This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the resilience, brilliance and contributions of Black leaders who have shaped medicine, education, health care and society.

March is the time to learn, grow & support your health with the Simms/Mann Center! 💚 Advance Care Planning, Mar. 12, 6pm 💚 Introduction to the UCLA AYA Cancer Program, Mar. 19, 12pm 💚 Nutrient-Packed Foods During Cancer Treatment, Mar. 20, 12pm Learn: ucla.in/41fgRU0

In honor of International Women’s Day, we honor Dr. Victoria Mann Simms for her vision to create a model of care that treats the needs of the whole person, not just the illness. Learn about Dr. Simms & the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology: ucla.in/43to6KR

Nourish your body with delicious, nutritious meal prep. 🥑 Our online recipes can be filtered to accommodate many dietary needs. Watch Eve Lahijani, RDN, make one of her favorite snacks. Recipes available here: ucla.in/41GoqDu #NutritionMonth

On #SocialWorkDay (March 18), we celebrate the compassionate & dedicated Clinical Oncology Social Workers at the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology. Join us in recognizing their incredible work and impact! #SocialWorkMonth #CancerSupport #OncologyCare #SimmsMannUCLA

Meet Kelli Sargent, our inspiring Admin Director at Simms/Mann UCLA! After losing her mom to cancer, Kelli has dedicated her life to helping others. 💙 She’s expanding our free services & bringing heart to healthcare every day. Read more: ucla.in/4lfsIej

🌿 April is Stress Awareness Month! 🌿 We’re highlighting the power of mindfulness to reduce stress, improve emotional well-being & support healing. Here are some mindfulness practices outlined by our Clinical Oncology Social Worker, Shiori Lange, LCSW: ucla.in/446eqq0

🌿 April is Stress Awareness Month! 🌿 Managing stress is essential for your well-being. Mindful breathing is a simple tool to help you feel more grounded. Shiori Lange, LCSW, from our Torrance clinic, guides a calming breathing exercise to help you reset & find balance.

How are wildfires impacting cancer-related health in LA? Join the UCLA JCCC Wildfire & Cancer Webinar featuring Valentina Ogaryan, PhD + more experts diving into this urgent issue. 🗓️ Monday, April 21 at Noon 🔗 Register now: ucla.in/429rdGP

How do wildfires impact cancer-related health in LA? Join our free Wildfire & Cancer Webinar on Monday, 4/21 to hear from leading experts across oncology, public health and environmental science. Register now: bit.ly/42zb6By

Michael Eselun, BCC, Simms/Mann Chaplain, & Tania Kaprealian, MD, Medical Director UCLA Radiation Oncology, were honored with the Champions of Care Award at the Cancer Support Community South Bay Los Angeles Gala. To our Champions of Care, thank you for all that you've done & continue to do.

Meet Porter Tolkin, one of our incredible clinical social workers at Simms/Mann Burbank. In this #WomensHealthMonth reel, she shares her approach to whole-person care & supporting patients every step of the way. 💙 #SimmsMann #WholePersonCare #OncologySupport

🌶️ Bold Flavor, Gentle Nourishment 🌿 Try these Healthy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites—baked, plant-based, and full of flavor. A great option for cancer patients & caregivers seeking tasty, feel-good food. 👨‍🍳 Recipe here: ucla.in/43wLKo9

Young adults (18–39) facing cancer—you're not alone. Our YA Support Group meets Tuesdays at 5:30 PM on Zoom 💬 Led by Carly Nahin, LCSW, ACM-SW, this group is open to all genders, diagnoses, & stages. To enroll, call 310-794-6644 or email [email protected].

📅 2 free webinars this June from Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology: 🧠 6/11: Dr. Van Dyk on cognitive changes post-treatment & how to cope 🍽 6/26: Deborah Hong, MS, RDN on culturally sensitive nutrition in oncology 🎓 Open to all. Join us! Click more more information: ucla.in/41fgRU0

In honor of mental health 💚 we're launching NEW mindfulness videos with Shiori Lange, LCSW! Find calm and resilience anytime, anywhere. 🌿🧘‍♀️ Coming soon to our Video Library! Click here: ucla.in/4jWaf4w #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Mindfulness #SimmsMannCenter

❄️ Cool, Calm, & Nourished ❄️ Our Golden Milk Popsicles are creamy, calming & ideal for those navigating cancer care. Full of anti-inflammatory spices & protein-rich yogurt. 👨‍🍳 Recipe here: ucla.in/4kN5JGu #CancerCare #GoldenMilk #HealthySnacks #SimmsMannCenter

For #InternationalDayOfYoga, we’re reflecting on last year’s special session at the @Chargers facility 💙 Thanks to NFL’s #CrucialCatch & American Cancer Society, Simms/Mann survivors came together to breathe, move & heal. Yoga supports the whole person—mind, body & spirit.