Strides Against Breast Cancer
ACT Medical Group participated in the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. The walk was held October 25th and the turn out for the event was amazing. Cancer survivors, caregivers, patients and families showed up to participate in the 4 mile walk. Together with participants from around the country, the American Cancer Society raised over $275,000 to benefit cancer research and community programs. The walk is held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ACT encourages all women to get there screening mammograms.
3rd Annual Evening of Healing
The third annual Evening of Healing was held on Thursday 10/2/08. More than 80 patients, caregivers and cancer survivors attended for an evening of elegant snacks and camaraderie. The event highlighted presentations by Donna Weihofen, Senior Clinical Nutritionist at UW who spoke on "Fighting Cancer with Beans, Broccoli, and Chocolate Too!" and Nicole Ranz, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Transitions Hospice, who spoke on "Creating a Life Legacy". Additional activities included chair massages and information presented by the American Cancer Society. Lots of fun door prizes added to the festivities.
The evening is an annual event for ACT Medical Groups and focuses on a positive journey through cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. For more information on the event or to get involved, please contact the office.
Janet McLean Named IMPAC's 2008 Laboratory Professional of the Year
Janet McLean, BSMT (ASCP), from ACT Medical Group has been named IMPAC's 2008 Laboratory Professional of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding laboratory professionals in both the anatomic pathology lab and clinical laboratory who make valuable contributions to the success of the lab and who extend their contributions to benefit the broader medical facility and community. These awards are part of the National Medical laboratory professionals' week, April 20- 26, 2008. Congratulations, Janet!
ACT Medical Group Raises Over $1500 for American Cancer Society Relay for Life
For the 2nd consecutive year, ACT Medical Group has a team participating in The American Cancer Society Relay for Life. As of 4/25/08, our team has raised $1505.00. The event recognizes those who are fighting against cancer and has a Luminaria ceremony to recognize those we've lost. The Relay for Life event will be held on 6/20/08-6/21/08 from 6 pm to 6 a.m. at Rockford First Assembly. Many of our staff members, friends, family, and those living with cancer participate in this event. Funds raised for this event contribute to the fight against cancer in this community. If you would like to contribute or become part of our team, contact Kristin Rindt or Michelle Fuller at 851-986-2286.
