Pardee UNC Health Care to Host Free “Cancer Conversations” Webinar on Friday, October 26

Pardee UNC Health Care will continue “Cancer Conversations,” a monthly educational webinar series in partnership with UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, onFriday, Oct. 26 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Pardee’s Video Conference Room, located at 800 N. Justice Street. This month’s webinar topic is “Understanding Breast Cancer.” The program is free and open to the public. Kristalyn Gallagher, D.O., FACOS, surgical director of the UNC Breast Center and section chief of breast surgery at UNC School of Medicine, will share how breast cancer develops and factors that may increase your risk. She will also discuss signs and symptoms and how to manage your fears.

To RSVP, contact Carol Brown, cancer program and physician CME coordinator, at 828-696-1341 or carol.brown@unchealth.unc.edu. For more information about the webinars, visitunclineberger.org/unccn/community-events/cancer-conversations

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.