Calendar of Cancer-related Events 

South Miami Hospital Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Program
offers a variety of mind-body techniques to promote optimum health. The following programs are available for a fee and take place at South Miami Hospital Clarke Education Center, U.S. 1 and SW 62 Avenue.  For registration and information, call 786-662-8106.

Focus on Healing Through Movement and Dance
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Fee: $5
Gentle dance movements to music led by a specially trained dancer and physical therapist. This weekly class allows cancer survivors to increase upper extremity strength and range of motion. For registration and information,
call 786-662-8106.

Additional Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Program Classes
Stress management, therapeutic stretch and meditation, therapeutic writing, art and music therapy, massage, bereavement, mindfulness-based stress reduction, Pilates exercise, tai chi-style exercise* and yoga-style exercise*. (*Classes focus on movement instruction, rather than religious aspects of tai chi and yoga.)  For registration and information, call 786-662-8106.

 Support Groups and Services at Baptist Hospital
8900 North Kendall Drive

Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
7-8:30 p.m., third Thursday
Women’s Health Resource Center, Baptist Medical Arts Building, Suite 105
For information and registration, call 786-596-3895

American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better
A free program to teach beauty techniques to women undergoing cancer treatment
10 a.m., fourth Thursday
Radiation Oncology Conference Room
For information and registration, call 786-596-6566

Nutrition Counseling for Cancer Patients
Personalized outpatient counseling with a registered dietitian
There is a charge for this service, but it may be covered by insurance
if ordered by your physician.
For information and appointments, call 786-596-7219

Genetic Risk Education Service
Free individualized genetic education to those at increased risk for hereditary breast/ ovarian cancer, colorectal/ endometrial cancer or melanoma/pancreatic cancer. There is a charge for genetic testing if ordered by your physician, which is usually covered by insurance.
For information and appointments, call 786-596-2446

Pastoral Care Services
Our chaplains are available to meet with patients and families of all denominations.
For information, call 786-596-6577.

Support Groups and Services at South Miami Hospital
U.S. 1 and SW 62 Avenue

Living with Prostate Cancer
7- 8 p.m., second Tuesday
Clarke Education Center
For information, call 786-662-8106

Smoking Cessation Program: Six weekly group sessions
6 - 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, call for starting date
First floor waiting room, 6250 Sunset Drive
Fee: $85
For information and registration, call Cary, 786-662-8484

Smoking Cessation Support Group
(After completion of smoking cessation program)
6 - 7 p.m., fourth Tuesday
First floor waiting room, 6250 Sunset Drive
For information, call Cary, 786-662-8484

American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better
A free program to teach beauty techniques to women undergoing cancer treatment
10 a.m.-noon, third Monday
6 Main
For information and registration, call Sophia, 786-662-4446 or 786-662-4447

Nutrition Counseling for Cancer Patients
Personalized outpatient counseling with a registered dietitian
There is a charge for this service, but it may be covered by insurance
if ordered by your physician.
For information and appointments, call 786-662-8331

Pastoral Care Services
Our chaplains are available to meet with patients and families of all denominations.
For information, call 786-662-5392 

At Other Baptist Health South Florida Facilities

Creole Cancer Support Group
6-8:30 p.m., Fourth Thursday
Homestead Hospital Lime Room
Campbell Drive and SW 147 Avenue
For information call 786-596-3895

Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
7-8:30 p.m., Second Tuesday
Homestead Hospital Auditorium
Campbell Drive and SW 147 Avenue
For information, call 786-596-3895

Homestead Hospital Smoking Cessation Program: Six weekly group sessions
Campbell Drive and SW 147 Avenue
Homestead
Fee $75
For starting date, call 786-243-8598

Women’s Cancer Support Group (Gynecologic Cancer)
5-6:30 p.m., third Tuesday
Doctors Hospital
5000 University Drive, Second Floor Small Conference Room
Coral Gables
For information, call Lily Mestre-Lopez, LCSW, 786-308-3824

Centering Prayer
Learn about contemplative prayers of silence and meditation
6 p.m. Tuesdays.  Call for other days and times.
Doctors Hospital Chapel
For information, call 786-308-3800

Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program
Cancer Resource Service
Our cancer resource nurse is available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to answer any questions you may have regarding cancer-related services, support groups, educational programs and clinical trials provided by the Baptist-South Miami Regional Cancer Program.  Call 786-596-2430; toll-free from outside Miami-Dade County, 800-599-2456.

Community Resources for Cancer Patients and Their Families

The Wellness Community of Greater Miami
8609 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida 33143
Free support groups and programs in a home-like setting
For information, call 305-668-5900

American Cancer Society Miami-Dade/Monroe Unit
8095 NW 12 Street, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33126
Patient services, education and research
Includes “Road to Recovery”- Free transportation to cancer treatment appointments
For information, call 800-ACS-2345; local office, 305-594-4363

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
2 Oakwood Blvd
Hollywood, Florida 33020
Patient services, education and research for those with
leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
For information, call 954-744-5310

Lauren’s Light
7800 Red Road, Suite 209
Miami, Florida 33143
Resources and information for families where a parent of young children has been diagnosed with cancer
For information, call 305-740-5287

La Liga Contra el Cancer (The League Against Cancer)
2180 SW 12 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
Provides free medical care to needy cancer patients
For information, call 305-856-4914

National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Service
Cancer information and educational material
800-4-CANCER

Special  Events

These events raise money for the fight against breast cancer and are supported by Baptist Health.  Mark your calendars to show your support.

American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
5K Walk
Saturday, October 3, Bayfront Park, downtown Miami
Registration at 8 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m.
No entry fee, but donations are accepted.
Register online at www.cancer.org/stridesonline   or call 305-779-2853.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, October 17, Bayfront Park, downtown Miami
Registration at 6 a.m.; walk at 8:30 a.m.
Entry fee is $25 through October 9, $30 after that date, and $35 on race day. 
Sign up at www.komenmiaftl.org