Upcoming Event:
2010 Kalamazoo County Relay for Life
May 22, 2010 held at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Once again our practice will be hosting a booth at this worthwhile event. We will have
staff available to answer gastroenterological specific questions, also, have information,
prizes, and fundraising opportunities for the American Cancer Society.
This is also the 3rd Annual "Revved About Cancer Auto Show" held at the Relay for Life site.
If interested in participating in our Auto Show
Please go to our "Contact Us" page and request more information and/or
a "pre-registration" form.
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Kalamazoo Colorectal Cancer Awareness Network (KCRAN)
The Third Annual Colorectal Cancer Awareness Health Fair
was held on
Saturday, March 6th 2010
from 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m.
Event Location
The Gilmore Center at Bronson Methodist Hospital
The Schedule of Events included the following:
DaVinci Robot
"Mock" Procedure Room
Blood Pressure Clinic
Health Risk Assessment/Scheduling Opportunities and Benefits Verifications 10:00 a.m. - FREE Hemocult Testing Kits
Lifestyle workshops including Massage Therapy,
Nutritional/Cooking workshops, and a variety of healthy Fitness Programs
Speaker Schedule included:
Kim Nguyen, M.D. - Gastroenterologist
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
Additional Programs Included the Following:
Orhan Atay, M.D. - Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Derek Quinn. PhD - Pharmaceutical Viewpoints
Kelly Smith (Genetic Counseling)
Mohammed Zafar, M.D. (Chemo induces neuropathy)
Jay Morris of 590KZO also was on air with a "Live Remote Broadcast"
We thank the following sponsors who had informational booths
to provide the public at the event:
West Michigan Cancer Center, American Cancer Society, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Gastroenterology of Southwest Michigan, Kalamazoo Endoscopy Center, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Home Instead for Senior Care, United Nursing Service, Apria/Coram Specialty Infusion, Gluten Free Kitchen, Bronson Dietary, MSU Extension, Lending Hands, Hospice of SW Michigan, Wright & Filippis, Mohammed Zafar, M.D., Quinn & Westlake Pharmacy, Kazoo Books, Everest Institute, YMCA, West Hills Athletic Club and The Cancer Project
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO KCRAN
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2009 RELAY FOR LIFE Pictures
Ask a Nurse Booth
2nd Annual Revved About Cancer Car Show Pics
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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!
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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!