News Release

VNA, CANCER SOCIETY TO OFFER
CANCER EDUCATION PROGRAM

April 13, 2005 — The Visiting Nurses Association of Venango County and the American Cancer Society will offer the cancer society’s “I Can Cope” educational series during VNA’s next several Cancer Support Group meetings.

I Can Cope is for cancer patients, family members and others who wish to learn more about living well with cancer.

All five meetings will be at 7 pm the fourth Tuesday of the month beginning April 26 at Second Presbyterian Church, West First and Reed streets, Oil City. Here is the schedule and the topics that will be addressed:

• April 26 – Learning About Cancer and Cancer Treatment, presented by Barb Anderson, RN, UPMC Northwest oncology program manager.
• May 24 – Relieving Cancer Pain, presented by Lynn Smith, RN, of VNA.
• June 28 – Taking Charge of Money Matters, presented by attorney/financial advisor Kemp Scales of Titusville.
• July 26 – Nutritional Well Being, presented by Calvin and Paula Bickel, owners of God’s Little Garden, a local health food store.
• August 23 – Celebration of Life, presented by VNA social workers Jane Byham and Valerie Motter, who are I Can Cope facilitators.

Individuals can register or learn more about this free series of educational programs by calling the VNA office at 814-678-1111.