UPCOMING EVENT!!!
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Kalamazoo Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network (KCRAN)
Presents The Third Annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness Health Fair
Event Date and Time
Saturday, March 6th 2010
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Event Location
The Gilmore Center at Bronson Methodist Hospital
Event Schedule
10:00 a.m Event Kick Off
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. DaVinci Robot will be available for viewing - Main Lobby
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. "Mock" Procedure Room - Lower Level Class RM 2
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic - Main Lobby
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Health Risk Assessment/Scheduling Opportunities and Benefits Verifications (Bronson, GSM, & BCBS) - Lower Level Class RM 3A
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FREE Hemocult Testing Kits at the Borgess Booth
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Lifestyle workshops (Schedule to be posted) (Class RM 4 A/B & 3B) Includes: Massage Therapy, Nutritional/Cooking workshops, and much, much more!!
Main Auditorium Schedule
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Kim Nguyen, M.D. - Gastroenterologist
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION:
Bill Krasean - Retired Health Editor of Kalamazoo Gazette
Julie Mack - Journalist, Kalamazoo Gazette
Heidi S. Gjersoe, M.D. - Gastroenterologist
Kelly Smith - NP-C, MSN, AOCN Genetic Counselor
Jean Thompson - (American Cancer Society)
Orhan Atay, M.D. - Pediatric Gastroenterologist
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Orhan Atay, M.D. - Pediatric Gastroenterologist
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Derek Quinn. PhD - Pharmaceutical Viewpoints
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Kelly Smith (Genetic Counseling)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mohammed Zafar, M.D. (Chemo induces neuropathy)
590KZO, will be airing a "Live Remote Broadcast"
Visit the following sponsors and gather more information on this important health topic: West Michigan Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Borgess Medical Center, Gastroenterology of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo Endoscopy Center, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Boston Scientific, Home Instead for Senior Care, United Nursing Service, Apria/Coram Specialty Infusion, Opes Organic Foods, Bronson Dietary, MSU Extension, Lending Hands, Hospice of SW Michigan, Wright & Filippis, Mohammed Zafar, M.D., Quinn & Westlake Pharmacy, Kazoo Books, Everest Institute and more!!!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO KCRAN
2009 RELAY FOR LIFE Pictures
Ask a Nurse Booth
2nd Annual Revved About Cancer Car Show Pics
Pictures from 2008 Relay for Life
Once again held at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, once again the overall event met its fundraising goals!
Relay Booth 2008 Relay Ask a Nurse and Activities
1st Annual Revved About Cancer Show
A great fundraising opportunity with great wheels!
Thanks again to all our team members and their friends and families who supported us again this year. We look forward to 2009 more activities, more cancer education information, and the 2nd Annual Revved About Cancer Car Show. See you next year!
Relay for Life 2007 was held at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo in Portage, Michigan. The American Cancer Society successfully raised the needed funds to support those suffering with; recovering from; or having survived some type of cancer. The ACS – Lights the Way in their Hope for a Cure.
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GSM – KEC Team Booth |
The Survivors Starting Archway |
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Survivors Walk |
Dr. Webb getting soaked for a good cause! |
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Dr. Webb and Dr. Gushurt supporting the event! |
Hope for All! |
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Raising funds for a CURE! |
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Thank you to all who participated and we look forward to next year! We surpassed our fundraising goal for 2007. So let’s beat it even more for next year!