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• CHALLENGE: LYMPHEDEMA Dr. Rob Rutledge and Dr. Gabriela Ilie, Connection, intimacy and healthy sexuality after Cancer, September 21st at 7 pm

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    21 Sep 2020
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    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM (EDT)
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    85

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  The Lymphedema Association of Ontario is commencing our

   2020 Virtual Fundraiser – are YOU willing to participate?

  OR DONATE NOW! 

  
  

  Join us for a CHALLENGE: LYMPHEDEMA

  
  

   Special presentation with Dr. Rob Rutledge and Dr. Gabriela Ilie, Connection, intimacy and healthy sexuality after Cancer, September 21st at 7 pm

  
  

  Zoom event 

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  We will also be hosting events through the next month

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  Dr. Rob Rutledge, MD, FRCPC is a Radiation Oncologist in Halifax, Nova Scotia, specializing in breast, prostate and pediatric cancers. He is also an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. 

  In 1999, Rob co-created the ‘Skills for Healing’ Cancer Weekend Retreats. These weekend support groups teach a powerful and integrated approach to the cancer diagnosis and ways to heal at levels of body, mind and spirit. To date, over 2000 people have attended one of 64 retreats in 30 cities across Canada and abroad. 

  Rob is the CEO and Chair of the Healing and Cancer Foundation, a Registered Charity that freely offers educational videos, documentaries, and live and webcasted seminars. He is co-author of the book The Healing Circle, which captures the teachings and inspirational stories from the weekend retreats. 

  Rob has received a Cancer Care Nova Scotia Award for Excellence in Patient Care, and Doctors Nova Scotia presented him with a Health Promotion Award in recognition of his contribution to physician health and health promotion in cancer patients. 

  
  

  www.healingandcancer.org

  

  Dr. Rutledge is presenting in partnership with Dr. Gabriela Ilie.

  
  

  Dr Ilie a Soillse Scientist in Prostate Cancer Quality of Life Research at Dalhousie University, Psychology Professor, and Certified Relationships Workshop Facilitator.

  
  

  Her research focuses on improving the quality of life of patients diagnosed with cancer through interventions that speak to all aspects of living (e.g. mind, body, social connection, intimacy and psychological growth), improve patient education, empower patients and inform the standards of patient care.

  
  

  Dr. Ilie was nominated twice TVO’s Best Lecturer and has been interviewed nationally and internationally by media about her research. 

  
  

  
  

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• CHALLENGE: LYMPHEDEMA Exercising with Ann DiMenna!

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    28 Sep 2020
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    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM (EDT)
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  The Lymphedema Association of Ontario is commencing our

   2020 Virtual Fundraiser – are YOU willing to participate?

  OR DONATE NOW! 

  
  

  Join us for the another virtual event CHALLENGE: LYMPHEDEMA

  Monday September 28th, 7 PM for an hour long Exercising with Ann DiMenna Zoom class

  Grab a yoga matt and some water and 

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  We will also be hosting events through the next month

   at 7 pm, stay tuned for updates on our site and more details to follow! 

  

  Ann is currently the Clinic Director and owner of Markham Lymphatic Centre, a multidisciplinary clinic located in Markham, Ontario. Ann brings expertise from a wide variety of therapy settings, including hospital, home care and private practice orthopedic settings.  Ann is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, where she received a degree in Biochemistry, as well as the University of Toronto, where she

  received a degree in Physiotherapy.  Ann has extensive expertise in treating

  complex injuries and managing complex health issues with precise problem-solving skills. 

  Over the years, Ann has continued to add to her clinical expertise with post-graduate training in orthopedic manual therapy, McKenzie back care techniques and many other courses.  In 2008, Ann completed post-graduate training in Combined Decongestive Therapy and is fully certified to treat patients with lymphedema.  She has developed and taught post-graduate continuing education courses including a Head and Neck training course.  She is a sought-after public speaker for lymphedema associations, hospital staff, patient education sessions, international conferences and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.  One of Ann’s most recent accomplishments was writing the book “The Complete Lymphedema Management and Nutrition Guide”, which is designed to educate patients about self-management strategies.  She looks forward to working with patients from near and far to help them learn to manage their lymphedema and take back control of their symptoms!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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