With your help, 2012 will mark the incredible milestone of reaching $1,000,000 raised in support of Cancer Services at Lahey Clinic by the generous participants and fundraisers who participate in our annual Cancer Walk and 5K Run!

Join us in Burlington or Peabody on June 2nd for these fun and inspiring events  that bring teams and families together to support the amazing Cancer Services team.  Enjoy breakfast, entertainment, inspiring presentations, an after-walk brunch, children’s activities, and educational exhibits throughout the events.

Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 at 8 A.M.

Burlington Walk & 5K Run
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA

Peabody Walk
Lahey Clinic Medial Center North Shore
One Essex Center Drive
Peabody, MA

Interested to find our more? Visit the official site to find out how to register and donate.

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Are you walking or running in this year’s event? We want to hear your story! Comment below or on our Facebook page and we’ll share it with our community.

Lahey Clinic offers a FREE seminar series on the topic of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).  COPD is a complex disease that is best managed by experts from a variety of disciplines.  Each session will feature two topics presented by lecturers from various departments at Lahey Clinic.

We are currently halfway through our Spring series, but have three more sessions ahead!

WHEN
May 15, 2012, 2:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M.
COPD & Rehabiliation – Kara Schworm MS, PT, CCS & Jon Kelley PT
Diet & COPD - by Holy Williams MS, RD, LDN

May 22, 2012, 2:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M.
Coping with Lifestyle & Psychological Challenges Related to COPD - Lyle Kantor, PhD
Living Proactively with COPD: Planning for the Future – Lisa Catalano, MSW, LICSW

May 29, 2012, 2:00 P.M – 4:00 P.M.
Conclusion: Additional information on portable oxygen equipment & concentrators, questions for your caregiver, and additional support. – Chip Gatchell, COPD-International.

WHERE
Please note, this location is different from previous COPD seminar series.

Lahey Clinic Philanthropy, Conference Room
25 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA

For more information, call (781) 744-COPD (2673)

WATCH OUR VIDEO TO SEE WHAT OUR TEAM HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS PROGRAM!

The survey also found that 74% of people don’t know skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.

2-million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. One in five Americans are expected to receive a skin cancer diagnosis within their lifetime.

Lahey Clinic can help. Join us on Saturday, May 19^th for a free skin cancer screening at the Lahey dermatology department located at 20 Wall Street in Burlington.

The screening is free, but appointments are required.

Don’t become a skin cancer statistic.

Call 781-744-8979 now to reserve your spot.

Visit us online at www.lahey.org/dermatology

On Saturday May 12, 2012, bodyco will host it’s annual Fight Cancer Fundraiser. This family-friendly event includes eight consecutive 1-hour classes of indoor cycling and two 1-hour run/boot camps held outdoors.

Each class is a $30 donation per participant, with 100% of the donations going to Lahey Clinic Cancer Center.

The day-long event also features snacks, drinks, trunk shows, raffles, and giveaway’s, and everyone who preregisters gets a t-shirt!

Do something great for yourself and others… join us for this great event on Saturday, May 12th at bodyco in Middleton.

Sign up now because space is limited. Registration forms can be found on the bodybo website

If you’re interested in learning more about cutting edge hearing aid technology, we invite you to join us for a FREE Lahey Clinic Lecture. The event includes a free breakfast or luncheon, lecture and Q&A session.

A whole new world of sound awaits you!

WHEN:

Friday, March 16, 2012, 8:30am–9:30am OR 11:30am-12:30pm

WHERE:

Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel
8A Centennial Drive
Peabody, MA

PLEASE NOTE: You may attend either the 8:30am or 11:30am seminar. Breakfast will be served at 8:30, lunch will be served at 11:30

We’re specifically seeing adults to help greet patients and visitors in the Southeast Lobby  in Burlington but there’s a wide range of flexibility and shifts available.

Here at Lahey, our volunteers range in age from teens to senior citizens and come from a wide variety of backgrounds. But they all share a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll consider joining us.

For more information or to request an application, please call Lahey Clinic Volunteer & Community Services at 781-744-8803 or visit us at http://www.lahey.org/Volunteer/

FREE Freedom From Smoking Program

Spring is a season of new beginnings. Take advantage of our FREE sessions of the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking program and make the choice to give up tobacco this year.

Sessions in Burlington, MA begin Monday, March 5 at 6 pm in the HR Training Room at 25 Mall Road, 3rd floor.
Sessions in Peabody, MA begin Friday, March 2 at noon in the 3rd Floor Conference Room

Please register online at www.lahey.org/tobaccotreatment.

For more information, please email tobaccotreatment@Lahey.org or call our Quitline at 781-744-QUIT (7848)

Why Fit-Nut?

Excess food consumption and lack of physical activity are global problems, and there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to diet or exercise. Some people do not understand proper portion control, or realize that you can still eat too much “good” food. And they struggle with putting together a practical exercise regime.

The daily challenges that stop patients from eating appropriately and exercising regularly vary between age groups. These challenges become even more difficult as one grows older.

Fit-Nut can help by giving you the opportunity to meet, in small groups, with a dietitian, personal trainer and physician to gain an improved understanding of the exercise and eating habits that are right for you. A customized fitness routine and nutrition plan will be created for you to target—and help control—variables such as weight, high blood pressure, high sugars and high cholesterol.

Women are encouraged to participate in Fit-Nut for as much time as they would like, ideally long enough to grow comfortable incorporating any dietary and exercise changes into their everyday routines.

The Truth about Obesity

Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Currently, our nation’s obesity rate is roughly 34 percent. Our recent efforts and investments to prevent and control obesity have been inadequate, and Harvard researchers have just issued a concerning prediction that, eventually, 42 percent of our population will be obese.

The underlying causes of obesity are multifaceted and often involve emotional and behavioral issues. In general, these causes can be simplified to a combination of an excessive intake of food and an inadequate amount of exercise. And, obesity data supports that people are “dieting” and “exercising” in an inefficient fashion.

The knowledge and experience of fitness and nutrition experts is often needed to help patients effectively tackle the topics of weight, exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and weight-related diabetes. Your Fit-Nut team will work to institute small changes in your current exercise and eating regimens, based on a clear understanding of your time, financial and physical limitations, if any.

What to Expect During Your Fit-Nut Group Visit

The Fit-Nut group is scheduled to meet on Thursdays from 9 to 11 am in General Internal Medicine, Station 6, located on 4 Central at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. Please note: Fit-Nut does not meet in July or August.

A maximum of 12 patients will be scheduled to participate in the two-hour session. This group will then be divided into three sub-groups, according to age, as each decade poses its unique problems and challenges. The groups will rotate through 30-minute sessions each with the personal trainer, dietitian and physician.

Each member of the group will be taught how to perform specific exercises that they can do at home, creating a working exercise program including stretching, cardio and toning. Group members will also discuss their current diet and eating patterns, and changes will be suggested and reviewed.

Your weight, BMI, blood pressure, and recent glucose and cholesterol values will be reviewed. This data will be tracked and followed each visit, demonstrating the positive benefits of your time with the trainer and nutritionist. You will also have the ability to contact the trainer and dietitian through e-mail to address any additional questions.

Our Vision

Fit-Nut has the tools to teach patients how to be healthier, at any age. Through group visits, Fit-Nut provides information and guidance to female patients regarding age- and health-appropriate fitness and nutrition. Women will learn how to exercise and which nutritional requirements are best for them.

Each patient will receive individual attention from a personal trainer, nutritionist and physician, assisting them in creating a fitness routine and nutrition plan to target and help control variables such as weight, high blood pressure, high sugars and high cholesterol.

Contact Us Today! Call 781-744-2960

Fact: Heart disease kills more women than all other cancers combined

Fact: You can help prevent heart disease

Fact: February is Healthy Heart month

For all the reasons listed above (and more!) we hope  you will join us tomorrow at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, from 10am – 2pm, for a FREE mini heart health fair in the main lobby.

Members of Lahey’s Cardiac Rehab team will be on hand to chat with you, answer questions, and provide valuable information about preventing heart disease.

For more information, please contact Patricia Toye, RN at 781-744-2460.

Call 1-855-CT-CHEST to learn more

At this time, Lahey Clinic is the only known hospital currently offering low-dose CT screenings at absolutely no charge to the patient

You may qualify for a free CT lung screening at Lahey if you meet the high-risk critera in one of the following recommended categories:

Category 1

• 55 and 74 years old
• Currently a smoker or quit within the past 15 years
• Smoked at least a pack of cigarettes a day for 30+ years

Category 2

• Over 50 years old
• Smoked at least a pack of cigarettes a day for 20+ years
• Have one additional lung cancer risk factor (not to include secondhand smoke exposure)