2016 Passport Photo Gallery
Passport to Survivorship
is the premiere medical cancer care and holistic health and wellness event, in the region! And, it's FREE!
Join us on Saturday, September 30, 2017, from 8:00AM to 2:00PM, at the Omni Providence Hotel for a day filled with:
- Interactive Health Exhibits
- Free flu shots courtesy of Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
- Ayurvedic Presentations
- Bra fittings by Nordstrom
- Cooking and nutrition demonstrations
- A Survivor Spa offering complimentary mini spa services
- Nationally renowned guest speakers
- The chance to win great prizes from Michael Kors, Kripalu Yoga Center and more!
Register you and your friends today!
Join Us for Flames of Hope!
After Passport to Survivorship, stay in downtown Providence for the annual Flames of Hope that begins at sundown on the State Capitol with the Illuminations of Life Ceremony, followed by an amazing torch procession to the Providence River Basin to light the largest WaterFire of the season. The evening is not over after the lighting, there is plenty more to do and see in Station Park (across from the Providence Place Mall), including a free concert!
Speakers
Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer
Elizabeth Boham, MD, MS, RD is a physician and nutritionist who practices functional medicine at The Ultrawellness Center in Lenox, MA. Through her practice and lecturing she has helped thousands of people achieve their goals of optimum health and wellness. Dr. Boham has contributed to many articles and wrote the latest chapter on Obesity for the Rankel Textbook of Family Medicine. She is part of the faculty of the Institute for Functional Medicine and has been featured on the Dr. Oz Show and in a variety of publications and media including Huffington Post, The Chalkboard Magazine, and Experience Life. Her DVD Breast Wellness: Tools to Prevent and Heal from Breast Cancer explores the functional medicine approach to keeping your breasts and whole body well.
The Power of Eternal Love
Roland Comtois is a nationally acclaimed inspirational speaker, spiritual medium, author, and radio show host. He is a professional healer with over 30 years of experience as a gerontology nurse, Reiki Master, metaphysical teacher and grief specialist. He is the author of two books, And Then There Was Heaven and 16 Minutes, in addition to being the co-author of 365 Days of Angel Prayers. He is also the founder of Talk Stream Spiritual Radio and the Living Beyond Loss Conference, and he is sought after by publishing and production companies to showcase his signature Purple Papers.
Becoming a Medical Cannabis Patient: Everything You Need to Know
Hannah Kirk is the Director of Patient Outreach at The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center in Providence, RI. As a new member of the TCS family, Hannah organizes events, leads educational workshops, creates fundraisers and welcomes new patients to the center every day. Her goal is to improve the wellness of the community with education and an open heart. Hannah remains confident and hopeful for the future of Medical Marijuana and all its benefits. She is presenting with AJ Lessa.
Becoming a Medical Cannabis Patient: Everything You Need to Know
AJ Lessa is a Senior Patient Advisor at The Thomas C. Slater Compassion Center in Providence, RI. Over the last few years, AJ has advised countless patients, helping them find the proper dose and combination that is right for them. He handles various tasks including one on one consultations, directing and hosting support groups and speaking at various outlets such as the MS Dream Center and the RI Cannabis convention, to name a few. AJ remains active in researching the new and exciting discoveries being made in the medical cannabis field and will continue to share his knowledge with the patient community in RI and beyond.