Anita Sergent
St. Luke's Cancer Center unveiled its new Center for Hope & Healing at the St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campusearlier this year – the only facility of its kind in Bucks County and the greater Lehigh Valley area.
The Center for Hope & Healing uses an integrative, patient-centric approach to support patients, families and the community, providing space to the Mastectomy Bra Boutique, American Hairlines and LuxCare Clothing.
“These services reflect our commitment to ensuring every patient receives comprehensive care that addresses their physical needs, their emotional needs and their sense of self,” said Mary-Kate Cellmer, St. Luke’s Vice President Department of Oncology.
The Mastectomy Bra Boutique in partnership with Adapt Health, empowers women on their journey to recovery by offering a wide range of post-op bras, mastectomy bras, prosthetics and specialized garments designed for comfort and symmetry. American Hairlines offers patients hair/wigs, makeup and nails services. The team at American Hairlines uses advanced customization, precise sizing, and tailored cutting techniques. The LuxCare Clothing, founded by a survivor, creates stylish, medically adaptive clothing and headscarves for cancer patients. Its scan-friendly garments provide chest port and vein access, while the custom print headscarves, made from soft organic fabrics, offer comfort and confidence.
“It’s very serene, it’s calming, it’s relaxing,” Cellmer said following the ribbon cutting. “You don’t feel like you're going to a durable medical equipment fitting ... We wanted it to feel like you’re actually going to a boutique-like experience.”
Kate DeBellis is a physical therapy assistant and certified mastectomy fitter at the Center for Hope & Healing. “We want to continue to educate survivors about the benefits that they receive with these products for the rest of their lives,” DeBellis said.
Additionally, the Center will host support groups for various cancer types, including a new blood cancer support group.
The Center for Hope & Healing, located at 3000 St. Luke’s Drive at the St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus in Milford Township, was made possible with support from Penn Stainless and the Evergreen Donor Advised Fund.