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August 2020 UW Medicine/ Northwest Hospital and Medical Center Lymphedema Support Group Meeting

August 8, 2020 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

On August 8, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m, come learn from Sherry Lebed Davis, founder of Healthy-Steps (formerly called the Lebed Method) and hear about its history and purpose.? Healthy-Steps can reduce many of the symptoms of Lymphedema by reducing fluid build-up in effected tissues, leaving participants with improved mobility, increased energy, and a more positive attitude.? Healthy-Steps is an exercise and movement program done to great music so get ready to sample some fun moves.

From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Vivian Foxx, MSW, LICSW, our Facilitator will lead a group discussion where we can share our stories, experiences, and thoughts. Welcome to all Lymphedema patients, caregivers, therapists, medical professionals, or others involved in Lymphedema care.

Below are instructions for downloading and using the ZOOM portal.? For online security purposes, this will be a moderated discussion with a doorkeeper.? You will be allowed to ?enter? the discussion once the moderator, Basha Brownstein, Cancer Lifeline?s Community Program Manager grants access.? So please be prepared to wait until she permits you ?in the room.?? If possible, please register in advance following the instructions below.

 

STEPS to download and use ZOOM

Download link for computer: https://zoom.us/download

Download instructions for smartphone:

Go to the app store on your phone
Search ?ZOOM?
Download app for your type of phone (android or apple)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtdeGsqj4jn-R2Si6jp7Z00o92Um7Zhg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

For dial in:

Call 1-253-215-8782, Enter meeting ID 950-284-459 press #, then #

Details

Date:
August 8, 2020
Time:
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

ZOOM Video Conferencing Assisted Support Group Meeting
Bellevue, WA United States + Google Map
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Organizers

Vivian Foxx, MSW, LICSW, Support Group Facilitator
Basha Brownstein, Community Program Manager, Cancer Lifeline