March 2014 “I wanted to help others with their cancer journey and this is the culmination of a long-time dream – a regional center for enlightenment and encouragement along with state-of-the-art treatment solutions for comprehensive cancer care.” - Susan P. Wheatlake, Cancer Patient and Visionary
Phone: 231.832.8486 Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday The Wellness Center is located inside the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center and features a library, boutique, meeting space, gift shop and an integrative therapy room. The center is stocked with brochures and books that offer cancer information as well as two computers with private spaces for learning more online. The center hosts speakers and educational sessions to help educate and support patients on the road to recovery. Wellness Center resources are available to the public. We want you and your loved ones to feel inspired, educated and encouraged. Please stop by the center or join us for one of our upcoming events. Key Dates This Month: March 10 – Look Good Feel Better 4-6 p.m. March 18 – SPW Speaker Series – Estate Planning 101
MIND
BODY
WELLNESS SPIRIT
Wellness is a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit that results in an overall feeling of well-being. Dimensions of Wellness Wellness is more than being free from illness. Wellness is a dynamic process of change and growth, and we’re here to help you achieve that. There are many interrelated dimensions of wellness; physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental and occupational. During a fight against cancer, maintaining a level of wellness is extremely important. Light-touch massage, Reiki therapy or auricular (ear) acupuncture can minimize side effects of cancer treatment and help you relax. Peace of mind can come through research done in our library, while working on a puzzle in the lobby can help ease your emotions. Our Wellness Coordinator is on hand to help answer your questions and guide you in your cancer wellness journey.
Health and Wellness
Special Programs
ACUPUNCTURE The purpose of Acupuncture is to give a sense of wellbeing, relieve stress and pain. Our trained Auricular (ear) acupuncturist, Lyni Nowak performs a traditional Chinese medicine which involves placing needles behind the ear to stimulate certain points. It’s a form of alternative medicine that is one of the oldest and most popular in the world.
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER Look Good Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
WOMAN’S Do you have a program you’d like HEALTH to see at the Wellness Center? BOUTIQUE MASSAGE THERAPY Woman's We’re always looking for new Come enjoy a therapeutic massage from a Health ways to serve your health and professional massage therapist and enjoy the following Boutique wellness needs! benefits: serves Pain Management: women Contact Marissa at 231.832.8486 Patients have found with breast that massage may cancer, lessen their pain, lymphedema, breast surgery, incontinence, and other nausea and health issues. A fitter is available the last Thursday of fatigue. every month. To schedule an appointment, call Kathy Smith at Woman’s Health Boutique at (616) 364-5431 Relaxation and Comfort: JOY THROUGH P.A.I.N Massage may help A Christian-based study that will ease the body, mind you feel calm. This and soul and direct you towards understanding your lowers stress and pain and suffering as well as how to prosper and find anxiety to improve joy within it. For anyone suffering with chronic pain, your mood. depression, as well as caretakers, this is a class to study pain and learn to with cope with all the issues Increase blood flow: An increase in blood flow may that surround living with long term pain. help with digestion, faster healing and an increased Visit the Wellness Center to sign up. desire for food. WIG FITTINGS Movement: Massage helps to keep muscles healthy Make an appointment to come in for wig fitting, hair and strong. It may also help ease muscle soreness. trimming or hair removal. At your appointment, one of The cost is $15.00 for 15 minutes and $7.00 for our local stylists will help you select a wig and show Patients. you how to wear it. Or you can choose from our collection of scarves, turbans and hats. GENTLE YOGA Reconnecting Body, Mind and Spirit Gentle yoga classes are typically described as appropriate for those who want a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well-supported and relaxing practice. This class will be available in February but space is limited. Visit the Wellness Center to sign up
Tea and Topics SOCIAL WORK: Family and Medical Leave Act Assistance Merri Jo Dawson, LLMSW 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6 Merri Jo will be sharing ideas to help people apply for Family and Medical Leave Act and Disability
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE: Brain Gym Lyni Nowak, NP 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20
Support Groups YOUNG WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Need any help coping with a new found diagnosis? Or are you willing to inspire others with your story of survival? Regardless of your experience with cancer come meet and connect with others like yourself. Even if you don’t require help anymore, you might be surprised who requires yours. MEN’S COFFEE Casual coffee hour just for men to discuss subjects regarding men’s cancer issues.
SPW Speaker Series
Brain Gym is an exercise that helps the body make memories at a physical level. By practicing physical cues Brain Gym retrains the body to speak to the brain in other pathways. Examples are eye movements, hand mudras, walking and standing positions. This practice has been known to help with “Chemo Brain”.
Estate Planning 101 Tuesday, March 18 TIME TBD
NUTRITION: Herbs & Spices Jessie Deroche, Dietician 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6
Mara is also an active member of the Susan P. Wheatlake Cancer and Wellness Advisory Board.
Did you know that you are getting more from your herbs and spices than extra flavor? Come join us as we discuss the anticancer characteristics of different herbs and spices. We will share recipes and have a delightfully spices recipe or two for sampling! CLINICAL AND PREVENTION – HEALTHY LIVING: Renee Leonard, RN 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 4
“Tips, Tricks and Tools to monitor cancer treatment” This class can help you keep track of your side effects, medications and pain so that you can better communicate with your health care team about them.
Mara Raven Spence, Attorney Since 1997, Mara has focused on estate planning, guardian and conservator matters and probate and trust administrations. She is an attorney at Jordan Balkema Elder Law Center PLLC in Big Rapids. Mara will present the basics of estate planning for those looking to begin the process.
Volunteering Volunteers are vital to us and assist in many ways in the Wellness Center. Volunteers deliver lunches to patients and their family members receiving treatment, and provide companionship while driving patients to and from appointments through the Road to Recovery program.
Volunteers also provide clerical support to staff members. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit www.spcetrumhealth.org/wellnesscenter. If you have any questions, please call 231.832.6659.
Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center
Wellness Center SUNDAY
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MARCH 2014 TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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Massage Therapy 8 -12 pm
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Massage Therapy 8 -12 pm
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Massage Therapy 8 -12 pm
Wig Fittings by appt 10-12 pm
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SPW Education Series: Estate Planning TIME TBD
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Acupuncture 2 – 3 pm
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Social Work: 10-10:30 am
Acupuncture: 10 – 11 am
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Integrative Medicine: 1-1:30pm
Acupuncture: 10 – 11 am
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Men’s Coffee 1 – 2 pm
Volunteer Chaplin 10 – 12 pm
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Wig Fittings by appt 10-12
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Women’s Health Acupuncture: 10 – 11 am Boutique 10 to 5 pm
Massage Therapy 8 -12 pm
Wig Fittings by appt 10-12 pm
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Volunteer Chaplin 12:30 -2:30 pm
Acupuncture 2 – 3 pm
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Acupuncture 2 – 3 pm
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Volunteer Chaplin 12:30 -2:30 pm
Acupuncture 2 – 3 pm
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Nutrition: Acupuncture: Herbs & Spices 10 – 11 am 10 am
Healthy Living 10-1 pm Wig Fittings by appt 10-12 pm
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