What will you find?
Family Room 
....with comfortable chairs, this is a cozy area where
cancer patients and family members can relax or gather to discuss some of the
resource materials that are available throughout the center.
Social Area 
...across from the family room is a small area where
coffee is always available. Little ones can play at an activity center
designed just for them or be entertained by the colorful fish in our tropical
aquarium.
Library 
...for people who want to go online to search for
cancer information, The Hawthorne offers a library, complete with computers, a
printer and fax machine. A special feature in the library is a computer
that is so simple to use that you only have to touch the screen to carry out
research. It has interactive cancer education software with a direct link
to the National Cancer Institute's "CancerHelp", a patient education
site. Shelves in the library are filled with reading materials, pamphlets
and audio-video tapes.
Two Resource Rooms 
...behind the family room is an area with shelves
and bookcases filled with resource materials. With study tables and
chairs, it is a great place to actively research cancer issues.
A second resource room is located across from the library.
This room is equipped with a TV/VCR for viewing videotapes, audio equipment for
listening to relaxation and educational tapes, and a telephone for scheduling
appointments. By closing the door, this space can become a private meeting room
for families and very small groups. Or, it can be used as a quiet room for
meditation.
Meeting Room 
...across the back of The Hawthorne is a large meeting
area that provides space for lectures, workshops, support group meetings, arts
and crafts, and social events. It is equipped for visual presentations as
well as social functions.
Multipurpose Room 
....the main feature of this room is a small salon where
hairstylists help cancer patients find ways to deal with hair loss after
chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The room also has a second activity area
for children and a fully equipped kitchen that provides all the possibilities
for fun social activities.
