Events for Tuesday Dec. 8, 2009

21st Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A free educational event. The theme of this year’s conference is “Simplify.”

Chemotherapy Orientation Class
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learn about chemotherapy and taking care of yourself during your cancer treatment.

Parkinson's Disease Support Group
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Find support and education about Parkinson's disease.

Getting in Shape After Baby
Registration Open
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Bring baby and practice movements to regain core stability and strength. This 6 week series of classes is targeted to new moms who are just beginning to exercise after pregnancy. Moms should be at least 6 weeks but not greater than 3 months postpartum when beginning class. If you experienced a cesarean birth, please bring medical clearance from your physician to exercise.

Out of the Blue, A Capella Group
(Part of the series Concerts at Duke University Hospital)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a concert in Duke University Hospital's North Lobby.

Weight Loss Surgery Tuesday Information Seminar
Registration Open
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Attend the Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center information seminar to see if weight loss surgery is right for you.

Triangle Amputee Support Group (TAS)
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join the Triangle Amputee Support Group to find support and encouragement from people dealing with similar challenges.

LASIK Seminar Series -- Durham
Registration Open
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn about the latest laser vision correction technologies and find out which one is right for you.

Breast Cancer Support Group
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Duke Raleigh Cancer Center is offering a breast cancer support group designed for any breast cancer patient. The group provides a place where patients can meet others going through similar experiences and can gain support and friendship. This is an informal group that meets the 2nd Tuesday night each month from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

My Head is Killing Me! Managing Headaches and Migraines
Registration Open
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8, 7pm-8:30pm
Timothy A. Collins, MD
Explore ways to manage headaches with medications, herbal supplements, and behavior changes.

Tour The Birth Place at Durham Regional Hospital
Registration Open
7:00 p.m.
To help prepare for the delivery of your baby Durham Regional Hospital provides tours of The Birth Place.

Look Good, Feel Better
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
This support group works with female cancer patients to improve their outward appearance and therefore, improve their self-confidence and personal perception.