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Virginia R. Cvetko Patient Education CenterFacing cancer involves much more than advancedmedical treatments. That’s why Baylor Charles A.Sammons Cancer Center at Dallas also offers differentways to achieve emotional and spiritual healing, as wellas education and support for the patient and familymembers. Conveniently located on the 2nd floor in thenew outpatient center, the Virginia R. Cvetko PatientEducation Center offers a variety of programs to helptreat the whole patient.The Cvetko Center opened in 1981 and today servesapproximately 5,000 people each year.ServicesAmong the services offered through the Cvetko Centerare:• Community resource referrals• Pastoral care and spiritual counseling• Clinical psychology services• Social work counseling and referrals• Educational materials and resource areas• FitSteps ® , a supervised exercise program for cancerpatients with a dedicated gymProgramsCvetko Center also offers a wide range of general anddisease-specific support programs including LookGood…Feel Better ® which helps women undergoingtreatment look and feel their best, a breast cancer supportgroup; a lung cancer support group and a supportand networking group for young people facing cancer8among others. The cancer center’s health professionalsand physicians on the medical staff of Baylor UniversityMedical Center at Dallas also teach educational seminarsand classes providing research updates and helppatients learn more about dealing with their illness.In the new demonstration kitchen, cooking classes willfeature a chef and registered dieticians teaching patientsand their families how to cook nutritionally duringcancer treatment.The Healing EnvironmentThe Healing Environment is part of the Cvetko Centerthat helps patients heal through spiritual and emotionalnurturing. The Healing Environment uses music,nature, humor, art and relaxation techniques to helpmanage pain and contribute to the overall healingprocess. Music intervention is led by a certified musicpractitioner who provides therapeutic music at thebedside and in outpatient areas that may reduce anxiety,agitation and pain for the patient.A highlight of the new Baylor Sammons Cancer Centeris the Martha Foster-Skiles Healing Garden, also called“Lovie’s Garden.” This is a tranquil, specially designedgarden located just outside the Worth Street entranceallowing patients, family members and staff to relaxaway from medical treatments. It features a quiet,meandering trail and a beautiful, tiered-glass waterfallthat spills into a koi pond.Ernie’s Appearance CenterErnie’s Appearance Center is located on the secondfloor near the skybridge. This specialty boutiquecarries items designed to help the cancer patient maintaina positive self image. Certified prosthetic fitters areavailable to assist lymphedema patients with compressiongarments and breast cancer patients with breastprostheses. Other items available include:• Mastectomy supplies• High-end bras• Nutraceuticals—multivitamins and supplementsdesigned for cancer patients• Comfortable loungewear to wear duringchemotherapy treatment• Hats and scarves• Wigs• Personal care items designed for cancer patients, suchas non-metallic deodorant• Relaxation items such as aromatherapy oils andcandles, relaxation CDs and yoga and PilatesequipmentErnie’s is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. For more information about Ernie’sAppearance Center, please visit Suite 210 or call214.820.8282.For more information about any of the programs orservices of the Virginia R. Cvetko Patient EducationCenter, visit Suite 200 or call 214.820.2608.
Parking at the New Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer CenterParking for patients and visits to the new Baylor Sammons Cancer Center is conveniently located inparking garage 4. A skybridge in this garage on the 3rd floor, also called the Collins Family Bridge ofHope, leads guests to the new outpatient cancer center. A concierge is available on the 1st floor to provideassistance and arrange for patient escorts.Virginia R. Cvetko Patient Education Programsand Events• Look Good…Feel Better ® —a program for womenwith cancer, currently in active treatment to learntechniques for skin care, head wraps and accessories• Relaxation Made Easy—learn relaxation techniquesthat may help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety• Healing Through Journaling—for cancer survivors,family and friends with the goal of enhancing theemotional, spiritual and physical well-being• Express Yourself—explores ways of expressing ourhidden emotions without using words, to help youcope with your diagnosis• Clinical updates• Wisdom for Life• Chemotherapy classes• Nutrition classesSupport Groups• Breast Cancer Support Group• Support for People with Oral and Head & NeckCancer (SPOHNC)• Young Adults Living with Cancer NetworkingGroup• Lung Cancer Support Group• Kidney and Bladder Cancer Support Group• Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) Support Group• Amyloid Support Group• Waldenströms Macroglobulinemia Support Group• Prostate Cancer Support Group• Ovarian Cancer Support GroupUnderground parking is also available from Hall Street, as well as valet parking available at the circulardrive on Worth Street in the front of the new Baylor Sammons Cancer Center.Valet parkingis available atthe entrance tothe new cancercenter.Undergroundself parking isavailable withan entrance onHall Street.Hall StreetEmergencyDepartmentHealing GardenExit OnlySelf-ParkingCBD Link–Fair Park Blvd.Self-ParkingSelf ParkingRobertsHospitalFuture Cancer Hospital(Collins Center)Construction AreaWorth Street Dedicated CancerTower Hospital Opens 2013Baylor Charles A. SammonsCancer CenterSelf-Parking UndergroundParking GarageValet ParkingJonssonHospitalJunius StreetStaff Parking Garage 3Deliveries Only2nd FloorSkybridgeParkingGarage 4(Patient/Visitor)Elevator to Level 3For SkybridgeBoth self parking and valet parkingare available in parking garage 4.The new cancer center is easilyaccessed using the new skybridgeon the 3rd floor in the garage 4.BassHallBaylorSchoolofNursingParkingGarage 5(Patient/Visitorand Staff)Worth StreetLot 40Underground ParkingGarage 39Baylor Tom LandryFitness CenterParkingGarage 6(Staff)Lot 14Lot 41Washington Avenue9
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