Posts by Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center
Sun Protection
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness month. Since many cancer patients receiving Chemotherapy experience sun sensitivity we wanted to look at ways to keep safe and healthy on those warm summer days. No material in this presentation is a substitute for medical advice, always talk to your medical team before starting something new.
Read MoreHope Garden Group
In partnership with Dixon Community Gardens, Home of Hope will offer this opportunity to cancer patients and caregivers. The participants will plan, plant, tend to and harvest! For more information or to sign up please contact Joan at the center 815.288.4673 or jpadilla@hohrrv.com.
Read MoreMindfulness Painting
Join Client Services Intern Kelsey Boyd for Mindfulness Painting on May 28th, 2pm-4pm. This program will take place online on Zoom. Feel free to contact the center if you have any questions or if art supplies are needed. Supplies can be provided if requested. To sign up for the program and to get the link…
Read MoreExpressive Mindfulness & Trauma.
Kelsey Boyd presents on the traumatic effects of a cancer diagnosis and offers tools through Mindfulness and Art therapy to help those challenged with a cancer diagnosis. View through Home of Hope YouTube Channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v7Ng0dgXsk
Read MoreCovid 19
Dear friends, We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we’re closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing. We have temporarily suspended…
Read MoreEducational Bites
A common side effect of chemo is dry mouth, caused by the reduction of saliva. This causes tooth decay because saliva is needed to neutralize acids from food and dental plaque. Help keep your mouth moist and tooth decay at bay with the following suggestions: Brush and floss after every meal, snack, and before bedtime…
Read MoreLadies of Love, Life, and Laughter!
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Read MoreYoga/Meditation
February 11, 5:00 PM at Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center February 25, 5:00 PM at Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center These wellness services are offered to patients, caregivers, and family members free of charge. Through these sessions, you will experience the life-balancing benefits of massage, Reiki, Healing Touch, and yoga! Check out our Facebook…
Read MoreSounds of the Heart
February 20, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Center Join us as Client Services Intern Kelsey conducts music therapy sessions. Music therapy provides a new way of communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. For more information, reach out to us. Participants…
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