Breast Health Seminars Breast health seminars are provided at no charge for businesses and women s groups through the ScreenAtlanta community outreach program. In addition to the Breast Care Center, Northside Hospital is home to A Woman s Place, a specialty boutique for women's health care products and services. Staffed entirely by women health professionals, A Woman' s Place at Northside Hospital allows women to shop with dignity for products such as breast forms and mastectomy bras, radiation garments, wigs and hairpieces, lymphedema sleeves, scarves, turbans, swimwear and other items that help women undergoing cancer treatment feel better, look better and live better. This exam detects early bone loss by measuring bone mineral density. This measurement can often be helpful in deciding whether to begin a prevention or treatment plan.
Volunteers are available to answer questions, help women get over the rough spots or just talk.
Atlanta Northside provides psychosocial and educational support to cancer patients, survivors and their families and friends. The program, provided free of charge, is an adjunct to conventional medical treatment. The program offers support groups, facilitated by licensed psychotherapists and a variety of educational workshops, stress reduction classes and social events to help participants learn that they are not alone in their fight for recovery. Copyright 2001, Northside Hospita l . All Rights Reserved.