"At the Race, I see so many people with others - this event makes my heart smile. As a breast cancer survivor (and thriver), I know this event is tremendously reinforcing for all who participate."
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High quality wigs, turbans and scarves are available at no charge for
patients who are receiving treatment at the UW and are experiencing hair loss due to treatment
for cancer or other illnesses. Volunteers are trained to assist with choice, fitting and care.
A licensed cosmetologist will cut and shape wigs free of charge for patients utilizing the program.
Inpatients need to be accompanied by a staff member for the entire appointment.
Phone: 608.263.6046 (volunteer services dept.)
To heal this day, to teach for tomorrow, to embrace excellence always,
to serve our communities - for a lifetime of quality health care.
Website: http://www.meriter.com/
Community resource library with internet access (www.meriter.com/mhs/hospital/library.htm)
Phone: Community Health Education Center and Support Resources: 608.267.5900
General Information: 608.267.6000
Post-mastectomy products (Meriter Homestretch 608.287.2424)
Address: 202 S Park Street, Madison, WI 53715
Komen Madison Affiliate Grant Recipient
On site breast care services manager will help you throughout the diagnostic process by providing information on breast health and answering questions on breast health. Sponsors numerous support groups online and held at various locations. Screening and diagnostic tools. Surgical services and information. Genetic counseling, physical and occupational therapy, biopsies, lymphedema products and services.
Self-monitored, medically supervised exercise program providing an
individualized, supervised exercise program of proper intensity, duration and progression
to improve health. The program meets two times per week for one hour each session. The
program is held on 9 Tower in Meriter Hospital. Physician consent is required before
scheduling a one-hour initial assessment with an exercise physiologist.
Phone: 608.267.6102 (Renee Robbins)
Fees: If you are a member of Meriter Preferred, you will receive a discount. The cost is
$51 for an 8-class pass. There is a $38 initial assessment fee. If you have insurance
through Physicians Plus Insurance Corporation, you may be eligible for fee reimbursement.
Offers care to those experiencing gynecological and menopausal side
effects as a result of breast cancer treatments. Make an appointment with a physician,
nurse practitioner, psychologist or urologist. The Meriter WomanCare Clinic will accept
only certain insurance plans.
Phone: 608.267.5433 or 888.409.3852
Eight-week program for people with life-threatening or chronic physical
illnesses and their family members or support people. Discover transformation tools for
living in the circumstances of illness: how to fight for your life, how to thrive instead
of just survive treatment, and how to access mind-body techniques for healing. Meets at
Meriter Hospital in Madison.
Phone: 608.267.5900 or 608.267.5939
Provides a one-time opportunity for two free round trip tickets for
Wisconsin cancer patients going to treatment outside Wisconsin. Patients must be in financial
need and provide verification of medical need from their physician. This service is provided
though a partnership of the American Cancer Society and Midwest Express.
Phone: 800.ACS.2345 (American Cancer Society)
24-hour, 365-day a year, free and confidential information and referral
services for people in Dane County who are in need of help.
Phone: 2-1-1 (within Dane County) or 608.246.4357 (from outside Dane County and
from cellular phones)