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St. Alexius Medical Center is focused on providing family-centered care that takes into account the person as a whole. Caring for the whole person requires caring for the physical, emotional and mental health of the patient, while keeping the entire family in involved.
Great Plains Rehabilitation Services
Great Plains Rehabilitation Services (GPRS), a part of St. Alexius Medical Center, staffs a team of highly qualified, compassionate professionals providing the finest medical products available. GPRS focuses on providing products and services to help patients lead and active and independent life. GPRS specializes in products such as braces and prosthetics, home medical equipment, respiratory care and rehabilitation services along with home/vehicle accessibility products.
Great Plains Rehabilitation Services can be contacted on-line or by calling
701-530-4000.
Hospice
St. Alexius Hospice is a non-profit organization that affirms the lives of those in the final phases of terminal illness through medical support services. Our hospice team strives to help patients to maintain dignity and quality of life at home with family and friends. Recognizing the importance of family, we encourage both patients and family members to be active participants in the decision-making process.
For more information About St. Alexius hospice services, call 701-530-4500.
Social Work
The Oncology Social Worker assists patients and their families with the psychosocial impact of illness, disability and treatment. The Oncology Social Worker makes referrals to community resources, and provides supportive counseling and life care planning which includes discussion and assistance with Healthcare Advance Directives. The Oncology Social Worker also assists with issues regarding end of life. The Oncology Social Worker is an integral part of the care planning team to assist with safe discharge planning.
For questions or to request information from the Social Work department, contact your nurse or call 701-530-7375.
Nutrition Counseling:
A nutrition counseling team will answer questions and will work to help patients maintain their weight. The team will help patients cope with the side effects of cancer therapy and will work to find supplements that complete your nutritional needs.
Look Good Feel Better:
This program focuses on improving the quality of life for the patient through personal appearance and body image education. Contact Look Good Feel Better by calling 701-224-9954.
Support Groups
There are a number of support groups available for patients in the community. Support groups offer a chance to meet other patients, receive support, encouragement and share with others who have had similar experiences. Discuss with your healthcare team how to find a support group in the area.
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