Empowering Our Patients in Metairie
Welcome to the Integrative Medicine Program at EJGH
The Integrative Medicine Program at East Jefferson General Hospital is
designed to complement your treatment plan and assist in overall wellness,
recovery and empowerment. It works hand-in-hand with the many other resources
made available to patients at EJGH. We offer this wide array of resources
because we have seen them work. We believe that each patient is unique
and strive to develop a treatment plan that best fits you and your needs.
All patients will be offered an initial consult with a nurse practitioner
who will assess patient readiness and discuss which offerings best fit
the needs of that patient. This consult is billable through insurance.
Therapies are currently being offered at the
EJGH Regional Cancer Center in the Yenni Pavilion. Many are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
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Contact Our Department
Phone
504-503-6000
4200 Houma Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70006
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We stand by our mission and pledge
To provide evidence-based educational resources to patients and healthcare
professionals alike; To assist in the integration of various therapies,
both conventional and more holistic; To improve the lives of our patients;
and to give our patients the widest possible array of resources that will
assist them in their fight against cancer and provide relief during that fight.
What is integrative medicine?
Each person’s illness and experience is unique. The Integrative Medicine
program at EJGH is built around the belief that one size hardly ever fits
all. Also known as complementary medicine, integrative medicine combines
a full understanding of traditional medical care with other, more holistic
or complementary resources intended to work hand-in-hand with your conventional
medical treatments to provide the best outcomes and most healing and positive
experience possible.
How does the program work?
The program begins with a review of your current health and/or condition.
This includes your course of treatment, diagnosis and prognosis along
with your lifestyle and preferences. For this first visit, bring a list
of your medicines, supplements, homeopathic remedies and other therapies
you are currently using or use periodically. This initial consultation
can take 30-90 minutes depending upon how many questions you have. The
goal is to give you a better understanding of integrative medicine and
to develop a program specifically around you and your needs. A follow-up
visit will be scheduled to see how well you are progressing, answer any
questions you have and modify your program if needed. Call
504-503-6000 for more information.
A wide array of therapies offered
All patients will be offered an initial consult with a nurse practitioner
who will assess patient readiness and discuss which offerings best fit
the needs of that patient. This consult is billable through insurance.
The therapies listed below are currently being offered at the EJGH Regional
Cancer Center in the Yenni Pavilion. Many are free of charge unless otherwise
stated. Customized, bundled packages are also available.
Massage Therapy: Improves circulation, promotes healing, relieves stress and can help manage
pain. $50/30-minutes or $65/hour.
Nutritional Counseling: Helps prevent weight loss in patients, promote preventative and healing
capabilities, compliments patients overall health. $27/30-minute session
or $54/hour.
Qigong Yoga (Chi Kung): Combines body movements, muscle relaxation, meditation, and breathing
techniques to improve physical, mental, and emotional health by creating
a balanced flow of energy. $10/60-minute class or $20/month for unlimited classes.
Reflexology: Pressure techniques applied to the feet and hands provides pain and stress
relief and promotes healing throughout the body. $50/30 minutes or $65/hour.
Reiki Therapy / Healing Touch: Safe gentle method of transferring positive energy from “healer”
to “patient”. Relieves stress, and helps manage both acute
and chronic pain. $50/30 minutes or $65/hour.
Support & Education: Grief support groups, cancer support groups, “Look Good-Feel Better”
and other programs through EJGH and the American Cancer Society provide
a number of resources aimed at both the patient and their caregivers.
Therapeutic Yoga: Therapeutic Yoga is a specially designed yoga class that allows even those
with injuries, ailments, or limitations to gain the physical, mental,
and spiritual benefits of yoga safely. $10/class
