Support Services
Cancer can bring about significant challenges in many aspects of your life. Often times, many of these challenges take a back seat to your physical health. At MMH, we believe addressing all of these challenges is vital to your care and recovery. That’s why we offer programs and support to address your emotional, social, spiritual and economic needs.
Meet our social worker
To contact Kari Ann, call 812.933.3741.
Kari Ann Rennekamp has been a social worker at our cancer center since its opening in 2005. A cancer survivor herself, she understands the toll a cancer diagnosis can have on a person.
She can assist with financial issues, transportation needs, workshops, emotional support and more. As a social worker, she can also help with the following:
- When you feel worried, alone or angry
- When you want to talk to someone who understands
- When you need to take a leave from your employer
- When you find there is no joy in your life
- When your partner is struggling with your illness
- When you need help at home
- When you need help talking to your children
- When you don’t understand your insurance
For many patients, our support group provides the perfect opportunity to talk to others who may be having similar experiences. Check out our upcoming events.
Meet our nurse navigators
To assist our patients and caregivers through the treatment process, MMH offers a patient care navigation program.
Our navigators are all certified oncology nurses who provide emotional support, education and guidance to patients and their families during their cancer journey. Their job is to be your primary point of contact, advocate for you, identify barriers in your care and make sure you feel informed.
As our patient, you can expect our nurse navigators to:
- Help you understand your diagnosis
- Explain procedures, treatments and side effects
- Assist with questions to ask your doctors
- Coordinate appointments
Alicia Bradley, RN
Julie Huffmeyer
Kristin Manning, RN
Nancy Meyer, RN
Lisa Westerfeld, RN
Meet our massage therapist
Patients interested in receiving a massage can schedule a session by calling 812.933.3779.
Comfort touch massage is a nurturing style of acupressure which gives special consideration to the physical and emotional needs of patients. This gentler form of massage is designed to help patients with relaxation and pain relief. For many patients, receiving a massage calms them and brings a sense of peace. Others have found it allows them to better handle anxiety, nausea and fatigue. Massage can also increase a patient’s immune response and help support the healing process.
Our massage therapist, Carla Stenger, has worked at our cancer center for more than 10 years. An integral part of our cancer team, she has specific training in both oncology massage and comfort touch. Carla understands everyone’s needs are different. Some patients enjoy receiving massages during treatments while others prefer to be left alone.
Support for your cancer journey
Freedom From Smoking®
Rehab
Nutrition services
Nutrition is key to a healthy life for everyone, but especially if you are undergoing cancer treatment. Eating well before, during and after your cancer treatment can affect how you feel, and more importantly, how your body responds to treatment. Our dietitians can provide an eating plan specific to you and your stage in your cancer journey.
Cancer Center Boutique
