Outreach Activities

Interested in attending a program on survivorship? Check out our list of upcoming events sponsored by Komen Columbus Grant Programs.

Event: OhioHealth Multi-Specialty Second Opinion Clinic - Breast Cancer Clinic
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Riverside Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Road
Description: Clinic is open to anyone with a positive diagnosis of breast cancer who would like a second professional medical opinion.
Contact Info: Call to schedule an appointment, (614) 566-4321

Event: Journaling your Breast Cancer Journey
Date: Saturday Mornings
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware County
Description: Instructor Kim Byerly, is an Art Educator & Breast Cancer Survivor
Explore color, texture, bookbinding and journaling in this fun three-session class. All levels of ability are invited to paint beautiful papers, learn several amazing book structures and finish them by adding words, doodles, images, etc of your personal journey. Dress for mess.

Event: You Are Not Alone – On-going Support Groups for Young Women Facing Breast Cancer
Date: First 3 Tuesdays of every month
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: YSC Central Ohio Office, 7716 Rivers Edge Drive, Suite A, Columbus OH  43235
Contact: Christine Walker, Support Group Facilitator, 614-470-0300
Details/Registration Info: These monthly support groups are for young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Join at any time, please call or email to register and for more information. 

Event: Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Date: September 8
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Athens
Description/Participant Eligibility: Free Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women. Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: Please call 1-800-844-2654 for an appointment.

Event: Survivor Arm Clinics for Lymphedema Prevention and Treatment
Date: September 14  
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Please call to schedule an appointment.
Location: Jan’s Place at St. Ann’s Hospital
Contact: Sharon Inzetta RN, MS 614-234-8124
Details: Breast Cancer Survivors who have attended the
Look, Listen and Feel Lymphedema Care Class are invited to follow up at our monthly Arm Clinics.
Survivors will have an opportunity for:
1. An individualized lymphatic risk assessment
2. To discuss/ practice Manual Lymphatic Massage
3. To discuss the benefits of a compression sleeve and be fitted for a sleeve if ordered by your physician
4. To meet with a dietician for an individualized nutritional counseling session

Event: India Festival
Date: September 18
Time: 10:30 a.m.  - 3:30 p.m., Festival starts at 11:00 a.m. 
Location: Veteran's Memorial, 300 W Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Contact: Cora Munoz, Manju Sankarappa
Details: Asian Indian/Bhutanse/Nepalese and other Asian women

Event: 7th Annual Berger Health Foundation Golf Classic
Date: September 21
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Foxfire Golf Club, Lockbourne, Ohio
Contact: Jerad Wood, Berger Health Foundation, full contact information below
Details: All proceeds will go toward the purchase of additional digital mammography equipment at Berger Health System in Pickaway County. For a full list of participating organizations, please click here.

Event: Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Date: September 21
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Ironton
Description/Participant Eligibility: Free Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women. Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: Please call 1-800-844-2654 for an appointment.

Event: Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Date: September 22
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Athens
Description/Participant Eligibility: Free Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women. Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: Please call 1-800-844-2654 for an appointment.

Event: Sisters’ Network, Columbus, OH, Inc. "3rd Annual Gift For Life Block Walk & Health Fair"
Date: September 25
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: 2101 South Hamilton Road, Columbus OH 43232
Contact: Sisters Network, 866-544-1771
Details: Volunteers still needed for this outreach block walk; volunteers will go door-to-door to provide information about breast health and breast cancer disparities in the African American population. This year there will also be free mammogram screenings with advance registration required for women who qualify (614-263-5006). Food, entertainment and other free health screenings will be provided at the community health fair!

Event: Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
Date: September 28
Time:  9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Location: Barlow, Washington County
Description/Participant Eligibility: Free Pap tests, pelvic and breast examinations, breast health education, and appointments and vouchers for mammograms will be provided to uninsured and underinsured women. Provided as a community service by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Community Health Programs, Breast and Cervical Cancer Projects of Southeast Ohio, and the Columbus affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Contact Info: Please call 1-800-844-2654 for an appointment.

Event: Look, Listen and Feel Lymphedema Care Class
Date: September 28                              
Time: 1:30- 4:00 p.m.
Location: Haven of Hope the Zangmeister  Center
Contact: Sharon Inzetta, RN, MS, 614-234-8124
Details: Learn to recognize any early signs of lymphedema and how to reduce your risk for lymphedema and discuss who may benefit from wearing a compression sleeve. Listen to our expert nurses Carla Powell and Catherine Shade as they discuss what lymphedema is, how to prevent it from occurring and techniques you may use to control symptoms. Also learn how to do Manual Lymph Drainage Exercises to help move your lymph fluid.

In addition to grant programs funded by Komen Columbus, check out these local programs for breast cancer survivors.
Second Opinion Clinic at OhioHealth
Supported with a community health grant from Komen Columbus, the OhioHealth Second Opinion Clinic is held at Riverside Hospital and provides women a free second opinion on diagnosis and treatment. A group of multi-specialty physicians and professionals will meet with the patient to review her case and offer a comprehensive perspective before she decides on a treatment plan. Women diagnosed with breast cancer in Central Ohio who would like a second opinion before treatment are eligible. To make an appointment, call 1-800-752-9119 or 614-566-4321.

Healthy Steps
August 12-September 16, Thursdays 3-4 p.m.
OSU Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Rd.
Healthy Steps consists of rejuvenating stretches and slow, smooth movements to help rehabilitate your body safely and effectively. The simple exercise routines are designed to relieve pain, combat fatigue, enhance balance and aid in the managment of lymphedema. Classes will meet each Thursday in a relaxed, fun atmostphere.
Contact JamesCare for Life, 614-293-6428 for more information.