April- National Minority Health Month At the Healing Garden, we remain committed to removing barriers to access our cancer support services and pledge to actively increase our understanding and actions as they relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Read more about the Healing Garden’s commitment to ensure we are accountable... read more →
Apr
20
Mar
18
Feeding Your Soul By Chef Amy Noordzij Every year during the month of March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recognizes National Nutrition Month to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating. When I teach “Cooking with Amy” nutrition classes at the Healing Garden,... read more →
Feb
27
For cancer patients, it's been a scary and lonely year navigating COVID-19 Check out this video segment to learn more. Last week, we were able to share how our continuum of services, programming, and support has served as a lifeline for our clients during the pandemic. National Correspondent Chris... read more →
Feb
22
Since 2016, the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center has partnered with Community Harvest Project, a non-profit farm that engages volunteers to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for those experiencing hunger. With locations in Harvard and Grafton, Community Harvest Project volunteer farming programs and community partnerships bring thousands of... read more →
Oct
05
Roll-On . . . Week 2 & 3 Some of my thoughts as I’m training for the Healing Garden Ride . . . . 9/18 This is great. I really like being outside. I’m not sore at all. The weather is perfect—it isn’t really that hot. I love Fall... read more →
Sep
18
Roll-On . . . Week 1 You can’t do this! Are you crazy?? Mom, you suck at exercise. Plus, you’re old! These were a few comments I heard from my family when I announced I was going ride in the Healing Garden’s 2020 QuaranTEAM Challenge (a virtual 66-mile ride Register... read more →
Aug
11
Through the generous funding from CHNA15, the Community Health Network #15, under the discretion of Emerson Hospital, the Healing Garden is excited to introduce our LiveWell for Cancer Survivorship Program. The LiveWell program is designed to improve the well-being of cancer patients through a group-based healthy eating program that provides... read more →
Aug
15
by Amy Noordzij, Chef, Personal Chef to individuals in cancer treatment As a Chef I strive to support clients' unique needs through highly personalized meals comprised of whole, real foods that are local, seasonal and organic whenever possible. We have heard the term “eating the rainbow”; starting with color... read more →
Jul
15
Guilt-Free Self-Care: Making YOU a Priority during Cancer by Healing Garden Staff “It’s cancer” is something you never want to hear. For some, it comes along on top of life challenges like unemployment, single parenting, and financial instability. Not only does it take a toll on your body, it... read more →
Jun
13
June is National Cancer Survivor Month, a time to celebrate those who have fought and are still fighting this disease. The Healing Garden is happy to share the story of our client, Jeannie Aejin Choi Karwowski. Jeannie recently spoke with Living Beyond Breast Cancer, an organization for which she serves... read more →