24 Hour Toll Free
1.800.227.2345
Highly-trained cancer information specialists answer questions about cancer, send information about cancer and treatments, and link callers with resources in their local communities. Provided by the American Cancer Society the toll free number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients also have the opportunity to talk with nurses who specialize in cancer treatment.
Be Our Guest
We invite patients who live outside of Hays, receiving outpatient services at Hays Medical Center, to Be Our Guest and stay overnight at the Baymont Inn and Suites in Hays;
Be Our Guest
Camp Hope
A special place beyond the rainbow for kids with cancer where they continue doing the fun things they are used to doing…fly kites, swim, play softball and enjoy the Kansas sunshine. Call 785.623.5757 to obtain camp brochures. Camp Hope Information
Cancer Council of Ellis County
The Cancer Council of Ellis County provides services to individuals and families affected by cancer and provides education about cancer to the general public. For more information call 785.625.6653.
Cancer Research
The American Cancer Society devotes approximately $100 million each year to research. Volunteers and donors represent the largest course of private, not-for-profit cancer research funds in the United States. For more information go to www.cancer.org.
Cancer Resource Room
Located at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute this room has a wide variety of information, including books, pamphlets and materials from the American Cancer Society to assist patients and families. The room is also equipped with a computer and internet connection to pertinent cancer websites. The staff at Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute can direct you to the Resource Library.
Cancer Support Group
Informative meetings to offer support, exchange of information in a caring environment. Lead by a licensed master social worker, the group meets twice a month on Thursday. The informal educational portion is designed to aid in your coping and recovery process. Ask your caregiver at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute for details. Cancer Support Group and Education Programs
Caregiver Support
Practical advice and support for family and friends of cancer patients who play a special role in the cancer journey. Resources available at www.cancer.org
e-help for Cancer Patients
www.cancer.org – The American Cancer Society web page includes an extraordinary amount of carefully research information about cancer. It is an extremely helpful guide for anyone interested in cancer.
Food Supplements
Free nutritional supplements available for cancer patients (certain restrictions apply). For more details talk with your physician.
Hospice - Pallative Care - Lifeline
Hospice is a special kind of care for the terminally ill and their families. Hospice exists to provide support and care for persons in the last phases of an incurable disease so they might live comfortably and fully in accordance with their own values and beliefs. HMC Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare Certified and Licensed and provides services in Rooks and Ellis counties.
Palliative Care focuses on improving the quality of life of patients and their families who are facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness. Palliative Care addresses pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs using an interdisciplinary team approach.
Lifeline is a personal response system that provides clients and their families the security of being able to access help by pushing a button on a pendant or wristband.
For more information on Hospice.
Legislative Issues
The American Cancer Society serves as an advocate for cancer issues at the federal, state and local level. More information is available at www.cancer.org
Look Good/Feel Better
A special session that assists women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatments and regain a sense of control over their lives. Sessions are held monthly at the Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute by the American Cancer Society. Call 785.623.5757 for more information.
Look Good/Feel Better Information
Look Good/Feel Better Schedule
Massage Therapy
A massage can do wonders for your body and your health. Once considered an indulgence, they are now recognized as an effective treatment for many health conditions; massages:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Increase circulation
Improves immune function
Relieves headaches and pain
Enhances health and well-being
Nutrional Services
Dietary Services at Hays Medical Center
2220 Canterbury Drive
Hays, Kansas 67601
785.623.5128
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Service strives to be a channel of peace, offering peace and the healing power of God to patients, their families and hospital associates. This is done mainly through direct patient visits, the sharing of sacraments and the offering of prayer and spiritual counsel. If the patient desires, Pastoral Care will contact his or her parish, congregation or clergy person. Finally, Pastoral Care works as an integral part of the health care team to provide quality patient care.
Recovering from Breast Cancer
Our Goal...
Having cancer is frightening. The best way to overcome fear is by getting back to your normal self and doing the things you used to do. Our goal is to restore your pre-surgery functionality and quality of life.
Participants...
All breast cancer survivors
Women who have had a surgical procedure will need to wait a minimum of six weeks
post-op before starting the program.
TLC
A unique catalog offering wigs, mastectomy forms and products, a wide selection of hats and head coverings and other accessories at a reasonable price. Ask your caregiver at Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute for a catalog.
Transportation
HMC Mileage Reimbursement
Free Air Transportation
Wig/Accessories Information
Reliable information on hair loss, providing wigs and other accessories. For more information ask your care provider at Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute.
