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Event schedule for September 2010

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 1, 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Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications.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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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, September 2, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location:	Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave.
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! 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, September 2, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:	Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South
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! more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Second Opinion TV Show-Fibromyalgia

Event Date:	Friday, September 3, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Fibromyalgia describes a condition of widespread pain throughout the body. Hard to diagnose, and even harder to treat, Fibromyalgia often leaves both patients and doctors frustrated. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Fibromyalgia

Event Date:	Friday, September 3, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Fibromyalgia describes a condition of widespread pain throughout the body. Hard to diagnose, and even harder to treat, Fibromyalgia often leaves both patients and doctors frustrated. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Addiction

Event Date:	Friday, September 3, 2010
Event Time:	4:30AM
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-Hospital Acquired Infection

Event Date:	Saturday, September 4, 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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9th Annual Crosswinds 5K to benefit Sands Cancer Center

Event Date:	Saturday, September 4, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 AM Registration 9:00AM Race
Event Location:	Crosswinds Wesleyan Church, 3360 Middle Cheshire Rd., Canandaigua
Contact Telephone:	585-229-2475

Runners of all ages are invited to participate in this exciting event sponsored by Crosswinds Wesleyan Church . This certified course, with computerized race results by PCR Timing. Starts and finishes at Crosswinds. **All proceeds will benefit the Sands Cancer Center at F.F. Thompson Hospital-specifically earmarked for the Patient Special… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hospital Acquired Infection

Event Date:	Sunday, September 5, 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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Tai Chi/Qigong-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Monday, September 6, 2010
Event Time:	5:30-6:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

This beginner class helps improve health, function and general well-being. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 7, 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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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Event Time:	8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Location:	Frontier Communications, 180 South Clinton Ave.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. 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, September 8, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	Nazareth College, 4245 East Ave.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. 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, September 8, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Event Location:	Al Sigl Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave.
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Free Physicals for Rochester area students

Event Date:	Thursday, September 9, 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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15th Annual Junior Builder's Exchange Golf Outing to Benefit URMC Asthma Center

Event Date:	Thursday, September 9, 2010
Event Time:	9:30AM Registration, 10:30 AM shotgun start
Event Location:	Victor Hills Golf Club, 1450 Brace Road, Victor
Contact Telephone:	(585) 924-2176

The Junior Builder's Exchange will host the 15th annual charity golf tournament on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Victor Hills Golf Club to benefit the Mary M. Parkes Center for Asthma, Allergy and Pulmonary Care of the University of Rochester Medical Center. Breakfast and registration begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Coronary Microvascular Disease

Event Date:	Thursday, September 9, 2010
Event Time:	3:00AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Is it possible to have heart disease and yet appear to have healthy coronary arteries? The surprising answer is a resounding "yes." Up until about a decade ago, patients with cardiovascular disease symptoms, but with no evidence of blockages in their larger coronary arteries, posed a medical mystery for doctors.… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hospital Acquired Infection

Event Date:	Thursday, September 9, 2010
Event Time:	3:30AM
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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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Thursday, September 9, 2010
Event Time:	Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Thompson Better Breathers

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	cancelled-please note below
Event Location:	RG and E room
Contact Telephone:	585-396-6177 Marie R

The meeting for Sept 10, 2010 is cancelled.
PLease join us for our Pulmonary Health Fair on Aug 27. And please join us on Fri Oct 8 for our next Better Breathers meeting. more

Submitted by: Stacey Lauretti, Thompson Health

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Women's Wellness I Program

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	Friday - Sunday
Event Location:	Camp Good Days' Recreational Facility
Contact Telephone:	585-624-5555

The Camp Good Days' Women's Oncology Wellness Program is open to all women, ages 18 and older, who are dealing with cancer, from recent diagnosis to remission. The Wellness Program may feature activities such as massages, manicures, makeovers, yoga, reiki, and other wellness-based experiences. The Women's Wellness I Program will… more

Submitted by: Laura Osborn, Camp Good Days and Special Times

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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URMC Presents Men's Health Day

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	Check in begins at 7 a.m., continental breakfast at 8 a.m., event begins at 9 a.m.
Event Location:	Hyatt Regency Hotel
Contact Telephone:	(585) 275-2838

Living and aging well is more than a matter of good genes or luck. To offer men the tools they need to live long and vital lives, the University of Rochester Medical Center will present Men's Health Day, a day of information and education for men ages 45 and older,… more

Submitted by: Carole Dowling, University of Rochester Medical Center

Category: Health Fair, Health Screening, Health Education, Seminars & Training, Flu Clinic, Senior Health

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:	Home Care of Rochester, 85 Metro Park
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Second Opinion TV Show-Long QT Syndrome

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Long QT Syndrome is a cardiac rhythm disorder that can be genetic or caused by drugs. Unfortunately death takes many people before they know they have the disorder, while people living with the disease can greatly benefit from advanced therapies. Learn more about Long QT Syndrome as some of the… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Long QT Syndrome

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

Long QT Syndrome is a cardiac rhythm disorder that can be genetic or caused by drugs. Unfortunately death takes many people before they know they have the disorder, while people living with the disease can greatly benefit from advanced therapies. Learn more about Long QT Syndrome as some of the… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Friday, September 10, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Hyatt Regency Men's Health Day 125 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14604
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Fire & Ice Fiesta

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	6 pm - 10 pm
Event Location:	Hyatt Regency Rochester
Contact Telephone:	585-241-4421

It's Fiesta time in Rochester! Come out on Saturday, September 11th and join the fun. The sound of maracas and guitars will ring throughout the night and inspire all to support Red Cross disaster relief. The 2010 Fire and Ice Benefit Auction is a perfect night out for everyone. The… more

Submitted by: Nadine Krimow, American Red Cross

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Team Ali-Gaiters Clam Bake

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	2 to 7 p.m.
Event Location:	Honeoye Falls Fire Department training grounds at 7pm Monroe St., Honeoye Falls
Contact Telephone:	(585) 624-4759

Team Ali-Gaiters will hold its seventh annual clam bake to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Honeoye Falls Fire Department training grounds. The event will have an array of delicious food and drinks, a 50/50 raffle, live music and plenty of children's… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Pluta Cancer Center Emerald Ball

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	6 p.m.
Event Location:	346 Kilbourn Road
Contact Telephone:	585-486-0571

The Emerald Ball honors Pluta Cancer Center's dedicated staff, and it celebrates the empowerment Pluta provides patients to face diagnosis with hope, dignity and support. Former Pluta Cancer Center patient Joan Zummo will deliver the keynote address. Her speech, "They Called Us By Name - The Pluta Difference," will talk… more

Submitted by: Jon Alhart, Pluta Cancer Center

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Scleroderma Support Group Meeting

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	1:00PM-3:00PM
Event Location:	601 Elmwood Ave, Near Ambulatory Care Facility End, 2nd Floor - Rooms ACF-A2-1322 & B2-1318
Contact Telephone:	(585) 723-1026

If you have scleroderma...you need not feel alone! Our Rochester Support Group Offers:
- Mutual support to people with Scleroderma
- An opportunity to talk with others who have gone through similar health challenges
- A chance to share experiences, practical suggestions and ways of coping
- A welcome place… more

Category: Support Group Meeting

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2nd Annual Women's Health Screening Fair at the Public Market

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	City of Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union Street
Contact Telephone:	585-275-5201

The City of Rochester and University of Rochester Medical Center will be offering free screenings for obesity, hypertension, asthma, bone health, stroke risk, smoking addiction, diabetic, cardiac and kidney disease, AIDS care, breast disease and oral and dental health. Physicians, nurse practitioners, nutritionists, pharmacists and Spanish and sign interpreters will… more

Category: Health Fair, Health Screening

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Women's Health Day at the Public Market 60 Pennsylvania Ave. Rochester, NY 14609
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Canandaigua Memory Walk for Alzheimer's

Event Date:	Saturday, September 11, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 a.m. Registration - Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
Event Location:	Canandaigua, NY Thompson Health - M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center
Contact Telephone:	585-760-5406

Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Memory Walk is held annually in over 600 communities nationwide and brings together family, friends, caregivers and community members - who all want to make a difference. The Rochester, NY chapter hosts… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Senior Health

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Rides for Life Car Show

Event Date:	Sunday, September 12, 2010
Event Time:	11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Event Location:	Rick's Prime Rib, 898 Buffalo Road in Rochester

Show off your favorite set of wheels at the sixth annual Rides for Life Car Show, presented by Strong Regional Trauma Program. With great food and beverages on top of live music and a host of excellent cars to check out, Rides for Life is an event that families and… more

Submitted by: Katie Sauer, Golisano Children's Hospital

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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National Kidney Foundation Annual Patient Summer Picnic

Event Date:	Sunday, September 12, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Event Location:	Ontario Beach Park - Sandpiper A & B Shelter
Contact Telephone:	585- 697-0874 x28

BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS! Program & presentations - 12:30
Lunch Served - 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Catered by: Mr. Dominic's at the Lake Enjoy fun and games for all ages! CKD/Dialysis/Transplant Patients & Kidney Donors (FREE)
Teens & Adults $7
Children(12 and under) $5 Registration deadline: September 6, 2010 more

Category: Support Group Meeting

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The MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon To Benefit the Arthritis Foundation

Event Date:	Sunday, September 12, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	Frontier Field
Contact Telephone:	(585) 264-1480

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

The MVP Health Care Rochester Marathon is a tremendous opportunity to impact the lives of 1.5 million adults and children that live in our Upstate New York… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Tai Chi/Qigong-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Monday, September 13, 2010
Event Time:	5:30-6:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

This beginner class helps improve health, function and general well-being. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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"Healthy Lifestyle Changes: Three Dynamic Stories" Managing Heart Disease, Obesity and Diabetes

Event Date:	Monday, September 13, 2010
Event Time:	7:00PM
Event Location:	Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave
Contact Telephone:	(585) 530-2050

In an effort to combat the current epidemics of heart disease, obesity and diabetes, the University of Rochester Medical Center's Healthy Living Center at the Center for Community Health, and Heartbeats for Life, a wellness support group based on the work of Dean Ornish, M.D., invite the Rochester area community… more

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

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 14, 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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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 15, 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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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Get Your Back on Track-The Unity Let's Talk Health Series

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Event Time:	6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Location:	The Education Center at Unity Hospital 1555 Long Pond Road
Contact Telephone:	585-368-3000

Whether you've had a recent back or neck injury or you've been suffering from neck or back pain for years, you'll benefit from this session. Our experts will discuss the latest approaches for managing back and neck pain-both surgical and non-surgical treatments-designed to get you back to your normal routine.… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Fine Tastings for Al Sigl Community of Agencies

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Event Time:	5:30PM-8:00PM
Event Location:	Locust Hill Country Club
Contact Telephone:	(585) 442-4102 x8944

The Al Sigl community of Agencies Sports Committee invites you to join us for Fine Tastings, an unforgettable evening of select wine, food and fun. There are many ways to get involved. Become an underwriter, make an in-kind donation for our silent auction, purchase tickets and bring your friends, or… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Vaccines

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	3:00AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

The development of vaccines may be the second most important public health intervention in history (safe drinking water being the first). Vaccines have saved millions of lives over the years and prevented hundreds of millions of cases of disease. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hearing Loss

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	3:30AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Is it harder for you to understand normal conversation, especially when there's background noise? Are sounds starting to seem a bit muffled? Or do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves? If so, you're not alone. Turn Up The Volume may have been an obscure video magazine from the… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Senior Health

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Johns Home, 150 Highland Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. 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, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:	St. Johns Home, 150 Highland Avenue
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Italian American Community Center 150 Frank DiMino Way Rochester, NY 14624
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Speaking of Women's Health Conference 2010

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	Registration opens at 7 a.m. Program begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m
Event Location:	Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 East Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614
Contact Telephone:	585-454-6300

WXXI is proud to host the 8th annual Speaking of Women's Health Conference on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Please join us for a one-day luxury conference dedicated to educating women to make informed decisions about health, well-being and personal safety for themselves and their… more

Category: Health Fair, Health Education, Seminars & Training

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24th Annual Community Care Health Fair at St. Ann's

Event Date:	Thursday, September 16, 2010
Event Time:	9:30AM-2:30PM
Event Location:	St. Ann's Home, 1500 Portland Ave.
Contact Telephone:	585-697-6406

Visit over 30 booths focusing on health care and
community resources available for seniors. Health screenings for:
Cholesterol
Blood Pressure FREE Admission and Lunch Sponsored by:
St. Ann's Community and
Rochester General Hospital more

Category: Health Fair, Health Screening, Senior Health

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Second Opinion TV Show-HIV in Middle Age

Event Date:	Friday, September 17, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

While sexually transmitted diseases were once thought of as a problem in the young population, diseases such as HIV are rising at alarming rates in the middle age and elderly. Second Opinion addresses the social, medical, physical and cultural factors that are contributing to this trend. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-HIV in Middle Age

Event Date:	Friday, September 17, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

While sexually transmitted diseases were once thought of as a problem in the young population, diseases such as HIV are rising at alarming rates in the middle age and elderly. Second Opinion addresses the social, medical, physical and cultural factors that are contributing to this trend. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Dinner & a Movie for Teens and Young Adults-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Friday, September 17, 2010
Event Time:	6-8 p.m.
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

*The movie is TBD (call clubhouse for details), but we will have Moe's Catering! more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Friday, September 17, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Event Location:	Strong Donor Room, 601 Elmwwod Avenue, 1st Floor
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Friday, September 17, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Herrema's Food Market 125 Pattonwood Drive Irondequoit, NY 14617
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hypothyroidism

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 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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Camp Good Days' Courage Bowl VI

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 PM
Event Location:	Marina Auto Stadium
Contact Telephone:	585-624-5555

The Camp Good Days COURAGE BOWL, which is the annual football game between the St. John Fisher College Cardinals and the University of Rochester Yellowjackets, to benefit Camp Good Days, will be played on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at Marina Auto Stadium, 460 Oak Street, Downtown Rochester. Kick-off is scheduled… more

Submitted by: Laura Osborn, Camp Good Days and Special Times

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Gilda's Diner-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	8-10 am
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join the men of Gilda's Club for breakfast, newspaper and conversation. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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Fall Family Day at Stokoe Farms to benefit the American Lung Association

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	10am - 3pm
Event Location:	Stokoe Farms Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Fest, South Road, Scottsville
Contact Telephone:	585-442-4260 ext.101

Join your friends and family for good old-fashioned fun on the farm while at the same time supporting the American Lung Association in New York. Stokoe Farms Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Fest has activities for all ages...
Farmer 500 Pedal Cars, Hillbilly Henhouse Show, Corn Maze, Billy Goat Mountain, Bunnyville… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Dome Center 2695 East Henrietta Road Henrietta, NY 14467
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Pittsford Fire Hall 8 Monroe Avenue Pittsford, NY 14534
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Food Allergies, Coping, Teaching, Supporting (FACTS) Support Group Meeting

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-12:00PM
Event Location:	Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 West Church Street, Fairport
Contact Telephone:	585-264-9033

Parents have the opportunity to share their frustrations, fears, and accomplishments in a supportive environment. They can meet other families dealing with the same food allergies and trade successful strategies. Meetings and membership in the group are free, but donations are gladly accepted. The donations help to cover operating expenses.… more

Category: Support Group Meeting

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Walk to Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM Check-In, 11:00AM Walk Begins
Event Location:	Ontario Beach Park

The ALS Association is the only non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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ConKerr Cancer Community Event-Locks of Love, Sew a Pillowcase, Zweigles on the Grill

Event Date:	Saturday, September 18, 2010
Event Time:	11:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	4088 Lake Rd. , Brockport -The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Contact Telephone:	585-395-1001

Come sew with us! We will be sewing cheerful, handmade pillowcases for local children battling cancer and other life changing illnesses. They receive their special pillowcase when they enter Golisano Children's Hosital for treatment. These pillowcases not only brighten their room, but also their spirits bring comfort at a time… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Hypothyroidism

Event Date:	Sunday, September 19, 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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"And the Beat Goes On...." Fundraiser to benefit the Harbor House of Rochester

Event Date:	Sunday, September 19, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Event Location:	Burgundy Basin Inn, 1361 Marsh Rd, Pittsford, NY
Contact Telephone:	585-473-1779

The mission of Harbor House of Rochester Inc. is to serve as an invaluable support for families by providing temporary lodging needs during health emergencies and for periods of long-term care. It offers an environment of safe and supportive living that eases the burdens on families during these difficult times,… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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2nd Annual Fall Golf Classic to Benefit EquiCenter Therapeutic Equestrian Programs

Event Date:	Monday, September 20, 2010
Event Time:	11:30AM-Registration and Lunch, 1:00PM Shotgun Start
Event Location:	Bristol Harbour Golf Course

EquiCenter at the William & Mildred Levine ranch provides a number of therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, vaulting and horsemanship (equine facilitated mental health)programs to benefit people with disabilities, veterans and at risk youth. The EquiCenter is working hard to realize its vision of a new, all-weather facility with expanded capacity to… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Tai Chi/Qigong-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Monday, September 20, 2010
Event Time:	5:30-6:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

This beginner class helps improve health, function and general well-being. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Monday, September 20, 2010
Event Time:	1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Wheatland Senior Center 99 Main St. Scottsville, NY 14546
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-10:00PM
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, September 21, 2010
Event Time:	11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Event Location:	Rochester General Health, 1425 Portland Avenue, 1st Floor Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Celebrating Recovery/When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time:	6:00pm-8:30pm (registration 5:30pm)
Event Location:	School of the Arts
Contact Telephone:	585-719-3481

We invite you to join us at the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area as we celebrate recovery with a screening of the Hallmark Hall of Fame Film "When Love is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story". Keynote remarks by Robert Lindsey, President of NCADD, Inc. There is… more

Submitted by: Jennifer Faringer, DePaul's National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence-Rochester Area

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Gilda's Luau-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time:	5-6:30 noon
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Get rid of the back to school blues by bringing the whole family in for our luau! There will be food and fun for all! RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time:	10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Location:	Rochester General Health, 1425 Portland Ave., 1st Floor Atruim
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Event Location:	Penfield Recreation Center 1985 Baird Road Penfield, NY 14526
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Staying Balanced, Strong and Stable

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Event Time:	5:00 PM -7:30 PM
Event Location:	WXXI, 280 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614
Contact Telephone:	585-258-0200

A Celebration of Active Aging During National Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Join HCR Homecare and WXXI for an interactive and entertaining session to learn how to age actively and reduce your risk of falling. Use the first day of the fall season to find out more about staying balanced for… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Senior Health

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Second Opinion TV Show-Alzheimer's Disease: A Caregiver's Journey

Event Date:	Thursday, September 23, 2010
Event Time:	3:00AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

If the title, "The Long Goodbye," makes you think of the 1953 hardboiled private investigator novel by Raymond Chandler, you probably haven't spent a lot of time thinking about Alzheimer's disease. Those three words are increasingly entering our vocabulary as a metaphor for this devastating disease that gradually steals memories,… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Senior Health

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Second Opinion TV Show-Kidney Disease: Caring for Someone with a Disease

Event Date:	Thursday, September 23, 2010
Event Time:	3:30AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

Chronic illness has been described as a journey made by an unwilling traveler. For those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), it's a journey of strong emotions, uncertainty, shifting roles, changing relationships, compromise, complex choices, and often a more profound awareness of yourself and the people who are important to… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Ask the Expert: Frankly Speaking about Cancer- Coping with the Cost of Care-Gilda's Club of Rocheste

Event Date:	Thursday, September 23, 2010
Event Time:	6pm start time
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join Marilyn Yaniga, Curt Balch and Mary Casselman-Collazo. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Thursday, September 23, 2010
Event Time:	Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Thursday, September 23, 2010
Event Time:	7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Location:	Rochester General Health, 1425 Portland Ave., 1st Floor Atrium
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Supportive Spouse/Friend Program

Event Date:	Friday, September 24, 2010
Event Time:	Friday - Sunday
Event Location:	Camp Good Days' Recreational Facility
Contact Telephone:	585-624-5555

The Camp Good Days' Supportive Spouse / Friend Program will be held September 24-26, 2010 and is open to all women and men with cancer, ages 18 and older, and their significant other / friend. more

Submitted by: Laura Osborn, Camp Good Days and Special Times

Category: Support Group Meeting, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Diabetes Prevention

Event Date:	Friday, September 24, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your level of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight-with these positive steps, you can stay healthier longer and reduce your risk of diabetes (Source: American Diabetes Association). Type two diabetes is… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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Second Opinion TV Show-Diabetes Prevention

Event Date:	Friday, September 24, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM
Event Location:	PBS World (Digital 21.2/Cable 524)

You can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes through a healthy lifestyle. Change your diet, increase your level of physical activity, maintain a healthy weight-with these positive steps, you can stay healthier longer and reduce your risk of diabetes (Source: American Diabetes Association). Type two diabetes is… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Friday, September 24, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Event Location:	Wheatland Town Hall 99 Main St. Scottsville, NY 14546
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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2nd Annual Tracy's Hope Fundraiser for Cervical Cancer

Event Date:	Friday, September 24, 2010
Event Time:	6:00PM-11:00PM
Event Location:	Artisan Works, 565 Blossom Road Suite L

On Friday, September 24th from 6pm until 11pm please join us in honoring the memory and celebrating the life of Tracy Springer, who lost her battle with cervical cancer in May, 2009. Help us reach our goal of providing prevention and education to women in our community. Event Highlights*: Entry… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Gilda's Gala

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Location:	George Eastman House
Contact Telephone:	585.423.9700

Gilda's Gala 2010 Live from Rochester, It's Saturday Night! Saturday, September 25th George Eastman House For more details and to RSVP,go here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dG1EU19uOHZtS19Qakp2WUhYa2pSeFE6MA#gid=0 more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Vaccines

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	3:00PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

The development of vaccines may be the second most important public health intervention in history (safe drinking water being the first).Vaccines have saved millions of lives over the years and prevented hundreds of millions of cases of disease. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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2nd Annual Hockey Battles Cancer Fundraiser

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	6:30PM-11:00PM
Event Location:	Max at High Falls, 60 Browns Race
Contact Telephone:	(585) 777-4003

In recognition of Patty Guck's battle with Lung & Brain Cancer, the Rochester Americans Squirt Major AAA hockey team organizes and hosts "Hockey Battles Cancer." These young men are an elite group of 10 year olds who take pride in being Amerks and feel an obligation to support their community.… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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URMC Flu Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Event Location:	Ridge Road Fire Department 1299 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626
Contact Telephone:	585-275-0636

The URMC Flu Prevention Program is part of the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center, serving the Rochester, Syracuse and surrounding areas. Our team is comprised of professional, highly trained nurses, to make things easier for you and provide an efficient and quality clinic. *You must PRINT and SIGN 3… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Rochester Memory Walk for Alzheimer's

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 a.m. Registration - Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
Event Location:	Mendon Ponds Park, Canfieldwoods Shelter Area
Contact Telephone:	585-760-5406

Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Memory Walk is held annually in over 600 communities nationwide and brings together family, friends, caregivers and community members - who all want to make a difference. The Rochester, NY chapter hosts… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Senior Health

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Geneseo Memory Walk for Alzheimer's

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 a.m. Registration - Walk begins at 10:00 a.m.
Event Location:	Geneseo, NY Village Park at Main Street
Contact Telephone:	585-760-5406

Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Memory Walk is held annually in over 600 communities nationwide and brings together family, friends, caregivers and community members - who all want to make a difference. The Rochester, NY chapter hosts… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Senior Health

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2010 Rochester Kidney Walk

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	7:30AM Check-In, 9:00AM walk begins
Event Location:	Seneca Park Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street
Contact Telephone:	(585) 697-0874 x30

Why Support the Kidney Walk?
You will join nearly 1,000 kidney-conscious walkers from the Greater Rochester area supporting the NKF mission
Family-friendly environment with free access to the Seneca Park Zoo & scenic route through Seneca Park
Energetic and entertaining way to give back--Enjoy food, games, raffles, give-a-ways, and a… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Unwanted Pharmaceutical Collection

Event Date:	Saturday, September 25, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	Six Locations-See Event Description
Contact Telephone:	585-753-7600

Free Disposal of outdated, unwanted and unusable medications. The purpose of this event is to collect pharmaceutical waste(s)  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-Vaccines

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 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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14th Annual Buddy Walk to Benefit the Flower City Downs Syndrome Network

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 PM Registration, 1:00PM Walk
Event Location:	North Ponds Park, Webster

The Flower City Down Syndrome Network's Buddy Walk ® is held in early fall and is open to everyone. A chicken barbecue meal, children's entertainment, and music are all part of this fun-filled day that raises money for support of our member programs annually. The Buddy Walk® was developed by… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity

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Second Opinion TV Show-Vaccines

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 2010
Event Time:	1:30PM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

The development of vaccines may be the second most important public health intervention in history (safe drinking water being the first). Vaccines have saved millions of lives over the years and prevented hundreds of millions of cases of disease. more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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3rd Annual Ovarian Cancer 5K Race

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 2010
Event Time:	Registration: 7:15 am Race: 8:15 am
Event Location:	Lake Riley Lodge at Cobbs Hill Park

Cancer Wellness Spa provides diversionary activities, free of charge, to patients while they receive outpatient medical treatments, currently at the Golisano Children's Hospital and at Highland Hospital's Infusion Center. Your support makes a difference in the lives of patients in our community. Course Description: USATF Certified 5K loop from Culver… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Pittsford Fire Station #1, 8 Monrore Ave. Pittsford
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	Herrema's Marketplace, 125 Pattenwood Drive, Irondequoit
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Sunday, September 26, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	Canandaigua Health Systems Service, 699 South Main St.
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Ask the Expert: Managing Lymphedema-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Monday, September 27, 2010
Event Time:	6pm start time
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Join Robin Rice from the Lymphedema Management Program. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Tai Chi/Qigong-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Monday, September 27, 2010
Event Time:	5:30-6:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

This beginner class helps improve health, function and general well-being. RSVP to 423 9700 or info@gildasclubrochester.org. more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Monday, September 27, 2010
Event Time:	8:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	The Dome, Minet Hall, 2695 East Henrietta Rd., Henrietta
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Monday, September 27, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Italian American Community Center, 150 Frank Domino Way, Gates
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Event Time:	2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Location:	Perinton Volunteer Ambulance, 1400 Turk Hill Road, Fairport
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Hegedorn's, 964 Ridge Rd., Webster
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	Penfield Racquet Club, 667 Panorama Trail West
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Independent Nursing Care Beat the Bug Flu Shot Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Event Time:	12:00-1:30PM
Event Location:	Royal Garden Apartments, 100 Royal Garden Way, Brockport
Contact Telephone:	800-869-2496

Independent Nursing Care, LLC is a provider of important vaccinations that contribute to the overall health and well being of individuals within our community. We have a flu shot program each fall that makes it easy for everyone to find a convenient location to get their flu shot. Influenza Beat… more

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Breast Cancer Education Luncheon

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 pm
Event Location:	Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Contact Telephone:	585-341-6490

The Highland Hospital Foundation presents the 17th Annual Breast Cancer Education Luncheon featuring cancer survivor Geralyn Lucas. Lucas was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27. She is the author of "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy". Highland Hospital is excited to bring her message of awareness, activism and… more

Submitted by: Susan Swift, Highland Breast Imaging

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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UR Always Learning at The Highlands

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Event Time:	4 to 5:30 p.m.
Event Location:	The Highlands at Pittsford
Contact Telephone:	(585) 586-7600

The informative lecture series, "UR Always Learning at The Highlands," returns for fall 2010 with a program spanning several disciplines, including music, art and science. Talks are conducted by published University of Rochester faculty and take place at the Hahnemann Club, 301 Stoutenburgh Lane, located on the campus of The… more

Submitted by: Carole Dowling, University of Rochester Medical Center

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Senior Health

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Event Time:	Wednesdays 12-3
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Event Time:	9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Location:	Rochester City Hall, 30 Church Street
Contact Telephone:	1-800-RED CROSS

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood. more

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

Category: Blood Drive

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-4:00PM
Event Location:	Irondequoit Senior Center, 154 Pinegrove Ave
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic, Senior Health

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Independent Nursing Care Beat the Bug Flu Shot Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Big M-Hilton, 98 South Ave., Hilton
Contact Telephone:	800-869-2496

Independent Nursing Care, LLC is a provider of important vaccinations that contribute to the overall health and well being of individuals within our community. We have a flu shot program each fall that makes it easy for everyone to find a convenient location to get their flu shot. Influenza Beat… more

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Diabetes and Kidney Disease

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Event Location:	Clifton Springs Hospital, Dining Room #1, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY
Contact Telephone:	315.462.0220

Diabetes community program with Nephrologist M.S. Rehmani, MD. Dr. Rehmani will discuss and provide up-to-date information about diabetes and kidney disease. Program is free--Lunch is available for $5.00 per person. Reservations are required. Please RSVP to Clifton Springs Regional Diabetes Health Center at (315) 462.0220 by September 22, 2010. more

Submitted by: Sue Ullrich, Clifton Springs Regional Diabetes Health Center

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training

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10th Annual Steppin' Out for Friends with Cancer Walk

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	5:30PM Registration, 6:00PM Walk
Event Location:	Hospital Main Lobby, 2 Coulter Rd. Clifton Springs
Contact Telephone:	315-462-0120

This 10th Annual 2.5 mile walk through the charming village of Clifton Springs benefits the Cancer Patient Assistance Fund and cancer patients of Finger Lakes Hematology & Oncology, Finger Lakes Radiation Oncology, and Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic. Join us. Because no one should go without cancer treatment because they… more

Category: Fundraiser & Charity, Cancer-related

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Second Opinion TV Show-Caregiver Burnout

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	3:00AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

If you're a daughter or son, sibling, parent, or spouse, or even a friend, some day you may find yourself in the role of "family caregiver". More than 52 million Americans (31 percent of the adult population age 20 to 75) are already there.1 They wear many hats -that of… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Cancer-related, Senior Health

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Second Opinion TV Show-Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	3:30AM
Event Location:	WXXI-TV/HD (Digital 21.1/Cable 11 & 1011)

It's one of the fastest rising cancers in the United States.1 It's the sixth most common cancer among males,2 the fifth most common cancer among females2 and accounts for about 6 percent of childhood cancers.3 In 2008, over 66,000 Americans will be diagnosed with it, and over 19,000 will die… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Cancer-related

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Intro to Machine Quilting Series-Gilda's Club of Rochester

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	Thursdays 5-7:30
Event Location:	Gilda's Club
Contact Telephone:	585-423-9700

Quilting classes for beginners or advanced students. We will have guest quilting experts available to show you the basics, advanced tips and tricks for your quilting projects. We'll provide sewing machines to use and all the necessary materials to start your first quilt or to create another family heirloom.RSVP to… more

Submitted by: Johanna Lester, Gilda's Club Rochester

Category: Cancer-related

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2nd Annual Celebration of Hope and Recovery Luncheon to Benefit East House

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	12:00PM-1:30PM
Event Location:	Double Tree Hotel
Contact Telephone:	(585)256-3800 x231

East House announces the second annual Hope and Recovery luncheon and celebration. Cynthia Lester, filmmaker and director of "My Mother's Garden," which tells the story of her mother's hoarding disorder, will be the featured speaker. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 30th at the Double Tree Hotel. On… more

Category: Health Education, Seminars & Training, Fundraiser & Charity

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Victor Fire Hall, 34 Maple Ave., Victor
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Flu Prevention Partners Flu Clinic

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	9:00AM-1:00PM
Event Location:	Sweden Town Hall, 18 State St., Brockport
Contact Telephone:	585-568-8340

Welcome to Flu Prevention Partners^TM, a newly formed division of Workplace Vitality. Our mission is to provide timely, professional, quality and cost effective flu vaccination and education services to the Rochester community and corporate partners. Like our parent company, Workplace Vitality, Flu Prevention Partners^TM is a nursing managed organization. Our… more

Category: Flu Clinic

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Independent Nursing Care Beat the Bug Flu Shot Clinic (Rochester-area)

Event Date:	Thursday, September 30, 2010
Event Time:	10:00AM-2:00PM
Event Location:	Bayview YMCA-1209 Bay Rd., Webster
Contact Telephone:	800-869-2496

Independent Nursing Care, LLC is a provider of important vaccinations that contribute to the overall health and well being of individuals within our community. We have a flu shot program each fall that makes it easy for everyone to find a convenient location to get their flu shot. Influenza Beat… more

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