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Support and Education

Spiritual support

HealthEast offers Spiritual Care to people of all religions, cultures and beliefs. The listening ear, caring compassion and supportive prayer of a chaplain is available to you, whether you're in the hospital or see us for outpatient appointments, diagnosis or treatment.

Chaplains are available through HealthEast by calling 651-232-7000 and asking the operator to contact a chaplain. Chapels are located at each of our hospitals for prayer and meditation.

Emotional support

Emotional support is crucial after a cancer diagnosis. Our cancer therapist meets with patients and their family members to listen and empower them. She shows how coping skills can help throughout the healing journey.

For information, call 651-232-7970.

Support groups

• Breast Cancer Support Group - at St. John's Hospital
  
  
• Breast Cancer Support Group - at St. Joseph's Hospital
  
  
• Affirming Life (for women with recurrent cancer)
  
  
• Caritas (Come and Receive Insight, Trust and Support)
  
  
• Understanding Lymphedema
  
  

Panek Resource Library at St. John’s Hospital

In a soothing, quiet setting, we offer books and tapes on cancer, nutrition, relaxation and integrated therapies. If you prefer online research, we have a computer with access to web sites recommended by our physicians.

Call 651-232-7970 for more information and hours.