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Good Samaritan cancer rehab program starts Aug. 19

By Brian Neben Jul 30, 2024 | 8:33 AM

CHI Health Good Samaritan (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)

KEARNEY — CHI Health Good Samaritan’s free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional, and spiritual health after treatment.

Cancer Survivorship 101, facilitated by specially-trained nurses and mental health practitioners, is a 9-week holistic course starting Monday, Aug. 19 at the hospital’s Cancer Center located at 104 West 33rd St. Weekly sessions offer practical guidance for the next steps after treatment, including research-based advice on topics like nutrition, exercise, coping skills and healing. The small, supportive group setting provides opportunities to ask questions and share insights.

Cancer Survivorship 101
Monday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Oct. 14 (9 sessions)
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Good Samaritan Cancer Center, 104 W. 33rd Street, Kearney

Evidence supports Cancer Survivorship 101 reduces depression and anxiety, while increasing hope, resilience, quality of life and happiness. Register by calling 308-865-7291.

More about Cancer Care at CHI Health:

Each year, hundreds of patients are treated with the most advanced technologies by the team of highly skilled medical professionals at CHI Health. CHI Health cancer treatment services include surgery, medical and radiation oncology, dedicated inpatient oncology units and a wide array of support services. CHI Health offers cancer second opinions and features locations across the region.

All CHI Health Cancer Centers hold Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). The CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care.

Accreditation is a testament to the integration of cancer services and an assurance of one consistent standard of care governed by a single board of directors and a single cancer registry database that includes: Genetics, Clinical Trials, Counseling, Image Recovery and a Nurse Navigator program.