The Catalyst Issue 18 | April 2014 | Page 17

We’re going beyond offering integrated, personalized care for the thousands of patients diagnosed and living with cancer each year in Central Texas. With new locations and more space to accommodate families, patients are benefitting from technologically advanced, high-quality care near their homes and a design that allows their support network to be next to them in calm, nurturing environments. wo new cancer centers in College Station and Waco incorporate new therapies and the healing role of friends, family and community members who come together to help our patients throughout surgeries and treatments. This support network—the people who lend an ear, bring food by the house, help pick out wigs, and offer rides home—is integral to a patient’s recovery. T Cancer Center at Scott & White Healthcare – College Station Beside each infusion chair for patients receiving chemotherapy or other treatments is another for a visiting friend or family member. Scattered throughout the areas where patients receive care are nourishment centers with juice, coffee and private nooks for families to share a meal or quiet moment. “Now our facility is big enough for patients to be joined by their families. This has bee