Focus on Healing
Winter 2012
Baptist Health South Florida provides a wide range of educational programs, support groups and services for those living with and beyond cancer. It’s important that you call to verify the date, time and location of these offerings, as it’s possible that they may change. A telephone number has been listed for each.
Programs
The Healthy Prostate: What Men Need to Know (In Spanish)
7-8 p.m., Wednesday, January 11
Baptist Medical Plaza Coral Gables
10 Giralda Avenue
For information and registration, call 786-596-3814 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Eating Healthy
9-11 a.m., Saturday, January 14
Baptist Medical Plaza Doral
9915 NW 41 Street, Suite 210
For information and registration, call 786-596-3812 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Put Insomnia to Rest
7-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 17
Baptist Medical Plaza Doral
9915 NW 41 Street, Suite 210
For information and registration, call 786-596-3812 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Healthy Latin Cooking
9-11 a.m., Saturday January 21
Baptist Medical Plaza Westchester
8820 Bird Road, Suite 400
For information and registration, call 786-596-3812 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Less Stress, More Joy
7-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 24
West Kendall Baptist Hospital
9555 SW 162 Avenue, first floor surgery waiting area
For information and registration, call 786-596-3812 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 25
Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami Hospital
6200 Sunset Drive, suite 200
For information and registration, call 786-596-3812 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Heart Disease: The Power of Prevention (In Spanish)
7-8 p.m., Tuesday, February 7
Baptist Medical Plaza Doral
9915 NW 41 Street, Suite 210
For information and registration, call 786-596-3814 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Preventing Caregiver Burnout (In Spanish)
7-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 13
Baptist Health Resource
Baptist Medical Arts Building
8950 North Kendall Drive, Suite 105
For information and registration, call 786-596-3814 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Treating Osteoporosis
1-2 p.m., Thursday, March 21
Baptist Medical Plaza Doral
9915 NW 41 Street, Suite 210
For information and registration, call 786-596-3812 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
Treating Urinary Incontinence
7-8 p.m., Wednesday, March 28
Medical Arts Surgery Center at South Miami Hospital
6200 Sunset Drive, Suite 200
For information and registration, call 786-596-3814 or
e-mail programs@baptisthealth.net
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.
Baptist Health Community Exercise Programs:
Tai Chi-style exercise, yoga-style exercise, Pilates and total body conditioning classes meet at various locations. Nominal fee. For information and registration, call 786-596-7044 or e-mail CommunityExercise@Baptisthealth.net
SHINE:
Help with Medicare and Other Insurance Concerns: A bilingual Alliance for Aging counselor is available to help with your insurance concerns. Various Baptist Health locations. By appointment only. Call 305-670-6500, Ext. 270.
Services Offered at Baptist Hospital 8900 North Kendall Drive
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
Pastoral Care Services
Our chaplains are available to meet with patients and families of all denominations.
For information, call 786-596-6577.
Services Offered at Homestead Hospital, Campbell Drive (SW 312 Street) and SW 147 Avenue
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 786-243-8608
Pastoral Care Services
Our chaplains are available to meet with patients and families of all denominations.
For information, call 786-243-8551
Support Groups and Services Offered at South Miami Hospital, U.S. 1 and SW 62 Avenue
Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
7-8:30 p.m., third Thursday
Clarke Education Center
For information and registration, call 305-450-5223
Living with Prostate Cancer
7- 8 p.m., second Tuesday
Clarke Education Center
For information and registration, 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
Oncology Patient Care Navigator
A registered nurse is available to support, guide and help cancer patients and their
families access Baptist Health and community resources. For information, call
786-662-8812
American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better
A free program to teach beauty techniques to women undergoing cancer treatment
By appointment
6 Pavilion, Family Waiting Room
For information and registration, call Carmen Alfaro, 305-779-2844
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
Support Groups and Services Offered at Doctors Hospital, 5000 University Drive, Coral Gables
Women’s Cancer Support Group (Gynecologic Cancer)
5-6:30 p.m., third Tuesday
Second Floor Small Conference Room
For information, call Lily Mestre-Lopez, LCSW, 786-308-3824
Pastoral Care services
Our chaplains are available to meet with patients and families of all denominations.
For information, call 786-308-3800
Service Offered at Baptist Health Breast Center, South Miami Hospital Medical Arts Building, Suite 302, 6200 Sunset Drive
Genetic Risk Education Service
Free individualized genetic education for those at increased risk for hereditary breast/ ovarian cancer, colorectal/ endometrial cancer, pancreatic cancer or melanoma. There is a charge for genetic testing if ordered by your physician, which is usually covered by insurance.
For information and appointments with a specially trained nurse, call 786-662-4761
Service Offered by Baptist Health
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 our services, physicians, support groups, educational programs and clinical research trials. Call 786-596-2430; toll-free from outside Miami-Dade County, 800-599-2456. E-mail cancerinfo@baptisthealth.net
Community Resources for Cancer Patients and Their Families
Cancer Support Community of Greater Miami
(Formerly known as The Wellness Community)
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
Call, 800-4-CANCER
CancerCare
Professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. Includes counseling and support groups, education, financial assistance and practical help by oncology social workers.
For information, call 800-813-HOPE (4673)
Special Event
This event raises money for the fight against cancer and is supported by Baptist Health.
Mark your calendars to show your support.
American Cancer Society
East Kendall Relay for Life at Baptist Hospital
- Saturday, March 24, noon until the following morning
Lakeside All-night camp-out, survivors’ celebration and relay-style walk
- Team registration is $100 plus any other money raised
- Teams consist of 10-15 members of all ages
- Food, games and entertainment; activities for kids. No fee to come and enjoy the fun.
- Candlelight ceremony at 9 p.m. to honor and remember those with cancer
- For information and team registration, call the Cancer Society at 305-779-2860 or go to
http://Relayforlife.org/ekfl
This is the seventh consecutive year that Baptist Hospital has hosted the American Cancer Society’s East Kendall Relay for Life. It’s the top fundraising relay in South Florida and last year raised more than $250,000 for cancer research, education and patient services.