Small Comforts is now developing a new pilot program designed to reach October 2000 - The Ithaca Hospice is now using the Alex Cima VCR program, and reports indicate that patients find the program helpful. Discussions are underway with Hospice to expand the Alex Cima VCR program to the Ithaca Hospice. All looks promising and it is hoped that the first unit will be in operation by the end of September. The VCR program is now fully operational with 22 units in use and 22 tape libraries. June 2000 - Donations continue to come in, and three new combination units have been purchased and put into service.
Funding continues to be needed for expanding the tape library and for system repair.
The Alex Cima VCR program has been developed to provide a way for patients to pass the hours during recovery. We ask that patients do not bring their own videos, but rather select from those provided by the Small Comforts Foundation. If you would like more information, or wish to watch a movie, please ask your nurse. He or she will make arrangements to bring the unit to your room at a time that will not be disruptive to your care. The program is fully operational now and funding is being sought to make the program self-sustaining.