Saint Michael's Medical Center Offers Interactive Dance and Healing Workshop

NEWARK, N.J. (September 17, 2007) –– Saint Michael’s Medical Center and Cathedral Regional Cancer Center, in affiliation with Friends’ Health Connection, will offer a therapeutic workshop for cancer patients on Thursday, October 4, 2007, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Conducted by dance therapist and educator Susan G. Pope, Interactive Dance and Healing will take place at the Cathedral Regional Cancer Center at 111 Central Avenue.

Pope, who holds a B.A. in dance from the University of Maryland and an M.A in dance education from Teacher’s College at Columbia University, teaches dance at Dr. E. Alma Flagg School in Newark. Previously, she taught dance for the New York Public Schools. In May 2000, Pope was invited to the White House to speak at a conference titled Raising Responsible and Resourceful Youth. She is a member of the National Liturgical Dance Ministry Network and the National Dance Association, and she leads workshops in liturgical dance and dance education.

“Effective cancer care encompasses more than just top-quality medical treatment — it also includes activities that promote spiritual and emotional well-being,” said Lois Greene, administrative director of the Cathedral Regional Cancer Center. “We are delighted to host Ms. Pope and offer this fun, innovative workshop to patients affected by cancer.”

For more information or to register, call the Cancer Center, at (973) 877-5099. The Interactive Dance and Healing workshop is part of a program funded by a grant from Novartis. The Friends’ Health Connection is a non-profit organization that offers an array of educational programs on the topics of health, wellness, motivation, and lifestyle. For more information visit www.friendshealthconnection.org or call (800) 483-7436.

Cathedral Healthcare System is a nonprofit, multi-hospital system comprising Saint James Hospital, Saint Michael’s Medical Center, and Columbus Hospital in Newark. All are affiliated with Catholic Health and Human Services Corporation and support the mission of the Archdiocese of Newark. More information and directions to Cathedral Healthcare System facilities are available online at www.cathedralhealth.org.