Members of the Gynecologic Oncology nursing, medical, and social work team at the health fair.
To commemorate Gynecologic Cancers Awareness Month, the departments of Nursing and Social Work Services hosted a wellness-centered health fair in Guggenheim Pavilion on Thursday, September 28. “One of the best things a woman can do with her cancer diagnosis is to take it as a cue to embrace a healthy lifestyle—eating a balanced diet, engaging in low-impact physical activity, and reducing stress,” says Stephanie V. Blank, MD, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of Women’s Health, Mount Sinai Chelsea. Activities included blood pressure screenings, as well as advice on nutrition, yoga, and massage therapy—all while a flutist entertained participants, and pet-assisted therapy dogs made themselves available for hugs. Representatives from Woman to Woman, a gynecologic cancer support group, and the Department of Spiritual Care also attended. “Caring for our patients requires far more than treating their bodies,” says Karen Terry, Chaplain Fellow, The Mount Sinai Hospital.