Fletcher Allen is Vermont's university medical center. Located in Burlington, Vermont, Fletcher Allen is a 500-bed tertiary care center and teaching hospital in alliance with the University of Vermont.
Buffum Fund Cancer Support Programs
The fund was created in 2004 through a generous $1.5 million contribution from former cancer patient Victoria Buffum, who passed away in 2002. Its goal is to support programs designed to enhance the experience of Fletcher Allen patients diagnosed with a blood disease or cancer.
An Educational and Treatment Program for Hematology Patients at Risk for or Suffering from Post Thrombotic Syndrome
A new comprehensive program for patients with deep vein thrombosis or established post-thrombotic syndrome.
Contact Info
Chris Holmes, MD, PhD
802-847-8400
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A Pilot Exercise Intervention for Patient Receiving Treatment for Hematologic Malignancy
A small trial of a limited number of patients that will provide an opportunity to determine if physical therapy, nursing and medical services can coordinate care to provide a safe effective exercise intervention.
Contact Info
Kim Dittus, MD, PhD
802-847-8400
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Building a Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Program
Nearly 10 million people in the US today are cancer survivors. The goal of this program is to build that type of comprehensive post treatment care here that would be dedicated to the long term care of people that have been treated for hematologic disease or cancer. We hope to build a cadre of Nurse Practitioners with the skills to support these people as they progress back to wellness. We aim to help people do more than just survive their cancer, but really individually work with each person and help them truly thrive after treatment and live up to thei1r full healthy potential.
Contact Info
Drs. Patricia O'Brien & Kim Dittus
802-656-5423
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Cancer Patient Support Program Emergency Fund
A fund that helps to pay for services not covered by any other program—everything from childcare during treatment sessions, co-pays, medications, transportation to treatment, and respite assistance.
Contact Info
Stephanie Fraser, MSW
Referrals from social workers and health care providers accepted by calling 802-847-3234
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Getting Back to Healthy’ Cancer Patient Support Group
A support group to serve adult women who are at risk for, diagnosed with, or are survivors of breast cancer.
Contact Info
Jennifer May, RD, CD
Location:
Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center, Main Pavilion, Level 3
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
When:Wednesday (every other)
Contact Jennifer for the next meeting date 802-847-4649
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Healing Yoga
A program that incorporates meditation, movement through the yoga postures, breathing techniques, group support, deep relaxation, and a non-judgmental philosophy of interacting with self and others.
Information
Healing Yoga classes run continuously through the year.
However, there will be no classes between August 25 and Sept. 4 or between Oct 20 and Dec. 8.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM and 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursdays 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
We meet at Fletcher Allen Helath Care's Ambulatory Care Center on the 4th floor of the East Pavilion at the end of the hall past Children's Special Services and Obstetrics.
Call Theora at 482-5455 for registration and more information.
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Helping Hands: A Program of Therapeutic, Seated Massage
Currently, massage is available to outpatients on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, 9:00 AM.-12:00 PM, and to inpatients on Friday mornings.
For more information, please contact massage therapists:
Cindy Schaefer 802-877-6242
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Young Survivor's Support Group
The Young Survivors Support Group will provide a series of 24 meetings, half involving only the young cancer survivor, and the others, a social event that include family, friends and partners.
Location: Frymoyer Community Health Resource Center Fletcher Allen Health Care, ACC, Level 3
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
Call for information:
Kathy McBeth, MA
802-847-5717
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'Person to Person’ Cancer Patient Support Program
A mentoring and support program for newly diagnosed patients and their caregivers.
Kathy McBeth, MA
802-847-5715