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Evening of Hope raises $170,000 for
Center for Translational Cancer Research
At the Evening of Hope Celebration Oct. 13, more than 200 guests joined The Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute to celebrate 15 years of the Cancer Center with friends and supporters raising $170,000 for the Center for Translational Cancer Research. Guests heard from
scientists in the CTCR about their groundbreaking
research and discoveries in gene editing, breast
cancer, ovarian and colon cancer research. Founded
in 2002, the Friends of the Helen F. Graham Cancer
Center & Research Institute is a volunteer organization
working in cooperation with the clinical staff of the
Graham Cancer Center to help fund programs that
enhance the patient care experience, support cancer
research, and provide public education on prevention,
early detection and treatment of cancer.
For more information about joining the Friends or supporting its mission, call 302-327-3305 or email: FriendsHFGCC@ChristianaCare.org. 
Happy New Year!
| Events
February 23
Perioperative Nursing Conference
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Christiana Care’s Perioperative Professional Value Council invites you to the 11th annual Perioperative Perspective: Latest Trends and Practices with national speakers and breakout sessions on important current topics. The conference is for nursing professionals, student nurses and surgical technicians. CNE credits will be offered. For more information, contact Starr Fields at sfields@christianacare.org.
March 2
30th Annual Update in Cardiology
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
For more information, contact the office of CME at 302-623-3882 or cme@christianacare.org. Register at https://reg.planetreg.com/ UpdateInCardiology2019.
March 7
The Swank Center Annual Symposium
8 a.m. – noon, John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
The “Caring for a Vulnerable Population,” conference is intended to increase your knowledge in the management of persons with dementia. Presentations by our experts plus a panel discussion will explore the challenges for medical, home, and safety issues for those with dementia. Appropriate for clinicians and support staff who care for those with dementia in various care settings. For more information contact Cyndy Fanning at cfanning@christianacare.org.
March 9
23rd Annual Diabetes Update
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
Lectures using both didactic and case-based scenarios will cover topics designed to provide
an update on diabetes management and diabetes-related comorbidities. Directed at primary care physicians, endocrinologists,
and nurses, nationally recognized faculty will examine new ADA guidelines/cardiovascular, and practical issues across the broad spectrum of diabetes. CME, pharmacy and nursing credits are anticipated.For more information call 302-623-3882.
March 28
Leslie and Edward M. Goldenberg, M.D. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Lectureship
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center.
April 19
7th Annual Neurovascular Symposium
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center
For more information, contact the office of CME at 302-623-3882 or cme@christianacare.org
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