1️⃣ man in 9️⃣ will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. And prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. Infirmary Health encourages all men to use this reminder to set up an annual physical with their primary care physician.
In need of a physician? Find one at https://www.infirmaryhealth.org/medicalclinics
Olivia Claire Ball, M.D., joins Infirmary Cancer Care (ICC) from CHI Saint Joseph Health in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Ball is now accepting patients through referral for radiation oncology. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Washington and Lee University in Richmond, Virginia. She completed her medical doctorate and radiation oncology residency with the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as an internship with Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama.
ICC provides a comprehensive program and streamlined access to care for patients. Their multidisciplinary team of experts collaborate on each patient's case during our renowned weekly tumor conferences; access is also provided to personal cancer navigators, who guide patients every step of the way. ICC has been recognized by the Commission on Cancer for our commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality and multidisciplinary patient care.
Dr. Ball is available to see patients in Mobile and Fairhope. Please schedule referrals and consults by calling 251-435-2273.
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Join us in celebrating Carlotta Maxwell as she rings the bell on the recent completion of her chemotherapy treatments at Infirmary Cancer Care. We are proud of you!
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For the first time since March, the Infirmary Cancer Care Mobile Unit is on the move! On Saturday, the Infirmary Cancer Care team provided free screenings and education at the Krewe of Athena Golf Tournament in Biloxi, benefiting the Pink Heart Funds. The ICC team is thrilled to be on the road once again providing educational resources to our communities.
For more information on ICC or the mobile unit, visit infirmarycancercare.org or call 251-435-CARE.
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Congratulations to Amanda Kennedy on the recent completion of her chemotherapy! We are proud of you!
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🔔 Ring that bell! Congratulations to Ms. Lee on the recent completion of her infusion treatments with Infirmary Cancer Care at North Baldwin Infirmary.
The unique cap that Ms. Lee is wearing is from the Paxman Scalp Cooling System. The Paxman Scalp Cooling system is the only FDA cleared scalp cooling system based upon a randomized clinical trial.
The Paxman Scalp Cooling system is globally recognized as the leading product for hair-loss-prevention during chemotherapy treatment. Infirmary Cancer Care is the only cancer center in the Gulf Coast region to offer the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, which helps patients retain their hair during chemotherapy treatments.
This system is available to Infirmary Cancer Care patients at Mobile Infirmary and North Baldwin Infirmary.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. Currently, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is a 1 in 8 chance.
Infirmary Cancer Care is in your corner, ready to fight with you.
We hope you will join us this month as we bring awareness to this type of cancer as well as support the efforts of the American Cancer Society through their Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Watch this message from Joe Stough, Infirmary Health's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer on why this campaign is incredibly important to him. Donate with us today at https://infirmary.care/RMWP2020
Come enjoy Mobile’s best burger and support a good cause! Infirmary Health and
Callaghan's Irish Social Club are partnering to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign. A portion of the proceeds from purchases made all day, today, October 26 and tomorrow, October 27 will go to support this campaign.
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Good Food. Good Sports. Great Cause!
Join Infirmary Health and Beef'O'Brady's Spanish Fort TONIGHT from 4-8 p.m., for a night benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign. A portion of the proceeds will be donated, so bring the whole family!
Good Food. Good Sports. Great Cause!
Join Infirmary Health and Beef'O'Brady's Spanish Fort on Sunday, October 25, for a night benefitting the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign. A portion of the proceeds will be donated, so bring the whole family!
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🍔 🍺 Receive injection procedures *at cost* AND support a great cause!
Join Infirmary Health and LaBellaRX Weightloss and Aesthetics on Tuesday, October 27, for a fun night benefitting the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Attendees will enjoy yummy food & drink before their procedure appointment while raising awareness for breast cancer!
Schedule your appointment: https://form.jotform.com/202806031982149
Have you had your mammogram this year? What about the amazing women in your life?
🏆 Be a champion – scheduled your screening today, check on your friends and ask them to do the same. Team work makes the dream work!
Getting screened at one of our breast centers is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1️⃣ Schedule an appointment with your doctor and get an order for your breast imaging.
2️⃣ Once you have obtained a referral from your physician, schedule your appointment at one Infirmary Health’s breast imaging centers.
3️⃣ Have your screening and get your results!
The Breast Center at Mobile Infirmary: 251 435-5660
The Breast Center at Thomas Hospital: 251 990-1042
North Baldwin Infirmary: 251-580-1747
Infirmary Cancer Care, the fight starts here.
Some of the factors associated with breast cancer – being a woman, age and genetics, for example – can't be changed. Other factors – being overweight, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes and eating unhealthy food – can be changed by making choices. By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options possible, you can empower yourself and make sure your breast cancer risk is as low as possible.
Infirmary Fitness Centers are here to support you on your journey to health. With 3 convenient locations in Mobile and Baldwin County fitness opportunities include diverse equipment, walking tracks, swimming pools, group classes and personal training. Learn more at https://www.infirmaryhealth.org/services/infirmary-fitness-centers
ProHealth Fitness Center
Thomas Fitness Center
North Baldwin Fitness Center
Join us in celebrating with Gordon Mothershed on the completion of his chemotherapy treatment. 🔔 Ring that bell!
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Real Men DO Wear Pink!
This year Infirmary Health’s executive vice president and COO, Joe Stough, was named a candidate for the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign. Together with the support of Infirmary Health employees and the community, Joe Stough raised over $40,000 for breast cancer initiatives. This donation total places Joe Stough as #1 in the state of Alabama and #12 nationally. Additionally his donation total is the largest received by Real Men Wear Pink of South Alabama.
Congratulations to Joe, and thank you to all of you who helped us achieve this goal!
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Infirmary Cancer Care had a great time at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Alabama Pirates of the Cure-ibbean event! We loved celebrating with our breast cancer fighters as we close out Breast Cancer Awareness month! Thank you to all who participated and helped to end the fight against breast cancer!
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Up to 3️⃣ .7️⃣ million lives – the equivalent number of girl guides and girl scouts in the 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇲🇽 Mexico combined - could be saved each year by implementing prevention, early detection and treatment strategies.
What will you do to reduce your cancer risk?
Make your annual check-up with your primary care physician a priority or call Infirmary Cancer Care at 251-435-CARE (2273).
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It’s National Women Physicians Day!
Today marks the 199th birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to obtain a medical degree in the United States in 1849. She championed the participation of women in the medical profession and ultimately opened her own medical college for women. Join us in celebrating her achievements and the more than 60 female physicians including clinicians, hospitalists and residents who are an integral part of
Infirmary Health along with the many, many others caring for patients across our community.
Q: How does radiation therapy treat cancer? What are the benefits?
A: Radiation uses focused, high-dose X-rays to attack the DNA of cancer cells. This destroys the blueprints of the cells, so when they try to divide, they die. In radiation therapy, the side effects are limited to where the radiation is targeted. For example, treating cancer below the head will not cause hair loss. Treatments are fast, and you cannot feel them, similar to getting a CT scan.
Addison Willett, M.D., J.D., M.B.A.
Radiation oncologist with Infirmary Cancer Care
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Willett call 251-435-CARE (2273)
Read more in our Winter 2021 issue of BEST Magazine --> https://staywell.mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?m=39977&i=687812&p=1
Congratulations to Patricia Jones on the recent completion of her cancer treatments. We are with you in your fight against cancer!
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