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Pardee Podcasts – Radio Rounds, Breast Center

Monday, January 30th, 2012

We are excited to bring a new health care experience to radio and podcasts with a brand new show, Radio Rounds. George Henry from WTZQ AM 1600 is on the road visiting Pardee Hospital doctors and facilities. Learning about what state of the art services are available at Pardee. The show is recorded in an NPR type format and will also be available in the form of a television show on BRCC-tv.

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Women share stories of survival with Times-News

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Last Thursday, the three women recently named the 2011 Pardee Hospital Foundation Women of Hope spoke with the Time-News. They recieved this honor at the Pardee Foundation’s annual Women Helping Women events. You can find the entire article here.

Women of Hope

Pardee Hospital Foundation is pleased to honor women in our community for sharing their stories of courage, determination and will, as they have faced cancer and other diseases.

The Women of Hope display was created to highlight these very women. This display is a collection of over 30 photographic portraits, each with a personal statement. This display has grown over the years and is permanently housed in the lobby of Kayden Radiation Oncology Center and the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center.

There are traveling exhibits in English and Spanish that are available for short-term display at area businesses and other locations. If you are interested in hosting the traveling exhibit, please email debbie.patrick@pardeehospital.org.

Breast cancer support group holds Celebration of Life ceremony

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Pardee’s breast cancer support group, Breast Friends Forever, held a special Celebration of Life ceremony on Oct. 27 at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee. This was the second annual ceremony which celebrates women who have overcome issues related to breast cancer and survivorship.

Kristy Capps, Breast Care Navigator and support group facilitator, led the group of 28 women in a special balloon release using biodegradable balloons. Attendees were also treated to manicures and pedicures, performed by cosmetology students from Blue Ridge Community College and chair massages by local massage therapists, Jennifer Chason and Joy Young.

“Cancer is not a battle that is won in a single day. It is an intense voyage that can cause those in its path to become exhausted and grow weary. The Celebration of Life is an annual event to reenergize and reinvigorate our breast cancer survivors. We do our very best to make our survivors feel special and genuinely cared for by providing a relaxing, celebratory environment. This event is a great way to collectively allow these amazing women to celebrate life and the blessings of each day,” said Kristy Capps,

RN III, BSN, CBPN-IC, Breast Care Navigator at the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee.

The Breast Friends Forever support group meets monthly at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee and is open to women who currently have breast cancer or have previously been treated for the disease. The group is free and open to the public. For more information about this support group, contact Kristy Capps at (828) 698-7334.

The Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center is a division of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee Hospital, a comprehensive cancer program accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center is also one of 17 breast centers in the nation and the only breast center in North Carolina to be recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC). The center offers a full range of advanced treatment and diagnostic services, performed by highly qualified cancer specialists. Services include surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, advanced radiology and laboratory diagnostic support and clinical treatment trials. Community education programs, cancer screenings, support groups and holistic patient and family support are available.

Pardee Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Our cancer patients are more than just patients.

We know that cancer can come with endless tests, chemotherapy and radiation, but at Pardee it comes with the full support and expertise of our dedicated cancer team. We support you at every stage, from the friendly receptionist who welcomes you to our comprehensive cancer center, to the nurse who gives you a warm blanket, to our board-certified physicians who treat you like a member of their family. It’s not the treatments or the surgeries you will remember, it’s the staff that helped heal your disease and give you peace of mind. You are more than just a cancer patient to us and our experienced team.

The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee is Henderson County’s only comprehensive community hospital cancer program and is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Only one in four hospitals that treat cancer receive this special approval, which recognizes programs that offer the best in cancer care. In 2009, Pardee was the only hospital in North Carolina to receive the Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award, one of only 82 in the nation. Additional accreditations and affiliations include:

American College of Radiology in Radiation Oncology (Pardee is one of only two centers in the state of North Carolina accredited by the ACR)

American College of Radiology in Mammography, MRI and Ultrasound Services

Association of Community Cancer Centers

Southeast Cancer Control Consortium/ National Cancer Institute

National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

From our advanced technology and research trials to our compassionate and expert staff of cancer specialists, the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee is positioned to deliver the highest quality of care.

Carol Burke, AA, CTR, designated as Commission on Cancer-Trained Consultant

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Carol Burke, AA, CTR, was recently designated as a Commission on Cancer-Trained Consultant. Burke was selected out of a total of 60 applicants throughout the nation by the Commission on Cancer (CoC).

The CoC-Trained Consultant is available to hospitals that are seeking their initial accreditation with the CoC as well as assist hospitals that are preparing to be resurveyed by analyzing and evaluating their cancer program’s compliance with CoC standards.

“The entire cancer program at Pardee is indebted to Ms. Burke for her contributions to the care of the cancer patient,” said Thomas Eisenhauer, M.D., F.A.C.S., Chairman of the Cancer Committee at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee. “We frequently receive commendations during the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer’s review of our data because of her diligence and expertise. She has been chosen to be part of a select group of individuals to receive some additional training by the Commission on Cancer to help other cancer programs become better. She also will consult with hospitals who wish to start a cancer program and essentially be responsible for building the system for that facility. By doing these consultations, she will develop additional knowledge and experience that will even further enhance her skills and effectiveness in our hospital here locally.”

Burke has been with Pardee for 23 years and serves as the Cancer Program Coordinator at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Pardee.

Pardee recognized as Top Fundraising Relay For Life Team in Western North Carolina

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

Pardee was recently recognized as the Top Fundraising Relay For Life Team in Western North Carolina. This is the second year that Pardee has been recognized as the top fundraiser based on the 27 relay events held in the Western North Carolina region.

“Pardee being the largest fundraiser for Relay in the WNC region is a testament to how dedicated we are in the fight against cancer. It also shows the incredible teamwork that the associates of Pardee Hospital are known for. Being able to work together to make our Relay successful gives us a sense of accomplishment, and being able to celebrate with our team members and support our cancer survivors at the event makes all of the hard work even more meaningful,” said Carol Burke, AA, CTR, Cancer Program Coordinator and Physician CME Coordinator at Pardee.

This year, Pardee raised over $48,000 for Relay For Life and surpassed their total of fundraising efforts from 2010 by nearly $3,000. Pardee’s Relay For Life fundraising goal for 2012 is $50,000.

October Events at Pardee

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Pardee encourages women to schedule their annual mammogram for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee encourages women who are 40 years of age or older, or women with a family history of breast cancer to schedule their annual mammogram.

According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. The American Cancer Society states that early detection of breast cancer by mammography can lead to a greater range of treatment options.

“The two greatest risk factors for developing breast cancer are age and being female. Unfortunately, there is nothing we can do about these specific risks but we can be proactive and go for our yearly, screening mammograms,” said Kristy Capps, RN III, BSN, CBPN-IC, Breast Care Navigator at the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee.

“Early detection is our best protection. Just a few, quick minutes can be lifesaving.”

Women who receive their annual mammogram at Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee during the month of October will be entered to win one of 20 spa gift baskets.

To schedule an annual mammogram at the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee, please call (828) 698-7334.

Times-News :: Carefree weekend lets patients relax, enjoy

Monday, August 29th, 2011

There is a great article on Camp Liberty on www.blueridgenow.com. To see the whole story, click here.

“Everyone has been so helpful and so supportive,” Donna Overcash said.

The camp “has been fun,” Amy Overcash said. “It’s a way to get away.

“It’s also fun to see the older ladies who have survived,” Donna Overcash said.

Pardee’s Breast Center award :: 1 of 17 in nation

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee has been recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence in the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program (NQMBC). This is the first breast center in North Carolina to receive this recognition and is one of 17 in the nation.

This superior honor is the highest level at which a breast center can be certified and recognizes the Elizabeth Reilly Breast Center at Pardee’s commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast healthcare to patients in their community.