Easing the Stress of Cancer
Summa Health Cancer Institute: Parkview At Summa Health Cancer Institute, we recognize that cancer affects your entire life. It’s not easy. Our goal is to make the difficult journey from cancer diagnosis through cancer treatment, recovery and survivorship as seamless as possible. In partnership with the Comunale Cancer Foundation, we were able to build a Renewal Nook at our Summa Health – Barberton Campus. We offer a number of supportive services to treat your whole body in our Renewal Nooks.
Patients who visit the Renewal Nook leave the clinical side of their care at the door. When they enter the newly designed space, they are treated to a spa-like experience. Services include:
Wig Salon
Cancer patients experiencing hair loss can receive a free wig and care kit through support from the Comunale Cancer Foundation. Patients are invited to visit the salon to choose from a variety of styles, with help available for fitting, styling, and care. (Wigs are also available at the Summa main campus.)
Integrative Therapy Room
Our trained therapist provides gentle massage to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, ease nausea and constipation, and improve sleep and mental clarity. Sessions are tailored to each patient’s needs in a calm, supportive setting.
Consult Space
A quiet, private room available for patients and families to discuss care, nutrition, emotional support, or legal matters. Open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis, regardless of where they receive treatment.
Artistic Healing
Creative activities like coloring and art projects help patients and caregivers cope with stress and emotions. Free art kits and workshops are available, thanks to support from the Comunale Cancer Foundation.
