As fall continues and the holiday season approaches, Northside Hospital invites the community to stay active, informed and inspired this November through wellness events, educational programs and community partnerships across metro Atlanta.
Built to Quit Smoking and Tobacco Cessation Course
Nov. 4 | Multiple locations
Learn about the health risks of smoking and tobacco use, the benefits of quitting, and strategies for managing cravings through Northside's Built to Quit smoking and tobacco cessation course.
Wellness Wednesdays
Nov. 4 | Virtual
Join Northside Hospital experts for two virtual presentations on timely health topics. Webinars begin at noon on Microsoft Teams. Participation is free.
- Lung Cancer Screenings Explained
Dr. Craig Brown - Men's Health Beyond the Basics: What Every Man Should Know After 40
Dr. Anthony Alfano
Learn more and register at northside.com/wellness-wednesdays.
Colorectal Cancer Education Workshop
Nov. 5 | Virtual
Join Cancer Support Community Atlanta for this free virtual program to learn about colorectal cancer types, treatment options, side effects, clinical trials and the emotional impact of a diagnosis. The workshop will feature Dr. David Meyer and Dr. Moon Fenton and provide valuable information for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Registration is required.
- Register: cscatlanta.org
Navigating Body Image After Cancer
Nov. 5 | Virtual
This free virtual workshop will explore practical strategies for managing body image concerns during treatment and survivorship. Participants will learn techniques for coping with difficult emotions, addressing fears of recurrence, practicing self-care and building confidence. Registration is required.
- Register: cscatlanta.org
November (all month long)
From childbirth and breastfeeding to newborn care, CPR and grandparenting, Northside offers in-person classes, e-books and online learning resources to help families prepare for birth and life with a new baby. Learn more at northside.com/maternity.
Looking for a new career? Attend one of Northside's hiring events this month and explore available opportunities at northside.com/careers.
‘Doctors On Call’ radio program
Each Sunday at 8 a.m., a Northside provider joins "Doctors On Call," taking listener questions on 95.5 WSB and online at wsbradio.com/doctorsoncall.
- Nov. 1: Dr. Prad Tummala of the Northside Hospital Heart Institute discusses interventional cardiology.
- Nov. 8: Dr. Patris Amalsi of Interventional Pain and Spine Care answers your questions.
- Nov. 15: It’s a best-of episode, featuring the most compelling questions our Northside experts have taken from listeners this year.
- Nov. 22: Dr. Nancy Wiggers of Northside Radiation Oncology Consultants takes questions about radiation oncology.
- Nov. 29: Dr. Venkatesh Lakshminarayanan, or “Dr. L,” of Pulmonary Critical Care Atlanta, discusses interventional pulmonary medicine and lung cancer.
Watch and listen on demand: wsbradio.com/doctorsoncall
Community events and partnerships
Looking for more ways to connect with your community this season? Check out these local events from some of our partners.
- Nov. 7-8: Elegant Elf Marketplace at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Shop gifts, décor and seasonal items from local vendors. Learn more: sandyspringssociety.org/the-elegant-elf
- Nov. 14-15: Holiday Market at Lake Pointe in Cartersville. Browse artisan goods, holiday gifts, specialty foods and more from regional vendors. Learn more: emersonexchangemarket.com/holiday-market
- Nov. 15: Run for the Cookies 5K at Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, this family-friendly race supports local Girl Scout programs. Learn more: runsignup.com/Race/GA/Roswell/RunForTheCookies5K
- Nov. 19-Dec. 23: Christmas Canteen at Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville. Enjoy holiday music, comedy and seasonal entertainment in this annual holiday tradition. Learn more: auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/canteen-26
- Nov. 21: Holiday Lights of Hope 5K, 6 p.m., at Cherokee Veterans Park in Canton. Kick off the holiday season with an evening race benefiting local charitable initiatives. Learn more: raceroster.com/events/2026/140071/holiday-lights-5k
- Nov. 22: The Lighting of Avalon, 2-7:30 p.m., in Alpharetta. Celebrate the start of the holiday season with live entertainment, family activities and Avalon’s annual tree-lighting ceremony. Learn more: experienceavalon.com/events/the-lighting-of-avalon
Coming in December
- All month: Northside Hospital Foundation's Lights for Good campaign
- Dec. 17: When Cancer Affects the Family: Talking With Children, Teens and Grandchildren
- Dec. 21: First day of winter
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