LEWISTON - "Keeping Well in Mind and Body" will be the topic of a workshop being co-sponsored later this month by the American Cancer Society and the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope and Healing.

Developed by the American Cancer Society as part of its "I Can Cope" series, the workshop will be facilitated by licensed clinical social worker Emily Ecker, outreach oncology social worker at the Patrick Dempsey Center.

Workshop participants will learn ways to support and maintain physical, emotional and spiritual health while living with cancer.

Strategies for increasing well being will be explored, including nutritional tips, wellness and stress reduction techniques. Local wellness resource information will also be provided. Participants will formulate a personal plan that fits with their needs and lifestyle.

The program will be offered at the following times and locations:

Monday, July 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Patrick Dempsey Center, 10 High Street, Suite 301.

Wednesday, July 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bridgton Hospital.

Wednesday, July 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 209 Lincoln St., Rumford

The workshops are being offered at no charge and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, call 795-8250 or 1-877-336-7287.