March 24, 2006

UNM discussion on family support for cancer to be Saturday

The Comadre A Comadre Project at UNM will present “How Cancer Affects You and Your Loved Ones” on Saturday, March 25. The two-hour panel discussion will focus on drawing the strengths of cancer patient families together for loving support. The event will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the Monte Vista Christian Church, 3501 Campus Blvd. NE, Albuquerque.

UNM presentors are Dr. Estella Martinez, associate professor, Individual, Family and Community Education; Patricia Telles, team leader, Children’s Psychiatric Hospital and Irene Monje, case worker, Programs for Children. The Comadre A Comadre Project is a UNM College of Education health education initiative.

English and Spanish translation will be provided. There is no cost and a light snack will be provided. Childcare is available upon request. To register call 242-1222.

The Comadre A Comadre Support Group and St. Joseph Community Health are sponsors of the event.

Posted by scarr at March 24, 2006 10:18 AM