Program Helps Boost Patients' Morale

The Look Good … Feel Better program is a community-service program, developed by the American Cancer Society and offered at many facilities. The program helps boost self-esteem by providing hands-on workshops that teach cancer patients skin care and makeup application. The workshops include information on dealing with cancer-related appearance concerns including hair loss, nail care and selection of wigs and scarves.

The program is open to women currently undergoing cancer treatment. Participants must pre-register for all Look Good … Feel Better group sessions. Call the numbers listed below for more information about a program or to register at an Avera facility near you.

Aberdeen, S.D.

Avera St. Luke's Hospital
Contact: Avera St. Luke's Education Department
Phone: (605) 622-5588

Mitchell, S.D.

Contact: Avera Queen of Peace Cancer Center
Call (605) 995-5756

Sioux Falls, S.D.

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Contact: Emily Hutchinson, American Cancer Society Patient Navigator
Phone: (605) 328-6009

Yankton, S.D.

Avera Sacred Heart Cancer Center
Contact: Darla Gullikson, Cancer Center Director
Phone: (605) 668-8850