The North Fork Breast Health Coalition will host its second annual “Integrative Approaches to Breast Cancer Care” seminar Saturday, Jan. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, 1830 West Main Street, Riverhead.
The seminar is geared to breast cancer patients, survivors and thrivers, the organization said, and will include presentations from physicians and medical professionals affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone and Stony Brook Cancer Center, organizers said. The program will also include discussions with natural health care practitioners on topics including acupuncture, nutrition and herbs, meditation, reiki and yoga.
Admission is free, but RSVP is required by email at nfbreasthealth@gmail.com, the organization said.
The North Fork Breast Health Coalition is an all-volunteer nonprofit that supports local breast cancer patients through programs including Helping Hand grants and a Stage IV Support Fund. The group also offers free services such as gentle yoga, massage therapy, reflexology, acupuncture, reiki and its “Strength for Life” exercise program, and provides access to the Rita Duva Boutique for wigs, scarves, hats, prosthetics and related items.
More information is available at northforkbreasthealth.org, and by email at nfbreasthealth@gmail.com.
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