Tag: American Cancer Society
When Cancer Hits Home: A Teenager’s Tale
No one ever ever expects to hear the words, “you have cancer.” Especially as a teenager. But unfortunately for all too many, it happens. The unfortunate thing about cancer is that it does not discriminate. Young, old, black, white, human, canine, feline–cancer knows no bounds. You certainly don’t expect to hear those words when you [...]
ASO Brings Healing Power Of Music To Community
The Annapolis Symphony is excited to launch its newest outreach initiative Music Heals, a health and wellness program in which the ASO will partner with local community organizations to bring the transformative power of live music to those in need in healthcare facilities and schools serving children with learning differences. The ASO and its community partners [...]
Pascal Center To Hold Fall Fest
The Pascal Senior Activity Center will host a Fall Fest with a plant, book, and bake sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at the center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie. The public is invited to attend. Proceeds from the sale of fall plants, assorted baked goods, and gently used books will benefit [...]
AAMC Wins Another Honor
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted its Outstanding Achievement Award to Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) DeCesaris Cancer Institute as a result of surveys performed during 2011. AAMC is one of a select group of 106 currently accredited and newly accredited cancer programs across the United States. [...]
