Educational Programs and Events
Ongoing at M. D. Anderson
- 1st Monday of Every Month
Place ... of wellness 101: An Introduction to Integrative Medicine
Physical healing is only part of the puzzle. This informative presentation will introduce the benefits of the programs offered at Place ... of wellness to both patients and their caregivers. A tour of our facilities will be given, as well as a discussion on evidence-based research of symptom management.
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Place ... of wellness Main Campus - 2nd Monday of Every Month
Finding Reliable Health Information
In this presentation, learn from our health education specialist, how to navigate Web sites, evaluate natural products for quality and safety and, most importantly, how to discuss complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) with your doctor. This talk offers valuable resources to help you learn how to research supplements or therapies that may help manage your side effects.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Place ... of wellness Main Campus - Every Tuesday
Singers Needed for Cancer Survivors Choir: The Celebration Singers
A choral music group for adult cancer survivors is forming at Place ... of wellness. Recent studies have shown that group singing has positive impacts on improving mood, coping strategies, pain management and other health benefits. The choir is led by Michael M. Richardson, M.T.-BC, music therapist at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. If you are an adult cancer survivor who enjoys singing, this is the choir for you! Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Place ... of wellness in the Ambulatory Clinical Building
For more information, contact Michael at 713-563-0858. - Every Friday
Hatha Yoga
Stretch your mind as well as your body by learning the postures, breathing exercises and meditation which comprise the practice of yoga.
Time: 12 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Place ... of wellness in the Main Building, near the Aquarium (R1.2000)
For more information, contact the Place ... of wellness at 713-794-4700. - Day Varies by Event
Place ... of wellness Nutrition Programs
M. D. Anderson clinical dieticians are teaching a variety of nutrition programs at the Place ... of wellness for all interested patients, caregivers and guests. Refer to the Place ... of wellness calendar for a complete schedule of nutrition programs.
Nutrition opportunities include:
Nutrition Lectures
Guest Chef
Herbal Lecture Series
Weight Management Class
Individual Consult Opportunities
National and International Conferences
7th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update
During this comprehensive conference, renowned faculty will present a clinically relevant overview of the latest information on natural supplements and nutritional medicine with an emphasis on disease states. Physicians, nurses and other health care professionals will be given evidence-based information to make clinically relevant supplement and nutritional recommendations.
Date: January 21-24, 2010
Location: Paradise Point Resort
San Diego, California
For more information, visit the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine site.
Local Conferences and Lectures
Esalen Institute's The Heart of Healing - A Transformation Retreat for Clinicians
This retreat will explore the inner tradition of healing and a contemplative approach to medicine that revitalizes the spirit and renews passion for the healer's work. This approach recognizes and supports the pivotal role that the healer's personal resilience plays in fostering the healing of both the patient and themselves.
This innovative workshop will include:
- Informal didactics reviewing recent advances in the neuroscience of compassion, consciousness, and integrative physiology
- Guided mind-body practices, including Tibetan yoga
- Contemplative clinical skills that can enliven our work as healers
- Conversations as we explore our work as healers
For more information, call 831-667-3005 or visit the Esalen Institute site.
Courses and Classes
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Integrative Medicine Program 2009 Fall CIM Course
Integrating Body, Mind & Spirit: A Patient-Centered Approach
This course is designed to provide an overview of the major therapies offered through the Integrative Medicine Program and its clinical delivery facility, Place ... of wellness. Course information will specifically focus on integrative approaches which can be used to enhance conventional treatment outcomes. Specific clinical recommendations and resources for referral will be provided. See scheduled sessions below. All classes will be held in the Ambulatory Care Building in the Telehealth Classroom (ACB1.2345), with the exception of the October 22nd class, which will be held in the Faculty Center Towers (PAT 4143 room 3 and 4144 room 6).
- September 3, 2009
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine by Dr. Kay Garcia and Meide Liu - September 10, 2009
Compassion and Empathy by Dr. Jim Duffy - September 24
Sitting and Dynamic Mind-Body Techniques by Dr. Alejandro Chaoul - October 1, 2009
Nutrition and Supplements by Dr. Wendy Demark-Wahnefried - October 8, 2009
Massage Therapy for the Cancer Patient by Sat-Siri Sumler - October 22, 2009
Music Therapy by Michael Richardson and Ingrid Sevy - October 29, 2009
Physical Activity for Cancer Patients by Dr. Karen Basen-Engquist - November 12, 2009
Healing Touch by Dr. Diane Wardell
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Online Continuing Education Series
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a new online Continuing Education Series on complementary and alternative medicine. This CME series is free.
For more information, visit NCCAM.
Other Educational Offerings
Internship and Observer Program in Integrative and Complementary Medicine
M. D. Anderson's Integrative Medicine Program is committed to providing educational opportunities and training for existing and future health care professionals in the area of integrative medicine by offering an excellent internship and observer program.
Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students with a concentration and interest in health education, complementary and integrative medicine or community and public health may apply for a full-time internship. Our observer program is designed for national and international healthcare professionals and clinicians interested in learning more about integrative medicine in a comprehensive cancer center.
For more information, visit the Integrative Medicine Program Internship and Observer Program page.
Complementary and Integrative Medicine Topics from Patient Education Office
M. D. Anderson's Patient Education Office collaborates with clinical staff to provide cancer patients, caregivers and the general public with accurate, reliable information to help them make intelligent decisions about cancer care.
Patient Education (PE) Online is a database on the M. D. Anderson intranet that gives M. D. Anderson faculty and staff access to the latest information for patients and families on cancer diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Some information available on the PE Online intranet site has been made available on Patient Education's public Web site, including topics in complementary and integrative medicine.