Published: October 29, 2024
If you or a loved one is facing cancer, you don’t have to go through it alone. At the Norton Cancer Institute Pat Harrison Resource Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, patients and their families can find support, compassion, and most of all — hope.
The Pat Harrison Resource Center offers free support services to patients throughout their cancer journey, regardless of where they receive their cancer treatment. The center reaches thousands of cancer patients, survivors and their families each year.
The resource center was created by Southern Indiana real estate agent Pat Harrison, whose own battle with breast cancer inspired her to create a place of healing and hope for other cancer patients. Pat recognized just how important it was to have a welcoming and healing environment where cancer patients can receive information, guidance and resources while connecting with other patients and families going through similar experiences.
Thanks to Pat’s inspiration and generous donations through the Norton Healthcare Foundation, her vision was realized in partnership with Norton Healthcare and Norton Clark Hospital. Today, her namesake center serves as one of five Norton Cancer Institute Resource Centers, carrying forward the mission of offering support at every step in the cancer journey, from diagnosis to survivorship.
The Pat Harrison Resource Center is committed to offering all services at no cost. These services provide emotional and mental support to help cancer patients feel whole and empowered during one of the most challenging times of their lives, regardless of their financial situation.
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Compassion is at the core of the Pat Harrison Resource Center. Patients and their families can expect to find warmth and comfort from those who understand quality of life is just as important as longevity to a patient with cancer. Staff at the center will help support each patient’s well-being while helping them navigate the critical moments between treatments, medical appointments and beyond.
If you or a loved one has cancer, you’re not alone. We provide comfort, education and support to patients in Southern Indiana.
Cancer can be a challenging journey, but the Pat Harrison Resource Center provides patients with the knowledge and comfort they need to face their cancer with strength and courage.
After Johnna Webb, of Charlestown, Indiana, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, she was introduced to Deborah L. Pirtle, R.N., OCN, an oncology patient navigator and advocate at the Pat Harrison Resource Center.
According to Johnna, Deborah’s role went beyond typical support — Johnna felt like she had a supportive friend who was always checking in, listening and advocating for her health care needs and wishes.
“Deborah even attended my care team’s tumor board meeting and made sure to contact me afterward to help ease my mind,” Johnna said. “She promised that she would be there every step of the way.”
Deborah’s continued check-ins and personalized care made a major difference as Johnna weighed her treatment options, including surgeries. The Pat Harrison Resource Center provided Johnna with free booklets and detailed education materials about her treatments and medications, including what to expect, which offered immediate answers and peace of mind.
Johnna has recovered from her lumpectomy and radiation treatments and continues to attend appointments with her oncology team. Deborah continues to call regularly with updates and to offer support, according to Johnna.
“The Pat Harrison Resource Center provided me with extra hope and confidence that I could beat cancer,” Johnna said. “I encourage anyone facing cancer to utilize this invaluable resource in the Southern Indiana community.”
Cancer can be beatable, especially when patients feel supported. The Pat Harrison Resource Center focuses on patients, but recognizes that caregivers and family members are part of the healing journey as well. Family members also can access resources to help cope with caring for a loved one with cancer.
No one should face cancer alone
The Pat Harrison Resource Center is located at 1206 Spring St., Jeffersonville, IN, 47130. For more information or to access the center’s services, call (812) 288-1156 or visit NortonHealthcare.com/CancerPatientResources.
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Thanks to support from our community, caregivers and our hospitals can stay up to date with medical advances and technology, thereby maintaining the community’s access to high-quality health care.
Funds raised also make a difference for the more than 400,000 patients and their families who come to us for care each year by supporting the purchase of new equipment, providing programs and education, and funding research spanning Norton Cancer Institute, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, Norton Neuroscience Institute, Norton Women’s Care and other adult health services.
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