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Support Services for Cancer Patients
Support services are an important part of our comprehensive approach to care. Support services available to cancer patients include:
Enterostomal and Wound Therapy
Individualized care and consultation with a patient education nurse specialist for patients with ostomy and/or wound-related needs.
Locations
Bethesda North Hospital
(513) 865-1214
Good Samaritan Hospital
(513) 862-1627
Hours
By appointment
Referral
Your physician
Payment
Possible insurance reimbursement or self-payment |
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Nutrition Counseling
A registered, licensed dietitian provides individual nutrition counseling to address nutrition problems, shopping, label reading and food preparation.
Locations
Bethesda North Hospital
(513) 865-1506
Good Samaritan Hospital
(513) 862-3363
Hours
By appointment
Referral
Your physician
Payment
Possible insurance reimbursement or self-payment |
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Pastoral Care
Chaplains are available to provide spiritual consultation and support for inpatients, outpatients and their families. The Pastoral Care Department has certified grief counselors and offers grief support group on a regular basis.
Locations
Bethesda North Hospital
(513) 865-1175
Good Samaritan Hospital
(513) 862-2281
Hours
By appointment
Referral
None necessary
Payment
No cost |
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Parish Nurse Visits
In designated neighborhoods, registered nurses are available to visit patients in their homes. They can provide emotional and spiritual support, patient and family education, and referral to TriHealth and community services.
Locations
Multiple locations; call (513) 569-6138 for a list of neighborhoods served
Hours
By appointment
Referral
None necessary
Payment
No cost
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Care Management
Social worker and nurse care coordinators are available to assist with adjustment to illness, discharge planning, problem-solving and linkage with community services.
Locations
Bethesda North Hospital
(513) 865-1122
Good Samaritan Hospital
(513) 862-2567 |
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Faculty Medical Center
The Faculty Medical Center cares for patients with cancer and cervical dysplasia. Through the center, you can enroll in the Breast and Cervical Cancer Project. Contact us to learn about all of our services.
Location
Good Samaritan Hospital, Fifth Floor
(513) 862-6959
Hours
Monday/Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Referral
Your physician
Payment
Insurance reimbursement; if no insurance, 65 percent off hospital charge, 35 percent off physician charge |
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Lymphedema Care
Lymphedema is chronic swelling is a portion of the body, usually an arm or leg, that can affect some oncology patients. Skilled therapists with specialized training provide comprehensive, research-based treatment tailored to the needs of each individual with lymphedema.
Locations
Good Samaritan Hospital
Outpatient Physical Therapy, Eighth Floor
(513) 862-3475
TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, Third Floor
(513) 985-6750
Bethesda Hand Rehab, Montgomery
(513) 247-0224
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
Referral
Your physician
Payment
Insurance reimbursement |
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Rehabilitation
TriHealth’s Physical Rehabilitation and Outpatient Services (PROS) provides comprehensive treatment for patients who require more than one type of therapy on an outpatient basis. A core team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists guide and integrate a course of treatment to maximize a patient’s level of independence and well-being. Treatment can help with mobility, muscle strengthening, cognitive ability and more. Learn more about PROS.
Locations
Good Samaritan Hospital
Outpatient Physical Therapy, Eighth Floor
(513) 862-3476
TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, Third Floor
(513) 985-6757
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (by appointment)
Referral
Your physician
Payment
Insurance reimbursement |
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Palliative Care
People with serious illnesses may have uncomfortable symptoms. They may have questions about what to expect from the disease and treatment. When your doctor writes an order for Palliative Care, the doctor and nurse from the palliative care team visit you. They help manage uncomfortable symptoms. They get to know your goals, answer questions about the illness, talk with you about benefits and burdens of treatment options, and assist with making plans for care after leaving the hospital.
Locations
Bethesda North Hospital
(513) 865-5167
Good Samaritan Hospital
(513) 862-2864
Referral
Your physician |
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Hospice
Hospice of Cincinnati is a community not-for-profit philosophy of care for patients and families with loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses, providing comfort management, quality of life and individualized care. Learn more about Hospice of Cincinnati.
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