2006 Releases

Stars of Hope 2006: Dec-22-2006 — Roswell Park is proud to share our annual Stars of Hope stories. Please click to visit the 2006 list of participants.
Tree of Hope 2006: Nov-29-2006 — The annual Tree of Hope lighting will take place on Tuesday, December 5 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Roswell Park to Open Chemotherapy and Oncology Center in Amherst: Oct-25-2006 — Faced with an increasing demand for chemotherapy and infusion services and to help meet the needs of cancer patients in Upstate New York, RPCI today announced the opening of the Amherst Center at 100 College Park, between Main Street and Wehrle Drive, in Amherst.
Pediatric Patients Unveil Living Masterpieces Holiday Cards & Gifts Benefiting Cancer Research: Oct-24-2006 — A talented group of young cancer patients has unveiled a new line of colorful cards and gifts in time for the holidays to benefit RPCI. The products are now available online, at retail locations and by phone to help save lives.
Roswell Park Magazine Honored with Two National Health Communications Awards: Oct-19-2006 — Roswellness was recently honored with two national communication awards--the Award of Distinction from The Communicator and a Merit Award from the National Health Information Resource Center.
A Reason to Celebrate!: Oct-06-2006 — More than 100 RPCI blood and marrow transplant patients and family members celebrated second chances and remember loved ones at the annual BMT All Stars Day...
Bradford Regional Medical Center and Roswell Park Announce Affiliation: Sep-06-2006 — Officials from BRMC and RPCI in Buffalo signed a regional affiliation network agreement to enhance oncology and hematology programs through research, education, and patient care in the Northwestern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Playing Free Community Concert at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus: Jul-18-2006 — The BNMC invites the public to a free concert by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert is the first event being held in the newly renamed park, which honors its benefactor, Waldemar J. Kaminski.
Anonymous "Mr. K." Who Quietly Gave Millions To Help Cancer Patients at Roswell Park Dies at Age 88: Jul-10-2006 — A self-made millionaire and former Broadway Market vendor whose anonymous donations defined the essence of selfless giving, has died following a long illness, after positively impacting the lives of thousands of Western New Yorkers.
Roswell Park Celebrates 54 Years of Training Future Scientists: Jun-28-2006 — RPCI will provide a unique summer learning experience to young scientists and medical students for the 54th consecutive year. "The Research Participation Program in Science for Young Scholars" is the longest continuously running program of its kind in the United States.
Higgins Fights Cancer: Jun-27-2006 — Today, Tuesday, June 27, 2006, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced his plan for local and federal initiatives to eliminate suffering and death due to cancer (includes full video).
Roswell Park Campus to Go Smoke-Free: Jun-26-2006 — On July 4, 2006, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will declare its independence from smoking as the entire campus will go smoke-free. RPCI is the first hospital in Western New York to adopt a campus-wide no smoking policy.
Roswell Park Cancer Institute Announces a Bold New Initiative: Jun-16-2006 — On July 4, 2006, RPCI will go boldly where no other Western New York Hospital or local health care facility has gone before. On that date, the entire campus will go "smoke free."
Roswell Walks and Cancer Survivors Day to Celebrate Life While Benefiting Research to Find Cures: May-30-2006 — Make a difference for cancer cures and celebrate survivorship at the combined Roswell Walks and Cancer Survivors Day event, open to all cancer survivors, as well as people interested in walking to raise funds for breakthrough research offering hope for a cancer-free tomorrow.
Sixth Annual Leonard L. Weiss Memorial Lecture: May-26-2006 — Mina J. Bissell, PhD, Distinguished Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, will present the Sixth Annual Leonard L. Weiss Memorial Lecture, Wednesday, June 7, at RPCI (the event is open to the public).
Roswell Park to Host International Conference on Childhood Cancer: May-09-2006 — Experts will discuss the impact of cancer treatment on long-term survivors diagnosed during childhood or adolescence at the 9th International Conference on Long-Term Complications of Treatment of Children & Adolescents for Cancer, hosted by RPCI.
Verizon Offers RPCI Wireless Internet Access to Patients and Families: Mar-23-2006 — The Verizon Foundation has awarded a grant of $20,000 to RPCI to help launch Roswellink. This new program allows patients families and friends to access a wireless fidelity network (WiFi) in the RPCI lobby and ground floor clinic waiting areas.
Roswell Park Helps Patients Connect With Family, Friends: Mar-18-2006 — RPCI is pleased to announce that it is introducing its patients to CarePages - an online tool that allows patients to create personalized web pages to share information with their family and friends.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and Breathe Easier!: Mar-17-2006 — A study being released today by the Harvard University School of Public Health, RPCI and several organizations in Ireland shows that it's healthier to celebrate St. Patrick's Day like the real Irish -- in a smoke-free bar or pub.
RPCI President Featured Speaker at NCCN Annual Conference: Mar-03-2006 — David C. Hohn, MD, President and CEO, RPCI, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCCN will be a featured speaker at NCCN 11th annual conference, March 8-12, Hollywood, Florida.
Cori Lecture Presented At Roswell Park: Feb-23-2006 — Craig B. Thompson, MD, will present the 2006 Cori Lecture at RPCI March 1, 8 am in the Research Studies Center. Dr. Thompson is Scientific Director, Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute and Chairman, Department of Cancer Biology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
Nurture Your Hope: A Retreat for Patients and Caregivers: Feb-21-2006 — The Retreat Team is announcing an upcoming conference: "Nurture Your Hope: A Retreat for Patients and Caregivers" at the Mercy Grove Renewal Center in LeRoy. Registration available in May.
Roswell Park Seeking Musical Volunteers: Feb-13-2006 — Amateur and professional performers and musical groups are invited to volunteer their time and talent to entertain RPCI patients, families, visitors, faculty and staff from 10 am - 2 pm, Monday through Friday, in the RPCI atrium.
A Celebration of 1,000 Journeys: Feb-07-2006 — More than 1,000 patients have undergone Blood and Marrow Transplantations (BMT) for treatment of cancer and blood disorders at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) since 1991. BMT patients and their families and the BMT Team at Roswell Park celebrated this milestone at a reception, Tuesday, February 7.
$510,000 Raised for Cancer Research, Patient Care at Roswell Park's All Star Night Gala: Feb-01-2006 — The Roswell Park Alliance Community Advisory Board raised $510,000 for Roswell Park Cancer Institute's groundbreaking cancer research and compassionate patient care programs at Saturday evening's All Star Night gala.
Ted Kennedy, Jr., Receives Gilda Radner Award at Gala: Feb-01-2006 — Ted Kennedy, Jr., who inspired America while fighting osteosarcoma, was honored by Roswell Park with the Gilda Radner Courage Award for serving as a hopeful example and advocate for other cancer patients
Roswell Park Patients Meet Monty: Jan-17-2006 — Patients and their families at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will be introduced to Monty, an eight year-old pet therapy dog, Tuesday, January 17 from 10 – 11 am, in the hospital atrium, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo.