Preventing Cancer with Healthy Choices: A Scientific Approach with Rekha Chaudhary, MD

Food as Medicine Series at the Cincinnati Museum Center Powered by the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UC

Join us for a colorful, flavor-packed class in the Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio where we’ll cook a nourishing Green Curry with Chickpeas, Kale & Sweet Potato—a perfect dish for those seeking a delicious and health-focused meal. This plant-powered curry is loaded with fiber-rich ingredients, nutrient-dense greens, and delicious spices, making it a satisfying and wholesome addition to any diet. Using whole foods and fresh ingredients, we’ll explore how to build layers of flavor while keeping the dish light, nourishing, and full of plant-based goodness.

Allergens: Tree Nuts, Sesame

Event Details

Date/Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 6-8 p.m.

Location: Cr(EAT)e Culinary Studio at the Cincinnati Museum Center (1301 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45203)

Registration: Registration is $120 and includes a hands-on cooking class and shared meal, followed by a presentation and time for Q&A with Dr Chaudhary. This event is open to ages 18+, including patients with cancer, cancer survivors looking to reduce the risk of disease progression or recurrence, and other individuals interested in primary cancer prevention.

Rekha Chaudhary, MD

Dr. Chaudhary is a board-certified medical hematologist and oncologist who specializes in the treatment of skin cancers such as melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and merkel cell carcinoma. She also specializes in primary brain tumors such as glioblastoma multiforme. Dr. Chaudhary is an adjunct associate professor in the division of Hematology-Oncology. She is also faculty for the Osher Center for Integrative Health. Lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and stress reduction and their effect on tumor growth is a special clinical and research interest for her. She is a primary investigator on many clinical trials involving integrative medicine, brain tumors, and skin cancers.

Learn more about Dr. Chaudhary

UC Health Thrive & Be Well UC Points

UC Health Associates

UC Health associates are eligible for up to 200 THRIVE points per month for attending Integrative Medicine classes/events. How to redeem points in the THRIVE app: click on “Rewards.” Scroll down to “Integrative Medicine.” Fill in all required fields and upload proof (registration confirmation, etc.) then click “submit.”

Be Well UC - UC Faculty/Staff

Eligible faculty and staff can earn 1,000+ Be Well UC points in the Personify Health portal with UC’s employee wellness program for attending offerings with the Osher Center for Integrative Health, and earn up to $300 every calendar year. Get started by creating an account or logging in, click the “Home” icon near the top, then, click “Rewards”. Scroll (or search) to the “Participation” category. Click “Attend a UC sponsored event”. Fill out a brief form and submit!

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