Located on the first floor of Medical Plaza 4 at 925 Gessner, the Center provides a patient-centered resource for education, as well as emotional, spiritual, nutritional and genetic support services for all types of cancer patients, survivors and families, regardless of where treatment is received.
To learn more about the Center, please call the Oncology Community Outreach Coordinator at (713) 242-2848.
Center Resources
A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for both the patient and loved ones. One of the best ways to regain a feeling of control is by arming yourself with accurate, reliable information. The Center offers a quiet place to learn more about cancer, from prevention to treatment and recovery.
The Center features:
- Lindig Resource Library, including medical encyclopedias, medical dictionaries, current health-related periodicals, and computers with internet access and an index of reliable medical websites
- Two breakout rooms for support groups, counseling, oncology rehabilitation activities and other survivorship programs
- 50-seat teaching conference center for physicians and other medical personnel, tumor boards, multidisciplinary patient care conferences, support groups, educational seminars and nurse navigation services
- Dedicated Community Outreach Specialist and an Oncology Nurse Navigator to assist patients and visitors
Support Groups and Programs
Patients and their families, especially the newly diagnosed, greatly benefit from participation in one or more of the Center’s many support groups and activities. Many patients take comfort in spending time with others with similar diagnoses.
The following are a few of the many classes and events offered at the Center. To register for classes and activities, unless otherwise noted, call (713) 222-CARE (2273) or visit our event registration site.
- Active Living: A 12 week program done in collaboration with the Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson and the Kelsey Research Foundation to teach survivors how to live physically active lives. Call (713) 442-1216 for more information.
- Creative Healing Through Art
- Chair Yoga
- Breast Cancer Support Group (English and Spanish): For more information, call (713) 242-3395.
- Virtual Oncology Nutrition Class - To schedule an appointment, email Lindig@memorialhermann.org.
Contact Us
If you are seeking care or nurse navigation support for a cancer patient, please complete the form below. For inquires related to scheduling, billing, or obtaining medical records, please contact (713) 222-CARE (2273).