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Talk to focus on tobacco

More Americans die each year from lung cancer than breast, prostate and colorectal cancers combined, according to a news release from Integris Health.

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. to spread the word to Oklahoma City’s Hispanic population, Dr. Jose Acosta will deliver a presentation about the harmful effects of tobacco, including second- and third-hand smoke. the presentation is co-sponsored by the Integris Hispanic Initiative and the Latino M-Power program. it will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the cancer center conference room at Integris Southwest Medical Center, 4301 S Western Ave.

For more information or to register, call 951-2277. Press 2 for Spanish.

Experts to discuss Parkinson’s

National and local experts will share information about Parkinson’s disease at “The Victory Summit” this month in Tulsa. the summit is a collaboration between the Davis Phinney Foundation, the American Parkinson Disease Association and the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma, among others.

Guests will learn about the latest research into the disease, which affects the body’s motor system. Victims suffer tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement and impaired balance or a lack of coordination. the disease is progressive. there is no cure.

The summit will include interactive sessions on exercise, speech therapy and other activities that may help with symptoms, according to a news release.

Dale and Glenda Alexander, of Oklahoma City, will be honored as “Local Heroes” for their leadership in the Parkinson’s community. Dale Alexander was diagnosed with the disease in 2002. Since then, he and his wife have raised $300,000 for support groups as co-chairmen of the annual “Tee it Up for Parkinson’s” golf tournament.

The summit will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 12, at the Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center, Tulsa. the event is free, but advance registration is required. go to davisphinneyfoundation.org for details.

Hospital to host charity sale

The volunteer auxiliary at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital invites everyone to attend a Gift Gallery Holiday Bazaar.

“The two-day event will feature jewelry, home and holiday decorations, OU and OSU items, gift sets, gourmet foods, infant and toddler attire, stocking stuffers and much more,” according to a news release.

All proceeds will benefit the auxiliary’s charitable projects, including the creation of homemade comfort items.

“Many members … stitch or knit baby caps and blankets for newborns at the hospital,” the release notes, “or make quilts and hand crocheted crosses for patients facing illness or injury. the hospital has more than 120 volunteers whose main objective is to ease the stress of being ill or having a loved one hospitalized.”

Sales will last from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 and from 7 a.m. to noon Nov. 18. the bazaar will be held in Conference Room A/B at the hospital, 1201 Health Center Pkwy., Yukon.

Look like a fireman

Ever wondered how you’d look with a mustache? Now’s the time to find out. the Oklahoma City Barons hockey team and Integris Men’s Health University encourage you to grow a mustache (or don a fake one if you’re female) to celebrate Movember.

What’s Movember? It’s a men’s health movement that started in Australia in 2003 and has grown into a worldwide effort to raise awareness and funds for cancers that affect men. Since 2009, more than $45 million has been raised.

Locally, anyone wearing a real or fake mustache will get $4 off admission to any Barons home game in November. the deal only applies to tickets purchased at the box office; game dates are Nov. 11, 12, 18 and 19.

The Barons also will offer a donation site at movember.com to raise money for men’s cancer awareness.

A “Best Mustache Contest” will be held at the Nov. 19 game.

For participation details, go to okcbarons.com. to learn more about the prizes and rules, go to integrisok.com/movember-integris.

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