Five months after attending the Second Annual Lymphedema Retreat, I have returned to Harmony Hill with the question: What difference has it made? Harmony Hill, a destination for Cancer Programs and Wellness Education (www.harmonyhill.org), is closed for another gathering at the moment, but I am staying nearby and will walk over again to retrace steps. … Continue reading A Patient Reflects on Harmony Hill Lymphedema Retreat
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2015 Lymphedema Retreat at Harmony Hill Another Huge Success!
Lynn Fass, patient educator and NWLC Board President shared a brief synopsis of the retreat: Julie and I feel the Retreat was a huge success. Many expressed that it was "life changing". It brought tears to my eyes when I sat in the Harmony Hill Circle of 23 women living with lymphedema. What an awesome support … Continue reading 2015 Lymphedema Retreat at Harmony Hill Another Huge Success!
2015 Lymphedema Retreat at Harmony Hill Another Huge Success!
Lynn Fass, patient educator and NWLC Board President shared a brief synopsis of the retreat: Julie and I feel the Retreat was a huge success. Many expressed that it was "life changing". It brought tears to my eyes when I sat in the Harmony Hill Circle of 23 women living with lymphedema. What an awesome … Continue reading 2015 Lymphedema Retreat at Harmony Hill Another Huge Success!
NWLC Board Members presentations about Lymphedema
The Northwest Lymphedema Center's patient education program is expanding by way of presentations being presented through the auspices of the Seattle Chapter of Cancer Lifeline, also a non-profit which serves cancer patients and their families.
Cathy Bates brings Public Focus to Lymphedema Treatment
Actress Cathy Bates recently appeared on The Doctors television show to discuss her own lymphedema experience and how it was addressed. Her interview appears on the the show's website and can be viewed here.
Outstanding Success at the Lymphedema Retreat at Harmony Hill
Lynn Fass, patient educator and NWLC Board President shared a brief synopsis of the retreat: Julie and I feel the Retreat was a huge success. Many expressed that it was "life changing". It brought tears to my eyes when I sat in the Harmony Hill Circle of 23 women living with lymphedema. What an awesome support … Continue reading Outstanding Success at the Lymphedema Retreat at Harmony Hill
The Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA) is gaining momentum in Congress!
The Northwest Lymphedema Center is proud to endorse the Lymphedema Treatment Act. Many of our board members also participate individually in the grass-roots movement supporting this legislation.
Self-Advocacy Class for Lymphedema Patients
OVERCOME OBSTACLES Understand Lymphedema. Know your resources. Learn to be your own best advocate.
Local patient advocates advance the Lymphedema Treatment Act in the US Congress
The Movement is Growing The WA-State team of lymphedema patient advocates is building a grassroots team to help pass the LTA. Read their story of how they worked with their WA representatives and how you can help. . .
Event in Support of the Lymphedema Treatment Act
NWLC co-hosted an event with JoViPak to raise awareness and to support the LTA on June 3rd 2014. The bill’s lead sponsor, Rep. DaveReichert, and Rep. Adam Smith, whose district includes the NWLC, spoke about the urgent need to pass this critical legislation. We are grateful to the 22 patients whose active participation put “a face … Continue reading Event in Support of the Lymphedema Treatment Act