Wednesday, July 7, 2010

DOCUMENT SHREDDING FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER

Saturday, August 7 from 9am - 11am. We are holding the first ANNUAL "document shredding fundraiser" in the parking lot of our building - the California Cancer & Research Institute - located at 400 Taylor Blvd in Pleasant Hill CA. Get your confidential documents shredded, donate to a cancer support group , and help our planet..... all at the same time. All proceeds to benefit the Wellness Community.
$20 for FIRST box, $5 for each additional box. (Standard record size storage/banker box) Come one - come all....tell your friends, family, and neighbors! For more information call 925-677-5041.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Volunteers Needed at Cancer Center

The California Cancer and Research Institute at 400 Taylor Blvd in Pleasant Hill is looking for volunteers of all ages (minimum 15) to staff a new Information Desk at their center. If you are interested, call Sam at 925-395-7630.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Find the Hero in you....donate blood

California Cancer and Research Institute and Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology Medical Group are hosting their second blood drive this year. Open to everyone eligible to give blood. Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 10am - 2pm Conference Room, 3rd Floor. Call Lora Sanders at 925-826-1904 to register.

What You Can Do To Prevent Cancer


Come listen to Diablo Valley Oncologist Gigi Chen, MD provide recommendations for cancer prevention, screening, and early detection. Dr. Chen will also highlight important exams, tests, and symptoms to be familiar with. This FREE community education event will be held at John Muir Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor Community Conference Room. 1220 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Reservations are required. Please call: (925)939-1220

Monday, June 14, 2010

Making Strides Inaugural Event - Walnut Creek June 19, 2010

Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology Medical Group is flagship sponsor for first ever "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" , June 19 at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek. We have a big team of patients, employees, family and friends. Event raises money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer. No registration fee or minimum fundraising donation.
5 K non-competitive walk. Dogs on leases okay.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Local Breast Cancer Doctor Receives Award

Tiffany Svahn, MD with Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology Medical Group in Pleasant Hill has been awarded the Patients' Choice Award for 2009, the second year in a row. More than 800,000 patient reviews and ratings were gathered, and this top rating is only awarded to a select few of the nation's most beloved doctors.

Patients rated Dr. Svahn in the following areas: bedside manner, the amount of time she spends with them, the courtesy of her staff, appropriate follow-up, and their overall opinion of her as a physician.

Quite simply, Dr. Svahn is one of the best!

Congratulations on perhaps the most important recognition a doctor can receive, the recognition of their patients with the Patients' Choice Award.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Patients’ Choice Award Goes to Local Breast Cancer Doctor


Tiffany Svahn, MD has been awarded the Patients' Choice Award for 2009, for a second year in a row. More than 800,000 patient reviews and ratings were gathered by the American Registry and this top rating is only awarded to a select few of the nation's most beloved doctors.
Patients rated Dr. Svahn in the following areas: bedside manner, the amount of time she spends with them, the courtesy of her staff, appropriate follow-up, and their overall opinion of her as a physician.
Dr. Svahn practices at Diablo Valley Oncology/Hematology Medical Group. She sees patients at the California Cancer and Research Institute in Pleasant Hill, CA and at a satellite office in San Ramon, CA. She specializes in breast cancer and is board certified in Medical Oncology. Join her team “Making Strides for Breast Cancer” - June 19, 2010 at Heather Farms, Walnut Creek.