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The holidays are sometimes said to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” However, it sometimes falls short of that claim, and it can be especially stressful for people

Sayde Alexandrescu, MSES, MSYT, RYT, ACSM-CEP, exercise program specialist at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, discusses what patients need to know about our upcoming six-week workshop, Intro to Pelvic Floor

Sayde Alexandrescu, MSES, MSYT, RYT, ACSM-CEP, exercise program specialist at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, discusses what patients need to know about our newest class, Breath Techniques for Stress Management,

Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States. Dr. Thomas Richardson, urologist with Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Urology, and Dr. Jessica
Mona Cook, BSN, RN, CBCN, care coordinator at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, discusses cancer survivorship services available to patients. What is cancer survivorship support? Cancer survivorship support is a

Jennifer Zach, cancer survivor, coach, somatics practitioner, and author of “Somatic Awareness: Leading with Body Intelligence”, discusses somatic awareness, how it can benefit patients and much more. What is somatic

When it comes to breast cancer and breast cancer screening, there are various myths about screening methods, radiation exposure, family history and more. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Therese Michels, manager of St. Luke’s Breast and Bone Health, joins Dr. Arnold to dispel some common myths about mammograms and breast cancer screening.

Sheri Plough, chair yoga instructor at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, discusses chair yoga, how it can benefit patients and much more. What is chair yoga? Chair yoga is a

Lisa Hanigan, yoga instructor at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, discusses meditation, how it can benefit patients and much more. What is meditation? Meditation is a way to calm your
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