Hospital Patient Care Management: Orientation Class Registration To register for a class, please complete the Class Request form. Interactive Courses Allergies: Viewing Allergies Documentation: PowerForms PowerChart/FirstNet Basics: Confidentiality Locating Patients Navigating the Patient Chart Viewing Patient Data: Reports and Images

Palliative Care What Is Palliative Care? Palliative Care is a type of comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with serious illnesses that cause physical and/or emotional pain and suffering. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms and stresses caused by cancer. The goal of palliative care is to achieve the best quality of life for both the patient and the family. What We Do for You The palliative care team provides medical expertise in managing symptoms of discomfort related to cancer or cancer treatments. The palliative care team also takes the time to get to

Cancer Rehabilitation Treatment for cancer and the disease itself can have debilitating effects. Rehabilitation can play a significant role in your overall recovery. Mary Free Bed at Munson Healthcare’s evidence-based program can help you fight these effects at every stage, from diagnosis to recovery. Our interdisciplinary team of specialists works with you and your family before, during, and after treatment. Led by a physician who specializes in rehabilitation, our comprehensive program provides a path for you to manage the physical, cognitive, and emotional issues related to cancer and its

Wellness Programs Currently our community resources are offered on a limited basis. Please call 231-392-8492 for more information. Health and Wellness Suite The Health and Wellness Suite offers many services that can assist you in feeling more relaxed and at peace and help you regain lost strength and flexibility, both during and after treatment. A free fitness consultation is available for cancer patients, with recommendations for next steps in your fitness journey. Gentle or active yoga classes, Pilates, and exercise are offered at various times throughout the day. Integrative therapies such

Nutrition Every person will experience different side effects during their cancer journey. Factors to consider that may influence which side effects you develop include, but are not limited to: Your current nutritional status prior to treatment The type and/or site of your cancer Your recommended treatment plans These factors help your healthcare team anticipate potential nutrition side effects. You may experience nausea, constipation, weight loss, taste changes, appetite loss, diarrhea, mouth sores, or other issues. There are ways to manage each side effect, and your healthcare team is here

Financial and Billing Information for Cancer Patients Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients Cancer affects all people and has no boundaries based on a person’s ability to pay. We understand the financial stresses related to a cancer diagnosis, regardless of whether or not you are insured. If you have concerns, please reach out to your care team who can connect you with potential resources to assist you. Please know we are committed to providing financial assistance to people who have healthcare needs and are uninsured, ineligible for a government program, or otherwise unable to pay. However

Transportation Services At Cowell Family Cancer Center, we recognize the importance of safe, reliable, and affordable transportation to and from your medical appointments. Please refer to the following sections that outline what resources that are available to you based on your insurance, age, and veteran status. If you are experiencing transportation barriers, please call 231-392-8400 to reach our Financial Navigation team. For Radiation Transportation Services, please call Radiation Scheduling at 231-935-7100. We will work with you to better understand your challenges and connect you with

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