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- Physical and occupational therapy
The physical or occupational therapist will work with your child to help gain
function and strength, and to help him/her learn how to walk with assistive
devices if necessary. The physical or occupational therapist works closely
with the treatment team and follows your child's progress throughout the time
of treatment.
- Child Life Specialists
The child life specialists provide recreational activities and play therapy
to help your child understand and cope with medical procedures, illness and
hospitalization.
- Pediatric Psychiatric Consultation Services
Paula Rauch directs the Pediatric Consultation-Liaison Service. She is assisted
by an energetic group of child psychiatrists including Nina Muriel, Annah
Abrams and Lawrence Selter. These psychiatrists are skilled in helping young
people meet the developmental challenges of illness. Among the many worthwhile
initiatives of the team, there is the innovative Parenting At a Challenging
Time or PACT program, begun by Paula Rauch. This Cancer Center Program provides
parent guidance consultations to adults with cancer who seek assistance in
helping their children cope with parental illness.
- Nutrition Services
The food that your child eats can play a major role in his/her cancer treatment.
As they receive their specific therapy, it is possible that he/she will encounter
side affects that may alter their normal eating habits. The dietitian can
help you choose food that will nourish your child and keep him/her strong
before, during and after treatment.
- Social Work
Oncology Social Workers are licensed mental health professionals who provide
support for the many issues that may affect patients and their families during
cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. They accomplish this through a unique
combination of counseling and direct connection with a network of hospital
and community resources.
- Chaplaincy
Each chaplain serves as a member of the health care team, working closely
with others who care for your child and you. Spiritual care is available to
people of all faiths and to those of no religious affiliation. Chaplains are
available 24 hours a day for pastoral emergencies.
- The HOPES Program-Helping
Our Patients and families through Education and Support
Resources developed by or affiliated with the HOPES program include educational
and wellness workshops, a network for patients and families, support groups,
and complementary/alternative therapies.
- Cancer Resource Room
Here you'll find information on cancer care and treatment, wellness and hospital
and community resources. The Resource Room offers pamphlets, books, videos
and computers in a comfortable setting.
- MGH
International Patient Center
Facilitates care of patients requiring interpreter services.
- Parent and Family
Support
Programs for pediatric patients and their families.
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