Published on September 16, 2016

Pardee Hospital to Host UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn Series

"Colorectal Cancer: The Role of Vitamin D, Calcium and Low-Dose Aspirin" Interactive Telehealth Lecture Will Be Held Friday, Sept. 30

Pardee Hospital will host a free UNC Cancer Network Lunch and Learn videoconference series for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers. The first session, "Colorectal Cancer: The Role of Vitamin D, Calcium and Low-Dose Aspirin," will take place on Friday, Sept. 30 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Pardee Hospital's video conference room. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.

An RSVP is required to attend; contact Carol Brown, cancer program and physician CME coordinator, at 828-696-1341 or carol.brown@pardeehospital.org to reserve your space. Free lunch with be provided to attendees who register at least a week in advance.

Upcoming topics include:

  • Friday, Oct. 28: Finding Reliable Cancer Support Resources

  • Friday, Nov. 18: Cancer and Blood Clots: Understanding Your Risk

  • Friday, Dec. 9: Finding Hope in the Midst of Living with Cancer

For more information about the lectures, visit http://unclineberger.org/unccn/events/lunch-and-learn-lectures.

Pardee Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital founded in 1953 and is managed by UNC Health Care. The hospital is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee Hospital has several locations separate from the main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, two urgent care locations and five orthopedic clinics. For more information or to find a physician, visit www.pardeehospital.org.

Upcoming Events

  • Joint Replacement Patient Orientation

    Patients scheduled for a total knee or hip replacement surgery learn how to prepare for a joint replacement, day of surgery expectations, learn about the hospital experience, discuss discharge planning and more.

  • Walk-In Wednesdays Hiring Event

    This event is open to all candidates who are interested in Pardee as a career destination. Candidates may walk in to apply for jobs.

  • Mammo on the Go Screening Event

    Pardee's mobile mammography unit offers appointments at on-site screenings throughout Western NC.

  • Grow with Pardee: New Grad RN Career Event

    If you are a registered nurse student who is graduating in December, we invite you to join us for this opportunity to visit the hospital, meet our leaders, and ask career path questions.

  • Labor and Birth Class

    Expectant parents learn to prepare for the challenges of birth, including the labor and delivery process, relaxation and breathing techniques, positioning and comfort measures. A tour of the Women's and Children's Center is included.

More Events

Media Contact

For media inquiries and to arrange interviews, please contact:

Jen Rutan Heatherly

Corporate Communications and Public Relations Officer

PardeeCommunications@unchealth.unc.edu 

(828) 698-7188