Upcoming Events and Screenings
Wellness Warriors | Cancer Exercise Program
Program Begins September 21 | Salina Family YMCA
Wherever you are in your cancer journey, find empowerment, fitness and friendship through this free, supportive 12-week program. Meet twice a week to build strength, endurance, flexibility and balance with guidance from trained staff in a welcoming, community-focused setting. Andi Kilsch, ACE Cancer Exercise Specialist, will guide you throughout the program. Registration is open August 24–September 18 and includes a free three-month YMCA membership for the duration of the program.
For more information, contact:
Ellen Hogeland at 785.825.2151 or ehogeland@salinaymca.org
Julia Redden, RDN, LD at 785.452.4849 or jredden@srhc.com
Owen/Cox Dance Group Public Performance
October 9, 7:00 p.m. | Theatre Salina, 303 E. Iron, Salina
Experience a powerful contemporary dance performance shaped by people with personal experiences with cancer. Through movement, original music and spoken word, the work explores the physical, emotional and spiritual realities of living with and beyond illness, click here to learn about the performance. $20 for adults, $10 for students. The performance is 90 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A and dessert/beverage reception. Click here to order tickets.
For information, contact Kim Erickson at 785.452.4865 or Crystal Smith at 785.452.7102.
Free Cancer Screenings | Tammy Walker Cancer Center
Saturday Oct. 10 & Saturday, Oct. 17 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon Both Days
Free cancer screenings will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon both dates at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe Ave., Salina. The screenings are hosted by the Kansas Masons, Salina Masonic Lodge #60, Tammy Walker Cancer Center at Salina Regional Health Center and the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA). This community outreach event is open to the public. Insurance is not required. Registration is required. To register for this screening event, call Daniel Craig, Tammy WalkerCancer Center program manager, at (785) 452-4848.
Medicare Open Enrollment | Schedule an Appointment
October 15 & November 5 | Tammy Walker Cancer Center
During Medicare Open Enrollment, Melissa Schrag, K-State Extension Agent and SHICK (Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas) Counselor, will offer free, unbiased and confidential individual appointments. Get help understanding Medicare costs and coverage, exploring assistance programs, comparing prescription drug plans, and enrolling or changing plans.
Appointments are available October 15 and November 5. To schedule an appointment, call 785.452.4865 or 785.452.7102.
Cancer Support Group | Monthly Meetings
Second Monday of Each Month
Tammy Walker Cancer Center | 511 S. Santa Fe
Join us each month for education, support and connection. Topics vary each month. For questions about upcoming topics or to register, call 785.452.7102 or 785.452.4865.