Many other specialty services are part of Mercy's comprehensive cancer program. A partnership between Mercy and the American Cancer Society provides extensive cancer literature and help with medical supplies. Enrichment programs offer a variety of enhancements to medical treatment such as massage therapy, art therapy, nutrition classes and more. Volunteers add to Mercy's program by helping with patients and programs. A pain clinician who is a nurse, is solely dedicated to helping patients manage their pain.
Nutrition specialists provide food and nutrition guidance.
Physical, occupational and speech therapists help patients strengthen weakened muscles, retrain fine motor skills or regain speech or eating skills that may have been reduced due to cancer. Social workers provide confidential care, counseling and financial assistance for patients and families. Chaplains offer counseling support and visit patients and their families. Mercy Home Care staff arrange for a nurse or volunteer to help patients at home. Most insurance plans cover these services.