Conemaugh Cancer Care Center unveils new Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic

The Cancer Care Center at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center has unveiled a new Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic today.

As part of the Cancer Survivorship Initiative, a program launched in 2021 to meet the ongoing needs of all cancer survivors in the region, the Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic will provide select cancer patients and survivors with comprehensive physical and emotional care throughout their cancer care journey.

The Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic comprises two distinct programs, each dedicated to a specific area of patient care: the Survivorship Program and the Palliative Care Program.

Under the direction of Amy Riley, MSN, CRNP, the Survivorship Program will focus on addressing the physical and psychological healthcare of cancer patients, particularly those who have completed cancer treatment.

"Conemaugh's Cancer Survivorship program, part of the Enhanced Supportive Care Clinic, offers a range of services designed to support our patients and community as they transition from treatment to post-treatment life," said Riley. "Our goal is to help ensure a better quality of life during recovery and beyond."

The Palliative Care Program, under the direction of board-certified, fellowship-trained palliative care physician Monica Kusuma Pringle, MD, will focus on providing symptom management, symptom relief, and support to enhance patients' quality of life. The program will support patients with long-term illness, help manage physical and psychological challenges and offer education about treatment options.

Located at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in the Good Samaritan Building, the Clinic offers an integrated approach to care. It is staffed with a team of oncology and cancer care professionals. The team will be supported by a nurse navigator and an oncology social worker to provide clinical coordination and connect patients and their families with helpful resources as needed. The Clinic will offer support groups and survivorship events for current and former cancer patients and their families including chair yoga, art and music workshops, physical activities, and more. In addition, the Clinic will work closely with rehabilitation medicine, psychology, and patients' primary care providers to ensure care is all-encompassing.

For more information or to contact the clinic, call 814.