Community Health Forums
Community Health Forums are sponsored by the Salem Hospital Foundation. All forums are held in Wedel Auditorium in the basement of Salem Hospital.

Treating Osteoporosis-Related Fractures: How Vertebroplasty May Help
Osteoporosis can make even the simplest tasks, such as gardening, walking and playing with grandchildren, a challenge. Julie York, M.D., a neurosurgeon recently relocated to Salem from Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, will discuss this potentially debilitating condition and innovative treatments that can help treat back pain safely and effectively (see story at right). Free. Call (503) 561-5639 to register.
Thursday, Sept. 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
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Breast Cancer
Survivorship begins at diagnosis, the moment your battle with cancer begins, and continues through treatment and beyond. Living with cancer is an experience that can affect every aspect of your life. Come learn about the physiological effects of stress, its impact on your body, mind and spirit, and ways to combat these effects to improve your quality of life. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursday, Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.
5:30-7 p.m., Open House
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Diabetes Update: What's New and What's Coming in Type 2 Diabetes?
Nancy Bohannon, M.D., will present the latest discoveries in new medications and devices for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. A renowned speaker on diabetes topics, she is the Director of Clinical Research at the Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Thursday, Nov. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
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Getting Through the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One
If you have ever experienced the death of a loved one, you are invited to join us for an evening of remembrance, refl ection, shared experience, strength and hope. The program includes an introduction to bereavement education and, most importantly, caring support. Free. No registration is required. For more information, call the Pastoral Care office at 503-561-5562.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
COM Conference Rooms

Annual Women's Health Forum: Women and Nutrition
Join us for our annual women's health forum featuring Elizabeth Somer, M.A., registered dietitian, and author of nine books and more than 300 magazine articles. Somer will share her expert knowledge on the nutrition challenges women face today and give advice on how to point yourself in the right direction for a healthier life. Free. Call 503-561-5639 to register.
Monday, Jan. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
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