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Dealing with a critical illness, whether one's own or that of a loved one, is a load to bear in itself. Add to that the financial obligations, both medical and non-medical, that always accompany a critical illness. One quickly feels overwhelmed by the demands made upon one's resources. This is especially true for many who come to the Texas Medical Center in Houston and in the Dallas Metroplex.

They offer some of the best medical care available anywhere in the world. People come from every part of the globe hoping to return home sound in body and mind. For some the trip is affordable, but for others it is not. In fact, many do not make the trip simply because the expense of staying in a hotel, eating out, paying for parking and numerous other hidden expenses are beyond their means. Some come in spite of the unknown expenses and get by as best they can. Even if that means they have to sleep in the waiting room of the hospital or in the back seat of their car.

  

Lifeline Chaplaincy's Compassionate Touch™ Program seeks to ease this burden by providing for some of the non-medical financial needs of patients and their caregivers.

For example, Lifeline Chaplaincy's Compassionate Touch™ Program has contracted with hotels near Medical Centers and has secured a special medical reduced rate for patients and/or their families. In most cases, this rate is substantially reduced from less than their customary rate.

Lifeline Chaplaincy's Compassionate Touch™ Program also works in conjunction with M.D. Anderson social services, as well as the social service departments of other hospitals, to help provide financial assistance for patients and their families looking for short-term housing while undergoing treatment.
Rosa Winfrey & Martha Alexander

Compassionate Touch Staff Members Receive Award

Texas Children’s social workers presented Rosa Winfrey (left) and Martha Alexander (right) with the “Most Valued Partner Award”. The award was given at a reception held in their honor on June 26, 2008.

“I really appreciate both of you and enjoy working with you. You are empathetic, customer service oriented, and responsive to the needs of our patients and families. I am thankful for the much needed resources and services that Lifeline Chaplaincy and Compassionate Touch provide”, stated by one of the social workers.
Compassionate Touch™ is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible.
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