Cardiovascular Patient & Family Life Services

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Easing Hospital Stress

The Patient and Family Life Services team at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center is made up of professionals with expertise in helping reduce stress related to hospitalization and illness.

How We Support You

Patient and Family Life Services is a support service within the Frankel Cardiovascular Center that helps patients and families cope with their healthcare experience. 

We understand that hospital visits and medical procedures can be stressful, and our goal is to provide comfort, compassion and support throughout your care. 

Using a holistic approach, we focus on the emotional and personal needs of patients and their loved ones alongside their medical care.

Request Support

To request support, ask your provider to place a referral for patient and family life services. You may also contact us at 734-803-2706, Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4:30 pm.

Contact Us
Cardiovascular Patient & Family Life Services

Call us Monday-Friday, 7 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: 734-803-2706

Questions & Answers

What type of support is provided? 

  • Prepare and educate you for procedures and your healthcare experiences 
  • Assist you in developing coping strategies to reduce fear and anxiety
  • Offer emotional support before, during and after your procedure
  • Teach you different ways to manage pain or discomfort 
  • Offer support to your family and loved ones 
  • Provide relaxation and distraction techniques to promote calmness and emotional well-being

Who can benefit from patient and family life services?

Currently, services are provided for inpatient cardiac units within the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Pavilion as well as outpatient areas like the Cardiac Procedures Unit (CPU).

 

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