Cancer Center will be first in Texas to integrate psychological/social support organization,
Cancer Support Community
DALLAS, TEXAS – Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has officially opened the doors of its new 70,000 square foot comprehensive Cancer Center. This center is the first in Texas to fully integrate psychological/social support by including a Cancer Support Community clubhouse onsite.
Designed as a place of hope and healing for cancer patients and their families, the center houses medical and radiation oncology, patient navigation, infusion services, survivorship services, advanced imaging, cancer risk and prevention services and patient navigation services. Advanced imaging services include GE’s first high-definition, low-dose CT scanner.
Additionally, patients will have a resource center affiliated with the American Cancer Society, psychosocial support services including a customized survivorship program in collaboration with Cancer Support Community North Texas, a chapel, community room with a demonstration kitchen and the Women’s Health Boutique.
With the patient in mind, all providers are located under one roof with a connection to the hospital for easy access to additional services.
“Our promise is to provide personalized care and education to each individual throughout all stages of their fight against cancer,” said Mary Wylie, service line director of Neurology, Orthopedics and Oncology services at Texas Health Dallas. “We hope to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for our patients whether they’re seeking services for early detection, ongoing treatment, survivorship or even support for the whole family.”
Through an alliance with Cancer Support Community North Texas, Texas Health Dallas is also the first in Texas to fully integrate this psychological and social support organization within a cancer center. Recent studies have shown that psycho-social and emotional support lead to improved quality of life and reduced cost/health care utilization. In fact, it reduced the risk of cancer recurrence and dying by nearly 50 percent (Andersen, et al. (2010), “Psychological Intervention Improves Survival for Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.”)
“Texas Health Resources recognized that integrating psycho-social and emotional support into the cancer care process is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have,” said Mirchelle Louis, CEO of Cancer Support Community North Texas.
The cancer program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons, and is one of a few programs in the United States to have won the Outstanding Achievement Award three consecutive times.
About Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is an 898-bed acute care hospital and recognized clinical program leader, having provided compassionate care to the residents of Dallas and surrounding communities since 1966. US News and World Report has ranked Texas Health Dallas among the nation’s best hospitals in digestive disorders, orthopedics, and neurology and neurosurgery. An affiliate of the faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system, Texas Health Dallas has approximately 4,000 employees and an active medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians. For more information, call 1-877-THR-WELL, or visit www.TexasHealth.org.
About Cancer Support Community North Texas
Cancer Support Community exists to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Completely free of charge and nonprofit, Cancer Support Community is a place where people with cancer and their families and friends are learning to live with cancer, and hopefully beyond it. The community is their lifeline to strength, hope, support and guidance. The effects are often life-changing. For more information, go to www.cancersupporttexas.org