Northside Hospital Hosts Free Community Workshop on Oncology Sexuality and Intimacy

2/08/2013

Just as a fight with cancer may strengthen relationships, it also can throw spousal roles and family dynamics for a loop. Changes in body image, as well as physical changes and other side effects to treatment, can affect both physical and emotional intimacy. The Northside Hospital Cancer Institute is hosting a free community workshop to help raise awareness of issues related to intimacy, sexuality and fertility, as they relate to cancer diagnosis and treatment. The free "Oncology Sexuality & Intimacy" workshop will take place Wednesday, Feb. 20, 12-2 p.m., at the Cancer Support Community – Atlanta. Patients, survivors, spouses and other caregivers are encouraged to attend the workshop to learn that they’re not alone and what resources are available to help. Participants will be able to hear and ask questions from a panel of experts and exhibitors including: •Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C, oncology counselor •Robert J. Straub, M.D., Reproductive Biology Associates •Leah Kimbel, SSS certified, senior director, Pure Romance Intimacy Products and Education •Rachel Newby, LMSW, program director, Cancer Support Community – Atlanta •Susan Casella, RN C, OCN, breast health coordinator, Northside Hospital •Renice Washington, FNP-C/CNS, oncology women’s services, Northside Hospital •Northside Hospital A Woman’s Place Boutique Lunch will be provided. The Cancer Support Community - Atlanta is located at 5775 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Building C, Suite 225, Atlanta, GA 30342. To register, please call 404-300-2800. The Northside Hospital health care delivery system, a not-for-profit health care provider, has served north Metro Atlanta for more than 40 years. With more than 2,200 physicians and 8,200 employees, the hospital sees nearly 700,000 patient visits a year. Staff provide a full range of health care services, including women’s health, cancer care, emergency care, surgery, specialty medicine and a wide array of outpatient services at many locations. Northside Hospital offers high-quality health care at Northside Hospital-Atlanta in Sandy Springs, Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton and Northside Hospital-Forsyth in Cumming.