The job of a child or teen is to grow and develop, and a cancer or blood disorders diagnosis can make that job more difficult. Through complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) self-care skills, and the complementary therapies program works to maximize your child’s functioning and support healthy development. Our approach is to consider all aspects of illness and wellness, including the mind, body, and spirit. The program includes:
Contact us:
- If you are a family member looking for a Children’s hematologist/oncologist, call the outpatient clinic at Children’s – Minneapolis at (612) 813-5940 or Children’s – St. Paul at (651) 220-6732.
- If you are a health professional looking for a consultation or referral information, please call Children’s Physician Access at 1-866-755-2121 (toll-free).
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Tim Culbert, MD
Children’s integrative medicine department:
“A blood disorder or cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It can make a healthy lifestyle very difficult to maintain, right at the point when a healthy lifestyle may help a child cope and thrive. The care provided through the complementary therapies program helps everyone focus on the ultimate goal: the healthiest child possible, during and after treatment.”
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