Support services at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

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• Virginia Piper Cancer Insitute

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Eating difficulties are often an unfortunate side-effect of cancer. A registered dietitian is available at the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute to assist with nutritional assessments and strategic goal setting to help reduce symptoms, maintain weight and improve food intake. For more information call 612-863-9076.

The Living Room Cancer Resource Center

Located on the fouth floor of the Piper Building, the Cancer Resource Center offers a comfortable place to learn in a supportive environment. Professional staff members and volunteers can help you locate information and guide you through a large inventory of current information on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment options and supportive services.

Cancer-related information is available in books, videos, audiocassettes, CDs, brochures, articles and through the internet. For more information, call the Living Room at 612-863-8713.

Palliative Care Services

Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Palliative Care Service emphasizes improvement in quality of life for patients with complex needs at any stage of illness. It is available to patients and families experiencing the challenges of symptom management, chronic and advanced illness and difficult decision-making regarding care goals and treatment options. Consults can be requested by calling 612-863-4444, or by physician order.

Healing Coach

Through Abbott Northwestern's Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, a healing coach is available to offer support, information and referrals for complementary therapies.

For additional information, or to schedule an appointment, contact the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing at 612-863-0200.