Shepherd's Center Central

Board of Directors
President
Kasey Graham
Vice President
Lin Knudson, Ed.D.
Treasurer
John T. Koch
Secretary
Sue McCord-Belzer
Vice Secretary
Randy Irey

Charles A. Eddy
Carolyn Elman
George Heymach
William Kalahurka
Greg Lear
Dr. Jim Simpson
Jackie Snyder

Executive Director
JoEllen Wurth

Director of Coming of Age: Kansas City
Sandra Aust

Inspiring Opportunities

June 2011




Inside:

What's New
Coming Soon
Have We Got an Opportunity for You!
Make-A-Difference Calendar
Past Issues

 
What's New

Summer Workout

Have fun. Get fit.

Great program in Independence, MO for Adults.  Continue Reading

The Don't-Miss Exhibit on Innovation

'What's the Big Idea? A History of Innovation' Continue Reading

Special Writing Workshop for Art Lovers

Calling All Writers!  Write About Art with an Authentic Voice Continue Reading

 
Coming Soon

Johnson County Community College Wants YOU!!!

Become an ambassador for a very popular event at Johnson County Community College!

Mark your calendar now for June 21st... Continue Reading

Special event for cancer patients and the people who love them

PATIENT EDUCATION:

Please join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for a patient program on cancer treatment for older adults.

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Professional Education for Nurses, Social Workers, and others

Attention: Nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals...Don't miss this outstanding continuing education program on cancer care for older adults.Continue Reading

 
Have We Got an Opportunity for You!

Be Somebody's "Day Brightener"

Be the sunshine for the caregiver in a hospice patient's life!

Grace Hospice is seeking someone who can brighten a caregiver's day by calling them, sending cards, or meeting them for lunch.

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Make-a-Difference Calendar
Wednesday, May 25

PATIENT EDUCATION: Getting The Best Cancer Care at Age 55 and Older

11:30 am at

Gilda’s Club Kansas City, 21 West 43rd Street Kansas City, MO 64111

Speaker: Lynn Marzinski, RN, MS, AOCN

Organization/Affiliation: University of Kansas Outpatient Cancer Center

Date: May 25th, 2011 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm (lunch provided)

Location: Gilda’s Club Kansas City, 21 West 43rd Street Kansas City, MO 64111

Please contact Kortney Hamm, Patient Services Manager, 913.262.1515 to register for the program or follow this link: http://www.llsform.org/0435FS01/form4/index.html

Pre-registration for this free program is required.

Topics covered: 

  • How cancer treatment plans are determined for older adults
  • Coping strategies and tools for communicating with your healthcare team
  • Ways to advocate for the best possible cancer care
  • Clinical trial options for older adults
  • Question-and-answer session

Complimentary lunch will be served during the program!! For more information, assistance for people with disabilities or grievances, please contact: Kortney at 913.262.1515





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