A quarterly publication by West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders

WMCC Partners with Oaklawn and Sturgis Hospitals

Summer 2016

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Oaklawn Hospital – Marshall

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Cancer and hematology patients in Southwest Michigan have greater access to a full spectrum of care services closer to home, thanks to a new partnership between West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders (WMCC) and two area hospitals.

WMCC has entered into formal affiliation agreements with Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall and Sturgis Hospital in Sturgis. These latest partnerships bring to six the number of hospitals collaborating with WMCC to provide cancer and hematology care services. WMCC also operates affiliate clinics in Allegan, Dowagiac, South Haven and Three Rivers.

“Patients now have access to unsurpassed cancer and hematology care in their hometown, so they can avoid traveling to Kalamazoo for their treatment,” said Joseph Mirro, MD, CEO/CMO of West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders.

WMCC’s new Sturgis campus is based at the hospital at 916 Myrtle Avenue. Patient care is provided by Dustin Bivins, DO, WMCC hematologist & medical oncologist.

“We’re very pleased to collaborate with the West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders,” said Rob LaBarge, Sturgis Hospital President and

CEO. “The fine reputation of the WMCC and its medical staff is well known. Combining their expertise with our compassionate staff will ensure our patients will receive the very best of care.”

WMCC’s Oaklawn Campus opened on July 20th with care provided by Muhammad Rafi, MD, WMCC hematologist & medical oncologist. The clinic is based in the office of Oaklawn Oncology and Hematology in the Wright Medical Building at 215 E. Mansion St. in Marshall.

“This new affiliation makes it possible for Oaklawn to provide the best possible access to one of the area’s most respected and experienced treatment centers,” said Mark Montross, Executive

Director of the Oaklawn Medical Group. “We’ve always been impressed by the expertise and quality of care provided by WMCC, as it offers a multidisciplinary and integrated approach in treating patients,” Montross added.

The clinics provide consults for hematology and medical oncology patients, chemotherapy, laboratory and supportive services. In additional, patients have expanded access to clinical trials as well as a broad range of vital services and clinical expertise.

“We thank the dedicated staffs of Oaklawn and Sturgis Hospitals for their excellent work to provide state-of-the-art cancer care in Calhoun and St. Joseph Counties,” Dr. Mirro said.

InsideNew Healthcare Providers

Wellness Dates

Cancer Fighting Nutrition

Help Write a Story

Donors/Tributes

Volunteers

QOPI Recertification

Phone Guide

MyWMCC

DUSTIN BIVINS, DO, is a hematologist

and medical oncologist. Dr. Bivins earned

his medical degree from the Chicago

College of Osteopathic Medicine in

Downers Grove, IL. He completed his

residency at Michigan State University

College of Osteopathic Medicine/Western

Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.

School of Medicine and a hematology

and oncology fellowship at Henry Ford

Health System in Detroit, where he was

Chief Fellow. Dr. Bivins is board certified

in internal medicine and board eligible in

hematology and medical oncology.

BENJAMIN MIZE, MD, joins our

gynecologic oncology team. Dr. Mize

earned his medical degree from the

University of Texas Medical School in

Houston. He completed his residency

at the University of Utah Hospitals &

Clinics in Salt Lake City and a fellowship

in gynecologic oncology at SUNY

Downtown Medical Center in Brooklyn,

NY. Dr. Mize is board eligible in obstetrics

and gynecology and in gynecologic

oncology.

HEMASRI TOKALA, MD, is a

hematologist and medical oncologist.

Dr. Tokala earned her medical degree

from Osmania Medical College in

Hyderabad, India. She completed her

residency at Michigan State University/

Sparrow Hospital in East Lansing and

a hematology and oncology fellowship

at the Michigan State University Breslin

Cancer Center. Dr. Tokala is board

certified in internal medicine and board

eligible in hematology and medical

oncology.

WMCC Welcomes New Providers

Dustin Bivins, DO

Benjamin Mize, MD

Hemasri Tokala, MD

UPCOMING WELLNESS DATESAvailable at no charge to patients newly-diagnosed, in treatment and up to three years’ post-treatment. Check wmcc.org for specific dates and times.

SurvivorciseDate: TBA

on Tuesdays & ThursdaysTime: 1:00 – 2:00 pmPlace: YMCA Portage

2900 W. Centre Ave. Portage

Register: 269-373-7434 or email survivorcise@wmcc.org

Healing YogaDate: Every Monday – Drop InTime: 5:00 – 6:15 pmPlace: WMCC 3rd Floor Multi Purpose RoomInformation: 269-373-0109

or email nutrition@wmcc.org

Livestrong at the Yselect one

When: Begins August 2016 on Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:15 pm or Begins September 2016 on Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 – 11:00 am

Place: YMCA 2900 W. Centre Ave. Portage

Register: email Trish Harrison at taharr@kzooymca.org

Look Good Feel Betterselect one session

Date: Monday, August 22 Monday, September 26 Monday, October 24 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Place: Bronson Advanced Radiology Services 524 South Park St Kalamazoo

Register: 800-227-2345 (American Cancer Society)

Tai ChiDate: Every TuesdayTime: 5:30 – 6:30 pmPlace: WMCC 3rd Floor Lobby AreaRegister: 269-373-0109

or email nutrition@wmcc.org

AVOCADOS

Season: February-August

Health Benefits: Loaded with heart-healthy fats; excellent source of fiber and a number of vitamins and minerals; avocados contain more potassium than bananas; shown to reduce total cholesterol.

How to Eat: As guacamole, blended into a smoothie for a creamier, smoother texture, added to a salad, sandwich, taco, or burger, spread on a piece of toast with salt & pepper.

BLUEBERRIES

Season: July-August

Health Benefits: High antioxidant content; excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber, which has been shown to lower the risk of colorectal, esophageal, and lung cancer.

How to Eat: Raw and/or frozen, blended into a smoothie, on cereal/oatmeal/yogurt, added to a green salad, mixed into pancake or muffin batter.

By Samantha Cabala, RDWMCC Registered Dietitian

Beginning with this issue, we are highlighting ‘super foods’ that carry

significant health benefits. We will explain why they are so good for you, ways you can enjoy them and we’ll share a recipe to try at home!

Cancer Fighting Nutrition

Blueberry Sorbet4 cups fresh or thawed, frozen blueberries

6 oz. frozen apple juice concentrate

o In a blender, combine and process

blueberries and apple

juice concentrate.

Whirl until liquefied.

o Pour into an 11 x 7 inch baking pan.

o Cover and freeze for about 2 hours.

o With a spoon, break mixture into pieces.

o Blend again, until smooth, but not completely melted.

o Spoon into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

o Cover and freeze until firm.

o Serve within a few days.

Black Bean and Avocado Salad2 jalapenos

1 clove garlic

1/2 medium onion

1 can black beans

2 scallions

2 tbsp. lime juice

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 avocado

1/2 c. fresh cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

o In a large bowl, combine the jalapenos, garlic, onion, salt and pepper.

o Add the beans, scallions, lime juice, and oil, and toss to combine. Fold

in the avocado and cilantro.

Cover and freeze for about 2 hours.

Summer Wonders: Avocados and Blueberries

Help Write a Story…Each person who comes to the West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders (WMCC) has a story of how they learned of their illness, their treatment plan, and their hopes for recovery. No matter where you are in your story, WMCC is here for you. Just like we are here for Russ and Sally who shared their inspiring stories with us.

Like so many in our community Russ and Sally turned to WMCC during their time of need. WMCC is right here in Southwest

Michigan—in Kalamazoo, in South Haven, in Allegan, in Dowagiac, in Three Rivers, in Marshall, and in Sturgis ---providing the best cancer care close to home, pursuing innovative cancer research, and making sure all treatment and social services are available to everyone in need. Thanks to WMCC Russ and Sally are surviving and thriving.

Will you help make sure that WMCC can help all those battling cancer in our community?

Whether it is an exercise class designed especially for those who have had cancer, or social services help with mental health, housing, or family support, WMCC meets the need.

Your donation of $35, $50, $100 or $500 will directly help the more than 500 cancer patients that come to our center every day.

Use the white envelope in this newsletter to send your donation to WMCC today.

Tell Us Your Story...

Every cancer patient, caregiver, and family member has a unique story to tell.

You can share your story as a way to offer thanks to a West Michigan Cancer

Center & Institute for Blood Disorders staff member, doctor, or volunteer.

You can share your story so that your experience can impact recently diagnosed

people, families of a cancer patient, or donors looking to support a worthy cause.

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Hey I’m Russ. I love being

outdoors and enjoying all of these

beautiful things on earth. I am

now 30 years old. In January

2014, I was diagnosed with

Stage 3 testicular cancer and

it had a huge impact on my life.

I made a decision on the day

I was diagnosed that I would

be a cancer survivor. I started

enjoying all the little things in

life a lot more. After a total

of 50 rounds of chemo and 2

surgeries, I fi nd myself still here

today. I am a fi rm believer that

with a positive attitude and a

healthy lifestyle we can all be

cancer survivors when we start

our journey. You have to be able

to see yourself through this and

back to being you again.Much love,

Russ

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Tell Us Your Story...Every cancer patient, caregiver, and family member has a unique story to tell.

You can share your story as a way to offer thanks to a West Michigan Cancer

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You can share your story so that your experience can impact recently diagnosed

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February 2014 was a significant month in my life, and in my families. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. With no noticeable symptoms that I was aware of at the time, it came as a complete surprise. Following major surgery performed by Anna Hoekstra, my chemo began. I received 3 different chemos, into my abdominal and chest port.What started as an absolute

nightmare, ended up being a being a blessing, after 6 months of chemo my cancer is gone. I’ve met many wonderful people at the WMCC; Dr. Hoekstra, the PA’s, their nurses, the chemo nurses, lab technicians and front desk staff.Because of the wonderful care I’ve

received, I’ve chosen to give back by being a volunteer at the WMCC.

I love this place Sally

:-)

WMCC Tributes

Corporate and Foundation DonorsAlamo Drafthouse TheaterAllegan County United WayArcadia Brewing CompanyAVBBlaze PizzaDiekema Hamann Architecture &

EngineeringEarley & Associates Inc.FactSetFirst National Bank of MichiganGirl Scouts Troop 80416Girls on the Run, Kalamazoo ChristianKalamazoo Community FoundationMike and Sharon Seelye Family

FoundationPfizer FoundationPlumbers & Pipefitters Union Local

357Portage Northern High SchoolRichland Village SundriesSenior Services of Van Buren CountySouth Haven High School

Susan G. Komen, SW Michigan Affiliate

Tyler-Little Family FoundationUnited Way of Battle Creek and

Kalamazoo RegionW.K. Kellogg FoundationWalmart Corporate Giving

Individual Donors

Visionary CircleMs. Janell HierholzerDrs. Joseph & Betty Jane MirroRenu K. SharmaTrustee CircleMs. Suzanne Huffman-ChamberlinMs. Jackie RegisPatronsMark and Jane BainbridgeMr. Robert L. BarryMrs. Pauline FossMs. Anita J. KominekDaniel and Kathleen Madson

Drs. Joseph & Betty Jane MirroJake PikeMs. Kathy PrusisMr. Jay RantzMs. Carol L. RiskClarence and Marcy WentzelPat WestrickFriendsAnonymousMs. Mary BaconMr. Benjamin BlomekeMrs. Emma BloomfieldDennis and Paula BrieskeMs. Micki BrodieMr. William Dawson Jr.Ms. Judith A. DeemMr. and Mrs. William D. DietschTim and Sharon DykstraMartin FeilenMs. Josephine J. GermaineMs. Sandra M. HainesDonald and Beverly HuffMrs. Martha Hutcheson

Mr. Michael KnowltonMr. and Mrs. John KruzichMr. and Mrs. Carl L. McEwenMr. Warren NewellBob and Penny OgrinMr. Stan OjalaMr. George OsbornElla and Allen PalmerSally PardoElide R. QuinonesMr. and Mrs. Keith A. RobinsonMs. Kimberle RoehmMr. and Mrs. Gerald & Karen

RosenbaumEd and Louise SmithDavid. and Nancy SmithJim and Jan ThomasMs. Pamela VarelaMr. Thomas VargoMs. Nancy A. VirgilioMs. Kimberlee VogtMr. Donald Vrhel

These gifts were given between February 11, 2016 and July 15, 2016

This list reflects donations through July 15, 2016

WMCC Donors

In Memory of Linda AllenKeith and Jan DekemaIn Memory of Michael AndersonAlessandro DiNelloMs. Claudia KopinskiMs. Charlene TempletonMs. Laura A. WhitcombIn Memory of Mrs. Shirley ArnoldMr. Gene ArnoldIn Memory of Lester BairdMs. Shelia JohnsonMs. Thelma E. LanphearEdward and Joyce ParsonsMr. and Mrs. Kirk P. StephensonMr. and Mrs. Duane WarnerIn Memory of Victoria Smith Baldwin

Mrs. Reta M. SmithIn Memory of Loretta BaleMr. Ned R. BaleIn Memory of Charlene BallingerMs. Joan M. BortolonMr. and Mrs. Richard C. CritesIn Memory of Jerry BarinkaMr. Terry L. KeviettIn Memory of Ursula BarrettMrs. Linda BairdDon and Kay DeckerMs. Karen LajinessIn Memory of Leah BarryDr. Russell E. Mohney

Gary and Joy StewartDick & Betsy DeVos Family

FoundatiionIn Memory of Paul BartonMrs. Barbara A. FoltynIn Memory of William BattMs. Heather BattLynn and Louellen HornMr. Tim LaPlanteMr. and Mrs. William R. RaffertyJohn and Linda WyantKalamazoo County State BankIn Memory of Jay BaumerLeon and Tonda DimondJeff and MaryAnn KudaryIn Memory of Jack BennettMrs. and Ms. Charles D. MillerIn Memory of Berwin BergmanMs. Katherine EkemaMr. and Mrs. Delmar FraazaMs. Norma J. LaRoyMr. and Mrs. Gene R. RobertsDavid and Carol ScheffersShady Shores A & BIn Memory of Nancie BiglerMr. Lewis A. BiglerIn Memory of Madelon BowenMrs. Bonnie J. MenzieIn Memory of Joyce BowersMr. Paul R. BowersIn Memory of Christine Brady

Mr. and Mrs. Dave IrwinDavid and Kayla LaurinIn Memory of Martha A. BressonEugene and Deann PiferIn Memory of Esther BrownMs. Amy BrownMs. Karen K. StevensIn Memory of Gilbert BrownMs. Amy MeyerIn Memory of David BuellMs. Kathryn A. AsenbauerIn Memory of Everett BurchRosemary and Everette BurchIn Memory of Dan BuskirkMr. Arthur E. Roberts & Mrs. Betty

Lujan-RobertsIn Memory of Harley, Alan and Jean Byrd

Mr. Jack L. ByrdIn Memory of Don CarlsonMs. Margaret CarlsonIn Memory of Thomas ChiddisterMs. Sue ClarkDave and Marjorie FlynnTom and Sue HammondMilford and Karen KeeneGrand Design RVIn Memory of Charles ClarkUnited Steel Workers Local 2-01033In Memory of Lavern Clawson, Jr.Alfred and Norma Brokus

Terry and Mary Jane ClawsonMs. Joan M. GolkoskyMr. and Mrs. William R. HendersonMs. Sandra C. LeRoyJudith and Larry RaabMs. Mary Ann WaandersMs. Evelyn M. WertzIn Memory of Carlo CombsMrs. Marjorie A. CombsIn Memory of Kathy CorderDr. Kevin CorderIn Memory of Carol CornellMs. Charlene BrooksIn Memory of David CornishLuther and Nancy AshMr. Steve BryerDave ClohenweltMs. Margaret CornishMs. Rose L. FischerDan and Pam GehlMs. Kathryn L. GleatonMerry KeimMr. and Mrs. James W. LambornMs. Janice S. LovejoyMr. Christopher RandallMs. Donna ReederDavid and Jill StephaynDuane and Susan WhiteMcKenzie InsuranceIn Memory of Honey Lee CottrellMr. and Mrs. Robert Stover

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Tell Us Your Story...Every cancer patient, caregiver, and family member has a unique story to tell.

You can share your story as a way to offer thanks to a West Michigan Cancer

Center & Institute for Blood Disorders staff member, doctor, or volunteer.

You can share your story so that your experience can impact recently diagnosed

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February 2014 was a significant month in my life, and in my families. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer. With no noticeable symptoms that I was aware of at the time, it came as a complete surprise. Following major surgery performed by Anna Hoekstra, my chemo began. I received 3 different chemos, into my abdominal and chest port.What started as an absolute

nightmare, ended up being a being a blessing, after 6 months of chemo my cancer is gone. I’ve met many wonderful people at the WMCC; Dr. Hoekstra, the PA’s, their nurses, the chemo nurses, lab technicians and front desk staff.Because of the wonderful care I’ve

received, I’ve chosen to give back by being a volunteer at the WMCC.

I love this place Sally

:-)

WMCC TributesIn Memory of Lorraine CramerMs. Imogene BergerMr. and Mrs. Joseph B. BudgeMs. Pam ClarkRonald DeRuiter & Mrs. Carol J.

Zomer-DeRuiterDaniel and Sally GodoRonald and Debra HeystekMr. and Mrs. Robert D. KnappMs. Mary Anne LyonsPaul and Phyllis MacheskiMr. and Mrs. Arthur H. MeintsDale and Kristine MooreMs. Judith MorrisonFred and Pat SackettEd and Louise SmithMs. Mary E. SullivanGary and Carol VanderLugtWoodsong Valley Condo Assoc.In Memory of Marcia CunninghamRonald DeRuiter & Mrs. Carol J.

Zomer-DeRuiterMs. Jeanine HelmerMs. Sharon HuntMr. and Mrs. Frederick MannGrand Rapids Harley DavidsonIn Memory of Marcia Anne Daniels

Ms. Bette SnyderIn Memory of Becky DavisPaul and Debra DavisIn Memory of Al DeVriesJames and Sandra ImusIn Memory of Gay DixonMr. Ulysses DixonIn Memory of Jacquelyn DonovanMs. Nancy L. AndersonIn Memory of Beth DoranMr. Mark L. DorbinIn Memory of Marilyn DorohMr. Lewis J. HousemanIn Memory of Robert Doud, Jr.Keith BurkheadMr. Gregory JohnstonIn Memory of James Doxey, Sr.Dr. and Mrs. J. E. & Charlene SauerIn Memory of Gordon DykensLinda and Randy PtacekIn Memory of David DykstraMrs. Sara DykstraIn Memory of Karen EatonJim and Sue GeerligsDelores E. GermainBob and Nancy HarperSkip and Carol KnowlesMs. Karen Mattmiller

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. NeedhamMrs. Helen E. OswaltPumi and Di PahlMr. Harry R. ReevesMs. Linda RichmondMr. Jeremy RyanKris and Jim SwopeArt and Karen VanderBorMr. and Mrs. William A. WolthuisMr. Douglas S. WolthuisIn Memory of Teresa EdelAnonymous Ms. Jacqueline F. DownerBrian and Cindy FranciscoDaryl and Ken GreeneMs. Margaret KleinDonald and Laurie KosiboskiFloyd and Vaughn RozgaMs. Patricia ZwiefkaRenee J. ZwiefkaPaul A. Weaver & Assoc.Canadian Discount Rx of MIIn Memory of William EglandMr. Lewis A. BiglerLarry and Jackie HoughtalingIn Memory of Jan EleyMrs. Nancy EleyIn Memory of Robert ElwellMr. Stephen HoltIn Memory of Charles EngelmanThe Horensky FamilyIn Memory of Ute EnglmaierZack and Bobbi AlkhamisMr. and Mrs. John M. BorgessMs. Janet CodyJan R. DolbeeDavid and Angela ErdmanKarina PatoutMr. and Mrs. Benno L. RosinMann Hummel USA, Inc.In Memory of Deborah EsmanMs. Mary E. DeBoefMr. George EsmanIn Memory of Jack FinkMr. Kevin OrtylIn Memory of Marshal ForsbergAnonymous Paul and Kathy AivarsMr. Jason BonssonRon and Suze BreischaftMr. Bob GarlickMr. Phil HamlowMr. John NappierMr. and Mrs. James R. PalanMr. Bob RoweIn Memory of Patricia Franzoi

Patrick and Dana FranzoiIn Memory of Albert FufflemireMrs. Martha A. PoolmanIn Memory of Anna GaryMr. and Mrs. David ForbushIn Memory of Anna GaryMr. and Mrs. Robert J. PhillippMs. Elizabeth VandeLaareIn Memory of Mrs. Florence Gates

Mr. Ralph GatesIn Memory of Richard GaudraultMrs. Florence Upjohn OroszIn Memory of John GillsTerry and Susan BrockelbankMr. and Mrs. Dennis C. IrwinMs. Linda NendorfIn Memory of Dennie GrankeMr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. SmithIn Memory of Linden GriffinMr. Richard C. DavidsonRandy and Paula Lee

Keith and Carolyn MartinBob and Ann TanjaPlante MoranOkolona Pest Control, Inc.In Memory of Tom GrubkaMrs. Kimberly GrubkaIn Memory of Chuck HainesMr. and Mrs. Melvin D. GoebelIn Memory of Henry HamiltonMr. and Mrs. Michael A. HartmanMs. Rosanne M. KolassaMs. Kim F. RossMr. and Mrs. Dennis G. SandersMike and Carolyn ZimmermanIn Memory of Judicia HammerNadine and Randall DownsNorbert and Mary TylickiKevin and Michele TylickiMr. Phil TylickiEaton CorporationIn Memory of Dawn HamrickSherman and Darlene AmpeyBenzie FamilyBarry and Frances BuellMs. Ruth E. GriesmaierPaul and Jody GuritzIn Memory of Gale HansonJoe and Anne EckertAl and Barb GriffinGary and Deb HuntMs. Joan S. HuntTom and Shelly SanfordPat SpiesMs. Annette J. Swienton

George and Phyliss ZylstraOakleaf Financial ServicesIn Memory of Paul HarasimMs. Carol Decker and Mr. Givel

McGurieMr. Ron NemediIn Memory of J. Paul HarrisMs. Elaine EtheridgeMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. MarcellettiDawn and Brandon MelvinMs. Minnie SadlerMr. Adam TerryIn Memory of Eleanor Woodham Heikes

Mr. Harold HeikesIn Memory of Janice HoehnMr. and Mrs. Gary A. AustinMr. Dan BrosmerMs. Janet L. GarmanMr. and Mrs. James R. HutchinsMs. Andrea KirkwoodMs. Irene A. LincolnMr. Nelson E. LummMr. and Mrs. Patrick M. LynchMr. and Mrs. Brian J. PothastDondi SquiresMr. and Mrs. Richard SylvesterBob and Susan WojcikBridgman ElementaryIn Memory of Kathleen HotrumAmbrosia Britton KeatonIn Memory of Deb HydeMs. Myra L. JacksonIn Memory of Alvin IvensTerri L. GibsonIn Memory of Alvin IvensMr. and Mrs. Cloyd J. HoltMr. and Mrs. Joseph R. HoyleMr. Dan IvensArdis and Thomas IvensMs. Lindsay IvensGregory and Sharon KilburnMs. Mary Koenig-LajoiceBob and Margaret LaatschRick and Char LemonsMr. Charles MureikaJames and Sally SkolaskyTerri and Anthony SootsmanMarion and Terry SullivanTerry L. TorianMs. Sharon YinglingPortage Northern HS Class of 1974In Memory of Shirley JadkowskiMr. Jeffrey JadkowskiIn Memory of Walt Jasiak, Jr.Ed and Jeanne Kozerski

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In Memory of Roy JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Samuel P. JohnsonIn Memory of Tammy JohnstonMr. and Mrs. William R. CookMs. Gertrude RohrIn Memory of Donna KachmanMs. Susan CraigMs. Susan S. DayRobert and Karen JonesMr. Brian MartinovichTim and Lorie RixBryon and Nancy TaberLakeview High School Athletic

DepartmentIn Memory of Gail KasdorfMartha C. and James S. HilboldtIn Memory of Joel KendrickCarol R. KemmererMrs. Liz KendrickIn Memory of James KilwayMrs. Neoma I. KilwayIn Memory of Eva KingMs. Barbara Mason & Souls QuiltersIn Memory of Mary KirchenbauerMary and Chris DeYoungIn Memory of John KitchenDan and Charlene FialkowskiMr. and Mrs. James FiggMarion and Katherine NugterenIn Memory of Charles KonettJanet and Don GladstoneMr. Matthew GoetzMr. Walt GoodrichMr. and Mrs. William HampsteadMatt and Kathy HowardMs. Patricia HuiskampMs. Janet L. JonesWoody and Kathleen KingJamie and Anna KoningJane and Ron KramerBlaine and Bobbie LamKristy and Roger LepleyDr. Mark LucasWilliam McCannMs. Christine McCarthyMs. Mary McCormick and Mr. Gunther

HegaEarline P. MelchiorMs. Katharine O’ConnorMr. Michael D. O’ConnorMs. Joan O’ConnorMs. Mary F. OudsemaMr. Kurt PassehlMrs. Aaron B. RikerWilliam and Jane RyanMs. Lucinda L. Stewart

Calvin and Jean VollinkVerle and Patricia WiitaMarvin and Stacy YoungJim and Laurie ZiechParkwood-Upjohn ElementaryIn Memory of Kimberly Kovacevich

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. BrownMr. John P. Byrne & Mrs. Corolyne L.

McKinley-ByrneMs. Sarah CarpenterAstrid Bishofs & Inese CelusnakMr. Nate JohnsonMs. Janet LaskovyMs. Elizabeth LeeMs. Jessica M. MooreTodd and Nancy MossmanR. and B. MyersDani NelsonMs. Melanie A. NobisMr. Steven H. ParkerMr. Patrick RocheDan and Linda RyndMs. Carol A. SaroMs. Joyce SommerfeldtJohn and Lyla StrietTimothy and Christine YakeIn Memory of Lucille T. KushnerMr. Alan D. KushnerIn Memory of Kathie LaceyMs. Sarah MoenkeTom and Shelly SanfordLynn E. BrandDaryl and Debra DeVriesMs. Sharon FrenchRamze and Allison IdrissTim and Stephanie KnightMs. Marie P. KnightTom and Chris LewisJohn and Margaret MahoneyRick and Laura PennerMr. David PersonsJerry and Sandra WatsonMeghan and Scott WilsonIn Memory of Lorraine LakeMr. Gregory JohnstonIn Memory of Barbara LarsenMs. Margaret R. BathMr. Frank CondinoMs. Christine DiDonatoMs. Shelia HaganMs. Dolly Joseph & Mr. Joseph G.

AkamittathMr. Roger E. LarsenCheri LemieuxTodd and Amy Sanford

Mr. John SpitzleyNancy and Pete VandervoortIn Memory of Jerald LongmanMs. Charlotte LongmanIn Memory of Pete LubbenPaul and Anita RuimveldIn Memory of Shirley LucasMs. Nancy AckerMs. Nancy L. AndersonPaul and Sandra BeiterMs. Sandra K. Berish MagnanMr. and Mrs. William G. Birch IIMs. Heide K. BoutellMr. and Mrs. Robert M. BrownMr. Gary DeckerJames and Patricia DolanMr. Frank Sardone & Ms. Susan FallLee and Joyce FrostJohn and Lynne GewekeDr. and Mrs. Allan R. LaReau

Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. LingbeekKonrads and Aija LubavsMr. Mike MaurerMs. Marilyn D. MilkoJim and Susan MundenMs. Mary F. OudsemaMr. and Mrs. Douglas F. PaineWilliam and Jane RyanDr. and Mrs. Samuel SeftonMs. Bonnie M. SullivanMs. Mary Swanson & Mr. William

EichelbergMr. and Mrs. John R. TrittschuhPaul and Kathleen VanDenBrinkCraig and Jayne VanderMolenDr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. VanderVelde,

Jr.Ms. Virginia ZywickeGreenleaf TrustLVM Capital ManagementIn Memory of Victor MarconMrs. Sharon J. MarconIn Memory of Henrietta McCarthyMr. Jack McCarthyIn Memory of Mollie McFintonJim and Jay BahnsenMs. Kellie BridgesMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. FoxJim and Shirley GarlickMs. Barbara E. ScottIn Memory of Michael MeethMrs. Nancy DeVriesMary and Matthew MajorMs. Olivia RapaIn Memory of Rush MellingerJohn and Carol Booden

Mr. and Mrs. Lee E. GliddenDavid and Carol ScheffersEncore ClubIn Memory of Ronald MelvinTerry and Karen ElmoreIn Memory of James I. MillerMr. Kenneth J. HolroydIn Memory of Ralph MillerMr. George H. LumIn Memory of Kirk MitchellMr. and Mrs. David E. AccoeMs. Emily ArndtRandy and Betsy DayMr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. MilesMs. Mary J. PolomcakUPI/Parks, LLCIn Memory of James MiyagawaJimmy and Charlene ChapmanMrs. Bonnie J. MenzieIn Memory of Patsy MontgomeryMs. Cindee S. MooreIn Memory of Basil MorrisMrs. Jean MorrisIn Memory of Max “Bill” Mumford

Ms. Susan DuntonMs. Mary Ann FordMs. Emily R. HortonLarry and Kathy LarsonMs. Donna J. MulderMs. Patricia PetersMr. Raymond M. SchincariolBarry and Marilyn SmithJean Taylor & Jim DutcherLinda and Vete ToliusisMr. James H. vanWestrienenIn Memory of Jacklyn NemediMr. Ron NemediIn Memory of Shirley Norris-McKeen

Mrs. Bonnie J. MenzieIn Memory of Wycasie NortonBeth WattsIn Memory of Timothy NowakMrs. Susan ReadingIn memory of Thomas OudingMr. and Mrs. Douglas L. AustinMs. Helen M. BarrettR A. Barrett & D. K. BarrettMr. and Mrs. John E. BaumanMs. Judith BergerMr. and Mrs. John BlockArnie and Nancy BunkleyMr. Lawrence R. CanningKenneth and Ann CarpenterMs. Judi DeMartin

WMCC Tributes

WMCC TributesDenna DeMobndMs. Linda DriscollEd and Sharon EnglishMr. and Mrs. Thomas J. FosterMr. and Mrs. Edwin I. GoldenthalMr. and Mrs. Joseph L. GruberDan and Cathy LutrellMr. and Mrs. Terrance G. McIverMr. Michael MeroMr. Ron NemediBob and Penny OgrinJody OudingMr. Michael B. Ouding & Ms. Karen

M. VaughnFranklin and Martha RaithMr. and Mrs. James J. ReistererJulius and Leslie RemeurMs. Dawn RhodesMs. Joan M. RussellLisa and Luis SantoyoMs. Susan M. ShieldsMr. and Mrs. Thomas C. StersicDuane T. Triemstra & Charla SmithVincent and Patricia WestraWeurding FamilyUS Airforce CenterLocal Union 131 IBEWIn Memory of Norman OusleyMr. and Mrs. Thomas L. DammerMr. and Mrs. Roy FlexterRalph and Jane HolewaMs. Bonnie MundMr. Gregory D. StaudacherMr. and Mrs. Dennis StevensKay TrumblaIn Memory of Rick PapeMr. Donald ClaytonIn Memory of David ParkerLeroy and Priscilla CregoIn Memory of J.T. PearsonMs. Marlene DenenfeldIn Memory of Mary Ann PelikanPrab, Inc.In Memory of Delila PoddigMary and Scott RoweIn Memory of Brenda PowersMs. Patricia LeverseeIn Memory of Cyndi PuzevicLeon and Connie PuzevicIn Memeory of Edward RandtMr. and Mrs. Paul T. BialikMr. and Mrs. Paul BialikMs. Jean L. FawleyMs. Shirley SuttonIn Memory of Elli RarickRae Leggett

In Memory of Nancy RayTim and Stacy, Meg & Jake AustinMrs. Clara M. AustinMs. Linda AustinGene and Dolores BronkemaMs. Traci FosterMs. Mary Sue SavickeKyle E. TaylorIn Memory of Gordon RezlerMs. Tara EngstromLarry and Kimberlee WlodarczakIn Memory of Helen “Dolly” Rineholt

R. A. RifenbergIn Memory of Dan RixMr. Phillip L. ArnoldMr. and Mrs. George T. CargoBeverly and Mark CominsMr. and Mrs. William R. DiemerJudy and Rick, and Scott FerribyJim, Marlene, Bill & Kelly, Paul & Kyle

GlyshawBill and Peggi HigleyMrs. Dorothy KancauskiJohn and Gail KancauskiMr. Wayne C. KucksLeon and Connie PuzevicChris and Sandi RickliJim and Carole RickliTerry and Jane RixMr. Tim RoachDuane and Julia SimondsMr. Ross O. SmithIn Memory of Don RodammerMrs. Frances M. RodammerIn Memory of Hugh RodgersMr. and Mrs. Everett B. SwynenbergIn Memory of Jack RupleMs. Delores MorseIn Memory of Linda RutherfordEducational Community Credit UnionIn Memory of Helene RysengaMs. Margaret CarlsonIn Memory of Lynnette SangslandKris BakerMs. Kim D. BakerJanet Ruth Heller & Michael KrischerShay HickmanJeffrey and Bonnie StuutMr. and Mrs. David I. TiceIn Memory of Keith SavacoolMs. Yvonne RossLisa and Keith WielengaIn Memory of Robert SchiffMr. Robert HayesIn Memory of Michael Sehy

Hal and Diana BlanchardDale and LuAnn DolphMs. Marilyn R. DurhamMr. and Mrs. David W. FagalyAl and Wanda HarrisSteve and Kathy PetersonMarvin and Jane PiperPhil and Gladys RolffsMichael and Lori TichronMr. and Mrs. Robert L. WhaleyIn Memory of Pamela ShanleyMrs. Alison BarnesIn Memory of Betty ShortJean AeschlimanMs. Nicole GatesIn Memory of Marlene SimkinsJerry and Jean BlubaughMs. Linda HowardMr. and Mrs. Richard N. OomenMr. Robert E. RotachWesley and Sharon SchmittMr. and Mrs. Michael Simkins

Gordon and Joyce StandishIn Memory of Azumah SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Marvin StilesIn Memory of David SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Accursio Jack BuchinoDouglas and Judith CorwinMrs. Jane DeckerMr. and Mrs. Richard J. EldredAda G. FollisJim and Shirley GarlickMs. Vickie KreamalmeyerMr. and Mrs. Clarence H. KuiperMs. Jenny McGinnisMr. Kenneth MolGeorge and Joan PosthumusMr. Thomas RodgersMr. and Mrs. Andrew J. SimmonsTerri L. SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Richard SimmonsHarlean and Douglas SkidmoreIn Memory of Peter SjoerdsmaJeffrey and Brenda DorohReverend and Mrs. Jacob DykstraGerald and Joyce FennemaNeal and Sylvia GutschMs. Beuna M. KraakMarion and Katherine NugterenBen and Janis OverbeyLeonard and Marjorie OverbeyCedar Lake Recreation AssociationIn Memory of Erwin SlesdetMr. Stanley L. LapekasMike and Ruth MattesonGerald and Marilyn Wilson

In Memory of Robert SmalleyMs. Sarah L. ConnellyJohn and Kathie MacauleyDave and Deb MeyerMs. Marilyn J. WilsonIn Memory of Marlin SmithMs. Janice M. BurkIn Memory of Vicki SmithKalamazoo Free Methodist ChurchIn Memory of Patricia SnyderMike and April ChamberlainMs. Nancie E. CoatesBob and Paula CookMs. Maria T. CrandallMs. Mary Beth DonovanMs. Lucille A. GayMs. Nancy S. HessJim and Kim SaundersHarry and Liz SnyderGull Lake Secretarial AssociationIn Memory of Ralph StaffordMrs. Marcia StaffordIn Memory of Bea StaleyMr. Roger StaleyIn Memory of Terry StampDavid and Colleen ColeMr. William M. Cole & Ms. Barb

StarringRobert and Joan DeHavenCecile A. HarpsterDavid and Nancy LambrixMichael and Kelly MayLisa and Thomas NeelyMs. Kathleen ReaganTecanNorbert and Mary TylickiIn Memory of Cheryl StanczakFrank and Shirley CodyMr. Mike SouleAlicia and Andrew WalbridgeIn Memory of Thomas Stoppelberg

Barbara A. HoppsIn memory of Rose StrubleDavid BriggsMs. Patricia HiattKarina and David LamorandierMr. Theodore MillerJoseph and Stephanie OramMs. Pamela A. PhilippIn Memory of John SudeikisDonna and Ray NeriLois and Dave PhillipsMr. Jeffrey ThompsonMs. Anne VawterIn Memory of Margaret M.

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SudeikisDonna and Ray NeriLois and Dave PhillipsMr. Jeffrey ThompsonMs. Anne VawterIn Memory of Barb SwainMr. Bob SwainPatti and John VeseyIn Memory of Willard TeareMrs. Linda TeareIn Memory of Richard TheakstonMs. Jennifer GoyMr. Edward MacDonoughIn Memory of Irving TholeFred and Ann ArnoldinkMike and Tracy BoelmanGreg and Sue BushayMr. Vincent T. ClancyMrs. SueAnn CoffingerJudith and Charlie FitzsimmonsBill and Sue HuntDeanna G. KehoeJeff and MaryAnn KudaryDave and Sue ManeikisMr. and Mrs. Chris D. NielsenMr. and Mrs. David L. StafinskiMs. Lisa SzydlowskiLee and Jody TheophelisMs. Florence TholeMs. Linda TholeIn Memory of Douglas TollesMr. and Mrs. Charles J. WilmanskiIn Memory of Hop Tan TranRobert and Cheri AlbanTarah BallMs. Gloria J. LoweKenneth and Linda VandervortIn Memory of Joyce TrudeauPat BannisterPhil and Barb TeutschMr. Joseph O. TrudeauIn Memory of Kenneth Vandenberg

Mrs. Cynthia VandenbergIn Memory of Charles VanHuysen, Jr.

Ms. Sandra K. AmbsKathryn and Steve BarryMs. Linda BurtonHoward and Margaret CampbellDon and Kim CampbellKen and Teri DavisWendall and Laurie DiggsMr. and Mrs. James D. ErnstJennifer and Rob GormanRobert and Mary Ann Greene

Ms. Jane HavensTracey HouserDr. and Mrs. Allan R. LaReauMs. Barbara LewisMs. Sheryl McConvilleIvan and Bonnie MellemaMark and Donna OudersluysMr. and Mrs. James R. PignataroWilliam and Mary PurdyFred and Pat SackettDavid and Tina SpraguePaul and Martha StofcheckMs. Joyce A. WardMr. Bill E. WatsonIn Memory of John VerschoofGordy and Opal KrumJacklyn NemediIn Memory of Mae VerschoofNancy and Jose CardozaIn Memory of Dorothy WagnerMr. Donald WagnerIn Memory of Henry WalkerPauline ChannellsMs. Kristen VoldenIn Memory of James E. WatsonMr. and Mrs. William A. RohrIn Memory of Harry J. WardMs. Dawn PioIn Memory of John WeaverTerry and Karen ElmoreIn Memory of Deborah WeberGordon and Nannette BrantRon and Gaile PeacockMilford and Penny PoppMs. Jeanette StrasserMr. Richard WeberTed and Julie WeberKen and Jill WeberAM-DYN-IC Fluid Power IncIn Memory of Janice WellingMr. and Mrs. David L. WilderIn Memory of Dave WohlfertAnonymous Paul and Kathy AivarsMr. Jason BonssonRon and Suze BreischaftMr. Bob GarlickMr. Phil HamlowMr. John NappierMr. and Mrs. James R. PalanMr. Bob RoweIn Memory of Phil WurtzelMr. and Mrs. Scott VanderVeenIn Memory of Megan YinMs. Patricia HustonIn Memory of James Yonkman

Thomas and Julie BowlesRonald and Joan GustafsonMr. and Mrs. Clarence H. KuiperMs. Carole SchuringIn Memory of Joan YorkMr. Wayne YorkIn Memory of Victor ZajacMrs. Sylvia ZajacIn Memory of Julie ZimmermanMrs. Barbara L. HoldshipIn Honor of Karen AndersonMrs. Bonnie ValknerIn Honor of Jahan AssadiMs. Mary HallerIn Honor of Sharon BastianMr. and Mrs. Dennis L. BastianIn Honor of Jamie BernsteinKeith and Joyce HartlineIn Honor of Pamel BuchananDaniel Coyne & Linda Stieve

In Honor of Angela CaffreyMs. Brenda A. HahnIn Honor of Samantha CarlsonKathleen Kolb Bonham Family

FoundationIn Honor of Merry CarsonMs. Judith KeplerIn Honor of SueAnn CoffingerMr. and Mrs. Richard & SueAnn

CoffingerIn Honor of Margarito ColegioMr. and Mrs. Margarito ColegioIn Honor of Carolyn DembczynskiMs. Jennifer PuvogelNorth Shore ElementaryIn Honor of Gary GleasonMr. and Mrs. David B. RedmanIn Honor of Dr. Glen HeggieMs. Gwen R. PookIn Honor of Dr. Anna HoekstraEvelyn and Larry KnuthIn Honor of Ron JurksMs. Bernice DeHaanIn Honor of Carleen KooistraMs. Doris M. BurnhamPatti and John VeseyIn Honor of Dr. Marcia LiepmanMr. Timothy R. DeHaanChuck & Tucky McCarthy ElliottRon and Elaine JohnsMrs. Kathryn A. LatchawMrs. Karen McNultyJari and Mike PulfordMr. and Mrs. Charles J. ShearerIn Honor of Denise LisieckiMs. Barbara E. Scott

In Honor of Dr. Raymond LordMs. Eloise BeardsleyIn Memory of Cheryl StanczakBob and Penny OgrinIn Honor of Virginia LynchKay BachIn Honor of Daniel MinerJohn and Pamela CameronIn Honor of Dr. Jeffrey RadawskiMs. Margaret CarlsonIn Honor of Carol RixMrs. Richard QuertermusBill and Pat WagnerIn Honor of Karis and Mark Robbins

Nina ConsolattiIn Honor of Gertrude RohrMr. and Mrs. William A. RohrIn Honor of Selma SchuringWilliam and Karen AllenIn Honor of Tim StrombeckSally and Carl McCuneIn Honor of Vicky VerburgMs. Kathleen J. HobbsIn Honor of Rev. Pat WeatherwaxSally and Carl McCuneIn Celebration the Wedding of Patrick and Tammy Lacey

AnonymousLynn E. BrandDaryl and Debra DeVriesMs. Sharon FrenchRamze and Allison IdrissTim and Stephanie KnightMs. Marie P. KnightTom and Chris LewisJohn and Margaret MahoneyRick and Laura PennerMr. David PersonsJerry and Sandra WatsonMeghan and Scott WilsonMs. Barb PhillipsTom and Shelly SanfordIn Celebration of the Wedding of Maria Ward & Tracy Wright

Mr. Craig HoffmanDavid and Elizabeth JollyIn Celebration of the WMCC StaffDrs. Marcia & Michael Liepman

WMCC Tributes

CALL YOUR NURSE & SCHEDULER DIRECTLYMedical OncologyPhysician Nurse Liaison Phone Scheduler/MA PhoneDr. Bailey Tabitha P. 269-384-8671 Heidi D. 269-373-0122Dr. Bivins Med Staff 269-585-6711Dr. Chandana Cindy K. 269-373-7496 Andrea B. 269-373-7499Dr. Kaluza Snezana K. 269-373-0147 Beckie B. 269-384-8698Dr. Hameed Erica P. 269-384-8604 Maegan J. 269-384-8665Dr. Nagpal Robin K. 269-373-7467 Charity C. 269-384-8653Dr. Omaira Anne P. 269-373-7469 Chris P. 269-384-8692Dr. Park Nancy W. 269-384-8644 Jody T. 269-384-8662Dr. Rafi Staff RN 269-384-8636 Mike S. 269-384-8681Dr. Tokala Med Staff 269-585-6711

Radiation OncologyPhysician Nurse Liaison Phone Scheduler PhoneDr. Grossheim Kyle P. 269-373-7426 Jill S. 269-373-7428Dr. Mislmani Beth S. 269-384-8685 Jill S. 269-373-7428Dr. Radawski Nick M. 269-384-8616 Jill S. 269-373-7428Dr. Schroyer Pam R. 269-373-7444 Jill S. 269-373-7428

Gynecologic OncologyPhysician Nurse Liaison Phone Scheduler/MA PhoneDr. Hoekstra Grace C. 269-373-7466 Kathleen C. 269-384-8609Dr. Mize Sarah T. 269-384-8637 Heidi R. 269-384-8669

Neuro OncologyPhysician Nurse Liaison Phone Scheduler PhoneDr. Liepman Judy N. 269-384-8688 Cindee M. 269-373-7461

Surgical OncologyPhysician Nurse Liaison Phone Scheduler/MA PhoneDr. Munene Eleanor B. 269-384-8663 Heidi R. 269-384-8669

Hemophilia ClinicPhysician Nurse Liaison Phone Scheduler/MA PhoneDr. Park Jennifer L. 269-373-0106 Jody T. 269-384-8662 Nancy I. 269-373-7479

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Billing 269-585-6713

Dietitian 269-382-2500

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Phone Triage Line 269-585-6711

Social Work 269-382-2500

Test Results & 269-585-6710 Prescription Refill Line

Volunteer Services 269-373-7434

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West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute for Blood Disorders has received reaccreditation from the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

QOPI certification, which lasts for three years, is awarded to outpatient hematology-oncology practices which meet the highest standards for quality and care delivery to cancer patients. It is an objective, voluntary, comprehensive, on-site assessment process that uses evidence-based standards to make certain a practice meets all requirements.

“We’re very proud of this recertification from ASCO and QOPI which emphasizes our staff’s commitment to provide the highest level of care for our patients,” said Joseph Mirro, MD, WMCC CEO/CMO.

West Michigan Cancer Center & Institute

for Blood Disorders has been QOPI-certified since March of 2010.

“This was a terrific team effort and could not have been done without the remarkable dedication and commitment of our entire staff, particularly our nurses, pharmacists, social workers, medical assistants and physicians,” said Bridget VandenBussche, WMCC Quality & Risk Manager.

“As oncologists, our goal is to provide the highest levels of care and life quality for our patients, “said Allen S. Lichter, MD, ASCO Chief Executive Officer. “ASCO’s quality programs are designed by leaders in the profession, and give practices the ability to continuously improve the quality of care they provide. This culture of excellence will be especially important as we enter the era of personalized medicine.”

To become certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire

practice and documentation standards. The QCP staff and steering group members then verify through on-site inspection that the evaluation and documents are correct and that the practices met core standards in all areas of treatment, including:

• Treatment planning

• Staff training and education

• Chemotherapy orders and drug preparation

• Patient consent and education

• Safe chemotherapy administration

• Monitoring and assessment of patient well-being

WMCC’s QOPI certification runs through June 15, 2019.

WMCC Receives QOPI Recertification

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When they arrive for their appointment, you are there with a smile to greet them. When they sit down and anxiously wait for their name to be called, you provide

soft piano music to ease their worries. Or perhaps, lead your therapy dog to their side to comfort them. When they have waited awhile and become hungry or thirsty,

you provide warm hospitality with a cart full of snacks and coffee. When the day has become particularly difficult, you offer your

hand in support or a hug to let them know you care.

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you provide warm hospitality with a cart full of snacks and coffee. When the day has become particularly difficult, you offer your

comfort them. When they have waited awhile and become hungry or thirsty, you provide warm hospitality with a cart full of snacks and coffee.

When the day has become particularly difficult, you offer your

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