OCEAN CITY–Susan G. Komen Maryland will host the 4th annual Breast Health and Wellness: “The Power of Prevention Symposium” on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-8 p.m., in Ocean City.
This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street oceanfront.
The topics of prevention, wellness and survivorship will be the focus for this year’s event. Speakers will include Dr. Susan Forlifer and David Mercier.
Dr. Forlifer, a breast specialist surgeon practicing on the Eastern Shore, will speak on “The Rising Tide of Prevention and Survivorship,” including the latest medical information regarding risk factors for breast cancer and developing a personal screening strategy. Dr. Forlifer was the first breast specialist surgeon on the Eastern Shore as well as founder and medical director of the Shore Regional Breast Center at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.
Mercier is the author of “A Beautiful Medicine – A Radical Look at the Essence of Health and Healing.” His presentation is titled, “Flourish: Wellness and Prevention with the Principles of Holistic Medicine.” In addition to more than 30 years of clinical experience as a master’s level acupuncturist and life coach, he established the Center for Integrative Medicine for the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, and has been a senior executive at the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
The symposium will also help educate participants about how to best support survivors, co-survivors and caregivers affected by breast cancer. In addition to the two guest speakers, exhibitors representing local hospitals and community organizations will be available to provide information about screening, treatment and support resources.
The program also includes a panel of breast cancer survivors, sharing their inspiring stories about what has helped them journey from their diagnosis through survivorship. The event includes a healthy buffet dinner, desert and many raffle giveaways.
“Breast cancer is a disease that has touched everyone,” Robin Prothro, CEO of Komen Maryland said. “Everyone knows someone who has been affected. Our goal for the symposium is to connect those touched by breast cancer with survivors, physicians and local community resources so that they can help raise awareness within their own communities and ultimately increase early detection and save lives.”
Participants can register at www.komenmd.org and click on the Educational Symposium link under the Education Tab or call 410 938-8990 for more information. Advanced registration is required to attend the event. The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 12.
Parking is available at The Carousel Hotel, which is located at 118th Street Oceanfront (11700 Ocean Highway) in Ocean City. The Carousel can be reached at 410 524-1000 or visit www.carouselhotel.com.
This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Carousel Hotel, 118th Street oceanfront.
The topics of prevention, wellness and survivorship will be the focus for this year’s event. Speakers will include Dr. Susan Forlifer and David Mercier.
Dr. Forlifer, a breast specialist surgeon practicing on the Eastern Shore, will speak on “The Rising Tide of Prevention and Survivorship,” including the latest medical information regarding risk factors for breast cancer and developing a personal screening strategy. Dr. Forlifer was the first breast specialist surgeon on the Eastern Shore as well as founder and medical director of the Shore Regional Breast Center at the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.
Mercier is the author of “A Beautiful Medicine – A Radical Look at the Essence of Health and Healing.” His presentation is titled, “Flourish: Wellness and Prevention with the Principles of Holistic Medicine.” In addition to more than 30 years of clinical experience as a master’s level acupuncturist and life coach, he established the Center for Integrative Medicine for the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, and has been a senior executive at the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
The symposium will also help educate participants about how to best support survivors, co-survivors and caregivers affected by breast cancer. In addition to the two guest speakers, exhibitors representing local hospitals and community organizations will be available to provide information about screening, treatment and support resources.
The program also includes a panel of breast cancer survivors, sharing their inspiring stories about what has helped them journey from their diagnosis through survivorship. The event includes a healthy buffet dinner, desert and many raffle giveaways.
“Breast cancer is a disease that has touched everyone,” Robin Prothro, CEO of Komen Maryland said. “Everyone knows someone who has been affected. Our goal for the symposium is to connect those touched by breast cancer with survivors, physicians and local community resources so that they can help raise awareness within their own communities and ultimately increase early detection and save lives.”
Participants can register at www.komenmd.org and click on the Educational Symposium link under the Education Tab or call 410 938-8990 for more information. Advanced registration is required to attend the event. The deadline for registration is Friday, Sept. 12.
Parking is available at The Carousel Hotel, which is located at 118th Street Oceanfront (11700 Ocean Highway) in Ocean City. The Carousel can be reached at 410 524-1000 or visit www.carouselhotel.com.