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<\/p>\nKINGSTON, N.Y. \u2014 Just this month, the city\u2019s Common Council approved a resolution that urged Westchester Medical Center Health Network to keep the Herbert H. and Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House open.<\/p>\n
The lawmakers\u2019 action came after patients, donors, relatives, and others aired extreme disappointment over the facility\u2019s potential sale and closure.<\/p>\n
Last week, WMC, the parent company of HealthAlliance Hospital, where the house sits nearby, said the 80 Mary\u2019s Ave. facility remains off the market.<\/p>\n
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TANIA BARRICKLO – DAILY FREEMAN<\/p>\n
In a 2019 photo, Marilyn Fino of Milton, N.Y., right, works on felting an angel during a creative arts workshop that she helps facilitate at the HealthAlliance Oncology Support Program at the Herbert H. and Sofia P. Reuner Cancer Support House in Kingston, N.Y. To the left is co-faciltator Beverly Nielsen of Binnewater and participant Linda Melick of New Paltz, N.Y. (Tania Barricklo\/Daily Freeman)<\/p>\n
Still, design plans are underway to turn a space at the former Kingston Hospital, now a medical village, into the permanent spot for the oncology program once the house is sold.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are currently using the Reuner House and the Infusion Center within the Medical Village on Broadway,\u201d the company said in a statement. \u201cWe are currently in the design phase at WMCHealth\u2019s Medical Village \u2014 working closely with key stakeholders and community members to finalize crucial designs and details.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company said the Reuner House and Infusion Center at the medical village are currently offering several programs.<\/p>\n
\u201cWMCHealth is offering a variety of oncology support programs and services such as: support groups, financial assistance, social worker consults and visits, wig fittings, and the robust resources of the Reuner House library,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n
In a community update report on the oncology program, WMC said the medical village \u201cspace (is) being thoughtfully designed to support comfort, healing, and connection for individuals and families navigating cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past several months, our dedicated workgroup, made up of clinicians, staff,\u00a0partners, and community voices, has been actively shaping both the design of the new\u00a0space within WMCHealth\u2019s Medical Village and the future of the OSP,\u201d the report said. \u201cTogether, we are\u00a0creating a welcoming, home-like environment that reflects the needs and experiences of\u00a0those we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company added that the plans are taking shape. \u201cPlans for the new space continue to take shape, with a strong focus on warmth, flexibility, and accessibility,\u201d the company said. \u201cThe space is being designed to accommodate multiple support groups at once, while maintaining a peaceful, residential feel.\u201d<\/p>\n
WMC said features will include private offices, a\u00a0wig fitting and storage area, flexible gathering spaces, and a kitchen designed for both\u00a0comfort and teaching.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery detail is being considered, from soft, adjustable lighting and VOC-free materials to\u00a0furniture that supports a wide range of physical needs,\u201d the company said. \u201cElements from the original space,\u00a0such as French doors and built-in shelving, are also being thoughtfully incorporated to\u00a0preserve a sense of familiarity and comfort.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the coming weeks, the design team will finalize the schematic design, the update added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis milestone will allow\u00a0us to move forward into the next phase of planning and permitting, keeping us on track for construction to begin this summer,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n
It also said program expansion is expected.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re also excited to share a new partnership with Holistic Health Community, which will\u00a0bring additional integrative services to our patients and the broader Kingston community,\u201d the report said. \u201cOfferings will include massage therapy, Reiki, sound baths, and yoga nidra, alongside our\u00a0existing clinical and support services.\u201d<\/p>\n
These programs are expected to begin in June, with sessions initially taking place at the\u00a0HealthAlliance Hospital Auditorium before transitioning into the new OSP space in\u00a0WMCHealth\u2019s Medical Village, once it is complete.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe OSP continues to provide essential, professionally led support groups and services,\u201d the report said. \u201cThese offerings are distinct in their clinical approach, connecting patients and caregivers not\u00a0only with one another, but also with vital resources and care coordination.\u201d<\/p>\n
The company, \u201cAs demand for services grows, we are actively exploring ways to expand staffing and outreach to ensure more individuals across our region can access this support.\u201d<\/p>\n