Cheerful Heart, Inc. helps Lake County cancer patients
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LAKE COUNTY - Cancer patients in Lake County can receive non-medical help provided by Cheerful Heart at no cost to a patient currently undergoing treatment. In addition to transporting patients to treatment and appointments the non-profit provides volunteers for the Oncology Clinic in Polson at St. Joseph Medical Clinic. There are several programs under the Cheerful Heart umbrella that help cancer patients: massage and Reiki services, hair and skin care and a local cancer support group.
The organization provides support to the oncology clinics in Polson and at St. Luke’s in Ronan. Both clinics carry inventories of head coverings including wigs, hats and scarves, Knitted Knockers (breast prosthesis) and ComfyChemo shirts available for no charge to patients.
Cheerful Touch is a personal care program of local cosmetologists and massage therapists. Call Cheerful Heart with questions or to schedule an appointment at 406-883-3070. Patients should consult with their doctors before using these services.
A cancer support group meets from noon to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at the Church of the Nazarene in Pablo. Matthew Connally leads the gatherings at his church located at 42653 Old US Hwy 93 in Pablo. The group welcomes anyone affected by cancer.
Cheerful Heart, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit, has served cancer patients in Lake County since 2002. Those with questions or needs can call 883-3070. Check out the Cheerful Heart web site at www.cheerfulheart.org or email cheartinc@gmail.com. Mailing address for the organization is Cheerful Heart, P.O. Box 688, Polson, MT 59860.
Contact: Valerie Lindstrom, 406-261-3304, for more information.
