Exercise and Lifestyle Medicine in Oncology Care:
A Medical & Survivorship Conference
in Western Montana

July 12-13, 2023
University of Montana
UC Ballroom

Kathryn Schmitz

PhD, MPH, Professor of Hematology/Oncology at the Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Don McKenzie

MD, PhD University of British Columbia

Erica Woodahl

PhD, University of Montana, Department of Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences

John Quindry

PhD, FACSM, FCVS-APS, University of Montana, School of Integrated Physiology & Athletic Training

Brad A. Roy

Ph.D., FACSM, FACHE, FMFA Executive Director Logan Health Logan Health Medical Fitness Center Kalispell, Montana

Katie Christison

MS, PhD (c), University of Montana, School of Integrated Physiology & Athletic Training

Ryan Marker

DPT, PhD University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Anschutz Health and Wellness Center BfitBwell Cancer Exercise Program, Aurora, CO

A conference geared for oncology providers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, personal trainers, behavioral specialists, cancer survivors and caregivers

  • Strength After Breast Cancer Intervention
  • Exercise is Medicine in Medical Oncology
  • Dragon Boat and Outrigger Paddling as an Intervention in Breast Cancer Treatment
  • New Horizons – Where Do We Go From Here?
  • Precision Medicine in Oncology
  • Supervised Exercise in Cancer Patients: How Applicable is the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Model
  • Physical Activity during Survivorship; Recent Research Findings on the Physiological Impacts of Exercise

 

Ticket price includes light lunch on Wednesday, light breakfast on Thursday. Paddling experience and BBQ Thursday afternoon/evening at Big Arm State Park, Flathead Lake. 

Paddling experience and BBQ Thursday afternoon-evening at Big Arm State Park, Flathead Lake.

Lodging:  click here to reserve a room at the Hilton Garden Inn at special conference rates  before June 21, 2023.   Or call 406-532-5300 and ask for the Silver Lining Foundation room block rate.

Download a printable copy of the Conference Agenda

Registration Deadline Expired!!

8:00 am - 8:45 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

Registration/Breakfast

8:45 am - 9:00 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

Welcome / Introduction

Reed Humphry, Dean/College of Health; John Quindry, Chair/Integrated Physiology and Athletic Training Dept; Nan Condit, Silver Lining Foundation

John Quindry
9:00 am - 10:00 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

Exercise is Medicine in Medical Oncology

Kathryn Schmitz
10:00 am - 11:00 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

Supervised Exercise in Cancer Patients: How Applicable is the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Model?

Brad A. Roy
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

Dragon Boat and Outrigger Paddling as an Intervention in Breast Cancer Treatment

Don McKenzie
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

Precision Medicine in Oncology

Erica Woodahl
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

15 Minute Break

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

Physical Activity During Survivorship: Recent Research Findings on the Physiological Impacts of Exercise

Katie Christison
John Quindry
3:45 pm - 5:00 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

PANEL DISCUSSION: Can Exercise and Oncology Rehabilitation be Standardized: One Size Fits No One

John Quindry
7:00 am - 8:00 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

Breakfast

8:00 am - 9:00 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

New Horizons – Where Do We Go From Here

Don McKenzie
9:00 am - 10:00 pm University of Montana UC Ballroom

Strength After Breast Cancer Intervention

Kathryn Schmitz
10:00 am - 10:15 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

15 Minute Break

10:15 am - 11:15 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

PANEL DISCUSSION: Navigating the Medical Reimbursement

Issue.....How Do We Pay For This?

Kathryn Schmitz
11:15 am - 11:30 am University of Montana UC Ballroom

Closing Remarks

John Quindry
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Big Arm State Park Pavilion on Flathead Lake

**Please join us Thursday afternoon for outrigger and/or dragon boat paddling--all are welcome!

followed by BBQ dinner

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