Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center understands the importance of patient and family support and offers an assortment of support resources including:
From cancer prevention and diagnosis to terminal care, bereavement and survivorship, patients and families of Banner Good Samaritan receive complete psychosocial support. An on-site cancer social worker provides complementary counseling to help patients and their families cope with and adapt to the cancer diagnosis.
Banner Good Samaritan offers a unique support program known as THRIVE to help cancer patients and their families stay positive, appreciate their strengths and weaknesses, and share with those who care about them.
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Turning Point: Learning coping skills to meet challenges |
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Heal: Approaching healing from every angle |
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Renew: Rejuvenating yourself and restoring to well being |
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Inspire: Celebrating life and appreciating accomplishments |
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Voice: Sharing your personal journey and stories with others |
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Experience: Enriching your life with every situation |
| Healing happens one day at a time... |
For more information on patient support services at Banner Good Samaritan, e-mail or call (602) 239-3600.
Support Groups
Banner Good Samaritan hosts a number of support groups and resources for cancer patients, survivors and their families. Following is a brief list of support groups:
For a comprehensive list of groups along with meeting dates and times, please call (602) 230-CARE.
Integrative Therapies