HCRC Services Offered

We strive to meet the full range of physical and emotional needs of patients and their families. Our services include:

• Nurse Navigator: A trained nurse to help the patient navigate screening needs and the different treatment options. Through this highly-skilled individual, the patient and their families can find not only information, but an important source of support. For more information call Michelle Ellis, RN at 805.543.5353 ext 7077 or e-mail michelle.ellis@chw.edu.
  
  
• Social Services and Support Programs: Offering one on one counseling, family counseling, and financial counseling specializing in insurance matters as well as pharmaceutical reimbursement.
  
  
• Nutritional Coaching: Available to help patients' overall well-being at any stage of treatment.
  
  
• Alternative Practices: Aid holistic wellbeing and relaxation including Lymphedema prevention, guided imagery, stress management, art and music therapy, reiki, and yoga.
  
  
• Appearance Center: Helps all cancer patients find the resources they need to look and feel their best. Products available include wigs, make-up, and resources for prostheses and clothing.
  
  
• Spiritual and Therapeutic Social Activities: Encourage patients and families to strengthen their supportive base within the community.
  
  
• Educational and Lecture series: Presented by medical professionals specializing in cancer care.
  
  
• Multimedia Education Library: Gives patients access to health databases that contain information about medical conditions, treatment options, nutrition, pain management, stress reduction, relaxation as well as books and videos.

For more information call: 805.542.6234