Health Matters | fall 2009

Calendar of Events

Breast Cancer Awareness Symposium

Saturday, Oct. 10, 8:00 am
News-Journal Center
Daytona Beach
Registration fee: $10
A fundraising event to benefit the American Cancer Society, the local branch of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Halifax Health Foundation. This symposium includes a panel of speakers and follows a patient from diagnosis through treatment options. This event is made possible by generous sponsors Daytona State College, Daytona Beach News-Journal, Radiology Associates and Halifax Health.

Camp BeginAgain

Friday, Nov. 13 to Sunday, Nov. 15
Central Baptist Youth Camp
DeLand
This weekend retreat offers fun activities combined with sharing times to create an atmosphere where children can express their feelings and know they are not alone in their grief. The camp has trained volunteers and clinical staff and accommodates children and teens ages 6 to 17 who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. For more information, call 386.258.5100.

Mall Walking

First Thursday of each month, excluding December, 9:00 am
Volusia Mall Food Court
Daytona Beach
This fun and educational mall-walking program provides a safe and temperature-controlled environment seven days a week. Monthly gatherings feature a wide variety of healthcare topics. For more information, call 386.257.8739.

19th Annual Tree of Remembrance

Saturday, Nov. 14, to Thursday, Dec. 24
Volusia Mall
Daytona Beach
Honor or memorialize a loved one at the annual Tree of Remembrance and receive a commemorative ornament. For more information, visit hovftor.org.

Support Groups

Visit our online calendar of events for information about all of the Support Groups offered at Halifax Health. Go to halifaxhealth.org and select “Calendar” under the “About Us” tab.

Want to Win $3,000?
ADOPT A DUCK!

Come watch 5,000 rubber ducks race down the Halifax River during Halifax Health – Hospice’s 2nd Annual Rubber Duck Race. Adopt a duck today for your chance to win great prizes. The first-place duck wins $3,000!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 25

Join us at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, located at East Orange Avenue and Beach Street, on the Halifax River.

Schedule:
11:00 am to 4:00 pm: Enjoy fun for the family, including music, food, arts and crafts, face painting, clowns and much more!
2:00 pm: Rubber Duck Race
3:00 pm: Winners Announced

Proceeds benefit The Lawrence E. Whelan BeginAgain Children’s Grief Centers, a program of Halifax Health – Hospice of Volusia/Flagler.

Adopt your ducks today! Go to duckrace.com/hovf.

Give Us a Call!

The Patient Interaction Center offers around-the-clock information about the comprehensive services Halifax Health provides to the East Central Florida area. Find a physician, learn more about our advanced technology or even hear about different on-campus events.

Find out more about Halifax Health. Call 877.8.HALIFAX.