CHI Health St. Francis (Courtesy photo)
GRAND ISLAND – CHI Health St. Francis’ free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after treatment.
Cancer Survivorship 101, facilitated by specially-trained nurses and mental health practitioners, is a 9-week holistic course open to the community. The first session is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 16 in Conference Room 6AB at the hospital.
Weekly sessions offer practical guidance for the next steps after treatment, including research-based advice on topics like nutrition, exercise, coping skills and healing. The small, supportive group setting provides opportunities to ask questions and share insights.
Evidence supports Cancer Survivorship 101 reduces depression and anxiety, while increasing hope, happiness, resilience and quality of life.
Treatment at a CHI Health facility is not required to participate. Participants are asked to register by Friday, March 13 at CHIhealth.com/StFrancisSurvivorship101 or by calling (308) 398-8912.
