UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. Our staff can direct them to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet a specific situation.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes pointing the way to resources patients and their families may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients on the road to healing and improved health.
Support Groups
WINGS: Women in New Growing Situations
This support group is for women with any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by Angela Herbrich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, it meets in the third floor Breast Center Library in the Seay Building on the fourth Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Husbands and Partners of Women With Cancer
This support group is available for husbands, or partners, of women with any cancer diagnosis. It meets in the second floor conference room NC2.406 in the Seay Building on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Dialogue Support Group
The Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center’s psychologist, Noelle McDonald, Ph.D. and oncology social worker Leslie Fetchen, L.M.S.W. offer this support group for anyone diagnosed with cancer, as well as their caregivers and families. Open to everyone, the group meets in the second floor conference room NC2.406 of the Seay Building on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Social Services
Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Social workers and case managers provide a wide variety of valuable inpatient and outpatient services, including developing a total plan of care. Our social workers perform a comprehensive assessment of needs to determine the extent of services required for care and support, including providing patient and family counseling and coordinating with community providers for transportation, supplies, medication, home health services and financial needs. Social workers also provide arrangements for dietitians to offer nutritional screening and counseling as well as assist patients in UT Southwestern’s genetic counseling and risk assessment program.
Moncrief Cancer Resources
An affiliate of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern, this nonprofit, community-based organization provides support services to cancer patients and their families in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Social services, nutritional services, an oncology patient navigator and a transportation program are among the offerings.
UT Southwestern’s Familial Cancer Registry
Established in 1992 to identify and monitor people who have an increased risk of cancer due to their family background. Enrollment in the registry is completely confidential. The registry is a database of families with various types of cancer who are participating in research studies. As new cancer genes are identified and the DNA sequence is determined, we will be able to study individuals who are at risk. The Simmons Cancer Center is also part of the National Institutes of Health's Cancer Genetics Network.
Web Sites
Allergies
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
The AAAAI has more than 6,300 members, making it the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States, representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in treating and researching diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema and anaphylaxis.
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)
The AAOA’s mission is to enhance the knowledge of otolaryngologists who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and other allergy-related conditions.
American College of Allergy and Asthma (ACAAI)
The goals of the ACAAI include being the world leader in providing clinically relevant continuing education that reflects state-of-the-art science in all areas pertinent to allergic diseases and selected related conditions. Established in 1942, the ACAAI is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care in allergy and immunology through research, advocacy and professional public education.
Ear Disorders/Otology
The American Hearing Research Foundation
The American Hearing Research Foundation serves two vital roles: to fund significant research in hearing and balance disorders and to help educate the public. The Web site contains general information on many common ear disorders, including descriptions, causes, diagnoses and treatments.
Facial Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is the largest plastic surgery specialty organization in the world. Founded in l93l, the society is composed of board-certified plastic surgeons who perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The mission of the ASPS is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery.
General ENT
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
The AAAAI has more than 6,300 members, making it the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States, representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in treating and researching diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema and anaphylaxis.
Head And Neck Cancer
American Academy of Otolaryngology
This Web site describes the missions and programs of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) – as well as the AAO-HNS Foundation.
Support for People With Oral and Head and Neck Cancer (SPOHNC)
SPOHNC is an organization dedicated to meeting the needs of oral and head and neck cancer patients, offering guidance and self-help.
Nasal And Sinus Disorders
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI)
The AAAAI has more than 6,300 members, making it the largest professional medical specialty organization in the United States, representing allergists, clinical immunologists, allied health professionals, and others with a special interest in treating and researching diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis/eczema and anaphylaxis.
American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA)
The AAOA’s mission is to enhance the knowledge of otolaryngologists who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of sinusitis, allergic rhinitis and other allergy-related conditions.
American Rhinologic Society (ARS)
The ARS is the world’s largest professional organization dedicated to the medical and surgical treatment of nose and paranasal sinus conditions.
Pediatric ENT
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery: Kids ENT
This site, provided by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), is for children to learn about a wide variety of ear, nose and throat conditions. Included are online movies, a virtual museum and dozens of articles written for pediatric patients.
Sleep Disorders/Snoring
National Center on Sleep Disorder Research
The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, located within the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health, was established in 1993 to combat the serious public health concern surrounding sleep disorders. Sleep disorders and disturbances of sleep comprise a broad range of problems, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, parasomnia, jet-lag syndrome, and disturbed biological and circadian rhythms.
Speech And Language Pathology
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate effectively. The organization’s Web site offers resources to help individuals understand communication and communication disorders.
