TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
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July 2015
Care. Compassion. Clinical Excellence.
In This Issue

Happy Fourth of July from all of the staff, board and volunteers at TurningPoint. Thank you to all those who serve our country and their families who sacrifice so much! 

TurningPoint enables breast cancer survivors to claim back their ability to participate in the fullest with their life, their community and their family.  

 

Through emotional and physical therapy coupled with a caring environmnent, TurningPoint truly makes a life-changing improvement to the quality of life of its patients. As the husband of a breast cancer survivor, I saw first-hand the positive impact of TurningPoint on our lives and the lives of others. 

 

In order to make TurningPoint's care available to as many breast cancer patients as possible, I volunteered to serve as the Chair of the annual charity golf tournament. This is my third year, and I know it will be better than ever! We need your support - as a golfer or sponsor. Joining us at the dinner and auction on Sunday night is a great way to participate and support the organization even if you're not a golfer. See you at Dunwoody Country Club on August 30 and 31st!  

 

More details below.

 David Bercaw, 

Chair, Tourney for TurningPoint

 

 
 TurningPoint Quilting Group Initiates
Community Outreach Project
Join the Group Saturday, July 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, to Kick Off New Project

quilt toteThe TurningPoint Quilting Group is starting a new project, making quilted tote bags to distribute to breast cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy. The group will meet on the third Saturday of each month (the first meeting will be Saturday, July 18th) at TurningPoint from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Patients and former patients of TurningPoint are welcome and invited to participate in the project. No quilting experience is necessary. 

 

Please join us if you are interested in getting together with other survivors, learning how to quilt, and giving back to the breast cancer survivor community. Each tote bag will contain both a card explaining that the bags are handmade by survivors from TurningPoint and a brochure describing TurningPoint's services. Come and learn about this wonderful project to support breast cancer survivors and introduce TurningPoint to those who may benefit from our services. 

 

Contact Amy Glass to RSVP or for more information.  
TURNINGPOINT EDUCATION EVENT
Introduction to Pilates
Presented by Lauren Bober, TurningPoint Physical Therapist and Certified Pilates Instructor

Wednesday, July 8, 2015  |  8:00 - 9:30 am
 
Intro to Pilates

During and after breast cancer treatment, many women experience weakness in their core muscles and have difficulty maintaining good posture. Pilates is a form of exercise which emphasizes the balanced development of the body, through core strength, increased flexibility, and awareness, in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Join us to learn about Pilates, the philosophy and techniques, and be introduced to a beginner level mat class to see what Pilates is all about!  Bring a water bottle, towel and your mat, if you have one (if not, one will be provided).    


 

This event is open to all TurningPoint patients and is designed as an introduction to Pilates for patients who have good range of motion in their extremities and are just beginning to do CORE work. RSVP is required. 

 
RSVP Required by
Monday, July 6, 2015
Email RSVP or call 770-360-9271

Class size is limited.
Event Location:
TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
8010 Roswell Road, Suite 120
Atlanta, GA  30350

If you enjoy this event, you may be interested in joining a new ongoing Pilates Level I class, held on alternating Wednesdays from 8:00 - 9:00 am, 
starting July 22.

TurningPoint's monthly educational programs are offered free of charge through the support of our community partners and donors.
PATIENT PERSPECTIVE
Diane Nolan
Chemo! Lumpectomy! Radiation! - words not used in my normal vocabulary. 


On the outside, your hair grows back, you smile again, you can eat out in a restaurant, and everyone around you thinks that you're back to your ole' self.  It couldn't be any further from that!  And while I can say that I have survived my first year after successful treatment, I still had pain, discomfort, fatigue, and low energy.  I thought that I was going to have to live with these symptoms as my "new normal".

 

OH. NO. I. DON'T! After being referred to TurningPoint by my wonderful surgeon, I have been so thrilled and surprised with the progress and results from just a few sessions with these remarkable professionals. I consider myself blessed and fortunate!

 

 Many thanks, Ladies!
Upcoming Event

2015 Tourney for TurningPoint

Join Us and Help Support TurningPoint!
Not a Golfer?  Join us for the Sunday Dinner & Auction

 
or contact Kathy Smith, TurningPoint Events Manager for more information.

Some of the exciting auction items lined up:

  • Dinner at PorKman's Table
  • Signed Atlanta Hawks jersey
  • Baby Basket from Baby Braithwaite
  • Popular Restaurants
  • Rounds of Golf at local country clubs
Atlanta Hawks
Porkman's Table
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
 
Ashford Advisors


IAG Forensices
OglethorpePower
Sandtown Dentistry
 

Funds raised at The Tourney for TurningPoint will be used to improve the quality of life of patients and families going through breast cancer. Tournament proceeds will ensure that no breast cancer survivor is turned away from critically needed care at TurningPoint and support the organization's many complimentary services, including counseling, education and exercise programs. 
EVIDENCE UPDATE
Report from the National Institute of Health Oncology Rehabilitation Symposium 

 

 

NIH STUDYThe National Institute of Health (NIH) convened a meeting of research experts in the field of cancer rehabilitation at the NIH in Bethesda, MD in June.  Jill Binkley, TurningPoint's Executive Director, attended the meeting, along with other rehabilitation professionals with an interest in oncology rehabilitation.  Presentations and discussion focused on practical issues and challenges faced with integrating rehabilitation services into cancer care. While many models of care were outlined, it was generally agreed that access to rehabilitation for cancer patients continues to be the exception, rather than the rule in the United States. TurningPoint is a model of integrated, community-based rehabilitation and offers a local solution to this national problem. In a non-profit model such as ours, barriers to care are reduced by offering unique accessibility through financial assistance, complimentary programs and outreach to inner city and minority women and Spanish translation. We are proud to exemplify a successful model of care that is one way of addressing the national challenge of providing rehabilitation care for oncology patients. 

 
TURNING-POINTS 
Meet Mary Beth Pupala
Support TurningPoint as You Shop!

Please welcome Mary Beth Pupala, new addition to our Administrative staff.   

 

You will see Mary Beth at the Receptionist desk and speak with her on the phone as well.   

 

Mary Beth has a varied background specializing over the years of her career in social work, real estate, insurance and financial planning, all stemming from her curiosity and quest for knowledge.   

 

Mary Beth is a former patient and breast cancer survivor, a lymphedema patient, a participant in our education forums over the years and has been a volunteer since her initial treatment at TurningPoint seven years ago.  

 

Reading, oil painting, cooking, walking and beach time are her favorite past times.
There is a new and easy opportunity for you to support us with your shopping. 
 

 Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice - TurningPoint!

 

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.

Support TurningPoint by shopping Amazon Smile here. If you don't have this link, start off at Amazon Smile, search for 'TurningPoint' and select us for your Amazon account.  Then you are set to add contributions to our organization every time you shop.  (Note:  You must begin your shopping at Amazon Smile (and not regular Amazon.)

 

Spread the word and let your friends know how they too can support TurningPoint with Amazon Smile. [SHOP NOW]  
Transportation to Treatment Appointments

MAC Daddy Charity Golf Benefits TP 

Ford Motor Company, through its Warriors in Pink campaign, launches
The Good Day Project, a powerful call to action to 'bring more good days to those living with breast cancer.'

 

 

Ford is partnering with Lyft to provide transportation to and from treatment for breast cancer patients. We are proud to announce that TurningPoint has been selected to receive a supply of these vouchers for our patients in need of transportation assistance to TurningPoint.

 

Check with the Receptionist for details.
The MAC (Memorial Atlanta Classic) Daddy Golf Tournament, hosted by Brad and Joy Hugick (l), Joe and Kristen Lindenmayer (r) and  Charlie and Robin Belcher (not pictured), was held last month at Bears Best Golf Club.  

The golf tournament and auction raised funds for TurningPoint and the Kuyahoora Valley Foundation in New York.  Karen Burpo (c) shared the TurningPoint story at the tournament gathering.  
QUESTIONING NUTRITION 

July Nutrition Q&A

with TurningPoint Dietitian Lisa Eisele

 

Q:  Are Blueberries really that nutritious?

 

A:   The "powerhouse" berry boasts bounteous benefits.

 

June-July is peak blueberry season. Blueberries are naturally sweet and provide a wealth of nutritional benefits.  Blueberries are among the fruits highest in antioxidant power.  They also contain numerous phytochemicals, which have been shown to have cancer fighting properties as well.  

 

Read more about how the powerhouse berry provides tasty ways of staying healthy.  

 

You may want to try this recipe for a Blueberry Quesadilla.
MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP 
Coffee & Conversation
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
A Social and Supportive Meeting
for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Facilitated by:
Karen Savrin, LCSW
TurningPoint Counselor

RSVP required. Call TurningPoint 770-360-9271 or email your RSVP.

This group is complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
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 WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES AT TurningPoint 
Yoga Class
Monday Mornings 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Mat Pilates Class
Wednesday Mornings 8:00 am - 9:00 am

 

Mat Pilates
This yoga class is appropriate for most TurningPoint patients.
Pilates class is suitable for patients who have started basic core strengthening and have good range of motion in their extremities.

Your physical therapist can guide you on when these classes are appropriate.
Please bring a mat, a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing.

Class size is limited for both offerings.  RSVP required.
Call TurningPoint 770-360-9271 or email your RSVP.

 Classes are complimentary and supported by our community partners and donors.
Our Mission
TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabiltation is a non-profit 501(c)3 community-based organization. TurningPoint improves quality of life for women with breast cancer by providing, promoting and advocating evidence-based and specialized rehabilitation.TurningPoint was founded in 2003 and has served over 2,500 women with breast cancer in the Greater Atlanta community and educated hundreds of healthcare providers in the United States.
Thank You to Our Community Partners!

Komen Atlanta Race
MANY THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
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Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation
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