Holistic, Evidence-Based Care
Emotional wellness involves self-care, reducing stress and building strength. When battling cancer, Avera encourages you to prioritize both mental health and physical well-being. Cancer patients can take part in integrative medicine activities, such as mindfulness, art and music therapy. We have a range of amenities and services available to make your time with us more comfortable.
Amenities
The Avera Cancer Institute is designed to help you focus on healing. Some amenities vary by location. To support affected patients and family members, we offer:
- Snacks and coffee
- Chemotherapy chairs with heat and massage
- Choice of private or group treatment
- Inspiring artwork
- Meditation rooms
- Spiritual support
- Wi-Fi
Comfort
Complementary services help enhance traditional medicine in assisting with emotional well-being and managing side effects from chemo or radiation therapy. These services are facilitated by trained professionals and are evidence-based, holistic therapies. Select services are offered by telemedicine at many locations. Some services offered include:
- Acupuncture
- Aromatherapy
- Art, music or guided imagery
- Herb/supplement guidance or consultation
- Fitness and nutrition programs
- Therapeutic massage
Resources
No one should go through through cancer diagnosis and treatment alone. Social and emotional support is available for patients and their loved ones. Rely on the Avera Cancer Institute’s variety of support services to remove as many worries as possible.
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Oncology Recognition and Clinical Excellence
Avera’s commitment to high-quality cancer care resulted in network accreditations from both the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (COC) and American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI). These accreditations and certifications not only verify quality and clinical excellence, but also an ongoing dedication to performance improvement, ultimately benefiting patient care.
Commission on Cancer (CoC)
This American College of Surgeons has only granted 60 integrated network accreditations nationwide. To earn accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.
QOPI® Certification Program
To achieve certification, Avera Cancer Institute had to meet or exceed national quality standards for cancer care. The QOPI Certification Program, LLC, designates Avera Cancer Institute as a large, multi-site practice, which includes the entire Avera Health system and all of our medical oncology and hematology services.
