Amenities and Services

A variety of resources, from shuttle service to nutrition classes and support groups to a place to pray or meditate are available here.

Beauty and Cancer Program
The Beauty and Cancer Program offers ideas for personal care during cancer treatment and support from caring volunteers. Volunteers can assist SCCA patients with hats, turbans, wigs, and identifying community resources. To schedule an appointment with a Beauty and Cancer volunteer at SCCA or on floor 8-SE at the University of Washington Medical Center, call (206) 598-3604.

Cafe The Red Brick Bistro offers everyday specials including fresh pasta and meat dishes; a variety of fruits, salads, sandwiches, and desserts; and an Espresso bar. Many food items are "patient friendly" and may be helpful for some restricted diets. The Red Brick Bistro is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information, visit their website.

Food Safety during Cancer Treatment
Open to the public, this class is offered every Tuesday 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in classroom 1006 and 1008 on the first floor of the SCCA clinic. Persons with decreased immune systems due to illness or cancer treatment are at increased risk of food-born illness. Guidelines for safe food handling, from grocery shopping to food preparation and storage are discussed. Safety hints for eating outside the home are also provided. For more information, call the main nutrition line at (206) 288-1148.

Gentle Yoga
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance offers group and individual yoga classes. The gentle group class is especially for patients and their caregivers. It meets every Thursday from 12:30-1:30pm in Seattle Cancer Care Alliance room 3100.

Gift Shop 
Located in the main lobby of SCCA, the Rain or Shine Gift Shop carries a variety of merchandise for patients and families.  Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Contact Rain or Shine at (206) 288-8270, or visit their website.

Guest Services
Located in the main lobby of SCCA. Provides information on the local community, diversionary activities, and volunteer assistance. Guest Service Volunteers can be reached at (206) 288-6701.

The class focuses on breathing techniques, gentle arm, leg and back movements to promote relaxation, calm and clarity. The poses are adpated to the patients individual needs and limitations. Participants may sit in chairs, use floor mats or stand in class. For those who need more personalized instruction, private sessions can be arranged with the instructor.

Private yoga sessions are also available for those who are in-patient at the University of Washington Medical Center. These individual yoga sessions are done in the person's room and can include gentle breathing, arm and leg movements either lying on the bed, seated in a chair or standing. Those interested may sign-up with the nurses on their floor.

For more information, please contact the instructor, Laura Yon-Brooks at (206) 365-1997.

Knit for Life Knitting Group
Sponsored by the UWMC Service League. Learn how to knit, or expand your knitting skills, and get to know other patients, caregivers, and wonderful volunteers. Knitting needles and yarn are provided. Classes meet every Tuesday, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the main lobby of the SCCA clinic.

Nutrition Classes
SCCA nutritionists provide reliable and accurate food and nutrition advice to help optimize nutritional health and recovery during and after cancer treatment. Weekly classes are offered to help SCCA patients interpret scientific findings into easy-to-understand nutrition information. Click here to read more about nutrition.

Patient and Family Resource Center SCCA welcomes families to the third floor of the SCCA clinic building. Here you’ll find the Patient and Family Resource Center, which provides access to information on different types of cancers, treatment, support, and much more. Books, videos, computer workstations, and audiotapes are available as well as a community bulletin board showing current activities and support groups in the Seattle area. Click here for more information.

Play Room
A waiting area designed for children ages 10 and under, located on the 5th floor of SCCA. Open Monday through Friday during clinic hours. For more information, call the Child Life Specialist at (206) 288-7621 or click Child Life. Note: The Play Room is not supervised by SCCA staff.

Reception Desk
Located in the main lobby of SCCA, provides clinic information. The main desk can be reached at (206) 288-1000.

SCCA Shuttle Service Open to the public, however, patients and families are given priority for seating. Service runs Monday through Friday, 6:35 A.M. to 7:35 P.M. Stop locations include: The University of Washington Medical Center RR Wing, Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Click Shuttle Schedule, for the current schedule.

Sanctuary A welcoming space for persons of all faiths to experience refuge or renewal, to pray or reflect, or to take part in worship or meditation services. Visitors have use of diverse spiritual resources. Open Monday through Friday during clinic hours. Director of Pastoral Services can be reached at (206) 288-1099.

Click Spiritual and Religious Support for pastoral care and support information. Click Places of Worship for a list of religious services in the Seattle area.

Support Groups
A variety of support groups are offered for SCCA patients and their family members and caregivers.  All groups are facilitated by SCCA staff and are free. Click here for more information.

Team Survivor Northwest
An exercise program for women at all stages of cancer survivorship. It is led by a certified fitness trainer and is designed for all women cancer survivors of any fitness level ability. Work out in the company of other cancer survivors in a safe, warm, supportive environment. Patients currently undergoing treatment will need a physician's release form. Forms are available in the Patient and Family Resource Center. Class meets Monday nights from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 A.M.

Volunteer Program
Provides assistance with sponsored programs and classes, escort and guest services, and tickets for events.

February 2008