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Teen & Young Adult Cancer Support Group
Psychology Oncology Program (POP)

Tuesday, 01/10/12
Tuesday, 02/14/12
5:30 - 7:00 PM          

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WHERE: Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Outpatient Center Atrium (Building next to hospital's parking garage)
744 52nd Street
Oakland 94609

The Teen cancer support group provides a safe place where teens and young adults can meet and
connect for support, education and hope, while dealing with a cancer diagnosis and survivorship.
There is no cost to join and dinner is provided! To join, you must meet the follow criteria:

• Between the ages of 13-21
  
• Have an Oncology diagnosis
  
• Treated at Children's Hospital Oakland

Oncology Department Facilitators:
Dina Hankin, Ph.D, Clinical Psychologist
Pam Orren, Ph.D Clinical Psychologist
Talia Holden, MA Psychology Practicum Student

The Psychology Oncology Program provides comprehensive and compassionate emotional care to children with cancer and their families. It is the only psychological support program of it's kind in the Bay Area.

RSVP:The deadline to RSVP is Friday, November 11, 2011.
Please RSVP by contacting Talia Holden, MA at 510-428-3885 x5342 or email: PsyTHo@mail.cho.org

TOUGH CUFF PROGRAM 2011-2012

Customized program for young athletes who play softball, baseball, or other “overhead” sports. Tough Cuff focuses on developing strength and conditioning to help prevent muscle strain and minimize the risk of injury when participating in sports.

LOCATION:
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Sports Medicine Center
744 52nd St., Oakland
(Enter through the Outpatient building to access to the center)

DATES:
Session I: High School athletes
Nov. 28–Dec. 23, 2011 (Mon, Wed, Fri, 7–8:15 p.m.)

Session II: Little League (10-14 years)
Jan. 2–27, 2012 (Mon, Wed, Fri, 7–8:15 p.m.)

FEE:
$249 per 4-week session. To download the consent for participation waiver and release form please click here.

The Tough Cuff program includes:
• Learning the fundamentals of training all muscles groups involved in the movement patterns used by overhead athletes
• Learning the essentials of rotator cuff strengthening and scapular stabilization
• Strengthening all upper extremity and core muscle groups
• Dynamic warm-up exercises
• Static stretching program for quick recovery and relaxation

We measure your performance improvement with pre- and post-class measurements of:
• Pre- and post-class screening of functional movements
• Grip strength
• Rotator cuff strength
• Shoulder flexibility
• Core strength

Each session includes:
• 2 In-clinic group sessions each week with an optional third session
• Detailed instructions and exercise list for home follow-up

Taught by:
• Physical therapists
• Certified athletic trainers
• Certified strength and conditioning specialists
• Youth fitness specialists

Please submit the registration and consent form, along with your payment, to guarantee your place in the class. Payment is due at time of registration. Please mail registration form and payment attention to Children's Hospital, Sports Medicine Center, 744 52nd Street, Oakland, CA 94609.

For questions please contact, Maricela Guzman 510-428-3558 ext. 3. To download a Tough Cuff program flyer click here

EXCLUSIVELY FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS - 2 Day Workshop

LEARN WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE AN ATHLETIC TRAINER

Friday, April 13, 2012, 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 8 AM to 5 PM

Children's Hospital Oakland, Outpatient Auditorium
744 52nd Street., Oakland

2-day Workshop includes:

• Careers in Sports Medicine Overview
  
• Ankle Injuries and Taping Techniques
  
• Wrist, Hand, and Thumb Injuries and Taping
  
• Knee Injuries and RICE Therapy
  
• Stretching Techniques
  
• Low Back Injuries and CORE Training
  
• Sports Concussions
• Shoulder Injuries and Rehabilitation

Cost: $99 per student

Meals: Box lunch on Saturday, April 14
Perks: Class credit, certificate of completion, reference materials
Who should attend: High School students interested in a career in sports medicine

Reserve your spot today by calling Sports Medicine Center at 510-428-3558

Children's Hospital Oakland's Farmer's Market

Tuesdays of Every Month
2 PM to 7 PM

Outpatient Center sidewalk on 52nd Street
(across the street from the main hospital)

A farmers market at Children’s? You can bet your green onions on it. Look for the booths every Tuesday on 52nd Street, under the Outpatient Center overhang.

An organic vegetable grower from Salinas, who grows everything from tomatoes and green onions to strawberries and lettuce is here providing exceptional farm-fresh organic produce. This grower is affiliated with the Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA), who provides educational and business opportunities for farm workers and aspiring farmers to grow and sell crops grown on organic farms in Monterey County.