Dining Out for Life 2014

For the 4th year in a row, I was honored to be part of Nashville CARES' Dining Out for Life this spring. We enjoyed the evening of April 22 at Nashville restaurant Virago. A portion of all sales that evening went to fund Nashville CARES' important HIV/AIDS resources and research. More than $150,000 was raised across all participating restaurants this year.

Dr. Dan and Sara Melamed, Dr. Warren Melamed, Alice Newgarden

Warren Melamed, Amy Rose, Dr. Randall Rose, Dr. Joel Veitschegger

Oral Cancer Walk 2014

Alice Newgarden, Warren Melamed, Pam McAteer

I was proud to once again be a part of the annual Oral Cancer Walk in Nashville, Tennessee, this year.

Oral Cancer is a devastating disease that affects more than 600,000 people worldwide. This year alone, more than 42,000 new cases of oral cancer will be diagnosed in the United States.

Risk factors for oral cancer include use of tobacco products, alcohol use, viruses and improper dental care. Early diagnosis is critical to ensuring the best possible outcome. The best way to prevent oral cancer is to avoid use of tobacco products and to be screened regularly. This is done at your regular dental exam. Yet another reason to get good, regular dental care.

For more information about oral cancer, visit the Oral Cancer Foundation online.

Best Wishes,
Warren Melamed