Jordan Hospital Launches First-Ever in Massachusetts ‘Beat Cancer Boot Camp®’
Cancer Survivors Getting Physically Strong and Mentally Tough
PR Newswire — September 7, 2010
PLYMOUTH, Mass.,Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ — Jordan Hospital is pleased to announce that it is the first hospital in Massachusetts to offer a unique boot camp designed to empower and inspire cancer patients, survivors, and their family and friends to take charge of their lives. Beat Cancer Boot Camp®, founded by Anita Kellman of Tucson, Arizona, helps individuals with cancer build mental and physical strength and stamina to overcome cancer.
“We are excited about being able to offer our patients and their family members a truly unique cancer fitness program through our comprehensive Cancer Center,” says Christine Klucznik, RN, director, Jordan Hospital Cancer Center.
The Beat Cancer Boot Camp program is designed to be effective and challenging, provides options for all fitness levels, combines strength-training to build stamina, and conditions the mind and body for the winning the battle against cancer.
“Beat Cancer Boot Camp provides a supportive environment for those wishing to stay active during cancer treatment and beyond,” says Anita Kellman. “We look forward to partnering with Jordan Hospital to bring our proven program to Massachusetts.”
The Jordan Hospital Beat Cancer Boot Camp kick-off boot camp and celebration will take place on September 25 at 8 am next to Plymouth Rock on the Plymouth Waterfront. Trainers from Plymouth Fitness will provide instruction during each 8-week camp session.
The 8-week Beat Cancer Boot Camp costs $25 for 1 session per week and $40 for 2 sessions per week. Participants can register by calling 800-2JORDAN. To learn more about Beat Cancer Boot Camp, go to: www.beatcancerbootcamp.com.
About Jordan Hospital’s Cancer Center
Established in 1977, Jordan Hospital’s Cancer Center is the region’s leading cancer center. The Jordan Hospital Cancer Center provides a multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians, oncology-certified nurses, pathologists, physicists, therapists, pharmacists, dietitians, social workers and clerical staff. Services include cancer detection, surgical oncology, radiation oncology, chemotherapy, and access to nationally-sponsored clinical trials through its affiliation with Tufts Medical Center.
Contact: Christopher Smalley 508-830-2422
Beth Richter 617-275-3286
SOURCE Jordan Hospital
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