30 PM
Event Location:	M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St. Canandaigua, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6050

This group offers information related to strokes and stroke prevention and provides stroke survivors and family members an opportunity to gather and share concerns and achievements, as well as build relationships with each other. Members of Thompson Health's stroke team will also be available. Physical Therapists Cheri Sidoti and Barb… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, August 6, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Location:	City Public Safety Building, 185 Exchage Street
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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BCCR at Park Ave. Fest

Event Date:	Saturday, August 7, 2010
Event Time:	10 to 6 pm for two days
Event Location:	Park Avenue
Contact Telephone:	473-8177

WHile you are walking the Park Ave. walk and shopping the Park Ave. booths, stop by the BCCR tent to visit, gather information and shop. We'd love to see you. more

Submitted by: Niki MacIntyre, Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Bike MS: Finger Lakes Challenge

Event Date:	Saturday, August 7, 2010
Event Time:	2-day event
Event Location:	Keuka Park, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-271-0805

The National MS Society believes that moving is not just something you can or can't do, but rather is who you are. This is why we sponsor events like the Bike MS to raise funds for research, as well as comprehensive programs and services for people with MS moving closer… more

Submitted by: Sara David, National MS Society

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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A Night of Comedy to benefit the Renee Julian Cattron Memorial Fund and the Lung Cancer Alliance

Event Date:	Saturday, August 7, 2010
Event Time:	7:00pm - 11:00pm
Event Location:	Nazareth College Callahan Theatre, 4245 East Avenue , Rochester NY

A Comedy Benefit in memory of Renee Julian Cattron who lost her battle with non-smoker's lung cancer 6/2/09. For one night only our friend and internationally renowned comedian Rob Schneider (aka deuce bigalow, copy guy, benchwarmer, Grown-ups-opening June 25th http://www.grownups-movie.com/ will be giving an exclusive performance here in Rochester in… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Diabetes Prevention

Event Date:	Saturday, August 7, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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The 3rd Annual Coop Cup Golf Tournament for Cancer Research & the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Event Date:	Saturday, August 7, 2010
Event Time:	Registration 11:00AM, Tee -off 1:00PM
Event Location:	LeRoy Country Club, 7759 East Main Road LeRoy, NY

On August 7th the 3rd annual "Coop Cup" golf tournament will be held at the LeRoy Country Club to honor the memory of Clinton J. Cooper, a wonderful man and great friend. Clint, or "Coop", as he was fondly nick-named, was diagnosed with brain cancer in the spring of 2008.… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Diabetes Prevention

Event Date:	Sunday, August 8, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Happiness House Foundation 2010 Golf Tournament

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Event Location:	Seneca Falls Country Club, 2790 State Route 89

Proceeds go to Happiness House Foundation to benefit Happiness House's programs and services. When: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Where: Seneca Falls Country Club, 2790 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY.
Registration: 8:30 am, 10 am shotgun start, Dinner at 4:30 pm.
Format: Six-person scramble.
Entry Fee: $110 per person.
Includes:… more

Category: Cancer-related

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	MC Sheriffs A Zone Substation 789 Linden Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste  ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Caregiver Support Group

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Event Time:	3:00-4:30
Event Location:	Patient and Family Resource Center
Contact Telephone:	585-273-5329

Caring for a loved one with cancer can sometimes be overwhelming. The stressors caregivers experience are unique. Discussion, support and information can help you, and in turn help your loved one through treatment. ** This group is for caregivers only. more

Submitted by: Catherine Thomas, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Event Time:	1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Martins Church, 813 Bay Road, Webster
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Event Time:	8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Event Location:	The Center for Youth, 905 Monroe Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Annual Picnic for Blood and Marrow Transplant Survivors

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Event Time:	6:00PM-9:00PM
Event Location:	Buckland Park Lodge, 1341 Westfall Road.
Contact Telephone:	(585) 275-5830

Transplant survivors young and old, and their families, are encouraged to attend the event, which features Brug's Country Barbecue. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for catered picnicking outdoors. Advance registration is requested by calling (585) 275-5830. The Wilmot Cancer Center is the only site in the… more

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, August 12, 2010
Event Time:	1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location:	Immanuel Lutheran Church, 131 West Main Streeet, Webster
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, August 12, 2010
Event Time:	1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Location:	Riga Town Hall, 6460 Buffalo Road, Churchville
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Free Physicals for Rochester area students

Event Date:	Thursday, August 12, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Location:	School of Medicine and Dentistry, 415 Elmwood Avenue

The session on Aug. 12 is only for athletes who need a physical to play sports. Students routinely need a physical for school, sports activities or work permits. New York State requires a physical for new entrants to a school and students in kindergarten, first, second, fourth, seventh and tenth… more

Category: Health Screening

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, August 12, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Anns Community, 1500 Portland Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Young Adut Survivor Connection

Event Date:	Thursday, August 12, 2010
Event Time:	4:30-6:30pm
Event Location:	Luellen Patient and Family Resource Center
Contact Telephone:	585-275-4631

This group meets monthly and is designed for family and friends of survivors between the ages of 18 and 39 years of age. Topic this month- "Making better choices with nutrion decisions" more

Submitted by: Catherine Thomas, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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Thompson Health Better Breathers

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	3-4pm
Event Location:	RG&E room, CCC building Thompson Health
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

This group is designed help individuals with lung disease improve the quality of their life through discussions, education and behavior modifications. This month's guest speaker is Gerald Bluff. He will be discussing his journey with COPD and his experiences as a lung transplant recipient. more

Submitted by: Stacey Lauretti, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Second Opinion TV Show-Healthy Eating

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Healthy Eating

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Thompson Better Breathers

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	3:00 -4:00 PM
Event Location:	M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St. Canandaigua, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

This group, sponsored by the Respiratory Therapy Department at F.F. Thompson Hospital, is designed to help individuals with lung disease or breathing difficulties improve their quality of life through discussions, education and behavioral modifications. This month, lung transplant recipient Gerald Bluff will discuss his experiences with COPD. No RSVP is… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Support Group Meeting

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Location:	University Cardiovascular Associates, 2365 South Clinton Ave.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	Sands Cancer Center, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women teckniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but registration is required at least 4 days in advance. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Friday, August 13, 2010
Event Time:	10AM to Noon
Event Location:	Sands Cancer Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua NY 14424
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women undergoing active cancer treament techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effcts that occur during cancer treatment. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on make up, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Saturday, August 14, 2010
Event Time:	8:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Wegmans (Chili-Paul Store ONLY) 3175 Chili Avenue
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste  ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Second Opinion TV Show-The Art of Diagnosis

Event Date:	Saturday, August 14, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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The Marasco Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Samuel E. Durand Blood & Marrow Transplant U

Event Date:	Saturday, August 14, 2010
Event Time:	Registration 12:00PM, Tee-off 1:30PM, Dinner 6:00PM
Event Location:	Webster Golf Club

The Marasco Memorial Golf Tournament will be Saturday, Aug. 14, at Webster Country Club, and honor the memory of Gates police officer James Marasco. He was a quick-witted, well-liked police offer who enjoyed golf and time with his family and friends. The scramble will raise funds for the Wilmot Cancer… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-The Art of Diagnosis

Event Date:	Sunday, August 15, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Monday, August 16, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	Irondequoit Public Library, 2180 East Ridge Road, Rochester
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Monday, August 16, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	Lipson Cancer Center, 20 Hagen Dr., Rochester, NY 14526
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women teckniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is free but registration is required at least 4 days in advance. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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9th Annual Lupus Golf Tournament

Event Date:	Monday, August 16, 2010
Event Time:	9 AM Check in; 10Am Shotgun Start
Event Location:	Lima Golf & Country Club, Lima,NY
Contact Telephone:	585-303-0323

This features a shotgun start, 4 person scramble format. Men, women & mixed divisions, with prizes for hole in one, longest drive, skins, closest to the pin, closest to the line and more! more

Submitted by: Eileen Aman, Lupus Foundation of Genesee Valley NY, Inc.

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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I Can Cope

Event Date:	Monday, August 16, 2010
Event Time:	6 - 7:30 PM
Event Location:	Northwest YMCA, 730 Long Pond Rd., Rochester NY 14626
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

FREE Educational classes for people touched by cancer (patients, survivors, family & friends) Topic: " For Men and Women: Screening for Urologic Cancers - Bladder, Kidney and Prostate" Speakers: Jean Joseph, MD and Gina Fries, PA
University Urology, URMC more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Monday, August 16, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	Lipson Cancer Center, 20 Hagen Dr., Rochester NY 14625
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women undergoing active cancer treament techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effcts that occur during cancer treatment. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on make up, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	MC Sheriffs C Zone Substation (Chili) 4201 Buffalo Road
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Location:	University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Six Nations Cafeteria
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Location:	University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Six Nations Cafeteria
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Rochester Celiac Support Group

Event Date:	Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 pm
Event Location:	St Anne Church Social Hall, 1600 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester
Contact Telephone:	585-861-4065

The Rochester Celiac Support Group provides support to those with Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance as well as awareness in the Greater Rochester community. We meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Newcomer orientation at 6:30pm followed by our general meeting at 7:00pm. more

Submitted by: Tina Muto, Rochester Celiac Support Group

Category: Support Group Meeting

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AIDS Care's 5-Day AIDS Red Ribbon Ride

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Contact Telephone:	585-210-4183

AIDS Care's 5 Day AIDS Red Ribbon Ride is a fully supported 420 mile bike ride starting and finishing in Rochester, NY taking place August 18 - 22, 2010. The AIDS Red Ribbon Ride is a benefit for AIDS Care, the organization formed by the merger of AIDS Community Health… more

Submitted by: Katherine Binsack, AIDS Care

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	East Rochester Police Department 254 West Ivy Street
Contact Telephone:	585-586-4399

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste ONLY. This may include controlled substances, out dated, unwanted, over the counter medications or any pharmaceutical waste that is no longer needed, wanted or has passed it's expiration date. This collection event… more

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Healing Clinics at the BodyMind Center

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	3:00-6 :00 PM
Event Location:	The Body Mind Center, 360 Parrish St., Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6679

Come and learn self-help techniques for healing and improving your quality of life. The Center's expert practitioners will show you the remarkable health benefits of Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Zero Balancing, Healing Touch or Aromatherapy. The cost is $30 for a 30-minute session. Call 585-396-6679 to schedule an appointment. more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

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FF Thompson Breast Cancer Support Group

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	7:00PM-8:30PM
Event Location:	Sands Cancer Center, 360 Parrish St., Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6111

The Thompson Health Breast Cancer Support Group will meet Wednesday, August 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sands Cancer Center, 360 Parrish St., Canandaigua. This group, in partnership with the American Cancer Society, provides support, education, and awareness to women with breast cancer. Come meet other women who… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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FF Thompson Diabetes Support Group

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	5:00PM-6:00PM
Event Location:	M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St. Canandaigua, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6233

The Diabetes Support Group will meet Wednesday, August 18, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the M. M. Ewing Continuing Care Center, 350 Parrish St., Canandaigua. This group is for people with Type 2 diabetes and their families. The goal is to provide those living with diabetes opportunities for learning,… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	Lakeside Memorial Hospital, 156 West Avenue, Brockport
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Man to Man

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	4 - 6 PM
Event Location:	American Cancer Society, 1120 So. Goodman St., Rochester, NY 14620
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women teckniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Topic: Open Forum
Join us for a lively discussion! more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Gastro-Intestinal (GI Cancer Support Group)

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	3:00-4:30
Event Location:	Luellen Patient and Family Resource Center
Contact Telephone:	585-275-5908

This group is for patients and Caregivers that are seeking support concerning Pancreatic,Colorectal,Liver,Esophageal,Stomach and other GI cancers. more

Submitted by: Catherine Thomas, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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Wine for CURE Childhood Cancer and Celebrity Casino Night

Event Date:	Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Event Time:	5:30PM-10:00PM
Event Location:	Casa Larga Vineyards
Contact Telephone:	585-727-9120

Rochester Woman Magazine is holding a Celebrity Casino Night for CURE on August 18th. Doors open at 5:30. Come Play Blackjack with some of your favorite local celebrities including: * Thurman Thomas - Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills Running Back
* Iris Zimmer - Olympic Fencer
* Steve Hausmann -… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Free Physicals for Rochester area students

Event Date:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Location:	School of Medicine and Dentistry, 415 Elmwood Avenue

Students routinely need a physical for school, sports activities or work permits. New York State requires a physical for new entrants to a school and students in kindergarten, first, second, fourth, seventh and tenth grades. University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry students, faculty and residents will conduct physicals… more

Category: Health Screening

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Panel Discussion-Understanding Views of Mental Health Among African American and Black Older Adults

Event Date:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Time:	8:00AM-9:30AM
Event Location:	Mental Health Association - 320 N. Goodman St. 14607
Contact Telephone:	(585) 325-3145

The Mental Health Association's Older Persons Mental Health Forum Presents: Understanding Views of Mental Health Among African American and Black Older Adults Don't miss this panel discussion that addresses how ethnicity and culture influence the way we interact with and serve our older clients and their families who are African… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Thompson Guild Fashion Show & Luncheon

Event Date:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Time:	10:30 AM-2 PM
Event Location:	Bristol Harbour Resort, 5410 Seneca Point Road, Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6091

Featuring fashions from Jane Morgan's Little House of Aurora, this event includes drawings for fabulous prizes and gift bags. Tickets, which include the lunch, cost $50, with proceeds benefitting the Thompson Guild's many programs. more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Six Nations Cafeteria
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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3rd Annual Wine Tasting and Auction to Benefit Dementia Care at The Living Center

Event Date:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Time:	6:00PM
Event Location:	The Hahnemann Club at The Highlands at Pittsford, 301 Stoutenburgh Lane
Contact Telephone:	585-389-0988 ext 280

Proceeds from the event will help enhance The Living Center's Creative Care Neighborhood at The Highlands, which incorporates advanced approaches in the care and understanding of nursing home residents with dementia. The evening will feature Anton P. Porsteinsson, M.D., director of the Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research and Education Program and… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Senior Health

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UNO Chicago Grill Dough Rai$er to benefit Gilda's Club Rochester

Event Date:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
Event Time:	12:00PM-11:00PM
Event Location:	UNO Chicago Grill, 1000 Hylan Drive, Rochester, NY 14623

Join us for a UNO Chicago Grill Dough Rai$er this Thursday, August 19th, and 20% of your total bill will be donated to Gilda's Club. It's as easy as: (1) Download the Gilda's Club Voucher at:
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B5wqkgRkI940ZDQzM2M2NjgtZWY1Ny00YzVlLTk3MjUtZTg4NmMzYjEzNGUx&hl=en&pli=1 (2) Print the voucher and bring it with you this Thursday, August 19th.… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Leukemia

Event Date:	Friday, August 20, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Leukemia

Event Date:	Friday, August 20, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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3rd Annual Celebration of Cancer Survivorship

Event Date:	Saturday, August 21, 2010
Event Time:	5:30 - 8 PM
Event Location:	Seneca Park Zoo, Rochester, NY
Contact Telephone:	423-9700;-224-4902

This event celebrates cancer survivors. Event is free but TICKETS ARE REQUIRED, Registration from 5:30-6:00 P.M.; 6:45 PM gather for group photo of all survivors.
Free Parking. Pizza and beverages are included for all with a ticket. Limited number of tickets available - patients and survivors can check with their… more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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AIDS Care's 1-Day AIDS Red Ribbon Ride

Event Date:	Sunday, August 22, 2010
Contact Telephone:	585-210-4183

AIDS Care's 1 Day AIDS Red Ribbon Ride is a fully supported 20, 50, or 100 mile bike ride starting and finishing in Rochester, NY taking place on Sunday, August 22, 2010. The AIDS Red Ribbon Ride is a benefit for AIDS Care, the organization formed by the merger of… more

Submitted by: Katherine Binsack, AIDS Care

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Mackenzie-Child's Sale to benefit the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center

Event Date:	Sunday, August 22, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-6:00PM
Event Location:	Mackenzie-Child's Aurora Store, 3260 State Route 90
Contact Telephone:	585-274-4717

Specialty designer MacKenzie-Childs is helping find cures for cancer by hosting a benefit for the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center on Sunday. The Aurora specialty shop, located at 3260 State Route 90, is holding a sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and a portion of the day's total sales… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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23rd Annual Gaffney Memorial Golf tournament to benefit Catholic Family Center

Event Date:	Monday, August 23, 2010
Event Time:	11:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Cobblestone Creek Country Club, Victor, NY
Contact Telephone:	(585) 546-7220

11:15 am Registration & Lunch
12:30 pm Shotgun Start
6:00 pm Cocktails & Dinner - with silent auction & tournament awards

Competition is handicap scramble, giving golfers of all abilities a fair chance to win.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available - please call Mel Carpino or Cheryl Marshall in the Fund… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Monday, August 23, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women teckniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings Admission is FREE but registrations are required at least 3-4 days in advance. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Monday, August 23, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location:	Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Monday, August 23, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	Pluta Cancer Center, 125 Red Creek Dr., Rochester NY 14623
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women undergoing active cancer treament techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effcts that occur during cancer treatment. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on make up, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Free Physicals for Rochester area students

Event Date:	Thursday, August 26, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Location:	School of Medicine and Dentistry, 415 Elmwood Avenue

Students routinely need a physical for school, sports activities or work permits. New York State requires a physical for new entrants to a school and students in kindergarten, first, second, fourth, seventh and tenth grades. University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry students, faculty and residents will conduct physicals… more

Category: Health Screening

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Thompson Pulmonary Health Fair

Event Date:	Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Time:	11am-1pm
Event Location:	Thompson Health, TCC room
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

Please join us for the First Annual Thompson Pulmonary Health Fair. Free and open to the public. Free spirometry testing, information booths on Better Breathers group, Pulmonary Disease Management Program, New COPD study, free spacers and peak flowmeters, various oxygen providers and much more! more

Submitted by: Stacey Lauretti, Thompson Health

Category: Health Fair

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hip Fracture

Event Date:	Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Senior Health

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hip Fracture

Event Date:	Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Ever wonder what doctors whisper about when you're not in the room? Find out each week on Second Opinion. Produced by WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, New York, West 175 Productions in Seattle, Washington and University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, the Second Opinion production team work… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Senior Health

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Pulmonary Health Fair

Event Date:	Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Time:	11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Event Location:	Thompson Conference Center, FF Thompson Hospital, 350 Parrish St.
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177

This event is hosted by Thompson's Respiratory Therapy Department and will feature spirometry readings, asthma education, smoking cessation information and information on how people with breathing problems can live life to the fullest. This will include a representative of SeaPuffers, which offers cruises for people on oxygen. There is no… more

Submitted by: Kimberley Snyder, Thompson Health

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location:	Highland Hospital, 1000 South Avenue, Main Floor - Auditorium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, August 27, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:	Stong Donor Room, 601 Elmwood Avenue, 1st Floor
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. All presenting donors will receive a free t- shirt! Come in to donate blood in August and enter a chance to win an Acer Netbook. One Netbook will be given away every day in August. more

Submitted by: Alane Giraudel, American Red Cross NY-Penn Blood Services Region

Category: Blood Drive

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2010 Fairport Music & Food Festival to benefit the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong

Event Date:	Saturday, August 28, 2010
Event Time:	12:00pm-dark
Event Location:	Lift Bridge Lane, Fairport, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-370-3831

18 Bands on 3 stages - Great food, Beverages, kids activities and and much much more. Music line-up is listed on event website. Fairport Area Restaurants will be selling samples of their "Signature" dishes. Look for their booths set up at the Music and Food Fest site. Beer gardens providing… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Addiction

Event Date:	Saturday, August 28, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Addiction is not limited to certain social classes, nor to a person who fits a certain "profile." Neither does it refer exclusively to abuse of or dependence on illegal drugs or alcohol. It does refer to a condition in which people cannot control their craving for a substance. But while… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Addiction

Event Date:	Sunday, August 29, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Addiction is not limited to certain social classes, nor to a person who fits a certain "profile." Neither does it refer exclusively to abuse of or dependence on illegal drugs or alcohol. It does refer to a condition in which people cannot control their craving for a substance. But while… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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CURE 2010 Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit the Childhood Cancer Association

Event Date:	Sunday, August 29, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM
Event Location:	Rush Creekside Inn. 6071 East Henrietta Road Rush, NY.
Contact Telephone:	585-533-9181

Registration 10:00 AM til 12:00 PM $15.00 per bike/car $5.00 per passenger Music Provided by: Flint Creek and Popeye with Mike Taggert formerly of Riverside Drive Door Prizes - Vendors - Raffle Prizes For more information visit www.ourcharityevents.com or call 585-533-9181 more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Monday, August 30, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	American Cancer Society, 1120 So. Goodman St., Rochester NY 14620
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women teckniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance related side effects of cancer treatment.. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on makeup, skin care, nail care and head coverings Admission is FREE but registrations are required at least 3-4 days in advance. more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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Look Good Feel Better

Event Date:	Monday, August 30, 2010
Event Time:	10 AM to Noon
Event Location:	American Cancer Society, 1120 So. Goodman St., Rochester NY 14620
Contact Telephone:	1-800-227-2345

The Look Good Feel Better program offers women undergoing active cancer treament techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effcts that occur during cancer treatment. Certified cosmetologists provide tips on make up, skin care, nail care and head coverings. Admission is FREE but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED more

Submitted by: Ann Savastano, American Cancer Society

Category: Cancer-related

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