Munson Healthcare offers several types of
support and healing services that are beneficial during cancer
care, while in the hospital or at home, including:
These services are offered in addition to
the expert care you receive from your physician.
Art Therapy
— There is a part of each of us that can speak better through
color and images than with words. Through the use of art therapy,
you can uncover more about your unique concerns, ideas, and healing
abilities. A registered Art Therapist will assist you in this
process by providing materials, instruction, and support.
Bedside
Musical Care — A therapeutic offering designed to comfort
and uplift you and your family. Each session lasts about 20 to
30 minutes, depending on the needs of your family.
Healing/Therapeutic
Touch — The use of touch to reduce pain and promote relaxation
during the healing process. A Healing Touch practitioner can assist
you and your family with some easy-to-learn techniques that can
be useful at home. A session lasts 15 minutes to one hour, depending
on your needs.
Massage Therapy
- Therapeutic massage can help with a wide range of medical conditions
by promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Massage
increases blood circulation and lymph flow, relaxes muscles, improves
range of motion, and increases endorphins, the body’s natural
painkillers.
Music Therapy
— The use of music to assist in the treatment of the emotional
aspects of an illness or disability is referred to as music therapy.
Music is used to promote a positive change to neutralize fears,
negativity, depression, and hopefully result in a sense of greater
connectedness to family and spirit.
Nutritional
Counseling — Meet with a dietitian for a consultation
to help you and your family in making necessary nutritional changes,
and to assist in the management of treatment side-effects through
your diet.
Stress
Management/Meditation — Individual sessions will be offered
at the bedside to assist patients with reducing stress and practicing
relaxation. Simple exercises will be offered to promote awareness
of peace in body and mind.
Spiritual
Support — Chaplains and nurses are available to address
your individual needs. In addition to prayer and silence, bedside
wooden labyrinths are available for meditation.
Yoga
Therapy — Individual sessions are offered at bedside,
using breathing, focused awareness, and gentle stretching to instill
a deep state of relaxation, pain release, and emotional peace.
If you are a Munson Healthcare patient and have a compliment,
concern, or complaint, please contact one of our Patient
Liaisons.
