Community Involvement

Lymphoma - Help Write the Final Chapter

Submitted Thu, 2011-11-03 07:43

Will you help write the final chapter?
Join Dr. David Alberts, Director of the Arizona Cancer Center, and Dr. Thomas Miller, national leading expert in Lymphoma research and treatment, to hear the exciting news of what could become The Final Chapter on Lymphoma. The incidence of Lymphomas has grown at a staggering rate of 80% in the last 30 years becoming the 5th most common cancer reported. Learn what needs to be done to fight Lymphoma and how you can take part in changing medical history.

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Volunteer to Help an Older Adult Who Needs One-on-one Support

Submitted Tue, 2011-11-01 10:40

Duet: Partners in Health and Aging, is a non-profit, interfaith, Phoenix-based organization offering a variety of excellent services to the community since 1981. They are always seeking volunteers (see below). In addition, physician's offices can enhance and extend care for their patients by utilizing Duet's services.

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MCMS Members Answering the Call to Help

Submitted Tue, 2011-10-11 15:21
Virgil Grumbling, MD
Victor Harrison, MD
Richard Daley, MD
Paul Petelin, MD
Michael Grossman, MD
Marvin Goldstein, MD
Herb Winograd, MD
Frederick Kogan, MD
Francisco Pena, MD
Barbara Garcia, MD

The Arizona Coalition for Tomorrow (ACT) Health Fair was held on September 24, 2011. Working with businesses, government and educational leaders, and partnering with organizations like Maricopa County Medical Society (MCMS), ACT organizes this all-volunteer event to serve at-risk children that are eligible for metropolitan Phoenix Head Start programs, but lack appropriate medical clearances. Services include dental, eye, hearing and asthma screenings, lead testing, TB tests, physicals, blood tests, immunizations, vision screenings and nutrition information.

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